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 hockey enthusiasts, coaches, players, and any other professionals we can grab some advice from to help us all along on our hockey journeys.
Grab your coffee (or your thermos of “mom juice”) and join us for a hilarious power play on motherhood, hockey, and everything in between.
Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter and an uncontrollable urge to cheer “Let’s go!” in random public places.
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Episode 48: From Rink Chaos to App Creator: Solving Hockey Life One Idea at a Time
Saison 1 · Épisode 48
lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 35:04
In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with Kim Harper — a working mom of three who’s living the full hockey-parent grind while building something new inside it.
Kim is a mom to two older daughters and a U11 hockey son, married to a coach who’s involved in both hockey and baseball, which means their family is travelling and juggling sports nearly year-round. By day, Kim works as a manager at an insurance brokerage. By night (and in between practices, games, and travel), she’s been quietly developing an app idea born directly out of hockey life.
That idea? It’s one she’s been sitting on for five years, ever since her son first stepped onto the ice. In this conversation, Kim shares what problem she kept running into as a hockey mom, why she realized the solution didn’t exist yet, and what finally pushed her to stop waiting and go for it — even while still fully in the chaos of youth sports.
Amanda and Kim talk honestly about balancing a demanding career with sports parenting, how hockey families develop unexpected leadership and problem-solving skills, and why hockey mums are uniquely equipped to build tools that actually work for real families.
This episode is for the parent who’s tired, busy, and stretched thin — but also sitting on an idea they can’t shake.
🏒 In This Episode, We Talk About:
Raising three kids in a year-round sports household
Life as a hockey mom married to a coach
Balancing a leadership career with youth sports travel
How hockey life reveals broken systems and unmet needs
Sitting on an idea for years — and what finally sparks action
Building an app while still fully in the hockey grind
Why hockey parents make incredible problem solvers and entrepreneurs
Modeling confidence, courage, and follow-through for our kids
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
Episode 47: From Baseball to Breakaways - Learning Hockey As A Family
Saison 1 · Épisode 47
lundi 22 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:03:49
In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with Jesse — the voice behind House Full of Hockey — to talk about what it’s really like raising three boys in hockey when you didn’t grow up in the sport at all.
Jesse shares her family’s journey from being a full-on baseball household to navigating early mornings, long drives, travel teams, and the emotional rollercoaster of youth hockey. With two boys playing travel hockey and a third finding his path in the net, hockey has become more than just a sport — it’s become a place of growth, resilience, and family connection.
As a former team manager, Jesse offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work that keeps youth hockey running — from logistics and communication to the emotional labour parents often carry without recognition. This season also brought new challenges, including tough outcomes and setbacks that forced their family to redefine success beyond the scoreboard.
Jesse opens up about juggling hockey largely solo while her husband works demanding 12-hour day and night shifts, navigating youth sports alongside therapies and additional support needs for her youngest son, and how her background as an educator shapes the way she approaches development, pressure, and confidence in kids.
Through humor, honesty, and real-life moments, Jesse uses social media to normalize the chaos of hockey parenting — reminding families they’re not alone in the grind, the growth, or the learning curve.
This episode is for every parent who’s figuring it out as they go, redefining success, and growing right alongside their kids.
🏒 In This Episode, We Talk About:
Entering the hockey world with no prior experience
Raising multiple kids in different levels and positions
The unseen work of team managers and hockey volunteers
Handling disappointment and redefining success in youth sports
Solo parenting during hockey season and building systems that work
Episode 46: She Plays Like a Girl — And That’s a Warning
Saison 1 · Épisode 46
lundi 15 décembre 2025 • Durée 49:31
The female game isn’t “catching up” anymore — it’s redefining hockey altogether.
In this episode, returning guest Tausha joins Amanda to break down the explosive rise of female hockey, the intensifying physical play, and how the new era of girls on ice is changing coaching, recruiting, and league standards from grassroots to NCAA.
Tausha has gone from player → boys’ coach → and now head of the entire female program at her association. She’s in the trenches where the shift is happening — and she’s not sugar-coating it.
🏒 In This Episode We Cover:
How girls’ hockey has evolved from “finesse first” to grit, speed, and dominant puck battles
Coaching girls vs. coaching boys: is the difference real, or taught?
The new recruiting lens: what NCAA D1 programs are asking for
The big debate: Should checking be introduced at elite female levels?
Why the female bench is more confident, more aggressive, and more vocal than ever
What happens when female programs are led by female coaches
The pipeline shift: FSL → Junior → NCAA → pro
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:
Female hockey parents
Players rising through U13–U18 elite
Coaches building competitive girls’ programs
NCAA hopefuls & recruiting families
Anyone trying to understand where women’s hockey is headed (and how fast)
Episode 45: From Cheer to Track to Touchdowns: Raising Three College Grads
Saison 1 · Épisode 45
lundi 1 décembre 2025 • Durée 42:23
In this empowering chapter of the Sports Moms Playbook series, Amanda sits down solo to share the inspiring story of Shoshana — a dedicated sports mom of three who raised athletes across three completely different worlds: cheer, track, and football. From early-morning practices to late-night competitions, from emotional burnout to pure pride, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to show up for your kids year after year.
Shoshana grew up playing sports herself, and she passed that passion on to her children. Her oldest daughter became a competitive cheerleader and track athlete. Her youngest daughter took on the volleyball court. And her son tackled the intensity of football. They pushed hard, she supported harder — and together they built something incredible: All three of her children earned college degrees. This is the raw, honest, and rewarding side of being a sports mom — the side that doesn’t always make the highlight reel, but absolutely shapes who our kids become. 🔍 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
What happens when one mom juggles three totally different sports worlds
The emotional and physical toll of being a sports parent
How cheer, track, volleyball, and football require totally different mom-modes
The reality of “Sports Mom burnout” and why it’s worth it
How sports shape resilience, confidence, and discipline in our kids
The powerful moment when years of sacrifice end with college graduation
Why sports moms deserve their own platform, their own stories, and their own damn credit
🎙️ Why This Episode Matters
Sports moms don’t just create athletes — they build adults.
This episode is a reminder that all the rides, the snacks, the fundraising, the sideline coaching, and the sleepless nights matter more than we often realize. Find Shoshana’s podcast here:
Episode 44: “Strength in the Storm: Neisha’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Legacy”
Saison 1 · Épisode 44
lundi 24 novembre 2025 • Durée 37:14
In today’s deeply moving episode, Amanda shares the extraordinary story of Neisha — a sports mom, wife, and woman of faith whose journey has reached hearts as far away as India.
From raising three athletic children to navigating unimaginable loss, Neisha’s life reflects a powerful message: hope, resilience, and faith can carry us through even the darkest chapters.
Married for 23 years, Neisha lost her husband to cancer seven years ago. Before that, she faced every parent’s greatest heartbreak when her middle child, Cameron — a college football player — tragically passed away after a spring break accident. Her stepson was a talented multisport athlete, and her daughter, Cailyn, went on to build her own legacy in college athletics, inspiring the creation of the No Job Undone award still given in her name today.
For 25 years, Neisha has continued showing up for her community, working at the same school her children once attended. Through scholarships, acts of service, and unwavering faith, she continues to honour her children and husband in ways that impact families year after year.
This episode is a reminder of why sports moms deserve a platform: behind every athlete is a woman holding a family together through love, loss, grit, and grace.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Neisha’s journey as a sports mom raising multisport athletes
The heartbreaking loss of her son Cameron during his college football years
How her daughter’s legacy created the No Job Undone award
The power of giving back through scholarships and community service
How faith, hope, and resilience shaped her life and healing
Why sports moms deserve a voice, support, and recognition
EPISODE 43 — The Sports Moms Playbook: When Our Stories Hit the Ice
Saison 1 · Épisode 43
lundi 17 novembre 2025 • Durée 44:45
Behind every great athlete, there’s a sports mom running the real plays — organizing, cheering, worrying, and showing up long before the puck drops. In this inspiring episode, Amanda sits down with one of the contributing authors of The Sports Moms Playbook to talk about why sports moms finally deserve a platform of their own.
Together they dig into the stories behind the book — the emotional highs and lows of raising student-athletes, the sacrifices made off the ice, and how sharing these journeys helps empower an entire community of sports families. From early-morning drives to game-day meltdowns, this conversation celebrates connection, strength, and the power of being heard.
