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Muther Puckers

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Muther Puckers is by hockey moms for hockey moms. It's flannel. It's early wake-up calls and rink times. It's travel teams. It's stories from the pros, and the not-so-pros. It's the unmistakable smell of a duffel bag full of unwashed hockey gear. It's ice - sometimes in the rink and sometimes in a glass...surrounded by whiskey. It's interviews, information, and inspiration for hockey moms and those who have no choice but to love them.

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Episodes

Muther Puckers Episode 105- Just Julie Facts vs Opinions in Sports Journalism

November 17, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

It's a doozy!  Sauna and Cold plunges- speaking of heat- Charissa Thompson is under a lot of it-- for good reason.   I don't want to type her name to give you more views or anything, but I have to be part of the movement to take " Made Up Journalists" like you out of real Journalism.  Follow up on the arrest for Manslaughter for the death of Adam Johnson. Kudo's to USA Hockey on risk mitigation steps you are taking! Like, subscribe and rate please! Follow Muther Puckers on TwitterX Instag...

Muther Puckers Episode 104- Adam Johnson and Mitigating Risk

November 01, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hello Mama's- I was out last week thanks to a nasty virus so that's why you didn't hear from me!  However, as bad as I still sound I felt compelled to share an episode honoring Adam Johnson and the 23 other hockey players who have died during a game.  I talk about mitigating risk inside our call to action "NHL make neck guards mandatory" cries.  USA Hockey and Hockey Canada already have rules on equipment and guess what- you'll hear ALL of the equipment they require.   You may be surprised....

Muther Puckers 103- Dan Mayes Head Coach Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 18U Prep

October 18, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week Lew shares why you need to get your hotel rooms early in NY, tournaments abound and other non hockey related topics.  We talk about new rules in Canada and fan fights.   Dan Mayes joins and we talk about growing up in Detroit playing hockey and moving into coaching.  There's good insights from Coach around Juniors/18U hockey and college commitments.   As always, subscribe and share.  Reach me at [email protected]

Episode 102- How to manage your Mite/8U year of hockey

October 11, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Bambi Moms- there's a lot of you out there- THANK GOODNESS you found the greatest sport ever to teach your kiddo/s!!!!!  This episode I cover: Getting your player dressed (Canada you're in there too!) Practices Games Off Ice Try Outs Tournaments Talking To Coaches What makes a "Next Wayne Gretzky" Meal Prep- HINT-I give my 3 go to Meal Prep recipes/ideas! Car- it's more than the cupholders.   Let me know your ideas and suggestions for helping the Bambi Moms!!  [email protected]

Muther Puckers Episode 101- Coach Rand Pecknold

October 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

We talk about the National Championship game, the banner will be hung this week and move into the “Hunger Games” of Hockey, Recruiting , the Portal, and NIL, Coaching philosophies of development and “Embrace the Grind” and how Coach is able to pull the best out of each of his players to make a team that works like a team should. This is a great episode for parents, players and other coaches to hear from one of the winningest coaches in College Hockey.  Follow Muther Puckers on TwitterX Ins...

Muther Puckers Episode 100 with Jen Wheaton- Mind Body Coach Extraordinaire

September 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

This week means we are officially out of the hockey jersey numbers as we enter triple digits of episodes of Muther Puckers. 100 episodes. Wow. What amazing guests I have met and learned from and to you listeners- THANK YOU! Hearing your feedback and the amount of downloads that continues to rocket is just amazing that you are getting something out of this podcast that serves you. Let’s see what the next 100 episodes can bring forward!  Meet Jen Wheaton on this weeks’ 100th episode. This is...

Muther Puckers Episode 99- Rob Thorsen and The Shoulder Check

September 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

The 99th episode is a great one- for all to listen to. Rob Thorsen is a dad who has been impacted by suicide and shares how his son Hayden lived and connected and how that drives Rob and his family today to inspire everyone to Reach Out. Check In. Make Contact. The message gets further awareness through the HT40’s initiative with The Shoulder Check (Shouldercheck.org) and the Shoulder Check Showcase that included 28 NHL players and a 2006 birth year game honoring what Hayden was all about.  ...

Episode 98 Danielle Demko- Vancouver Canuck Goalie Thatcher Demko's Mom

September 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Continuing on with Septembers' focus on Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, Danielle Demko is joining to share her knowledge and experience in raising a goalie son from California that made it to the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks.  Danielle shares stories around when Thatcher had to make big decisions for his hockey career and how she worked through that experience. Tips on mental health support and building resiliency in our kids as well as ourselves along with many wise words from someo...

Muther Puckers Episode 97- Larry and Denise Sprung and the Keith Milano Fund

September 06, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

To help raise awareness for Mental Health Support and Suicide Prevention, I have invited Larry and Denise Sprung to help us all learn more about this topic.  Larry has been a long time Board Member and now sits on the investment and financial committee.    Denise's brother, Keith Milano had bipolar disorder that caused him to die by suicide and works with her husband to raise awareness and education to help anyone who needs the help.  I'm honored to have such good friends to help me learn a...

Muther Puckers Episode 96- The Perfect Day!

August 30, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Guess what, Muther Puckers?  I reached equilibrium and maybe even a little more on the upside this week.  How?  Well, listen in! Follow Muther Puckers on TwitterX Instagram Facebook Email at: [email protected] #YouthHockey #HockeyMoms #HockeyParenting #KidsHockey #YouthSports #MomLife

Muther Puckers Episode 95- Moving your kid to a billet!

August 23, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

This one's a heart tugger---how do you handle sending your kid off to billet?  Well, here's a what, why and tools to help you through.  I'm here for you Mama's!!!

Muther Puckers Episode 94- Coach Jerry Keefe from Northeastern University

August 16, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 94.4 MB

This week we continue our Transfer Portal talk with Northeastern University Head Coach, Jerry Keefe!  Thanks so much Coach, for spending time with Lew and I talking Hlinka- Gretzky,  BeanPot, NU Powerplay , 3 outstanding True Freshmen and how the Transfer Portal is hitting Northeastern.  From Lew and Julie:  Horse racing-Joel Quennevlle/Eddie Olczyk Find your passion- or something you can make money doing Target- it’s the place of memories and mom tears No more hitting in hockey!? Vide...

Muther Puckers Episode 93 Brad Schlossman and The Transfer Portal

August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Here we go!  New season, new guests.  Rested and renewed!  This week Brad Schlossman, longtime hockey writer for the Grand Forks Herald and now "Keeper of the Portal" talks with Lew and I about the changes with the Transfer Portal and the affect it is and will possibly have on college hockey.  Schlossman has covered college hockey for the Grand Forks Herald since 2005. He has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors as the top beat writer for the Herald's circulation division ...

Muther Puckers Episode 92 #1 MOST Downloaded episode- Jamie Free!

August 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

I love seeing everyone do well, and be happy so it makes me SO happy that my dear dear friend, Jamie Free, is also my audience's favorite guest in all of Muther Puckers history.  Is it the amazing nutritional advice- or the story about Jamie's youth that haunts him every day that drew you to hear this episode?  All I can say is that Jamie Free is one of the best humans out there and it's obvious every one of you recognize that as well! I'll be back next week with brand new episodes and we ...

Muther Puckers Episode 91- 2nd Most Downloaded episode of ALL Time- Amy Jones!

July 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

You know the Mama Bear that is: Amy Jones!  Mom to 3 adult boys and 2 of them are playing in the NHL and on the same team!  When we recorded this Seth was playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Caleb was playing for the Oilers.  Now they are both in Chicago hoping this off season trade mania is going to bring some playoff hockey caliber hockey this season for the Blackhawks.  This was our first time sitting down to chat and you will LOVE learning about all the things she shares.  Buildi...

Muther Puckers Episode #90- 3rd Most Downloaded of All Time- Jeff LoVecchio

July 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Jeff Lovecchio and Topher Scott still have The Hockey Think Tank going and they've both gone through amazing changes over the last three years since I've interviewed them separately.  (Topher's Episode 12 can be listened to also!) Jeff is getting married!  He may even already be married once this drops- CONGRATULATIONS! Topher was at U of Michigan this last season  as Director of Hockey Operations and participated in that Big 10 Championship and Frozen Four run while seeing @Adam Fantilli g...

Muther Puckers Episode 89 #4 Downloaded Episode of All Time: NHL'er Lance Pitlick!

July 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

So much has happened in Lance's world since we did this episode almost exactly two years ago!  Becoming the only father and dual son legacy's playing Gopher Hockey, Rem with 123 games in the NHL and with the Canadians now.  Rhett the youngest son, drafted by the Canadians and if he starts playing will join brother Rem in the current trend of brothers playing together in the NHL.  Coach Lance has started his own podcast: The Hockey Journey and is sharing his education, motivation and inform...

