Best Kids Play Hockey Podcasts (2024)

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Luke Croucher’s Path to Inspiring the Next Generation of Hockey Players 50:57

3d ago50:57

50:57

Show Notes: In this engaging episode of “Our Kids Play Hockey,” hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli welcome Luke Croucher, a Division III hockey player from Neumann University with a passion for motivating, inspiring, and educating young hockey players. Luke shares his unique hockey journey from Ancaster, Ontario, to college hockey near Philadelphia, …

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Ep 179: This Pod is a Spiral 1:11:34

9h ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Today, David learns what a calendar does. Also: Norris gets sweaty, Steph gets addicted to Balatro, and Mike is gonna be a baseball guy. All this and more on the hardest-hitting news podcast in town. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Top 5 Actors Who Can Play Heroes and Villains: Longlegs//Sing Sing//You Can Count on Me//Twister//The Guv'nor 1:48:47

1d ago1:48:47

1:48:47

Bryan and Anderson review Longlegs, Sing Sing, Twister, You Can Count on Me and The Guv’nor (from assigner Travis Berry). Then the boys pay homage to some rangy actors with Top 5 Actors Who Can Play Heroes and Villains! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being y…

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The Ride To The Rink - How To Tackle Unexpected Changes 5:52

5d ago5:52

5:52

Welcome back to another exciting edition of “The Ride To The Rink!” Today, host Lee Elias dives into a significant change coming to youth hockey players: the mandatory use of neck guards starting August 1, 2024. Whether you’re new to neck guards or have been wearing them for years, this episode offers valuable insights on how to adapt to new regula…

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USA Hockey Rule Changes 2024 - 2025 Season 45:42

10d ago45:42

45:42

Welcome back, hockey friends and families! This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli dive into the crucial rule changes coming to USA Hockey for the 2024-25 season. From mandatory neck guards to SafeSport certification for 18U players and updated locker room policies, we cover everything you need …

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Ep 178: I Think My Burrito Has Been Tampered With 1:39:00

1d ago1:39:00

1:39:00

Nothing else can explain what happened to that burrito. It's the perfect crime. This week's a good one. We get the bits out for like an hour, then talk about video games at the end. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Looking Back: The midway point of season three of ITV 29:46

6d ago29:46

29:46

Send us a Text Message. This week on the show, somehow Frisco had some holidays approved so Scott and Derek have taken over the show. Given that it's the halfway point of the season, they decided to look back at some of the great guests that have appeared on ITV so far this year. From super-agers to teenagers and financial literacy to Ted Nolan and…

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Top 5 Vacation Movies: MaXXXine//Axel F//When Evil Lurks 2:16:26

2d ago2:16:26

2:16:26

Bryan and Anderson review MaXXXine, Axel F, and When Evil Lurks (from assigner Josh Butler).Then the boys kick back and countdown Top 5 Vacation Movies! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being your best self. $25 General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show T…

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The Ride To The Rink - Unleashing Your Inner Leader: A Special Message from The NHL’s Kim Davis 4:04

12d ago4:04

4:04

In this inspiring episode of “The Ride to the Rink,” we are joined by, Kim Davis, an extremely high-ranking official at the NHL and a global influencer in the world of hockey. Kim shares a powerful message directly aimed at young hockey players about the importance of courage and leadership in shaping the future of the sport and society. Join us as…

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Building an Online Skill Based School - Season 1 Ep. 13 - Skillabration Podcast 25:35

4d ago25:35

25:35

This is the last episode of season 1 of the Skillabration Podcast. In this episode, Nikki recaps the interviews we shared in season one and where we're headed for season 2. She also touches on what inspired her to found Skillabration and how she plans to integrate more skill-based classes at Skillabration. Connect with Skillabration: Get on our ema…

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NHL Senior Executive VP Kim Davis on Revolutionizing Youth Hockey Inclusivity & Development 1:05:22

17d ago1:05:22

1:05:22

On this week's episode of “Our Kids Play Hockey,” Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Kim Davis, the Senior Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives, and Legislative Affairs for the National Hockey League. Kim Davis is a transformative figure in hockey, working tirelessly to promote inclusivity and growth within the sport.…

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Ep 177: Game of the Month: Botany Manor 1:09:25

8d ago1:09:25

1:09:25

This week the crew gets cozy in a big ol' English villa, drinking tea and growing plants and such. We're playing Botany Manor, come on in! We also talk a bit about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, some Stellaris, and we go chill out in Matt's Movie Corner to round out the night. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Host…

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In search of “super agers” — the rare people who never seem to grow old 36:29

9d ago36:29

36:29

Send us a Text Message. Do you know a super ager? Maybe you are one? To be honest, we hadn’t even heard of the term until a few days ago — but we wanted to learn more, so we reached out to a person who knows a whole lot: Dr. Angela Roberts, a University of Western Ontario professor who is the Canadian research lead on an international study into su…

