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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Ride to The Rink: NHL Veteran Scott Hartnell on the Mindset That Built a 17-Year Career

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🏒 What’s the one thing every young hockey player can control every single day?On this Ride to the Rink, the hosts are joined by 17-year NHL veteran Scott Hartnell, who shares the mindset that helped him build a long, successful NHL career.Growing up as the youngest of three hockey-playing brothers, Hartnell learned early what it meant to compete, battle, and push himself just to keep up. Those backyard games, bumps and bruises, and sibling rivalries helped shape the hardworking style that defined his career.His advice for young players is simple—but incredibly powerful:👉 Be the hardest working player on the ice.Not just during games… but especially during practice.Scott explains why the habits you build in practice become the instincts you rely on in games, and why coaches, teammates, and scouts always notice the players who compete the hardest.Whether you're battling in the corner, backchecking, or making the right play on a two-on-one, the effort you put in every day matters.🚗 So as you head to the rink today, ask yourself:Are you ready to be the hardest worker out there?🏒 In This Episode Kids Will Learn:Why effort can be more important than talentHow growing up with older siblings builds toughnessWhy practice habits shape game performanceWhat NHL coaches really notice about playersHow small moments in practice can lead to big plays in games🎥 Scott also suggests something fun: Look up Scott Hartnell highlight videos to see the mix of skill, grit, personality, and hard work that defined his career.💬 And remember, wherever you are in your hockey journey…We believe in you. And you should too.#RideToTheRink #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #HockeyWorkEthic #ScottHartnell #HockeyPractice #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyKids #FutureHockeyStarsClick 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

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🏒 What’s the one thing every young hockey player can control every single day? On this Ride to the Rink, the hosts are joined by 17-year NHL veteran Scott Hartnell, who shares the mindset that helped him build a long, successful NHL career. Growing up as the youngest of three hockey-playing brothers, Hartnell learned early what it meant to compete, battle, and push himself just to keep up. Those backyard games, bumps and bruises, and sibling rivalries helped shape the hardworking style that d...

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