The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate Who Brings Everyone Together

🎙️ Tournament season is here — are your kids really getting the most out of it?This week on The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike unpack one of youth hockey’s biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, this episode is your playbook for making every trip unforgettable — for players and parents alike.💡 In This Episode: 🏒 Christie shares how to turn nerves into excitement and creativity on the ice. 📱 Mike explains why screens might be stealing your best memories. 👥 Lee challenges players to step up as leaders — and pull their teammates out of those hotel rooms! 🍳 Plus: The secret to building lifelong friendships at tournaments (hint: it’s not about winning).Whether it’s your first big road trip or your tenth, this conversation reminds every player: tournaments aren’t just about hockey — they’re about memories.📩 Listen now, and help your young player make this season’s tournaments the best ones yet.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Beyond the Ice — Making the Most of Hockey Tournaments #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyTournament #TeamBonding #OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyLife #RideToTheRink #YouthSports #Leadership #HockeyFamilyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube