It’s tryout season—aka snack-sized chaos. Amanda and co-host Brittany are back behind the mics with Tricia returning for some honest hockey-mum talk. We’re breaking down what helps your kid shine during tryouts, what coaches are really watching for, and the classic “Karen” behaviours that can totally tank the vibe (and your kid’s chances).

💡 In this episode you’ll hear:

• What tryouts are actually evaluating (beyond hands & wheels)
  
  
• The “Karen Red Flags” that make coaches cringe
  
  
• Simple parent moves that build confidence instead of stress
  
  
• How to handle cuts, bubble kids, and regrouping for the season ahead
  
  
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the rink, with plenty of laughs
  
  

🎙️ Favourite quotes:

• “Your calm becomes their confidence.” – Brittany
  
  
• “Coachable beats flashy when the room is watching.” – Tricia
  
  
• “Don’t burn bridges you might skate over next season.” – Amanda
  
  

🚨 Tryout Week Survival Tips:

• Keep your feedback simple: “What did you enjoy today?”
  
  
• Praise effort and attitude, not just results
  
  

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This week, Amanda sits down with Brandi from Kingston, Ontario—a hockey mom who doesn’t just sit in the stands. She’s a coach, team manager, fundraising coordinator, and billet coordinator for a junior hockey team, all while raising her own hockey kids. If anyone knows how to juggle the chaos of rink life, it’s Brandi.

In this episode, we cover:

• Hockey Mom Life → how Brandi first got involved and the highs and lows of raising hockey kids in Kingston.
• Behind the Bench → her coaching style, funniest moments, and what it’s like to coach her own child versus others.
• The Manager’s Playbook → the hidden tasks managers take on, how she stays organized, and what surprised her most about the role.
• Fundraising Done Right → creative ideas that brought the community together and which fundraiser was the biggest hit.
• Billet Life 101 → why billeting is vital for junior hockey, heartwarming stories, and how she matches players with the right families.
• Balancing It All → tips for surviving (and thriving) while wearing all the hats and keeping the love of the game alive.

From wild stories to heartfelt advice,

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This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we sit down with Stephanie from Toronto — a seasoned hockey mum who’s living two very different hockey parenting journeys at the same time.

Stephanie’s daughter is tearing it up in co-ed A-level hockey, holding her own (and then some) with the boys. Meanwhile, her younger son’s path brings a totally different set of challenges, laughs, and lessons.

With multiple seasons under her belt as a team manager, Stephanie shares:

• The reality of managing a hockey team from behind the scenes
  
  
• How the girls’ and boys’ hockey experiences differ — from locker room vibes to on-ice play
  
  
• The balancing act of supporting two kids in the sport at once
  
  
• Why team managers deserve a gold medal of their own
  
  
• Stories from the rink that will have every hockey parent nodding in agreement
  
  

Whether you’ve got one player or a whole roster living under your roof, Stephanie’s candid take will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even rethink how you manage your own hockey chaos.

🎧 Listen now for a double dose of hockey mum wisdom, wit, and rink-side realness.

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This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we’re strapping on the goalie pads and diving into the chaos with Ontario’s own Heather Scott — proud hockey mum of not one, but two goalie kids! From U12 AAA to U9 with Klevr, Heather’s life is lived between the pipes, in the penalty box (figuratively… mostly), and occasionally, in trouble with the fire department.

🔹 Hear how she once mistook toe ties for backpack straps (yes, really).

🔹 Learn why the coaches always call her, not her husband.

🔹 Laugh along as she shares the legendary team party story that ended in a fire department visit and almost an eviction.

🔹 Get the scoop on what it’s like being that manager mom — always on call and totally Pucked Up.

Whether you’re a goalie parent, team manager, or just love a juicy rinkside tale, this episode brings the laughs, the chaos, and a whole lotta heart. Heather’s journey is everything we love about our #BadMumSquad.

