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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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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), sh...
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 ...
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 s...
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 th...
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...
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 jo...
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 tak...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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 a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases...
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 a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player developme...
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 ...
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 ...
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 bubb...
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...
One daughter holding her own with the boys. One son on a different path. One mum juggling it all. - Stephanie from Toronto shares her dual hockey-parent journey: a daughter thriving in co-ed A-level and a younger son carving his own path—all while she manages teams. What you’ll hear in this episode: The reality of team managing Girls vs. boys hockey: what really differs Supporting siblings without burning out Honest rink-side stories parents will relate to Follow Stephanie: @s...
Two goalies. One mum. A party story the fire department will never forget. - Ontario’s Heather Scott shares the highs, lows, and hilarity of raising two goalies—plus her life as team manager and chaos coordinator. What you’ll hear in this episode: Goalie mum life from U9 to U12 AAA Why the coach always calls her first Manager hacks that save sanity The legendary party fail story Follow Heather: @scottbrotherssquad Send a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly Thi...
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