Explore every episode of the podcast The Beer Leaguer
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| Starting a Beer League Team the Right Way | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:36:57 | |
Starting a new beer league hockey team sounds simple until you realize how many details go into it. In this episode, we break down everything you need to think about before launching your own team. We get into the practical side of running a team: roster size, jersey reorders, assigning responsibilities, handling money, organizing fill-ins, and setting expectations early so things do not turn into chaos later. But this episode is not just about logistics. It is about building a team identity on and off the ice. The best beer league teams are not always the ones winning the most games. They are the ones people look forward to being around every week. Whether you are brand new to beer league or branching out to start something of your own, this episode will help you build a team that lasts. Links
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| 10 Things Nobody Tells You Before Your First Beer League Game | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:23:14 | |
Getting ready for your first beer league hockey game? You’ve skated, you’ve practiced stops, you’ve shot pucks in the driveway… and now comes the part nobody really prepares you for: the actual game. Links
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| Hockey Sense Demystified: Beer League IQ | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:30:10 | |
Want the game to finally “slow down” for you? In this episode, we break down what hockey sense (a.k.a. hockey IQ) truly means—seeing the whole ice, understanding where teammates and opponents should be, and anticipating the next play. Then we share practical ways to build your hockey IQ on and off the ice. Links & Resources CTA Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Position, Pass, Repeat: A Slow Skater’s Guide to Beer League | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:28:40 | |
If you don’t have wheels, you can still win shifts. In this episode, we break down 14 practical ways slower beer league players make a real impact—from smarter reads and sharper positioning to stick detail, net-front work, and being the bench “glue guy.” Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| What's in My Bag 2025 | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:26:16 | |
Here’s my full beer league hockey bag breakdown for Summer 2025—from the goalie bag to the tiny bench bag. I cover get into my skates , protective gear, my new helmet, my lineup system, and why I always bring a small bench bag with me. Links
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| 3D Printing for Hockey? | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
If you’ve ever wondered whether 3D printers can do more for hockey than crank out flexi-dragons, this episode is for you. We break down what not to print (pucks, targets, protective gear), and share practical beer-league-ready ideas: stickhandling aids, blade wraps, bottle carriers, gear organizers, SKÅDIS wall setups, and Sparx storage. There is even some cool uses for broken-sticks and a few just-for-fun prints that will look awesome in your hockey cave. Prints Mentioned (and a few bonus ones):
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| Beer League to Pro League with Beers on Ice | 20 Sep 2025 | 01:28:12 | |
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice stops by to share progress on "Road to the Pros" and some new things to keep an eye out for. Before that, we get into skate sharpening, rink temperatures, beers in the locker room, behind the scenes of beer league social media, and a lot more, we even give our Stanley Cup picks. This episode had some technical difficulties during recording, which led to some "interesting" moments, some of which are at the end, so make sure you stick around. Links
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| Stick & Puck to Beer League: Where to Find Adult Hockey Games | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:22:34 | |
You’re not too old, too slow, or too new to start playing hockey. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer, we’re diving into the exact steps adult beginners can take to get on the ice — even if they’ve never laced up skates before. We’ll cover:
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| Behind the Whistle: A Beer League Referee Tells All | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:12:02 | |
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we are joined by Ron Wilson, a beer league referee with a rich history in hockey. Ron discusses his journey from player to coach to admin to referee, the social dynamics of officiating, and the challenges faced on the ice. We then talk about the unique perspective of officiating, and the camaraderie found in beer league hockey. Finally, Ron shares insights on the role of respect in sports and the fun side of being a referee. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Beer League Season Zero | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:26:04 | |
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we really focus on the beginners looking to play in beer league hockey. The conversation covers physical and mental preparation, necessary gear, and game day tips to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience. With some listener questions we emphasize the importance of having a positive mindset, being open to feedback, and contributing to the team culture. This episode aims to demystify the process of starting hockey and encourage new players to join in the fun. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice Returns | 02 Aug 2025 | 01:06:15 | |
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice once again joins the show. We catch up on his summer hockey, both ice and roller, including some tournaments he's playing in. Then we talk about what's coming up for the All Blacks Hockey Club, and his take on the position progression debate. Finally, he teases a new series that may be coming to Beers on Ice. Links Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Shorts Episode 10: Aycane Sock Review | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:28:25 | |
Why do I review the stuff I do? Follow-up on some of the discussion from the positions episode, and the audio version of my Aycane sock review. Links
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| The Beer League Plateau: Why You’re Stuck (and How to Break Through) | 31 Jan 2026 | 00:26:19 | |
Hockey players at all levels, and particularly beer leaguers, and especially beginner to intermediate beer leaguers hit a plateau in the hockey development. It might be 6 months in, or 6 years in…. So how do you get through it and continue to improve? In this episode we talk through finding what actually is plateauing, how to identify different types of plateaus, and how to break through them. Links Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Hockey Positions | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
Maybe you're new to hockey and trying to figure out what position you want to play, or even what they all do, or you could be a seasoned vet who's wondering if switching things up could be beneficial. This episode of The Beer Leaguer podcast dives into that and more. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Multiple Team Away Tournament Wrap | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:32:42 | |
This time around we're wrapping up playing for multiple teams in a tournament in a different country! How does playing far away from home make some things easier, but also adds stress? What have I learned to help reduce that stress and just make it a fun getaway? How different is it playing for multiple teams when both teams play multiple times a day? All that and Uncrustables talk. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Locker Room Seating | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:51:10 | |
Once again Mason joins the podcast and we talk about locker room seating. It's not as half-hazard as it may sound at first. From superstitions, to the random folding chair, we even complain about broken hooks and wet floors before trying to break down the why's and the how's of this game day ritual. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Interview with Beer League Captain Anthony LoVullo | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:06:45 | |
Fellow Beer League captain Anthony LoVullo joins the show this episode. We talk about his start in roller hockey and how that lead him to Beer League. Along the way we cover a variety of topics including his thoughts on: good locker room culture, sock-less feet in skates, and how small the big world of beer league is. Episode Quotes
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| So You Wanna Run a Beer League Team? | 28 May 2025 | 00:39:22 | |
Have you thought about running a beer league team? Ever wondered what it entails? In this episode we chat about all the various duties you might be asked to do, and the ones you should be doing without being asked. Then we touch on some common issues and how to handle them, and how to help out even if you aren't running the ship. Then finally you get some words of wisdom and helpful tips. Links Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Life Lessons Learned from Beer League | 21 May 2025 | 00:29:54 | |
Beer League teaches us a lot of things, some of which you probably don't even realize. In this very special episode (in that after school special voice) we talk about things learned on the ice that are applicable to life off the ice. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Columbus Tournament Wrap-Up | 08 May 2025 | 01:02:34 | |
Mason joins the show to talk about our experience traveling to the BLPA Bash in Columbus. We talk about the tournament on and off the ice. How it differed from previous years, what we liked and what we would change, and how it was taking our own team this year. Plus, I think I learned the secret to doing well at these BLPA events. Links Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Beer League Myths | 02 May 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
We scoured the internet to see what people think Beer League Hockey is. All of that was then fed into AI and out popped a list of Beer League myths. In this episode we go through this list and either confirm or debunk these Beer League Myths. Links
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| Shorts Episode 9: Play-Offs | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:07:01 | |
Beer League play-offs are close or just started for most people. These are some top of head thoughts on getting you and your team ready. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Repairing Hockey Equipment at Home Part 2 | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:34:35 | |
Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the second part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new? This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-through of my experience in keeping your equipment useful as long as possible. Links mentioned:
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| Shorts Episode 12 | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:18:29 | |
Another shorts episode rounding-up random bits of beer league goodness. This time around we look at how wrong the Olympic roster predictions were, catch-up on the gear debate that came out of episode 29, and more! Links
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| Repairing Hockey Equipment at Home Part 1 | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:40:32 | |
Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the first part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new? This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-through of my experience in keeping your equipment useful as long as possible. Links mentioned:
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| Help! I Hate My Beer League Team | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:21:24 | |
At some point everyone is bound to go through it, you realize you don't like the people you play beer league hockey with. So what do you do? In this episode I talk about evaluating what is keeping you from enjoying hockey on your current team and different ways to correct it. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Mike Steiner from Beers On Ice | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:18:31 | |
This episode we're joined by Mike Steiner, the producer and co-star of Beers On Ice. Mike is a former professional hockey player who now plays high-level beer league with a bunch of his high school teammates who also have pro experience. We talk about his journey through hockey that brought him to beer league, the differences he sees between high and low level beer league, and a lot more! Check out Beers on Ice on: Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Aycane Base Layer and Sock Review | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:19:59 | |
