Pucked Up Parents - Youth Hockey

Back to the Rink: A Message From Our Future Selves

Michael and Angela kick things off with a quick trip through This Week in Youth Hockey, including the college kids’ media day and their shiny new hockey jerseys. Meanwhil

History of Hockey: How the Hell Did We Get Here?

Michael & Angela kick things off with their usual “This Week in Youth Hockey”, where Angela shares the highlights from the 12-year-old’s Welcome Back to Hockey parent mee

Blowout to Beatdown: The Youth Hockey A** Kicking

In this quick-hit episode, Michael and Angela tackle something every youth hockey parent will experience: your kid’s team either gets their ass handed to them—or they’re

Hockey Season Eve: Time to Get Your Sh*t Together

The 2026/2027 hockey season is right around the corner—which means it’s time for hockey parents to get their lives, schedules, and sanity ready for another year of chaos!

Sled Hockey: A Conversation with Rachel Steffen, USA Women's National Sled Hockey Team

Season 2 of Pucked Up Parents is here and to celebrate, Michael & Angela sit down with Rachel Steffen of the USA Women's National Sled Hockey Team for an inspiring and en

Hockey Math 101: The Formula for Organized Chaos

It may be summer, but class is officially in session! In this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela tackle Hockey Math—and trust us, it's not the kind you lear

You're Going to Wear THAT!?!; A Guide to Youth Hockey Style

On this episode, Michael and Angela dive into the ever-evolving world of Youth Hockey Style. They take a trip down memory lane, from the days when kids showed up to the r

Hockey Injuries: Bones, Teeth & Harmony

From broken wrists and separated shoulders to the classic hockey smile after a puck knocks out a tooth, Michael and Angela dive into the painful reality of youth hockey i

Goalie Dad, Coach & Hockey Expo Founder: Interview With Chris Holmes

In this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela sit down with Chris Holmes—a hockey dad, goalie dad, youth hockey coach, and the founder of Buffalo's Queen City

Hockey Sponsored Life: How Youth Hockey Infiltrates Our Every Day Lives

This episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela kick things off with a recap of the latest hockey happenings, including their 12Us experience at summer hockey camp,

Come On Ref!: An Interview with Youth Hockey Referee Jeremy MacWalter

Hosts Michael and Angela venture into dangerous territory by inviting a real-life youth hockey referee, Jeremy, onto the show. That's right—the guy everyone yells at from

Hockey Rituals, Routine & Superstitions: "Tap It, Don't Touch It, Don't Wash It"

In this episode Michael and Angela kick things off with a recap of another chaotic week in hockey life. Michael shares the boys latest adventures from beer league and squ

Expecting the Unexpected: Adventures in Youth Hockey Chaos

On this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of youth hockey adventures and all the chaos that comes with it. Beca

College Hockey: NCAA, ACHA, Intramurals — The Long Road to Beer League

This episode Michael and Angela tackle one of the biggest topics in post youth hockey: the college hockey path. From the bright lights of NCAA Division I hockey to the l

The Anti-Hockey Dad Hockey Dad; The Mind of Michael

Angela is out of town this week, so Michael takes over the microphone for a solo episode that dives into his unique journey as a youth hockey parent. Unlike many sports d

House of Hockey; Youth Hockey Rinks from Barns to NHL Luxury

On this episode of Michael and Angela dive into one of the true characters of youth hockey — the rink itself. From freezing cold “barns” with pothole-filled parking lots

The Kid In The Box: A Youth Hockey Penalty Special

On this episode Michael and Angela dive headfirst into one of hockey’s most unavoidable traditions: penalties. From the confusion of offsides and icing calls that leave f

The Hockey Mom Files; Life as a Hockey Mom with the HBI

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Pucked Up Parents, host Michael steps aside and hands the mic over to Angela and two fellow veteran hockey moms, Shawna and Leslie

Interview with Author Christie Casciano: Hockey Parenting, Puck Hogs & Life Lessons Beyond the Rink”

Christie Casciano; Author of the Puck Hog Series and My Kids Play Hockey. Available now! In this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela sit down with book auth

Rink Rats - The Siblings of Your Players

In this episode of Pucked Up Parents, Michael and Angela dive into one of the most overlooked species in youth hockey culture: the siblings—aka the legendary “rink rats.”