Muther Puckers: Recent Episodes
Julie Bardownsky
MutherPuckers 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.
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!
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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.
So our call to action is different than what you think and listed below are contact information on "who to call".
Contact information for the governing bodies of ice hockey in various countries can change over time, and it's often best to visit their official websites or use internet search engines to find the most up-to-date contact information. However, I can provide you with some general guidance on how to find contact information for these organizations:
Hockey Canada:
- Website: Hockey Canada Contact
- Email: You can typically find contact emails for specific departments on their website.
USA Hockey:
- Website: USA Hockey Contact
- Email: Information on how to contact specific departments and staff members is available on their website.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR):
- Website: FHR Contact Information
- Email: Contact information for various departments and officials is available on their website.
Swedish Ice Hockey Association (Svenska Ishockeyförbundet):
- Website: Svenska Ishockeyförbundet Contact
- Email: Contact information for different departments can be found on their website.
Finnish Ice Hockey Association (Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto):
- Website: Contact Information
- Email: Specific contacts and departments can be located on their website.
Czech Ice Hockey Association (Český Svaz Ledního Hokeje):
- Website: Contact Information
- Email: Email addresses for various departments and officials are typically provided on their website.
Slovak Ice Hockey Federation (Slovenský Zväz Ľadového Hokeja):
- Website: Contact
- Email: Specific contacts and department emails can be found on their website.
German Ice Hockey Federation (Deutscher Eishockey-Bund):
- Website: DEB Contact
- Email: You can find contact information for various departments and staff members on their website.
Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (Schweizerischer Eishockeyverband):
- Website: Contact Details
- Email: Contact information for different departments is available on their website.
Austrian Ice Hockey Federation (Österreichischer Eishockeyverband):
- Website: Contact
- Email: Email addresses for specific departments and contacts are typically provided on their website.
For the contact information of other national governing bodies of ice hockey, you can follow a similar approach by visiting their official websites and looking for dedicated "Contact" or "About Us" sections, where you'll often find contact details for various departments, officials, and specific inquiries. Please note that contact information may change, so it's a good practice to verify the details on their official websites.
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.
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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!! julie@mutherpuckers.com
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.
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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 our capstone topic in the September focus of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Jen has a very specific approach to helping to support players and their families through body and breath work to impact the mind and ultimately the game they love to play. We delve into how Jen gets the athlete in touch with how they have been solving complex problems forever: Their Bodies.
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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.
This episode may be emotionally challenging for some, so please take care of yourself while listening. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please seek help from a mental health professional or use the suicide crisis line 988 on your phone.
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The Crisis of Loneliness
You Are Not Alone---Because we are Here with you.
HT40 Foundation
Reach Out. Check In. Make Connection
The Shoulder check.
Shoulder Check Showcase
Ben Prentiss
DAF Media.
DAF Foundation
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 someone who has a lot of amazing experiences to share.
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YouthSports #MomLife
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 about a topic that is very awkward for me and hopefully you'll learn by the end of this episode that it shouldn't be awkward.
Resources:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: AFSP.org
More Than Sad-- Education resource for schools/parents/teachers
Keith Milano Memorial Fund
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Guess what, Muther Puckers? I reached equilibrium and maybe even a little more on the upside this week. How? Well, listen in!
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YouthSports #MomLife
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!!!
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!?
- Video Games- good or bad?
- Julie makes a promise on this episode
Coach, Lew and Julie
- U18 preview before Hlinka Gretzky and Jerry’s son was over playing
- Importance of the Power Play
- “Don’t coach your players to the portal“. Jerry Keefe
- Northeastern and the Portal
- Patrice Bergeron
And MUCH more!
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YouthSports #MomLife
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 four times and the North Dakota sportswriter of the year once. He resides in Grand Forks. Reach him at bschlossman@gfherald.com.
You can follow Brad for all the great writing he offers.
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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 talk Transfer Portal and more!
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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. Building strong men, bonding with your adult children, saying what you believe. Amy is one of my favorites and I'm so glad that you get the chance to listen in.
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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 get the Hobey Baker AND drafted! He is heading back to Chicago to continue promoting positivity in Hockey!
Big Thanks to Jeff and Topher for the support for Muther Puckers, Positive Hockey and being just great people!
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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 information for the hockey players in the world. He also has great guests and is able to bring you details around his own training company: OnlineHockeyTraining.com
Thanks Coach for being part of Muther Puckers!
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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 guests and share important information to make your journey in hockey entertaining, educational and engaging.
Don't forget to email me at julie@mutherpuckers.com with what you think the #1 most downloaded episode is for a chance to win a Muther Puckers T Shirt!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Weigh in's
Smoothies
Parents
Safety Meetings
Let's GOOOOO Naty Camp has been kicked off!