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The Ride To The Rink - Celebrating Family and Hockey: Happy 4th of July and Canada Day! 3:53

20d ago3:53

3:53

Welcome to a special holiday edition of "The Ride To The Rink" with Lee Elias! As we celebrate the 4th of July and reflect on Canada Day, Lee emphasizes the importance of family time during these festive occasions. In this brief but heartfelt episode, Lee reminds us that: Family Time is Precious: Whether it’s family dinners, holidays, or just spend…

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Top 5 Patriotic Characters: A Quiet Place: Day One//Hundreds of Beavers//Mouth of Madness 2:00:50

10d ago2:00:50

2:00:50

Bryan and Anderson review A Quiet Place: Day One, Hundreds of Beavers, and Mouth of Madness (from assigner Anthony Morfitt).Then the boys celebrate America’s birthday with Top 5 Patriotic Characters! $25 General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show Ticket - General Admission - PayPal VIP Pre-Party - PayPal Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Fil…

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Immigrating from Colombia to the US and Teaching Spanish and English as a Second Language 1:00:45

11d ago1:00:45

1:00:45

On Episode 12 of the Skillabration Podcast Nikki interviews Laura Mann, one of the Spanish teachers at Skillabration. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Language Education. Originally from Colombia, she has been teaching English, French, and Spanish as a second language both in the USA a…

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3 Signs Of Burnout And The Steps To Avoid It 1:09:13

25d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli tackle a critical topic for hockey parents and coaches alike: burnout. Is your young athlete losing their passion for the game? Are they showing signs of exhaustion and lack of enthusiasm? Today, we delve into the three main signs of burnout in youth hocke…

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Ep 176: Putting Beer In Your Kid's Lunch Box 1:34:30

15d ago1:34:30

1:34:30

We may have already used this episode title before, but I'm certainly not going to check. This week, Mike learns about the downsides of slavery, Norris learns the downsides of drinking 5 sour sodas, Steph learns how to travel back in time, Jack learns what's behind the thousand year door, and Dave learns from Matt that he's wrong and movies are act…

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Top 5 Brothers and Sisters: The Bikeriders//Kinds of Kindness//The Daytrippers 2:05:53

16d ago2:05:53

2:05:53

Bryan and Anderson review Inside The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, and The Daytrippers (from assigner Jonathan Mooser).Then the boys pay tribute to very specific sets of siblings with Top 5 Brothers and Sisters! $25 Patreon General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show Ticket - General Admission - PayPal Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film …

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The Ride to The Rink: Maximizing Fun and Growth in Summer and Spring League Hockey 7:58

27d ago7:58

7:58

In this episode of The Ride to The Rink Mike and Lee dive into the joys and opportunities of summer and spring league hockey. With the summer heat in full swing, it’s time to embrace the fun and freedom these leagues offer, while still focusing on personal growth and development. In this episode, we discuss: •The unique, relaxed atmosphere of summe…

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Creating a Successful Wedding and Event Planning Business 56:38

19d ago56:38

56:38

On Episode 11 of the Skillabration Podcast Nikki interviews Amy Kinsman and Teal Ozolins from Perfect Day Event Planning. At the Age of 40 Amy Kinsman began her career as a Wedding Coordinator. Over the past 8 seasons she has grown her business from 1 wedding in her first year, to 40 weddings this season. She has added 5 coordinator/planners to her…

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Building America's Biggest Youth Hockey League with NIHL President Bob Apter 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

On this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns are joined by Bob Apter, President of the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL), the largest youth hockey league in the United States. Bob shares his journey from a passionate young player to the leader of a league with over 50 organizations and 300…

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Ep 175: The Boys and Girls Are Back in Town 1:27:31

24d ago1:27:31

1:27:31

I swear I had a better title for this episode but all I can remember right now is that stupid song. We're back! Even though we didn't go anywhere! Though it felt like we did! This week the crew talks about hells of games: we're prepping for Elden Ring DLC, we're making fun of Norris' endless Walking Sims, and we dissect the Nintendo Direct. Also, c…

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Money 101: The real reason financial literacy is now mandatory in high school 33:42

23d ago33:42

33:42

Send us a Text Message. This week on Inside the Village, Frisco and Scott talk dollars and cents — and more specifically, whether high school students in Ontario know enough about how money works. The Ford government recently announced that financial literacy would be a mandatory course in order to graduate. Why the change? Turns out it all began w…

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Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars: Inside Out 2//Snack Shack//RenFaire//Say Hey, Willie Mays!//Judgment at Nuremberg 2:20:19