💬 Got your own goalie mom story? Slide into our DMs or tag us with #PuckedUpHockeyMums — we want to hear from you!

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Sometimes life quite literally knocks you off your feet. In this raw and real “From the Floor” edition, Amanda, Brittany, and Tricia huddle up (yep, recording with our heads together on the floor!) to talk about the unexpected set backs that hit us as hockey mums, women, and humans… and how we get back up again.

From injuries and health scares, to kids’ sports disappointments, to those days where nothing seems to go right—this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone in the chaos. We share laughs, tears, and a few unfiltered moments about finding your grit when you feel like you’ve got nothing left in the tank.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✅ Why recording from the floor felt perfectly on brand for our week

✅ The mental toll of juggling motherhood and constant curveballs

✅ Stories of personal setbacks and the silver linings we’ve found

✅ Practical ways to reset and keep moving forward

✅ A whole lot of #BadMumSquad love and laughter

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going!

Tell us your own set back stories or how you’ve bounced back—we’d love to feature them in a future episode. Tag us on Instagram @puckeduphockeymums and use #BadMumSquad so we can cheer you on.

✨ Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tausha E. Nunez – a woman who wears all the hats (and probably a few hockey helmets too). From her days on the ice as a player, to her current roles as a hockey mom and youth coach, Tausha has built a life deeply rooted in the game.

But she didn’t stop there. Tausha is also the entrepreneur behind Puck It Apparel, a brand that celebrates the gritty, unapologetic spirit of hockey families.

We chat about:

✅ What it’s really like balancing being a player, a mom, and a coach.

✅ How hockey shaped her approach to parenting and business.

✅ The inspiration (and hustle!) behind creating Puck It Apparel.

✅ Lessons learned from building a brand while staying true to her love of the game.

✅ Why hockey moms and dads everywhere can relate to her story.

Whether you’re in the rink every weekend or just love a good entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and that raw hockey‑family honesty we’re known for.

✨ Don’t miss this one! Hit play and join the #BadMumSquad as we dive into Tausha’s powerhouse journey.

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🥅 She Built the Team. Now Hear How It Went.

In this follow-up to her first appearance, Ashley returns to give us the lowdown on her first spring hockey season as a team organizer, goalie mom, and chaos coordinator. From forming the roster to the final whistle, Ashley spills it all — the highs, the headaches, and the hilarious group chat moments in between.

In This Episode:

• 🚨 What no one tells you about actually starting a spring team
  
  
• 🧤 Goalie mom life: did her son survive the grind (and the politics)?
  
  
• 🍕 Snacks, schedules, and group chats — what worked, what didn’t
  
  
• 💬 Parent drama vs. parent dream team
  
  
• 💡 Tips Ashley would give any mom thinking about running a team

Plus: Brittany and Amanda weigh in on what they’d never do again from their own spring hockey escapades.

🔗 Where to Find Ashley

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What happens when a coach puts character development above the scoreboard wins? You get Blake Hackbarth—skills coach, mentor, and the newly appointed Head Coach of Davenport University Women’s ACHA hockey team.

In this episode, Amanda and Brittany sit down with Blake to dig into his no-nonsense, heart-forward philosophy on coaching. From his roots in Fox Valley to leading regional championship squads and running his own hockey training program, Blake brings more than drills and systems—he brings soul to the rink.

🔍 In this episode:

• Blake’s personal hockey journey—from Wisconsin to junior hockey captain
  
  
• How coaching in Knoxville’s pro league reshaped his path
  
  
• The origin story of Fox Valley Hockey Training
  
  
• Why small group development is where the magic happens
  
  
• What “creating better humans, scholars, and athletes” really means
  
  
• His thoughts on coaching female athletes and supporting hockey families
  
  
• The real metrics of success—and they’re not on the scoreboard
  
  
• A sneak peek into his vision for Davenport University’s ACHA program
  
  

Whether you’re a hockey p

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