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!
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!
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 in Hockey".
Listen in- it's a good one!
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!! Welcome J. Rockett Audio Designs and thank you for your sponsorship!
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
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 over 35 media outlets including CBC The National, Breakfast TV, Sportsnet, NHL Siirus XM and Postmedia.
During the last 20 years he has developed the skill of Question Based Mapping creating over 1,000 mind maps that help in strategic planning, speaking, writing, research and goal setting to name a few applications. The one commonality is that each Mind Map is one page!
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!
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
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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!
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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!
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 or Juniors...Pay to Play junior leagues.
Of course, some laughs-because with a personality as big as Murphy's you can't leave without some laughs.
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!
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!
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.
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Mahtomedi to my Spittin Chiclet's friends.
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 US? Tony has thrown down a challenge!!!
Get your notebook out and take notes!
You asked Questions? We gave Opinions. Everything from:
Religion
Personal Oath's
NTDP
4 year olds being too old to learn hockey
Crazy parents
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 raising her three teenage daughters who are close in age. She also brings an authentic and realistic voice to topics such as marriage, mid-life, and mental health. You may have seen her work on Today Parents, Good Morning America, Huffington Post, Yahoo!, Her View From Home, Scary Mommy, Pop Sugar, and her own personal social media pages where she has nearly 250k+ followers.
In addition to freelance writing, she has created content for a wide-variety of online publishers, businesses, and non-profits, grown social media pages to more than 1M+ followers, and co-manages the successful blog Parenting Teens and Tweens.
She recently launched a gratitude journal for teen girls and their moms, and her work is published in five anthologies (with another coming out in 2022).
She is a serial volunteer for her kids’ schools and athletic teams, loves fancy coffee with little hearts made from cinnamon and foam, and never turns down long dinners with good friends. She binge-watches too many Netflix series with my teenagers and crime dramas with her husband, and rarely misses a walk with her extremely disobedient dog, Jax.
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
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!
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.
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.
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 listens to all the great information Dave and Lew share
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!
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....
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!
It's me-- back in Nashville for the week! I talk about Hockey hair, the Assassin and listener feedback on the new rules! Let's have a quickie this week!
Ladies--It's time to learn how to be a better you while raising your kids with "Becoming Me While Raising You" author, Kim Muench, talks about her experiences and how they have led her to become a Conscious Parenting Coach. From her childhood to becoming a mother at age 18 and guiding her oldest son through alcohol addiction and raising 4 other kids. The ride has helped guide her to getting her voice back so she can be heard. Can't wait to hear how this impacts you as I know it impacted me!
Back to my roots and I have my friend Maggie on for some girl talk this week. This one is a good one for the ladies since we talk about living in the 90210 and long distance mom'ing! Be sure to listen to the USA Hockey rules changes and give me your feedback! Happy chatting!
I'm baaaaacccckkkk!!! New Season, new episodes, new people to learn from. It's been quite a summer and hear my essay on "What I did this summer". Hint: my zip code changed!!! Welcome in for a heavy episode with a ton of information and content to keep our kiddo's minds as healthy as their bodies!
This week, Julie breaks down how to get Little Jamie on the path to play for the USA. She also covers the not so good side of USA Hockey's recent leadership changes.
Take a listen as Julie and Amy break down the play offs, coaching changes, interior design, youth tryout debacles and Stanley Cup predictions. All without the aid of wine.
This week I get to chat with St. Louis Best Off Ice Hockey guru: Jeff LoVecchio. He is also the "talent" on The Hockey Think Tank podcast with his cousin, Topher Scott! Listen in as we talk about how long the body takes to recover from wine, his new puppy Nash and his long professional playing career and the adventures it took him on.
This week it's all about the world of Junior hockey and breaking it down. Mississauga Steelhead scout, Austin Luboff breaks down everything you ever wanted to know about Jr Hockey in US and Canada. You can also listen in to hear about my day in court and if I died without a defib.
Welcome back Muther Puckers--I missed you!
What a week for Tier 1 Playoffs in Denver-- and getting stuck there! Harassment, Larceny, Assault at a hockey rink involving a hockey mom (that's me, Julie Bardownsky) and the Badass herself: Nichelle Simon. 35 year old NWHL rookie, Ninja Warrior 2 timer and Breast Cancer survivor. Buckle up-- this is a good one!
Listen in as two former NFL Cheerleaders, Molly and myself, dig into life as a hockey mom. Molly shares stories from her life as a competitive figure skater, performing on Broadway, cruise ships-- basically anywhere they could lay ice down! Tips on skating for hockey players and how she helps tweak skating techniques.
This busy mom of 3 is beginning her journey as a hockey mom-- welcome to our world, Molly!