Muther Puckers Episode 88: 5th Most Downloaded Episode

July 05, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

I kick off 5 weeks of the most listened to episodes of Muther Puckers.  Interesting is that my very 1st episode is the 5th most downloaded.  There are at least 10 downloads a week of this first episode and I love that you all are interested in learning why I started this podcast! Welcome to the new listeners and to the regulars- thank you for continuing to download and listen.  It's fun to see how far I've come in 3  1/2 years from beginning this podcast.  Learning to edit, find the right gu...

Episode 87- Naty Camp FINALE!

June 29, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

The end of this journey has come and it's time to hear what makes the MN parents trophy winners alongside the New England District.  Such a great episode and thanks to Ty from MN for sharing all the secrets about the State of Hockey.  Thank you to Kaneh Tree (Puckers20 for a discount!) for sponsoring these daily updates!

Episode 86 Naty Camp Day 5 Mini Episode

June 28, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

DJ Arctic IN Da HOUSE!  Kick off the pod with a rap from our own DJ Arctic!   Team Pacific sharing how West Coast Hockey became dominant and is in the Naty Camp Championship Game on Day 6.  

Episode 85 Naty Camp Mini Episode

June 26, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

Holy Turkey- My kid scored 4 goals in one game at Naty Camp! Great MN vs MI game and MA vs Pacific game.   What a day of hockey!  

Episode 85 Naty Camp Day 4 Mini Episode

June 26, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

Holy Turkey- My kid scored 4 goals in one game at Naty Camp! Great MN vs MI game and MA vs Pacific game.   What a day of hockey!  

Episode 84 Naty Camp Mini Episode Day 3!

June 26, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MB

By tomorrow this will be a full report about Parent Camp- but for today I still cover a couple of games and a few things going on with the players.  Otherwise, it's about the Parents Day. Enjoy! 

Episode 83 Naty Camp Mini Episode Day 2!

June 25, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Be warned: This is an episode fueled by Blanton's.  

Episode 82 Naty Camp Mini Episode Day 1

June 24, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Weigh in's Smoothies Parents Safety Meetings Let's GOOOOO Naty Camp has been kicked off! 

Muther Puckers Episode 81- Phillip Foltz, Kaneh Tree CBD

June 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

This week, one of my favorite remedies ever gets a deep dive for you to learn from.  Phillip Foltz from Kaneh Tree CBD gives you a graduate level understanding of the Endocannibinoid System, CBD facts, CBD for different ailments, CBD for youth athletes and more.  Check it out and pass it on! Click to get to Kaneh Tree Follow Muther Puckers on Twitter Instagram Facebook Email at: [email protected]

Muther Puckers Episode 80- Kristen Wright Sagaert USA Hockey Girls Development Manager

June 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

How does a hockey player turn into a lawyer and use that to become a coach, an official and the Girls Development Manager for USA Hockey?  Quite the powerhouse this week with Kristen Sergeant from her time at Connecticut College to CU-Boulder and USA Hockey.   We talk about the growth of the girls game, have BREAKING NEWS on rules changes or staying the same this season and should your kid take time off in the summer? All this and so much more with the conversation on today's episode! 

Episode 79- Scott Paluch, USA Hockey Director of Player Development

June 07, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MB

This week we get into the National Development Camp- sometimes called "Naty Camp" or "The Festival".  Learn about the process, the camp and the old, new way USA Hockey is handling the U17's this year.  Scott Paluch shares all the details along with some great stories from his playing and coaching days.  We talk about All the great players that came out of Bowling Green,  as well as Eddie Oczyk, Gino Cavallini, Tony Grant, Lane Hutson and so many more. We even broach the topic of "Politics ...

Muther Puckers Episode 78- Just Julie!

May 31, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week I go into the Eulogy writing exercise and surmise on who will still be alive to read it when I'm 120- because that's how old I'm living until! Lots of feedback on last weeks' episode so some additional comments within on Juniors or any level of play. The goals of USA Hockey and all other Governing Bodies of Sport across the globe in the quest for medals. Overview of the summer schedule for Muther Puckers and a Big Happy Birthday to my brother! All of this AND a NEW SPONSOR!!  Welco...

Muther Puckers Episode 77- Tom Murphy and The Hockey Apostle talk Juniors

May 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Listen in to hear the rules of thumb going into 17,18 year of hockey.   Juniors Camps- should you or shouldn't you What to expect Coaches and how they can help or hurt

Muther Puckers Episode 76- Sean Mitton and the 1972 Super Series

May 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Breaking news from USA Hockey about the National Camp set up for this year--hint- we've already talked about it on the show with Lou Vairo, but this is a major change in the Camp. Cost of summer camps NHL rule change suggestions from Craig Button Sean Mitton has co-authored two books on the legendary Summit Series “The Goal That United Canada” and “When Canada Shut Down” . He moderated a speaker’s panel at the Hockey Hall of Fame with Hockey Night in Canada legends. He’s been interviewed by ...

Muther Puckers Episode 75- Mother's Day Tributes!

May 10, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

It's our favorite day of the year and I bet many of you will be in rinks!  Here's to all of the Muther Puckers and their littles that made them Mom's in whatever version that means.  Happy Mother's Day! 

Muther Puckers Episode 74- Steve Erickson- a.k.a. Rooster from Shattuck-St. Mary's

May 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

We were going to do this episode in Rooster's famous garage last year but never got to it, so we benefit from technology so we can still get the history of Shattuck- St. Mary's and stories about legends who played there.  Stories about: Sidney Crosby Jonathan Toews Ty Gretzky and his Dad- that's Wayne  World Jr's and Shattuck- St. Mary's Joe Casey- part of the fabric of SSM Hockey Listen, subscribe and share your feedback!  

Muther Puckers Episode 73- Lew & Julie- Topic Talk

April 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Join Lew and Julie this week as they break down: Brits yelling at their wives in the gym Visors vs Cages Violence in the game Helmet Tech Juniors and why they don't start until age 18 Cost of the game Cost of the Experience Ticket costs Donate to your favorite National Governing Body of Sport to support Youth Sports- Including USA Hockey!  Tell us what you think: Rate, Like, Subscribe! 

Muther Puckers Episode 72- Cary Eades President of Hockey Operations/GM, Fargo Force

April 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

If you want to hear about some of your favorite NHL'ers (Jonathan Toews, TJ Oshie , Matt Cullen and more), North Dakota Hockey and about Junior Hockey and the Fargo Force, listen in to  the 2 time Clark Champion Coach and current Fargo Force GM, Cary Eades. We talk about the draft process, what's unique about playing in Fargo, how Juniors helps your player to not just be a Freshman Hockey player in college, but an Impact Freshman Hockey Player in college.   Really fun conversation!

Muther Puckers Episode 71- Coach Tom Murphy!!

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Listen in as we talk about what Tom’s done in Nashville to bring success to his team and building something special for the boys he coaches.   Different coaching styles How I saved Tom’s face with my funny bone The cost of hockey- will it be the demise of the greatest sport?  Kids are asked to play for their “why” so what is the “why” of the owners/directors/organizations? Do they live it? Jr Hockey landscape- pay to play will be something we talk about in depth coming up. ACHA hockey vs D3 ...

Episode 70 ALL the National Winners + Women's Frozen Four recaps

April 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Listen in as Lew and Julie breakdown USA Hockey National Championships from every bracket.  The busters, the busted, the winners, the players.  Hear about history being made and about 1000 players names and thoughts. Please Like, Subscribe and 5 star the show- it's a good one! 

Episode 69 Stay Calm-- It will all be o.k.! End of Season panic.

March 29, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

Stay calm in the eye of the end of season storm.  Listen in to how the Districts started with Lou Vairo and Lew Mongelluzzo and Naty's! 

Episode 68- Hockey States/Naty's and Lou Vairo outtake on the Importance of Goalies

March 22, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MB

It's been a crazy 10 days in our world so you get a brief update and then an out take from Lou Vairo on Jim Craig in 1980 Olympics and the importance of a goalie.   Subscribe/Like/Rate 5 Stars. :) Mahtomedi to my Spittin Chiclet's friends.  

