The Ride to The Rink: Hockey Isn’t Your Identity: A Powerful Message from Olympian Haley Winn episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Ride to The Rink: Hockey Isn’t Your Identity: A Powerful Message from Olympian Haley Winn

from Our Kids Play Hockey · host Our Kids Play Hockey

🏒 What would an Olympian tell her 10-year-old self?On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we get something special — two Olympians talking directly to young hockey players.Haley Winn joins Hayley Scamurra, Lee Elias, and Mike Bonelli for a powerful conversation about confidence, development, rest, and what really matters if you dream of playing at the highest level.If you're a young player chasing big goals — or a parent supporting one — this episode is your reminder that the journey matters just as much as the destination.💬 In this episode, Haley shares:Why having fun is the foundation of long-term successThe mindset shift that changed her career: “Hockey isn’t your identity.”How confidence fuels developmentWhy taking 3 days off might actually make you betterThe truth about rest, recovery, and playing the long game🔥 One of the most powerful moments? Haley explaining how she used to believe that if she wasn’t thinking about hockey 24/7, she wouldn’t make it — and how learning to step away actually made her stronger.This one’s for:The 10-year-old who wants to make the national teamThe teenager scared to take a day offThe player who ties their self-worth to their last gameRemember — a bad game doesn’t mean you’re a bad player. And it definitely doesn’t mean you’re a bad person.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: What Would an Olympian Tell Her 10-Year-Old Self? With Haley Winn🎧 Hit play, take a breath, and enjoy the ride.#TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #HaleyWinn #HayleyScamurra #GirlsHockey #YouthHockeyDevelopment #HockeyMindset #RestAndRecovery #HockeyConfidence #LongTermAthleteDevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at 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

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 24, 2026

Embed this episode

🏒 What would an Olympian tell her 10-year-old self? On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we get something special — two Olympians talking directly to young hockey players. Haley Winn joins Hayley Scamurra, Lee Elias, and Mike Bonelli for a powerful conversation about confidence, development, rest, and what really matters if you dream of playing at the highest level. If you're a young player chasing big goals — or a parent supporting one — this episode is your reminder that the journey mat...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

The Ride to The Rink: Hockey Isn’t Your Identity: A Powerful Message from Olympian Haley Winn

0:00 6:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Our Kids Play Hockey episode published?

This episode was published on February 24, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Our Kids Play Hockey episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!