A review after half a season wearing Aycane's Blade Evo base layer and Blade Pro skate sock. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Winding Down After Games | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:22:49 | |
In the final episode of 2024: How do you wind down after late games? Our Kids Play Hockey - Burnout Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| 2024 Holiday Gift Guide | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:23:51 | |
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| When is it Time to Jump Teams? | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:32:10 | |
One of the hardest things in Beer League is knowing when you should jump ship to a different team. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Beer League Burnout | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:19:27 | |
Beer League burnout is a real thing. This episode is a talk on what it is, how to see it coming, and how to deal with it. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Enzo Equipment Cleaner Review | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:03:29 | |
A quick overview of the full review video for Enzo Equipment Bath Bombs. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Shorts Episode 8 | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:08:57 | |
In this shorts episode we cover:
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| The No-BS Guide to Beginner Hockey Equipment | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:42:42 | |
If you’re playing beer league hockey or just starting out, you don’t need expensive pro-level gear — you need smart upgrades that can actually make you safer and help on the ice. In this episode, we break down where to spend your money, where you can save big, and everything in-between. We also dig into used gear vs new gear, how to inspect before you buy and what actually is pro stock hockey gear. Links
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| Things I wish I told my younger self | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:24:43 | |
On this episode I look back on some things I wish I could tell myself as I started in beer league hockey. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Bauer Sock Review | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:01:05 | |
Audio-only review of the Bauer Pro 360 Cut Resistant Tall Socks. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Hockey Shooting Practice at Home | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:43:44 | |
If you’re going to practice shooting pucks at home there are a lot of ways to do it. You can get super fancy, and pricey, go really minimal, or get creative and land somewhere in-between. We go from the bare minimum to the fanciest at home set-ups and along the way explain the good vs the bad.
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| Warroad Undershirt Review | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:09:18 | |
This episode of The Beer Leaguer podcast is something a little different. This is the audio portion of a video review for the Warroad undershirt. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Summer Hockey Activities | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:19:18 | |
It’s summer here in North America and that means, it’s hot and kids are out school, but more importantly that means a lot less hockey going on. Lots of rinks close and melt their ice temporarily, some trade in ice hockey for roller, and in many places there isn’t any hockey to be found. So what can a beer leaguer do in the summer to scratch that hockey itch? Previous Episodes Books (affiliate links)
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| Shorts Episode 7 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:13:27 | |
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| The Perfect Hockey Vehicle | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:23:06 | |
This year I finally upgraded my hockey transportation. In doing so I looked at a lot of factors, asked lots of questions, and thought about a lot things. Let’s talk about that stuff and get some ideas on what makes ‘the perfect hockey vehicle’. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Shorts Episode 6 | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:06:30 | |
In this shorts episode we cover:
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| Let's Get Out of Here | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:46:35 | |
In this episode Mason joins the show again to talk about hockey-related vacation ideas for the summer. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Where Do I Put All This Stuff? | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:20:52 | |
This episode is all about what to do with your gear between games (Hint: it's not keeping in the back of your car all summer).
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| I Pick the US and Canada Men's Olympic Hockey Rosters | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:27:51 | |
I was up in the middle of the night messing around with what I think the US and Canada rosters will look like and decided to record it. Chapter markers have images of the rosters, or you can check out the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Ho5atNBQnRQ?feature=share Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Shorts Episode 5 | 20 May 2024 | 00:07:43 | |
In this shorts episode we cover:
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| Out of Town Tournaments | 10 May 2024 | 00:38:21 | |
Mason joins the podcast and we talk about our recent tournament experiences. We also discuss how we plan for tournaments, pick where we stay, and who joins us, plus tips and insights into making it the experience you want it to be. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| End of Season Gear Checklist | 08 May 2024 | 00:42:09 | |
In this episode of The Beer Leaguer podcast we start our off-season series by talking about going over your gear and making sure you're ready for next season. There is a checklist of everything to go over to make sure you know where all of your equipment stands, what to look for, and how to fix some of it yourself. Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials
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| Shorts Episode 4 | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:06:09 | |
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