🎮 What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career… even if you’re still a kid?

On today’s Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, to open young players’ eyes to just how many opportunities exist beyond playing the game. Whether you love video games, math, technology, social media, photography, coaching, or just being around the rink — there’s a path for you in hockey.

Nick shares real examples and powerful reminders that the traits kids learn in the locker room — leadership, teamwork, effort, resilience — translate directly into careers on and off the ice. He explains how to explore your interests now, how to talk about your passions with confidence, and how to start building connections in the sport no matter your age.

Kids, this episode is your permission slip to dream big — not just about where you’ll play, but about the kind of hockey life you can build.

⭐ Highlights from the Episode

• 🎮 Love video games? There are careers in tech and gaming inside the hockey world.
• 📊 Good at math? Analytics roles exist at every level of hockey.
• 📱 Into social media? Marketing is one of the fastest-growing lanes in the sport.
• 📷 Creative? Photography and videography can open doors at rinks everywhere.
• 🧠 Leadership matters: The same kids who lead in the locker room often become leaders in business later.
• 🗣️ Tell people what you love: Sharing your passions helps others help you.
• 💡 You’re more than a hockey player — and developing your other interests makes you stronger, not distracted.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids Can Start Building a Future in Hockey — With Insights from Working in Hockey’s Nick Bowins

🎧 Listen in and help your young athlete discover how their unique skills and passions can fuel a lifelong journey in hockey — on or off the ice.

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For the final episode of this season’s Wraparound Roundtable, we’re joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockey’s most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how to hockey stop” videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a decade bridging the gap between gear tech, on‑ice performance, and global hockey culture.

Lee and Chris dive deep into:

🔹 His first spark — inspired by The Mighty Ducks — that got him on the ice and behind the camera

🔹 What it truly takes to produce honest reviews that players actually trust

🔹 How he built a brand that works with every major hockey manufacturer without ever selling out

🔹 Why relatable content (gear, explanation, & real people) matters more than follower count

🔹 What it’s like to travel the world, document hockey in places like Kenya, India, and Sweden, and help grow the game beyond traditional markets

🔹 The positive messages and feedback that keep him creating year after year

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re joined by Tim McCarthy, founder of Goalie Gear Nerd — one of the most respected voices in the world of goalie equipment. With nearly a decade of gear expertise (and a lifelong obsession with pads, gloves, and everything in between), Tim breaks down how a passion project turned into a global hub for goaltender knowledge.

He and Lee dive into what sparked his gear obsession, how sharing his nerdy curiosity grew into an online community, and why the relationships he’s built with brands and fellow goalies mean far more than follower counts. This episode is a deep look at gear, authenticity, and why doing what you love always shows.

🎁 Giveaway: Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + Goalie Wraparound™ (Tim’s multiplier pick!)

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📣 What happens when grit, belief, and a nation’s pride collide on the ice?
In one of the most electrifying moments in recent women’s hockey history, the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team stormed back from a 5–2 deficit to win gold at the IIHF 3-on-3 Series in Buenos Aires — and today, we take you inside that unforgettable run.

Host Lee Elias and co-host Hayley Scamurra sit down with four players who helped make history:
Katie Leffler, Anastasia Sloan, Sabrina Honeycutt, and goaltender Kaylee Awrachow.
Together, they share the leadership moments, mental battles, adjustments, and pure joy that powered their gold-medal comeback.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• How Puerto Rico unlocked the perfect game with only minutes left
• The surprising tactical shift that changed everything
• Katie “El Diabla” Leffler’s 21-point performance — and the nickname she didn’t ask for
• Anastasia Sloan breaking through traditional habits to score the OT winner
• Kaylee Awrachow’s mentality in a chaotic, whistle-less 3v3 format
• Sabrina Honeycutt’s “flu game” and the goal that lit up a silent arena
• What it means to represent Puerto Rico — and inspire the next generation
• Leadership insights players can apply at any level of the game

This episode is a celebration of resilience, culture, fun, and the unstoppable rise of women’s hockey across the world. 🇵🇷✨

🎥 Want to see the comeback?
Lee included the full game link in the show notes — trust us, you’ll want to watch it.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Puerto Rico’s Women’s National Team Made History — And What Young Players Can Learn From Their Gold Medal Run

👉 Have a topic or guest suggestion? Email us anytime at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com

👉 Visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more episodes, resources & our children’s book When Hockey Stops.

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🔥 Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities — and far more good people — than most families ever realize.

Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to reveal how thousands of passionate players, parents, graduates, and lifelong fans are finding careers in the game. From analytics to marketing, from game ops to coaching, Nick’s message is simple: there is a place for everyone in hockey.

Whether your young athlete is dreaming of their future or you want to stay connected to the sport after your playing days, this conversation will open your eyes to the real pathways forward. 🚀

⭐ In This Episode:

• 🌟 Why getting your first opportunity matters more than where it is
• 🎯 The most common — and most overlooked — hockey jobs available right now
• 🧊 How players’ skills (leadership, teamwork, resilience) translate directly to real careers
• 🤝 Networking vs. socializing: the major difference no one talks about
• 📈 How high school and youth programs can help kids build non-playing hockey skills
• 🔄 Why patience + relentless pursuit of experience beats “years required” on job postings
• 🧩 The reality of working in hockey: long nights, low pay… and incredible purpose
• 🎤 The surprising paths that led today’s pros, execs, and staff into the game

Nick also shares stories from his wildly successful newsletter and platform — including the 100+ people who’ve landed hockey jobs directly through his work.

If you or your child loves this game, this episode is a roadmap to staying in it for life. 🏒❤️

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids (and Parents!) Can Build Real Careers in Hockey — Insights from Nick Bowins of Working in Hockey

👉 Have a topic for the show? Email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com

#hockeyjobs #workinginhockey #youthhockey #hockeyparents #sportsbiz #hockeylife #OurKidsPlayHockey #hockeycareer #hockeycommunity #hockeydevelopment

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🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-changing ways kids can think faster, scan better, and make smarter decisions on the ice.

Young players often focus on chasing the puck or scoring the goal… but what about the other 95–98% of the game when the puck isn’t on your stick? Satoshi breaks it all down in a way kids can immediately use the next time they skate.

Here’s what we cover:
✨ SPDM: See → Process → Decide → Move — the model that shapes hockey IQ
🧠 Why putting the phone down and playing visual “pattern games” helps train your brain
🏒 How to use pre-scanning to avoid mistakes (and even prevent injuries!)
🚗 Fun thinking drills to try in the car, driveway, or garage
📱 How tools like the SwitchedOn app build decision-making skills at home
🔥 Why obsession — not perfection — is the secret ingredient of elite players

Whether you’re a beginner or dreaming of the NHL one day, this short conversation gives kids REAL tools to build better habits and a sharper hockey mind.

If you liked this quick episode, go check out our full conversation with Satoshi — it’s packed with deeper insights every young athlete should hear.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Players Can Train Their Hockey Brain: Insights from Cognitive Coach Satoshi Takano

👊 Kids — whatever part of your hockey journey you're on, we believe in you. Keep working!

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Welcome to this week’s Wraparound Roundtable, where the game meets grit and grassroots passion. We’re joined by Will Stephens — founder of Trailer Park Sports Network — a one‑man media machine operating out of a trailer in North Alabama, with a mission to grow hockey (and other under‑the‑radar sports) in nontraditional markets.

Once a skeptic, Will became a fan of the game after witnessing the intensity of the 4 Nations Face-Off — and that moment flipped a switch. Since then, he’s used roller hockey, street‑hockey scrimmages, commentary, and social content to build community where ice rinks are rare.

In this episode we dive into:

• How a southern upbringing and a chance view of the 4 Nations Face‑Off ignited Will’s love for hockey
• Why he believes street and roller hockey are the keys to growing the game in the South
• The founding story behind Trailer Park Sports Network and how one man can start a movement
• The challenges and surprises of being a hockey voice outside traditional markets
• His bigger goal: shining a spotlight on athletes and sports that mainstream media often ignores

If you believe hockey belongs everywhere — not just in cold‑weather cities — this episode is for you.

As always: remember to head over to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter for this week’s prize pack: Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Will’s bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re honored to welcome Katie Cummings — a women’s hockey forward whose journey from a non‑traditional hockey market in Nashville all the way to collegiate ice proves that passion and perseverance break barriers.

From starting hockey at age 12 as one of just a few girls in her area, to logging basement stick‑handling hours to catch up — Katie opens up about what it truly takes to chase the dream when the odds aren’t stacked in your favor. She also talks about discovering a deeper mission: giving visibility to women’s hockey, creating representation for girls who never saw someone like them in the game, and using her platform to inspire others.

📲 We dive into:

• Her late start and relentless dedication — how she balanced basement drills, travel hockey, and stick handling to make college hockey.
• What it was like growing up a female player in a city with limited ice access — and how her love for the sport kept her driven.
• The moment she decided to share her hockey journey on social media, and how the reaction helped her realise there was a hole to fill: female hockey representation.
• Stories from her followers — including one fan who reached out after moving to Nashville, picked up hockey because of Katie, and ended up on the ice herself.
• The bigger picture: why she believes visibility and authenticity matter more than follower counts.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to chase hockey from an unlikely place — or how a simple social‑media post can spark inspiration in someone else — this episode with Katie Cummings will hit you right in the heart.

🎁 As always: don’t forget to head to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter this week’s giveaway — a Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Katie’s bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.

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