Angela and Michael welcome fellow youth hockey parent Shawna to the show for a deep (and slightly stressful) dive into the world of goalie parenting. Shawna’s son, Chase, guards the crease as the goalie for his senior varsity team, and she shares what it’s really like raising the last line of defense.

From Chase declaring himself a goalie at a very young age to the eye-watering cost of goalie gear, Shawna walks us through the unique journey that comes with the position no one else wants. The conversation hits on the familiar goalie-parent experiences: the phrases constantly yelled from the stands, the pressure of every single shot, and the emotional roller coaster that comes with knowing one mistake can change the entire game.

If you’ve ever paced the rink during a breakaway, held your breath on a penalty shot, or wondered why your kid chose to get hit by pucks, this episode is for you. And while we cover a lot, we’ll be the first to admit—this conversation barely scratches the "ice" surface of what it truly means to be a goalie parent

Michael & Angela break down the mysterious world of youth hockey practice — where cones multiply, relay races feel oddly competitive, and kids skate endless circles while coaches shout things that sound important. They talk through how practices are actually run, from props and drills to full-tilt chaos, and what parents are supposed to be doing during all of it. Spoiler alert: Michael enjoys reading a book… and Angela perfects the art of sleeping in the car. Tips, laughs, and survival tactics for every hockey parent stuck at the rink on practice night.

Michael & Angela dive into the chaos of the weekend’s youth hockey adventures—starting with Michael’s epic misfire en route to the rink. Then it’s all things Mites as they unpack the wild world of 8U and 6U hockey: split rinks, pint-sized goals, goalie rotations, and the all-important post-game snack strategy. It’s unfiltered and straight from the trenches of youth hockey parenting.

Michael and Angela kick things off by breaking down the journey from Learn-to-Skate to full-blown hockey obsession. They recap a few highlights (and lowlights) from the weekend’s games, decode the mysterious phrases you constantly hear yelled around the rink, and introduce you to the wild, lovable cast of characters that will soon become your new Hockey Family. Lace up—this one’s a beauty!

Youth Hockey; why are we here? what are the rules? why the smell? how much is this costin' me?

Michael & Angela drop the puck on the very first episode of Pucked Up Parents—and immediately question every life choice that led them into youth hockey.

They kick things off by attempting to decode the endless pieces of a hockey uniform. (Why does a child need more protective gear than a medieval knight? A cup for a girl is called a what? Why are the socks actually not socks?)

From there, they take listeners on a tour of the rink spectrum—from the “crappiest of barns” with questionable smells and negative-12° locker rooms, to the rare, majestic “ice palaces” where the coffee is actually drinkable and the bathrooms don’t require hazmat suits.

Finally, they dive into the eye-opening, wallet-opening, sleep-depriving world of youth hockey and how it’s completely transformed their lives. Spoiler: They wouldn’t have it any other way… probably.