23d ago2:20:19

2:20:19

Bryan and Anderson review Inside Out 2, Snack Shack, Say Hey Willie Mays and Judgment at Nuremberg (from assigner Matt Rixner).Then the boys honor the underappreciated with Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s A…

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The Ride to The Rink: The Importance of Environment in Youth Hockey 9:12

1M ago9:12

9:12

On this week's episode of The Ride to The Rink, Mike and Lee discuss the critical role of environment in a young hockey player’s development. Drawing from a recent interview with professional goaltending coach Brian Daccord and insights from numerous players, coaches, and parents, Mike and Lee emphasize the significance of a positive, supportive, a…

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Immigrating from Poland to the US and Starting a Business with Milena Dulgi 49:59

26d ago49:59

49:59

In episode 10 of the Skillabration Podcast Nikki interviews Milena Dlugi, who immigrated from Poland to the US in 2019. She learned how to network within a few months of immigrating to the US because she wanted to find a job as a legal administrative assistant. Networking wasn’t something she was accustomed to because it’s not part of Polish cultur…

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Our Kids Play Goalie: Goalie Development and Coaching Insights with Coach Brian Daccord 1:20:23

1M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

In this week's episode of “Our Kids Play Goalie,” Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Brian Daccord, goaltending coach for Boston University. Brian’s illustrious career includes coaching stints with the Boston Bruins, Arizona Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as winning a German championship in 2015. He is also the founder of Stop It G…

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What the puck? Way fewer Canadian kids are playing hockey these days 37:26

1M ago37:26

37:26

Send us a Text Message. Frisco and Scott are back for another week of Inside the Village — and in the thick of the Stanley Cup finals, it’s only fitting that they talk some hockey. More specifically, why are fewer Canadian kids choosing to lace em up? Stats show participation in youth hockey has dropped by nearly a quarter over the past 15 years, w…

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Ep 174: Good Computer Vibes 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Norris and Matt explore the depths of computer, as we highlight our guided tour of VR Chat with the good folks over at Gentle Computer Realm. Hey, go subscribe to Gentle Computer Realm while you're at it! https://www.youtube.com/@gentlecomputerrealm Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery Spec…

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The Ride to the Rink: Advocating for Yourself with Coach Jenna Trubiano 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

In this episode of "The Ride to the Rink," hosts Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Jenna Trubiano, head coach of the University of Michigan Women’s ACHA Division I hockey team. Jenna shares invaluable advice for young hockey players and their parents about the importance of advocating for yourself and communicating …

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Top 5 Cultured Villains: Hit Man//Bad Boys: Ride or Die//Coffee Table//The Guest 2:26:23

1M ago2:26:23

2:26:23

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Coffee Table and The Guest (from assigner John Campbell). Then the boys get snooty with Top 5 Cultured Villains! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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Double Majoring in French and Spanish | Becoming a Polyglot | College of Wooster | Self-taught ASL 40:16

1M ago40:16

40:16

In episode 9 of the Skillabration Podcast Nikki interviews Rachel Applebaum, a rising junior at the College of Wooster. Rachel is double majoring in French and Spanish, and double minoring in Russian and German. She’s currently teaching Spanish, French and ASL at Skillabration. In today’s episode, she talks with us about her experience studying abr…

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Leading The University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey Team To New Heights with Head Coach Jenna Trubiano 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

In this week's episode of "Our Kids Play Hockey," hosts Lee Elias, Christy Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli welcome Jenna Trubiano, head coach of the University of Michigan Women’s ACHA Division I hockey team. Jenna shares her inspiring journey from a late-start youth player to leading one of the most promising women's club hockey programs in the c…

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Not everyone is smiling about Canada’s new national dental care program 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

Send us a Text Message. The federal government recently introduced its new Canadian Dental Care Plan, with the goal of providing oral health care to all. But so far, not everyone is smiling. Thousands of dentists across the country have not opted into the plan because they still have a mouthful of unanswered questions. And patients are even more co…

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Ep 173: Game of the Month: Children of the Sun 1:13:16

1M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

What happens when you mix Mandy, Super Hot, Wanted, and Where's Waldo? You get this month's GotM: Children of the Sun! We deep dive into this puzzle sniper, but at the end there's also some Stellaris updates, because it's claimed another victim. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Be…

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Top 5 Movie Universes: Hit Man//Godzilla Minus One//Ezra//The Contestant///Alice in the Cities 2:29:44

1M ago2:29:44

2:29:44

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Godzilla Minus One, Ezra, The Contestant, and Alice in the Cities (from assigner Nick Eats Cake).Then the boys countdown Top 5 Movie Universes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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The Ride To The Rink - The Benefits Of Ball Hockey With Sheri Hudspeth of the Vegas Golden Knights 4:13

