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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Ride to the Rink: Finish Strong — What the End of the Season Reveals About You

from Our Kids Play Hockey

🏒 The season is winding down… but the work isn’t over yet.As playoffs approach — or the final games come into view — this episode of The Ride to the Rink is all about how you finish. Because whether you’re chasing a championship or counting down the last few skates, the habits you build right now matter more than you think.In this solo ride, Lee shares the exact messages he’s delivering to teams across age groups as the season enters its final stretch — lessons that apply no matter where your team sits in the standings.🚨 In this episode, we cover:Why the end of the season is the best time for honest self-reflectionHow to fight burnout, refocus your mindset, and reset your standardsWhy “slow starts” and “slow finishes” are team habits — not accidentsWhat coaches really notice during the final games and evaluationsNavigating ice time, shortened benches, and understanding your roleHow finishing strong impacts how coaches, teammates, and organizations remember you💡 Whether you’re a player fighting for every shift, a leader trying to pull your team together, or a parent listening along in the car — this is a reminder that character shows up loudest at the end.📩 Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Tap the link in the episode description to send it in — anonymously or by name.👊 Finish strong. Always.#RideToTheRink #YouthHockey #FinishStrong #HockeyMindset #Playoffs #TeamCulture #HockeyDevelopment #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick 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

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🏒 The season is winding down… but the work isn’t over yet. As playoffs approach — or the final games come into view — this episode of The Ride to the Rink is all about how you finish. Because whether you’re chasing a championship or counting down the last few skates, the habits you build right now matter more than you think. In this solo ride, Lee shares the exact messages he’s delivering to teams across age groups as the season enters its final stretch — lessons that apply no matter where yo...

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