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Pucked Up Hockey Mums

Get ready to lace up your skates and laugh along with Pucked up Hockey Moms, the ultimate podcast for anyone who knows the chaos, camaraderie, and quirky charm of life at the rink. From zany carpool stories to sideline shenanigans, our team of hilarious hockey moms dishes out unfiltered tales of parenting on ice.Whether you’re a die-hard hockey parent, a weekend warrior, or just someone who loves a good laugh, you’ll enjoy our playful banter, behind-the-scenes rink drama, and interviews with fellow

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Episode 41: Behind the Blue Line - The Pros and Cons...

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2025/11/03

What really happens when your kid hits the road without you? Amanda and Tricia break down the pros, cons, and chaos of travel hockey — when players go without their parents. From trust issues to team bonding, sleep deprivation to livestream meltdowns, it’s the truth no one tells you about the independence phase of hockey parenting. When your hockey player starts traveling solo, you’re not just missing games — you’re learning to let go. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda and Tric...

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Episode 40: Carpool Therapy - When Motivation Takes A...

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2025/10/27

What happens when the hockey mum who does it all suddenly… doesn’t want to do any of it? In this raw, funny, and totally relatable solo episode, Amanda gets real about burnout, lost motivation, and that weird in-between space where you’re not just tired — you’re emotionally benched. Recorded straight from her car (and heart), Amanda shares what happens when the rink becomes your whole identity — and how to start finding yourself again one coffee run, one deep sigh, and one sarcastic self-pep-...

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Episode 39: Carpool Confessions: Rink-Side Secrets...

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2025/10/20

Originally a subscriber-only bonus — we’re letting everyone in on the ride this week! From chaotic early-morning drop-offs to post-game snack runs, some of the best hockey mum moments happen in the car. In this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode, Amanda and Brittany spill the tea from the driver’s seat — the stories, the rants, and the real-life chaos that never makes it onto the ice. It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s everything you love about the #BadMumSquad. In This Episode The unspoken ca...

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Episode 38: Skates, Scouts & Second Chances - Inside...

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2025/10/13

This week, Amanda sits down with Thomas Gobeil — a player who’s lived every Canadian hockey kid’s dream and seen the pressure behind the draft from the inside. From the nerves of being scouted at 15 to navigating the realities of junior hockey life, Thomas opens up about the grind, the culture, and what happens when the dream starts to clash with real life. They dive into the Canadian draft process, what scouts really look for, and how players balance school, performance, and mental health wh...

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Episode 37: From the Streets to the Sheets: Coaching...

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2025/10/07

Before she was a hockey mum in Berlin, Melissa was a youth worker in London—supporting teens who had been expelled from school and were at risk of prison. Now, she’s raising two hockey players of her own: one a striker in both ice and skater hockey, the other a goalie in skater hockey. In this episode, Amanda dives into Melissa’s powerful story: how lessons from youth work transfer directly into parenting and coaching in sport. From building resilience, to helping kids understand who they are...

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Episode 36 – Tournament Travel 101: Packing, Hotels &...

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2025/09/29

Tournament season = chaos + coffee. We’re unpacking (literally) how to survive the packing lists, hotel pool parties, noisy hallways, and endless travel days. From parent survival kits to the “one thing you always forget,” this one’s for the road warriors. 👉 What’s your tournament MVP item? Tag us with your hockey travel hacks. Send us a text The Fairview Social PodcastDiscussing beer, kids, life, neighborhood drama with people you don’t know. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotif...

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Episode 35 – From Ice Bags to Ice Time: Navigating...

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2025/09/22

Every hockey family has that injury story. From stitches and sprains to concussions and goalie groin pulls, we’re diving into the realities of hockey injuries and recovery. Parent panic moments, late-night ER trips, and the hacks that actually help. 👉 Got a wild injury story? Send it our way—we might share it in a future Carpool Confession! Send us a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player

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Episode 34: Fueling the Game: Hockey Nutrition with...

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2025/09/15

Hockey nutrition tips every parent needs—from fueling young athletes to avoiding burnout. - What should your hockey kid really be eating before a game? How do you keep them fueled through tournaments? Hockey nutritionist Melissa Boufounos has the answers. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with certified sports nutritionist Melissa Boufounos to tackle one of the biggest questions parents have: how to properly fuel hockey players on and off the ice. From pre-game meals ...

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Episode 33: Hockey Stereotypes - Which One Are You?

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2025/09/08

Every rink has them—the loud Karen, the chill coffee sipper, the goalie parent pacing like a caged animal, and the stat-keeper with a spreadsheet for everything. This episode is all about hockey parent stereotypes—the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious. We’re breaking down the most common types you’ll see in the stands (or maybe in the mirror 👀). From the snack queens to the coaches-from-the-stands, we’ve got stories, laughs, and maybe a few awkward truths. 👉 Which stereotype are

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Episode 32: Benching Karen’s for Tryouts

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2025/09/01

It’s tryout season—aka snack-sized chaos. Amanda and co-host Brittany are back behind the mics with Tricia returning for some honest hockey-mum talk. We’re breaking down what helps your kid shine during tryouts, what coaches are really watching for, and the classic “Karen” behaviours that can totally tank the vibe (and your kid’s chances). 💡 In this episode you’ll hear: What tryouts are actually evaluating (beyond hands & wheels) The “Karen Red Flags” that make coaches cringe Simple

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Episode 31: Wearing All the Hats – Brandi on...

