🏒 What does it actually feel like to get the call that you’ve made Team USA?

In this unforgettable episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, hosts Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Hayley Scamurra sit down with Boston Fleet rookie and newly named Team USA Olympian Haley Winn to talk about the moment her childhood dream became reality.

From backyard battles with her three older brothers to the USA Hockey Development Program, starring at Clarkson University, and now playing professionally in the PWHL — Haley’s journey is a masterclass in discipline, confidence, and trusting the process.

And yes… she just scored her first PWHL goal. 👏

But this conversation goes far deeper than stats.

✨ Haley opens up about:

• The mental shift required to move up each level of USA Hockey
• What “process goals” really mean — and how they fueled her Olympic path
• Balancing Division I academics and elite hockey at Clarkson
• The jump from college to the PWHL and adjusting to pro-level physicality
• Representing the United States on the world’s biggest stage 🇺🇸
• Handling success with humility when others fall short

Hayley Scamurra also shares powerful insight from her own Olympic experience — including what it’s really like to walk into Opening Ceremonies and feel the weight (and privilege) of representing your country.

💬 One of our favorite takeaways:

For every girl dreaming of the Olympics… for every parent wondering what it truly takes… this episode is your blueprint.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: From Backyard Ice to the Olympic Stage: Haley Winn’s Journey to Team USA

🎧 Listen now, and remember — dreams become reality when you fall in love with the process.

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📊 Stats. Love them. Hate them. Ignore them.
No matter where you fall on the spectrum, one thing is certain — statistics are part of hockey, and how you use them can shape your growth as a player.

On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Mike and Lee dive into one of the most emotional and misunderstood parts of the game: hockey stats. Goals, assists, plus-minus, turnovers, save percentage — they can motivate you, frustrate you, or even expose parts of your game you’d rather not see.

🚨 But here’s the truth: stats aren’t the enemy — misusing them is.

In this conversation, Mike and Lee break down:

• Why stats can reveal both strengths and blind spots
• How to avoid becoming defined by one number
• Why coaches use stats — and how players should respond
• When stats matter… and when they really don’t
• How elite players use uncomfortable stats to improve
• Why being a well-rounded, reliable player matters more than chasing points

🏒 Whether you’re a player who checks the stat sheet daily or one who avoids it completely, this episode will help you rethink how stats fit into your hockey journey — and how to use them as a tool, not a trap.

💡 Remember: the stats are in the past. Your effort, habits, and mindset decide what comes next.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Stats Don’t Define You — How Hockey Players Should Really Use Numbers to Get Better

🎙️ Wherever you are on your hockey path, we believe in you. You should too.

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📬 It’s time to open the mailbag — and these questions go way deeper than you might expect.

In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Mike, and Christie tackle two listener questions that hit at the heart of youth hockey development — accountability, stats, and how parents can support learning without getting in the way.

First up, a coach asks a question we hear all the time:
👉 Is there a stat that shows how many mistakes lead to goals — and how do we help kids understand that goals aren’t just on the goalie?

From blue line turnovers and unforced mistakes to age-appropriate stat tracking and accountability, this conversation goes far beyond analytics. It’s about teaching the game, not blaming the game — and knowing when to coach skills, when to coach decisions, and when to let players take ownership.

Then, we shift gears to a brand-new hockey family with a 5-year-old who’s obsessed with skating. 🥹
🏒 When should kids stop using rental skates?
🏒 Do sticks matter at this age?
🏒 How much should parents really invest early on?

This episode is packed with real-world advice, honest perspective, and reminders of what youth hockey is actually about — development, patience, and love for the game.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Why every goal is a team mistake, not just a goalie mistake
• The one stat coaches can track at any level (and how to use it properly)
• How turnovers at the blue line shape wins, losses, and learning
• The fine line between reducing mistakes and killing creativity
• What parents of young players should (and shouldn’t) spend money on
• Why rentals hold kids back — and how to upgrade without breaking the bank

💬 Have a question you want answered on a future mailbag episode?
Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com
or use the link in the episode description.

🏒 Enjoy the ride, enjoy the rink, and thanks for being part of the Our Kids Play Hockey community.

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