2M ago4:13

4:13

Hello, hockey skaters and goalies around the world! Welcome back to another edition of The Ride to the Rink. This is Lee Elias with you today, and we have a special guest from the Vegas Golden Knights, Sheri Hudspeth. Sheri is the Director of Development for Youth Hockey and Fan Engagement, and she joins us to discuss the importance and benefits of…

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Wraparound Roundtable - Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Logan Cuvo & the Best DAM Tape Co. - GIVEAWAY 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we are giving away a sleeve of 10 rolls of clear tape, two sets of black cloth tape, two sets of white cloth tape, two cans of wax, and a hat. Our hockey friend this week is Logan Cuvo, the founder and CEO of the Best Dam Tape Company. Logan is the first of several young entrepreneurs joining us in the coming…

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She played hockey on the boys team at 6 years old | From Stay-at-home-mom to Recruiting Agency with Amy Ratnow 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

In Episode 8 of the Skillabration Podcast, Nikki interviews Amy Ratnow, a stay at home mom turned business owner. She founded ALR Connections in 2017. Her business focuses on connecting stay at home moms with business owners to recruit them for part-time and full-time roles. She noticed the gap between moms and businesses who need their talent, and…

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Sheri Hudspeth's Vision for Las Vegas Youth Hockey and Community Engagement 55:16

2M ago55:16

55:16

In this week’s episode of "Our Kids Play Hockey," Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Sheri Hudspeth, Director of Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights. With an extensive background as both a player and coach, Sheri discusses her journey through the world of hockey and her pivotal role with an NHL team that's swif…

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Ep 172: Get In The Computer 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

It's surprisingly roomy in here. This week we really try our damndest to talk about video games, but somehow go kind of off-track. We do talk a bit on Factorio, Stellaris, Hades, and Minishoot Adventures, which *is* a pretty good list of games. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Bee…

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Top 5 Quitting Scenes: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga//The Last Stop in Yuma County//Happy Feet 2:47:20

1M ago2:47:20

2:47:20

Bryan and Anderson review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Last Stop in Yuma, and Happy Feet. Then the boys countdown dive into Bryan McCulley’s topic, Top 5 Quitting Scenes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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The Ride To The Rink - What To Do When Hockey Hurts 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

In this week's episode of The Ride To The Rink, hockey mom Christie Casciano Burns opens up about the emotional and physical toll of hockey injuries. Sharing her personal experience with her 12U son's wrist fracture during a Niagara Falls tournament, Christie highlights the challenges of dealing with injuries far from home. The episode emphasizes t…

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From Missouri to New York City - She became the Killer Pitch Master - Precious L. Williams 51:51

2M ago51:51

51:51

In Episode 7 of the Skillabration Podcast, Nikki interviews Precious L. Williams about being a professional speaker and the “Killer Pitch Master”. Precious started speaking when she was 16 years old. She graduated at the top of her class and studied law at Rutgers. Want to learn how to take your sales, investor, or elevator pitches from trash to st…

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Dave Caruso's Journey from Non-Traditional Roots to Hockey Leadership 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

On this week's episode of "Our Kids Play Hockey" we chat with Dave Caruso, former Ohio State University goaltender and professional player, now the Senior Director of Hockey Programming for the Columbus Blue Jackets. From growing up in non-traditional hockey markets to coaching in the New Jersey Devils organization and contributing to the U.S. Yout…

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Ep 171: Norwegians Can't Play Sports 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Except for the Winter Olympics, I guess. This week the gang sends the 2023-24 Canucks season to Valhalla, before finally getting back to what they're technically always supposed to be doing: talking about video games. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Music by Dav…

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Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies: IF//I Saw the TV Glow//Devs//Frankenhooker 2:19:25

2M ago2:19:25

2:19:25

Bryan and Anderson review IF, I Saw the TV Glow, Devs and Frankenhooker (from assigner Andrew Martin). Then, in honor of Furiosa, the boys countdown the Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies of all time! …and Cosmoball… Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bea…

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The Ride to the Rink: NHL VP of Hockey Ops Sean Ellis on Handling Emotions and Respect in Hockey 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

In this episode of The Ride To The Rink, we're thrilled to have Sean Ellis, Vice President of Hockey Operations for the NHL, join us. Sean works in the NHL’s Situation Room in Toronto, making crucial calls during games that can turn the tide of play. Sean shares invaluable advice for young hockey players on how to respond to calls on the ice. He di…

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What should we teach the youth about owning a home? 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

In Episode 6 of the Skillabration Podcast, Nikki interviews David Belman. David Belman is a second generation homebuilder land developer and Realtor in Southeastern Wisconsin. David has served as president of the metropolitan builders association as well as the Wisconsin builders association. David is known for his work with Operation Finally Home,…

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