Hosted by Danielle and Mike McDonough · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes
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What the PUCK Do We DO?! is a podcast for parents navigating youth hockey — especially those new to the rink or unsure where to start. Why is it so cold in here? Why are they playing across the ice? How does all this gear actually go on — and why are there so many kinds of tape?! If you’ve found yourself asking questions like these, you’re not alone. Youth hockey can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re new to it and everyone else seems to know what’s going on. Hosted by Danielle and Mike McDonough, the show blends decades of hockey experience (playing, coaching, and now parenting) with real-life conversations about what families actually face — from getting started on the ice, to gear and logistics, to understanding the game and navigating hockey culture. We’re also parents ourselves, juggling real life, busy schedules, and kids, and we bring that perspective into every conversation. This podcast isn’t about rushing development or crea
Danielle and Mike McDonough hosts What the Puck Do We Do?, a sports show with 13 episodes published.
If you've been wondering whether your kid needs more practices, more private lessons, or more teams to actually get better at hockey — this episode might surprise you. Danielle and Mike get real about what actually drive
If you've spent any time around youth hockey, you've probably noticed that navigating the system can feel more complicated than the sport itself. In this episode, Danielle and Mike McDonough pull back the curtain on yout
There are a few things every hockey parent learns quickly: your schedule revolves around ice time, your car starts to smell like gear, and you spend a lot more time at the rink than you ever expected. In this episode, we
If you've ever heard someone throw around terms like "house hockey," "travel team," or "club" and had absolutely no idea what they meant — this episode is for you. Danielle and Mike McDonough break down the youth hockey
In this episode, Danielle and Mike tackle one of the most confusing parts of getting started in youth hockey: skates and sharpening. If your child looked great on the ice one week and suddenly seems to be slipping, falli
In this episode, Danielle shares a powerful story from her son’s recent 8U soccer game that quickly spiraled out of control when adults on the sidelines began arguing and the game was ultimately canceled. What began as a
Ever find yourself sitting in the stands wondering what’s actually happening on the ice? In this episode, we break down the basics of hockey positions, how shifts work, what faceoffs are, and what coaches are really yell
The U.S. just made hockey history. For the first time in Olympic history, both the U.S. men’s and women’s teams won gold at the same Games. And for the men, this is the first Olympic gold since 1980 — the Miracle on Ice.
The first few hockey practices can feel chaotic — cold rinks, complicated gear, locker rooms, and safety concerns all at once. In this episode, we talk about the practical side of youth hockey that no one really prepares
If hockey gear has you overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this episode of What the PUCK… Do We DO?!, Danielle and Mike break down what beginner hockey players actually need to get started — without overspending, overthink
Once skating feels comfortable, what comes next? In this episode of What the PUCK… Do We DO?!, Danielle and Mike break down beginner hockey programs and explain the difference between in-house (rec) hockey and travel hoc
Thinking about getting started in hockey but not sure where to begin? In this episode of What the PUCK… Do We DO?!, Danielle and Mike break down what actually matters before hockey “becomes hockey.” From public skating s
Hockey can feel overwhelming when you’re new to it — whether you’re a parent navigating the rink for the first time, or an adult discovering the sport and wanting to try it for yourself, or simply someone trying to make
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What the Puck Do We Do? is hosted by Danielle and Mike McDonough. The show is categorised under sports (hockey) and has published 13 episodes.
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