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2025/08/25

This week, Amanda sits down with Brandi from Kingston, Ontario—a hockey mom who doesn’t just sit in the stands. She’s a coach, team manager, fundraising coordinator, and billet coordinator for a junior hockey team, all while raising her own hockey kids. If anyone knows how to juggle the chaos of rink life, it’s Brandi. In this episode, we cover: Hockey Mom Life → how Brandi first got involved and the highs and lows of raising hockey kids in Kingston.Behind the Bench → her coaching style, funn...

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Episode 30: Two Kids, Two Worlds: Stephanie’s...

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2025/08/18

This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we sit down with Stephanie from Toronto — a seasoned hockey mum who’s living two very different hockey parenting journeys at the same time. Stephanie’s daughter is tearing it up in co-ed A-level hockey, holding her own (and then some) with the boys. Meanwhile, her younger son’s path brings a totally different set of challenges, laughs, and lessons. With multiple seasons under her belt as a team manager, Stephanie shares: The reality of managing a hockey tea...

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Episode 29: Goalie Pads & Party Fails: Heather...

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2025/08/11

This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we’re strapping on the goalie pads and diving into the chaos with Ontario’s own Heather Scott — proud hockey mum of not one, but two goalie kids! From U12 AAA to U9 with Klevr, Heather’s life is lived between the pipes, in the penalty box (figuratively… mostly), and occasionally, in trouble with the fire department. 🔹 Hear how she once mistook toe ties for backpack straps (yes, really). 🔹 Learn why the coaches always call her, not her husband. 🔹 Laugh

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Episode 28: From the Floor Edition - Set Backs

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2025/08/04

Sometimes life quite literally knocks you off your feet. In this raw and real “From the Floor” edition, Amanda, Brittany, and Tricia huddle up (yep, recording with our heads together on the floor!) to talk about the unexpected set backs that hit us as hockey mums, women, and humans… and how we get back up again. From injuries and health scares, to kids’ sports disappointments, to those days where nothing seems to go right—this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone in the chaos. We share...

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Episode 27 - From Player to Powerhouse: Tausha Nunez...

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2025/07/28

In this episode, we sit down with Tausha E. Nunez – a woman who wears all the hats (and probably a few hockey helmets too). From her days on the ice as a player, to her current roles as a hockey mom and youth coach, Tausha has built a life deeply rooted in the game. But she didn’t stop there. Tausha is also the entrepreneur behind Puck It Apparel, a brand that celebrates the gritty, unapologetic spirit of hockey families. We chat about: ✅ What it’s really like balancing being a player, a mom,...

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Episode 26 - From Puck Drops to Pickups: Ashley’s...

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2025/07/21

🥅 She Built the Team. Now Hear How It Went. In this follow-up to her first appearance, Ashley returns to give us the lowdown on her first spring hockey season as a team organizer, goalie mom, and chaos coordinator. From forming the roster to the final whistle, Ashley spills it all — the highs, the headaches, and the hilarious group chat moments in between. In This Episode: 🚨 What no one tells you about actually starting a spring team 🧤 Goalie mom life: did her son survive the grind (and the

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Episode 25: Player First, Always: A Chat with Coach...

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2025/07/14

What happens when a coach puts character development above the scoreboard wins? You get Blake Hackbarth—skills coach, mentor, and the newly appointed Head Coach of Davenport University Women’s ACHA hockey team. In this episode, Amanda and Brittany sit down with Blake to dig into his no-nonsense, heart-forward philosophy on coaching. From his roots in Fox Valley to leading regional championship squads and running his own hockey training program, Blake brings more than drills and systems—he bri...

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Episode 24: Packing Up, Holding On: The Real Talk of...

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2025/07/07

This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we flip the script on scouting life and shine the spotlight on the one holding it all together behind the scenes—Karry Lisle, wife of Scout Steve Lisle and proud hockey mum. Karry joins Amanda for a heartfelt, honest, and raw convo about what it really feels like to send your eldest child across the border for university—12 hours away from home. 🎧 In this episode: The emotional gut punch of the first college send-off Balancing pride with panic as a hockey

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Episode 23: Eyes on Her: Breaking Down the Female...

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2025/06/30

👀 #EyesOnHer | 🎯 #BadMumSquad | 🏒 #GirlsInTheGame This week, we’re back with fan-favorite Scout Steve for Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of hockey scouting—and this time, we’re shining a spotlight on the female scouting pathway. From what a showcase weekend actually looks like behind the scenes to how scouts track and follow up with players afterward, Steve breaks it all down with honesty, clarity, and a few spicy hot takes. (Spoiler: it’s not just about who scores the most goals.)

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Episode 22: Unlocking the "Mental Edge" in Hockey...

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2025/06/23

This week, Amanda sits down with Coach Sandy Cohan, the brilliant mind behind Mental Edge Hockey, to dig deep into the often-overlooked side of the game: the mental game. From pre-game nerves to building confident players (and parents!), Sandy shares wisdom from decades of coaching, performance training, and his newly published book, 99 Rules Every Player Should Know. Sandy doesn’t just coach hockey players—he trains resilient humans. Whether your kid’s trying to bounce back from a slump or l...

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