Hold onto your earbuds for this one Muther Puckers! Lew Mongelluzzo shares what scouts are looking for, the biggest changes in hockey over the past 10 years--things you might not have thought of--and working with USA Hockey to help architect the early Gold medal runs, Hello 2004! Liberty Bell/Belle Games and value for your hockey dollar. You'll want to listen through to hear the crazy goalie parent story!
Players Lew shares stories about: Chris Drury, Jim Dowd, Caden Primeau, Jim Anderson, Lou Vero, Mike Richter and Tim Thomas.
Lew shares wisdom that will help each of you "Enjoy the journey".
Take a listen this week as Dan shares stories of shenanigans and fun in his role as USA Hockey's National Sled Director. We also talk about Wayne Gretzky's parenting skills and how much fun hanging with Willie O'Ree is. Grab that "Dry January" mocktail and enjoy the episode.
Listen in as Columbus Blue Jackets, Seth Jones and Edmonton Oiler, Caleb Jones' Mom - Amy joins me and we talk about everything you could even think of!
Thank you 2020! What are your 10 things you are grateful for from the past year? Listen in to what mine are and possibly win a Founding Muther Puckers sweatshirt!
It's not what you think it is--- but it's a doozy on it's own!! Take a listen to how this weekend went in Hockey Parent land.
This week I talk with Eden Prairie High School - Syracuse and Connecticut Whale standout: Allie Lacombe. Everything is covered from: Role models, growing girls hockey in a non traditional market, College hockey is a family affair and what the heck is a 9er???
Grab the spiked egg nog ladies and listen in!
Here is your Christmas Shopping Guide 2020 COVID edition! Players, Coaches, Dads and Muther Puckers! Get shopping everyone!
Masks on ice? Should just be Margs on ice! Best hockey quotes and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
This week we learn new things with Lee-Anne Millas. Subjects we haven't yet covered and you will definitely want to grab a Slurpee and enjoy the show!
Check in this week to hear another path to playing college hockey and how college learnings turn into great careers! Hot topic of the week is "How to Handle Losing" and of course Peloton escapades!
It's time to find out how JP got Free Ice Cream! Also, coaching tips, how JP picked Vegas over Dallas for the Stanley Cup Final--but his winner prediction was spot on--lessons and supporting his mom all this week!
Listen in as JP talks about his youth days in Montreal, dressing his sister up as a goalie to perfect his amazing shot and still playing in beer leagues. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode because French Canadians can't be contained to a one part episode!
Weekend update is BACK! We have rankings, world Juniors and a breakdown of what each age group is for the Bambi Mama's! Gavin Morgan talks about his youth career in Toronto and winning at University of Denver and an infamous fight with Colby Armstrong when Gavin was with the Dallas Stars.
Join in this week as I talk to Keith Rowe, Regional Director for Total Package Hockey and U16 Coach for the Nashville Jr Predators. We go on a journey from his youth days in Detroit all the way through Juniors, College and Pro. See what he's up to today and how TPH is on a path of world domination to support student athletes in their goals!
Sad world today with the loss of EVH yesterday. Hear my tribute, my husbands' channeling his inner Eddie with his Eruption solo and how hockey moms in St. Louis watch parent fights and police take over their games.
Check back in on your favorite Muther Pucker as she talks about come backs, Stanley Cups, Squirt Minor games and what's in store!
Friends-- you've been wondering-- where is Julie Bardownsky? Well, find out in this episode what's going on with Muther Puckers! Look forward to hearing your stories!
This week we talk to NHL'er Lance Pitllick about how he became a Master Coach for stick handling after years in the NHL and a life of hockey raising two boys in his skate lines. Grab a pencil, because you're going to want to take notes during this interview!
This week-- I'm back! Slightly. Still having some continued tech woes so forgive this unedited and un Shawn Tubbs intro'd episode as I try to get things back in the forward motion for you Muther Puckers! Take a deep breath--like I did at the beginning of the episode and let's dive in!
What do: Jocks, Zamboni Drivers and running out of gas in Canada have in common? Tasha--a hockey mom of 3! Listen in as we run the gamut of food, social media, and how her husband got her out of the friend zone!
Tune in for MN Hockey, Lakes and Walleye! Hear how a real non traditional market hockey mom makes it happen for her son.
This is it Muther Puckers. The Teppanyaki Fight Club Episode. Dedicated to one of our favorite hockey mom stories. Mama Bears protecting their young and taking down a Michael Kors toting giant. #savethelipgloss
Time to get real about the biggest issue facing youth hockey: Dressing in the parking lot. Tips for you Bambi Mama's and Veteran Mama's as well. Listen in to AAA Tier 1 Elite Coach Tim McAllister who also has a National Championship under his skates, as he shares some good stories, advice and laughs.
