From Learn-to-Play to High School Hockey: The Financial Reality

How much does youth hockey really cost in 2026—and what can we do about it?In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Coach Jared and Coach Drew dive into one of the most important conversations in youth sports today: the rising cost of hockey. From Learn-to-Play programs to travel tournaments, new skates, broken sticks, camps, and development opportunities, they break down the real numbers and compare today's costs to the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom episode.The guys discuss practical ways families can manage costs, why diversification into other sports still matters, and how the hockey community can work together to remove financial barriers that prevent kids from staying in the game. They also announce a new initiative with RG & Luna Sports to help provide skates to players and families who need a little extra support. Plus:🏒 Stanley Cup Final takeaways and lessons for youth players🏒 Why mistakes—even at the NHL level—are part of development🏒 The "Five Tire Fire Drill" powered by Drift Hockey🏒 How hockey families can help grow the game without breaking the bankAt 2 Many Men on the Mic, we believe hockey is more fun the better you get at it—and we want more kids to have the opportunity to experience that journey. Connect With Us🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, or wherever you listen.📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full episodes, coaching content, game broadcasts, and interviews.📸 Follow us on Instagram: @twomanymenpodcast🌐 Visit: www.2ManyMenOnTheMic.com👍 If you enjoyed this episode:    •    Like the video    •    Leave a comment    •    Share it with a hockey family    •    Subscribe and turn on notificationsYour support helps us continue bringing great conversations, coaching resources, and stories from across the hockey community.#YouthHockey #HockeyParents #StanleyCupFinal #HockeyDevelopment #USAHockey #YouthSports #HockeyLife #2ManyMenOnTheMic #GrowingTheGameSupport the showStay connected with 2 Many Men on the Mic:📸 Follow us on Instagram@twomanymenpodcast🌐 Download coaching resources, drills, and practice planswww.2manymenonthemic.com▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes, clips, and coaching contenthttp://www.youtube.com/@2ManyMenontheMic