If you’ve ever felt like the unsung hero in your child’s sports story, this one’s for you.
💬 Topics Covered:
Why The Sports Moms Playbook was created
What it means to raise a student-athlete
How moms have always been present, but rarely heard
The power of connection, storytelling, and mentorship
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Episode 42: From Island Ice to International Goals: A Goalie Mom’s Life in Romania
Saison 1 · Épisode 42
lundi 10 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:08:31
What happens when a Canadian hockey family trades West Coast rinks for life in Eastern Europe? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer, a goalie mum from Vancouver Island now living in Romania with her U11 and U5 goalie sons — one of whom trains with the U13, U15, and U17 Romanian National Teams and spends summers developing in Italy.
We dig into everything from culture shock and hockey development differences to international travel, language barriers, expectations, and what it really takes to build high-level athletes abroad when you're far from your village.
If you’ve ever wondered what hockey parenting looks like outside North America — this one’s a must-listen.
🔑 Key Topics We Cover
🇨🇦 ➜ 🇷🇴 Why her family moved from Vancouver Island to Romania
🧤 Goalie development: How training differs outside Canada
🛑 The mental load of being a hockey mum overseas without a familiar support system
🌍 Navigating language, coaching styles, and team dynamics internationally
✈️ The cost + logistics of travel for camps, tournaments, and Italy training
🥅 How both boys fell in love with being goalies — and how Romanian hockey supports young netminders
💪 Building resilience when your kid is “the foreign player”
👀 What Canadians think European hockey is like vs. reality
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
Episode 41: Behind the Blue Line - The Pros and Cons of Travel Hockey Without Parents
Saison 1 · Épisode 41
lundi 3 novembre 2025 • Durée 34:13
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 Tricia dig deep into the emotional and practical rollercoaster of travel hockey without the parents:
🏒 What you’ll hear:
The financial reality — how “saving on travel” isn’t really saving at all
Watching live vs. livestreaming at home (and the emotional whiplash that comes with it)
How players learn responsibility, time management, and independence on the road
The impact of sleep, diet, and discipline away from home
Behaviour and trust: why letting go is harder than lacing up skates
Real-life stories from the road — forgotten socks, missing sticks, and $48 Uber Eats wings
How parents can stay connected and supportive without helicoptering from home
✨ Takeaway:
Travel hockey without parents can be the ultimate test — for both the kid and the mum. It’s about letting them grow, while still being their biggest cheerleader… even from hundreds of miles away.
🎧 Listen for: laughter, real talk, and a reminder that “letting go” is part of raising a resilient hockey player.
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Episode 40: Carpool Therapy - When Motivation Takes A Timeout
Saison 1 · Épisode 40
lundi 27 octobre 2025 • Durée 12:13
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-talk at a time.
If you’ve ever screamed into your steering wheel between drop-offs or wondered who you are beyond the hockey schedule… buckle up. Welcome to Carpool Therapy.
When “I’ll rest after the weekend” turns into six tournaments later 🫠
Why motivation disappears even when you love what you do
The identity crisis no one warns hockey mums about
The emotional weight of being “on” all the time for your family
Learning to give yourself the same grace you give your kids
The power of five quiet minutes alone in the car
You’re not lazy. You’re tired, overstimulated, and running a full-time logistics operation out of a minivan.
Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is nothing.
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
Episode 39: Carpool Confessions: Rink-Side Secrets from the Minivan (Bonus Episode 1 released)
Saison 1 · Épisode 39
lundi 20 octobre 2025 • Durée 35:27
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 carpool rules every hockey family should know
Car chaos: coffee, gear, and questionable playlists
Those “did I just say that out loud?” moments
A few confessions that may or may not involve drive-thru bribery
Why the car is basically a second home for every hockey parent
🏒 About This Release
This episode first dropped as a subscriber-only bonus, but we’re sharing it with the full squad this week while we gear up for new recordings.
If you love this kind of behind-the-scenes chaos, join our #BadMumSquad All-Access Crew for just $5 CAD/month and get:
1 exclusive bonus episode every month
Full video versions of select shows
15% off all Pucked Up Hockey Mums merch
Share your funniest carpool moment using #BadMumSquad — you might just get featured in our next Carpool Confessions segment.
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This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level.
Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content!