Muther Puckers is "21"--grab a legal glass of wine and take a listen as Heather O'Connell shares her story that starts with mic'ing up NBA and NHLer's and runs the gamut to becoming a Hockey Coach and most importantly a Hockey MOM!
NHL is BACK! Time to dust off those pom pons and drop that Quaranfifteen with Stefanie Rock of Rock Performance while getting those kiddo's fed well as they get back on the ice. It's time ladies. Hockey is on it's way to screens in front of you!
Rinks are Re Opening-- are you in a lucky state??? Canadian hockey standout, Delaney Collins, joins us with tales of Team Canada,her playing and coaching career, all the changes in her world and playing tennis. Take your mask off and grab a cocktail while listening to the episode!
After 3 episodes of hearing from Kati from Boston, you will finally be "properly" introduced to the Professional Frolicker who is one of the most knowledgeable hockey moms I've met. We are almost out of Lockdown so our light is flickering on here! Grab a glass of wine and let's ice it up...
Grab a Quarantini and listen to tales of how I'm keeping myself busy, what you're missing most and you get to meet Shawn Tubbs--- the amazing musician behind the intro song for Muther Puckers. He tells tales of his love of guitar playing, stories about touring, and being Carrie Underwood's guitar player. I'm sure your guitar playing family members would love this episode too!
Holy Holy Holy! It's the week to remember, we have it easy compared to 2000 years ago. We are in week 5 of lockdown--started early, some may say we are overachievers. Welcomeing Dr. James Lohse, Sports Medicine Doc from Next Level Sports to the 3rd part of The Fox in the Henhouse series. We talk SARS COV-2 and COVID--up to date and medically based info, Great story of how Dr. Lohse got into medicine--could you do it? Sports injuries, Concussion, Innovations that are coming and great conversation with a hockey dad of 3! It's a long episode, but soooo worth it. Besides, what else are you doing?
Covid Week 3! No April Fool's here! Are you a Sylvia, Sandy or Katie? Find out as I check in with Founding Muther Puckers that you have been introduced to already and see how they are handling Lockdown.
Covidiocy, Mental Health Strategies, Breaking up is hard to do and Fox in the Hen House Part 2 with Topher Scott.
Crazy Coaches, COVID affects hockey, MN state champions for ice and flow and Ian Lodin from myhockeyrankings.com and his story of a deadly dad parent. Listen in to the first of the Fox in the Henhouse series!
Royal Wedding and youth athlete nutrition expert, Stefanie Rock of Rock Performance joins Julie this week as she delves into all the ins and outs and basics of nutrition so parents have a place to start with their athletes. Grab a glass of wine and listen for some kitchen hacks and how to Fuel Their Game!
Zamboni Drivers, State Hockey Championships and a Finnish Goalie Mom all this week on the podcast!
Hockey Week in America, Freezing our bits off, Crazy Self Scoring Hockey Coaches and Muther Puckers getting arrested! Enjoy the show!
Oh Canada! Gowns, Hockey Day in Canada and Lor, my first Canadian mom. Grab your ballgown and champagne while you listen to Lori talk about her NHL life and having enough kids for a team including an alternate!
smahtpahk with #cahtahaaart Superbowl Lensgate, Checking, Checking and more Checking--get in on this "Light you up' Episode of Muther Puckers. Bambi Moms- you will want to hear what's coming in the 13U Bantam Minor year! Veteran Moms--this check is not in the mail.
All Star Hockey Players to All Star Travel Hockey Moms--listen in for an insiders report of the All Star Weekend--Spittin Chiclets guys, Alumni Tools and fights!
You know you're a hockey mom when.....you listen to Muther Puckers! This week find out other hockey momism's and listen to Tami Stein, mom to Ferris State Goaltender Commit: Logan Stein. She tells tales of being a goalie mom, sending Logan off at age 16 and hockey in the South. Grab a glass of wine or hop on the treadmill -- the timing of this episode is good for either!
This week we have Football--yes it relates to hockey. Bambi Mama's, Veteran Mama's, interview with Sandy and Becky- which features 3 hour drives to practice-ONE WAY, parent fights Intended Isolation and counting to 10. As always there is a lot of wine and laughs. How could it not be fun?
What does World Juniors, Bad Coaches and Sylvia have in common? Hockey Moms! Enjoy this week as we explore "Anthemgate", NHL and USA Hockey's focus on abusive coaches and what parents can do and a fun, whiskey filled interview with Sylvia a Hockey Mom from Utah!
The wild world of being a Hockey Mom just got it's first Podcast: Muther Puckers. In the first episode, Julie Bardownsky tells the tale of how Muther Puckers got started.