The Beer Leaguer

In this episode of The Beer Leaguer Podcast, we're breaking down seven of the most common reasons beer league hockey teams fall apart—and surprisingly few of them have much to do with what happens on the ice. We talk about what happens when one person becomes responsible for registration, jerseys, money, scheduling and every other job nobody notices until that person stops doing it. We also talk about the dreaded attendance death spiral, why both tiny rosters and gigantic rosters can create. ...

Skate socks probably aren’t the first piece of hockey equipment you obsess over—and that’s exactly why we’re talking about them. On this episode of **The Beer Leaguer Podcast**, we dig into one of the more overlooked pieces of beer league hockey gear: **cut-resistant skate socks**. They cost more than regular socks, so what are you actually getting for the extra money? Is there a meaningful difference between an older, heavy cut-resistant sock and one of the newer lightweight designs? We l...

This episode is a rapid-fire preseason checklist to get beer leaguers ready to go from the offseason back into season mode. Whether this is your first beer league season or you've been doing this for years, a little preseason preparation can save you a lot of frustration once the puck drops. Links Clean Your Gear (video)Repair Your Own Equipment (video)What's in my Bag 2025 (video)Watching Yourself Play Hockey (audio) Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer...

This episode is about the player every good beer league hockey team needs—and it has nothing to do with scoring goals. If everybody on your team gets along but games still feel like you're just "show up, play, go home,” you don't necessarily have a bad team, you might just be missing the glue guy. In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast we break down how one or two people can completely change the social culture of a beer league team. Everything from organizing postgame beers to keeping t...

What does it take for a middle-aged, out-of-shape beer leaguer to play six hockey games for two teams in less than 48 hours—and still be able to walk afterwards? From loading up on water and stretching, a massage gun, timing meals, multiple base layers, and a very special piece of equipment, this is a realistic look at surviving a demanding adult hockey tournament Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebe...