🚗💬 What if getting better at hockey isn’t about going faster — but about slowing down?

On this Ride to the Rink, we pull one of the most important messages from our Our Kids Play Hockey conversation with Pavel Barber and turn it into a lesson every hockey family needs to hear.

Pavel shares why today’s kids are more skilled than ever, why their ceilings are higher than they realize, and why comparison — especially on social media — can quietly derail confidence and development.

This isn’t about flashy moves or highlight reels. It’s about:
🏒 Learning where skills actually apply
🧠 Understanding that failure is part of growth
⏳ Trusting the long development timeline
🔥 Keeping creativity alive while staying disciplined

Pavel reminds young players (and parents) that every viral clip hides thousands of failed reps — and that the only player worth comparing yourself to is who you were yesterday.

Whether you’re headed to practice, school, or just need a quick reset before stepping on the ice, this is a Ride to the Rink conversation that will stick with you long after the drive ends.

🎧 Listen, talk it over, and take this mindset with you onto the ice.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Why Slowing Down Might Be the Fastest Way for Young Hockey Players to Improve

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