Our Kids Play Hockey

Today, We are giving away full youth set of Duzter Hockey protective base layers that are approved for neck, wrist and ankle protection ahead of the USA Hockey mandate, which go into effect very soon.
Duzter Hockey, which is now approved for use in NHL games, was started by 16 year old Martin Negron and his father two years ago. In a short time they have quickly become the go-to brand for youth neck, wrist and ankle protection with their Duzter armor protective products
Martin was inspired to start the company after he saw a player horribly cut on the ice - he wanted to make a difference. In this quick episode we review that story and the advancements Duzter has made in a very short time.
If you want to know more about Duzter, we have had them as guests on the Our Kid Play Hockey podcast twice. You can listen and watch those episodes here.
To enter in to win this week’s prizes:
1. Retrieve the code word from the episode
2. Enter that word and the requested into the form on https://hockeywraparound.com/blogs/the-wraparound-roundtable/d
3. BONUS: Follow/Subscribe to @HockeyWrapAround & @DuzterHockey on social

This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we are giving away a HELIOS PRO annual membership, that includes the Core performance sensor which tracks your performance on the ice instantly.

Bill Near, who is the Founder and CEO of HELIOS, joins us this week on the roundtable to discuss how and why he started Helios, which is an advanced tracking system for players and coaches that also for next level statistics regarding performance. The system also syncs with all major game streaming services (I.e Livebarn, HockeyTV, etc) and will instantly cut your shifts together.

In our extended interview (which you can listen to here: https://link.chtbl.com/hwrt_helios) Bill and Lee discuss deeper how Helios is changing the game, how they recently hit the milestone of 100 million strides recorded, and what they find special about working in the hockey space.

To enter in to win this week’s prizes:

1. Retrieve the code word from the episode

2. Enter that word and the requested into the form on our site (https://hockeywraparound.com/blogs/the-wraparound-roundtable/helios)

3. BONUS: Follow/Subscribe to @HockeyWrapAround & @HeliosHockey on social

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Practicing anytime, anywhere has never been more fun and it’s so important that players are able to improve the mental side of their game and NHL Sense Arena is such a perfect solution for that.
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This week we are giving away a set of Bladetech hockey mirror stainless blades with customized engraving in addition to a branded t-shirt and hat. We had a great conversation with Anthony Morra, the CEO of Blade Tech about his team and their journey to change the way we look at the blades on our skates.
It would be fair to say that Bladetech has innovated the steel space in recent years as the quality and technology of skate blades has evolved drastically. Their “Flex Force” technology was rigorously tested and has results to prove an average 5.5% increase in speed when used. Moreover, Bladetech introduced the customization of steel, both in engraving and colors, to fully allows players to express themselves in a way never thought possible before.
In our extended episode, which you can watch here, we dive deeper into the customization aspect of the steel and how Bladetech continues to grow as a company.
Take a listen, find the code word and fill out the entry on our site and you’ll be entered in to win this weeks prize.

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Are smartphones stealing the spotlight from youth athletes?
This episode of Our Kids Play Hockey explores the impact of excessive phone use on mental health, performance, and development.
Our guest expert, Larissa Mills, gives some surprising suggestions in advocating for limited screen use until a certain age.
Discover how to create healthy phone routines, establish boundaries, and balance parental monitoring with trust.
Also, learn to audit your social media feeds for positivity and embrace unplugged family activities.
This episode also tackles the challenges parents face in setting phone limits, offering practical advice to navigate this digital dilemma.
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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:08 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Child Athletes

00:06:19 The Debate on Banning Cell Phones in Schools

00:08:00 The Impact of Screen Time on Youth Sports Performance

00:09:51 Parental Challenges with Phone Use

00:16:33 The Science Behind Phone Addiction

00:19:58 The Power of Family Connection in a Digital Age

00:25:30 The Dangers of Betting and Social Media for Athletes

00:40:04 The Right Age for Kids to Have Phones

00:48:20 A Mother's Discovery of Her Son's Vape Business

00:53:37 Curating a Positive Social Media Feed

01:01:07 Transforming Family Travel into Bonding Experiences

01:05:29 Addressing the Decline in Youth Sports Participation
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This week on the Roundtable, We are giving away FOUR Howies Hockey bundles, which include a loaded tape tin, water bottle, stick wax, accessory bag, hat, and beanie.

There’s a good reason when we say “Howies Hockey” you know exactly who we are talking about. But to get the level of household recognition wasn’t an overnight journey. For this episode, we sat down with Howie’s Hockey Marketing Director, Josh VanderWel, to walk through the 20-year journey of how Howie’s started with an idea to make better tape and has evolved into the brand that we all know today.

In our extended interview (which you can watch here), we explore with Josh how the community Howie’s has grown over the years has led to them becoming a lifestyle brand.

Again, to enter in to win one of the four prize packs:

1. Retrieve the code word from this podcast

2. Enter that word and the requested into the form on our site - https://hockeywraparound.com/blogs/the-wraparound-roundtable/howies

BONUS: Follow/Subscribe to @HockeyWrapAround & @howieshockeytape on social

Our Kids Play Hockey has been honored with a nomination for the 2024 Hockey Podcast of the Year at the Sports Podcast Awards!

To support us in winning this prestigious award again, we're asking for your vote. It's a simple process – just head over to https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-hockey-podcast/ (you can also find the link on the Our Kids Play Hockey homepage).

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!
NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.
Practicing anytime, anywhere has never been more fun and it’s so important that players are able to improve the mental side of their game and NHL Sense Arena is such a perfect solution for that.
Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!