Muther Puckers Episode 67 Sioux Falls Stampede GM, Tony Gasparini

March 08, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 96.6 MB

This is a good one if you want to understand the whole world of Juniors!   Hear from Tony Gasparini, GM of the Sioux Falls Stampede and former scout for the LA Kings as he tells about: Life with his Dad- Legendary UND Coach, Gino Gasparini Growing up and playing goalie  Life in Minnesota hockey- State Championships and raising a son and daughter in hockey What a Scout looks for What the Draft looks like Rebuilding and building programs How a GM works within Juniors Are more Canadians to the...

Muther Puckers Episode 66- MailBag with Julie and Lew

March 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

You asked Questions?  We gave Opinions.  Everything from: Religion Personal Oath's  NTDP 4 year olds being too old to learn hockey Crazy parents

Muther Puckers Episode 65 - Whitney Fleming, Writer

February 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Parents- this is for you!  We talk how not to be the crazy parent and what to do with yourself after your kids stop playing youth sports.  Hint: "Get a Life" is the main theme!   Whitney loves sharing stories that help other people feel less alone, so she made a career out of it. After spending time in politics and public relations, she started freelance writing and her own personal blog, Playdates on Fridays, in 2015.  She is known for her vulnerable, relatable, and humorous posts about r...

Muther Puckers Episode 64- Lou Vairo and his account of the 1980 "Miracle"

February 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Here's a side of the 1980 Olympics you haven't heard before- spoiler alert- this has better stories than the movie! - How Lou and Herb Brooks met -How the team was picked -How the style of play was influenced -How the Russian team was flustered in Lake Placid- outside the rink -Surprise qualities of the best coaches -Was it a Miracle? -Jim Craig -Mike Eruzione -Reflections

Muther Puckers Episode 63 Lou Vairo Part 3: American Development Model (ADM)

February 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

This week, The Hockey Apostle, Lew Mongelluzzo and I talk Trivia and cheaters (wrongly named Mother Puckers) Beanpot, and dig into the ADM with Lou Vairo. Some names and stories include: Colleen Howe (Gordie's wife) Bob Mancini Herb Brooks Dave Peterson Kenny Martel Learn how today's ADM model was started! 

Muther Puckers Episode 62 Lou Vairo Part 2: The Juniors & Worlds years

February 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Take a listen as we dive into stories around the 2002 Olympic Games (I was there--kind of!) World Juniors including bit about this year's team, World Championships teams and Hal Gill, Steve Hines, Brian Gianta-- speaking of Brian Gianta- how Coach Vairo learned from and shares with every coach out there: "You pick the kid, you play the kid, you trust the kid"....Everybody plays. Can't wait to hear your feedback as The Hockey Apostle, Lew Mongelluzzo, and I talk to USA Hockey Legend Lou Vairo...

Muther Puckers Episode 61 - Lou Vairo Part 1: The Early Years

January 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Listen into the "Godfather of US Hockey", Lou Vairo and the Hockey Apostle, Lew Mongelluzzo as we get a history lesson on the life of one of the most influential personalities, coaches and men in the world of hockey.  

Episode 60- Dave Starman and Lew Mongelluzzo

January 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

This week CBS Hockey Analyst and World Junior Analyst, Dave Starman, and NHL Scout, Lew Mongelluzzo, join Julie to talk World Juniors.  There may or may not have been an inordinate amount of time dedicated to the Macon Whoopee's. - Name a name from USA Hockey and they are discussed this episode - Dave has some outside the box thinking on how to improve the tournament -Lew shares his visit to the 100th Anniversary of the Honey Baker Rink at Princeton -Julie just holds onto her seat as she lis...

Episode 59- Julie and her thoughts on Michigan!

January 12, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

With the move to Michigan- there's a lot to cover in the first few months that I'm sure all hockey parents can understand since everyone has made it to HockeyTown at some point in their travel hockey career.   One more quick hit before bringing in some great interviews starting next week!  Enjoy! 

Episode 58- Guess who's back?

January 04, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Welcome Julie Bardownsky back to the podcast world after over a year of being MIA. What has she been doing?  Where has she been living and what can she tell you about living in the State of Hockey?????  Listen in to hear all about it.   10 things learned while living in the State of Hockey Tier 1 run to Nationals New day job for Julie Dedicated season.... 

Muther Puckers Episode 57 Nutrition and Athlete Coach Jamie Free

September 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

We may have a few tidbits about nutrition for your youth athletes, but more importantly we talk about you and your athletes relationship with food and with themselves.  Such important topics covered with this weeks' guest, Coach Jamie Free.  I'm not crying, you're crying!  

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