The Beer Leaguer
The podcast for the discerning beer league hockey player. We cover all things adult recreational hockey from folks that never played professionally, but just want to have fun and get a little better every game.
Episodes
You’re not too old, too slow, or too new to start playing hockey. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer, we’re diving into the exact steps adult beginners can take to get on the ice — even if they’ve never laced up skates before.
We’ll cover:
- 🏒 Where to find pickup hockey games, stick & puck sessions, and beer league teams
- 📲 The best places on the web for finding ice time
- 😬 What not to say or do when trying to join a team
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we are joined by Ron Wilson, a beer league referee with a rich history in hockey. Ron discusses his journey from player to coach to admin to referee, the social dynamics of officiating, and the challenges faced on the ice. We then talk about the unique perspective of officiating, and the camaraderie found in beer league hockey. Finally, Ron shares insights on the role of respect in sport...
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we really focus on the beginners looking to play in beer league hockey. The conversation covers physical and mental preparation, necessary gear, and game day tips to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience. With some listener questions we emphasize the importance of having a positive mindset, being open to feedback, and contributing to the team culture. This episode aims to demystify the p...
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice once again joins the show. We catch up on his summer hockey, both ice and roller, including some tournaments he's playing in. Then we talk about what's coming up for the All Blacks Hockey Club, and his take on the position progression debate. Finally, he teases a new series that may be coming to Beers on Ice.
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Why do I review the stuff I do? Follow-up on some of the discussion from the positions episode, and the audio version of my Aycane sock review.
Links
- Positions Discussion Episode
- Full Sock Review Video
- Sock Unboxing/First Impressions
- Purchase Aycane A-Shield Socks
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Maybe you're new to hockey and trying to figure out what position you want to play, or even what they all do, or you could be a seasoned vet who's wondering if switching things up could be beneficial. This episode of The Beer Leaguer podcast dives into that and more.
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This time around we're wrapping up playing for multiple teams in a tournament in a different country! How does playing far away from home make some things easier, but also adds stress? What have I learned to help reduce that stress and just make it a fun getaway? How different is it playing for multiple teams when both teams play multiple times a day? All that and Uncrustables talk.
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Once again Mason joins the podcast and we talk about locker room seating. It's not as half-hazard as it may sound at first. From superstitions, to the random folding chair, we even complain about broken hooks and wet floors before trying to break down the why's and the how's of this game day ritual.
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Fellow Beer League captain Anthony LoVullo joins the show this episode. We talk about his start in roller hockey and how that lead him to Beer League. Along the way we cover a variety of topics including his thoughts on: good locker room culture, sock-less feet in skates, and how small the big world of beer league is.
Episode Quotes
- "I value them being on the team more so than winning."
- "It's surprisingly like...
Have you thought about running a beer league team? Ever wondered what it entails? In this episode we chat about all the various duties you might be asked to do, and the ones you should be doing without being asked. Then we touch on some common issues and how to handle them, and how to help out even if you aren't running the ship. Then finally you get some words of wisdom and helpful tips.
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Beer League teaches us a lot of things, some of which you probably don't even realize. In this very special episode (in that after school special voice) we talk about things learned on the ice that are applicable to life off the ice.
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Mason joins the show to talk about our experience traveling to the BLPA Bash in Columbus. We talk about the tournament on and off the ice. How it differed from previous years, what we liked and what we would change, and how it was taking our own team this year.
Plus, I think I learned the secret to doing well at these BLPA events.
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We scoured the internet to see what people think Beer League Hockey is. All of that was then fed into AI and out popped a list of Beer League myths. In this episode we go through this list and either confirm or debunk these Beer League Myths.
Links
- ChatGPT
- Can AI Make You a Better Beer Leaguer? (episode)
- Mike Steiner from Beers on Ice (episode)
- Locker Room Talk (episode)
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Beer League play-offs are close or just started for most people. These are some top of head thoughts on getting you and your team ready.
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Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the second part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new?
This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-through of my experience in keeping ...
Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the first part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new?
This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-through of my experience in keeping y...
At some point everyone is bound to go through it, you realize you don't like the people you play beer league hockey with.
So what do you do?
In this episode I talk about evaluating what is keeping you from enjoying hockey on your current team and different ways to correct it.
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This episode we're joined by Mike Steiner, the producer and co-star of Beers On Ice.
Mike is a former professional hockey player who now plays high-level beer league with a bunch of his high school teammates who also have pro experience. We talk about his journey through hockey that brought him to beer league, the differences he sees between high and low level beer league, and a lot more!
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A review after half a season wearing Aycane's Blade Evo base layer and Blade Pro skate sock.
How have the held up? Are they comfortable? What makes them different from other brands?
This episode if the audio companion to two video reviews:
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In the final episode of 2024: How do you wind down after late games?
What has and hasn't worked, along with a few recommendations and channel updates.
Warroad Review
Documentary from Reddit
Our Kids Play Hockey - Burnout
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