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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
  
  

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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 wor

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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 while chasing the next level. Thomas also gives his take on the ongoing CHL class-action lawsuit — and what it means for the future of players like him.

It’s real talk about hockey politics, passion, and the pursuit of a career in the sport we all love.

This is one for every parent, player, and fan who’s ever wondered what really happens behind the locker room doors.

🎙️ Host: Amanda Wade, Pucked Up Hockey Mums

🏒 Guest: Thomas Gobeil

📍 Topics: CHL Draft, Player Pressure, Scouting Realities, Hockey Pathways, Junior Life Lessons

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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, to guiding them in following their dreams—this conversation is as much for parents as it is for players.

We’ll cover:

• What it’s like parenting two very different roles (striker vs. goalie)
  
  
• How coaching techniques from working with at-risk teens apply to the rink
  
  
• The differences between hockey culture in the UK and Germany
  
  
• Key takeaways for parents raising young athletes today
  
  

Melissa’s journey proves that success in sport isn’t just about skill—it’s about identity, resilience, and the people who guide us along the way.

👉 Whether you’re raising a hockey striker, a goalie, or just trying to keep your kid motivated, this episode will inspire you to see parenting through a whole new lens.

Find her book here:

Since the Riots eBook : Knight, Melissa Jane: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

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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.

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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!

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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 to recovery snacks and handling picky eaters, Melissa breaks down the do’s and don’ts of nutrition for athletes at every level. This isn’t about fad diets or complicated plans—it’s about real, practical strategies to help your kids perform their best and stay healthy throughout the grind of the season.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The best foods to fuel hockey players before and after games
• How to keep athletes energized during tournaments and road trips
• Nutrition strategies for avoiding burnout and overtraining
• Tips for busy hockey parents managing picky eaters
• Melissa’s professional advice for long-term athlete health

Guest Highlight:

• Learn more about Melissa Boufounos at melissaboufounos.com
  
  
• Follow on Instagram: @melissaboufounos
  
  

Whether your kid is chasing a scholarship or just loves the game, these nutrition tips will help keep them fueled, focused, and ready to play their best.

👉 Subscribe, share, and join the #BadMumSquad as we dig into the real side of hockey parenting.

#PuckedUpHockeyMums #BadMumSquad #HockeyNutrition #YouthSportsFuel

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 From coffee-sippers to sideline Karens—every rink has them. Which one are you? -  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. We’re breaking down the funniest, most painfully accurate hockey parent stereotypes—the good, the bad, and the gloriously unhinged.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The most common parent archetypes at the rink
  
  
• How these stereotypes impact kids and coaches
  
  
• Listener confessions that prove we’ve seen it all
  
  
• Our picks for the best (and worst) parent types
  
  

👉 Which stereotype are YOU? Share your hockey persona with #BadMumSquad.

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 Tryouts are stressful—don’t be the parent that makes them worse. -  It’s tryout season—aka snack-sized chaos. Amanda, Brittany, and Tricia get real about what evaluators actually watch for, parent red flags vs. green flags, and how to help your kid regroup after cuts.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The truth about tryout evaluation (beyond hands & wheels)
  
  
• Parent behaviours that tank the vibe (and your kid’s shot)
  
  
• Confidence-building feedback that works
  
  
• How to survive bubble spots, cuts, and the reset
  
  

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 Coach, manager, fundraiser, billet mum—Brandi does it all. -  Brandi from Kingston wears every hat in minor hockey: coach, team manager, fundraising coordinator, billet coordinator, and hockey mum. She shares the wild stories and survival strategies from a season spent behind the glass.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Coaching your own child vs. others
  
  
• The hidden work of team managers
  
  
• Fundraisers that actually bring people together
  
  
• Billet life 101 + heartwarming wins
  
  

✨ Hockey mums = the true MVPs.

Find Brandi: @thebrandigiffin

https://www.instagram.com/thebrandigiffin?igsh=bGFzejZmbjl2bDVt 

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