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
Thinking about joining a beer league hockey team after learn-to-play classes? Coming back to adult hockey after years away from the game? This episode breaks down the stuff nobody tells you before your first beer league season.
Beer league can be expensive, chaotic, exhausting, and occasionally gross — but it can also become one of the best social outlets you’ll ever find.
Links
I talk about the hockey related Amazon Prime Day deals I have found.
Check them out here (affiliate links): https://tinyurl.com/y2y9ycdx
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Can AI actually help you become a better beer league player?
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer podcast, we revisit the idea of using AI for hockey advice. Last time, it was ChatGPT, this time, we put Claude through the same kind of beer league hockey questions and see whether the answers have gotten better, more practical, or just weirder.
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Ordering beer league hockey jerseys sounds simple… until you realize how many ways it can go wrong.
In this episode, we break down what every beer league team should know before buying custom hockey jerseys. From choosing the right jersey material to understanding the differences between screen printing and dye sublimation. This guide will help you avoid common issues like bad sizing, poor durability, long lead times,...
Starting a new beer league hockey team sounds simple until you realize how many details go into it. In this episode, we break down everything you need to think about before launching your own team.
We get into the practical side of running a team: roster size, jersey reorders, assigning responsibilities, handling money, organizing fill-ins, and setting expectations early so things do not turn into chaos later.
But this episode is not...
Getting ready for your first beer league hockey game?
You’ve skated, you’ve practiced stops, you’ve shot pucks in the driveway… and now comes the part nobody really prepares you for: the actual game.
In this episode, we break down 10 things nobody tells you before your first beer league game (and a few bonus tips). You’ll some get real-world tips for on the ice, on the bench, and in the lo...
Hockey players at all levels, and particularly beer leaguers, and especially beginner to intermediate beer leaguers hit a plateau in the hockey development. It might be 6 months in, or 6 years in…. So how do you get through it and continue to improve?
In this episode we talk through finding what actually is plateauing, how to identify different types of plateaus, and how to break through them.
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Another shorts episode rounding-up random bits of beer league goodness. This time around we look at how wrong the Olympic roster predictions were, catch-up on the gear debate that came out of episode 29, and more!
Links
- Snappd Hockey (repaired hockey sticks)
- Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings
- Beginner Equipment (Upgrade) Guide
Social Media Account to Follow
- Ref Aaron (TikTok)
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If you’re playing beer league hockey or just starting out, you don’t need expensive pro-level gear — you need smart upgrades that can actually make you safer and help on the ice. In this episode, we break down where to spend your money, where you can save big, and everything in-between.
We also dig into used gear vs new gear, how to inspect before you buy and what actually is pro stock hockey gear.
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I was up in the middle of the night messing around with what I think the US and Canada rosters will look like and decided to record it.
Chapter markers have images of the rosters, or you can check out the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Ho5atNBQnRQ?feature=share
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Beer league hockey is supposed to be fun… but the best teams also have something extra: communication, positivity, and real locker-room chemistry. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer Podcast, we sit down with longtime hockey friend Doug Carson—a former beer league ref and current beer league goalie.
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In this episode of the Beer Leaguer podcast, we run through the 2025 Beer Leaguer Holiday Gift Guide — a handpicked list of gifts beyond the obvious sticks, skates, and pads. If you’re a beer leaguer who’s tough to shop for (or you need ideas to send to your loved ones), this one’s for you.
https://thebeerleaguer.com/holiday/ (The complete list)
(some links are affiliate links)
Stoc...
A walk-through of the best black Friday deals to be found this year.
https://thebeerleaguer.com/blackfriday
Links
- Enzo - Gear cleaning bombs and cleaning products
- Black Friday sales on bundles
- Enzo Equipment Cleaner Review
- Violent Gentlemen - Apparel
- BFCM25 33% off & free gifts with purchase
- Aycane - Base layers and apparel
- HockeyTron
- Pure Hocke...
This time around I cover the explosion in Sparx machines at retail locations, getting your show ideas actually through to the show, and more.
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Want the game to finally “slow down” for you? In this episode, we break down what hockey sense (a.k.a. hockey IQ) truly means—seeing the whole ice, understanding where teammates and opponents should be, and anticipating the next play. Then we share practical ways to build your hockey IQ on and off the ice.
Links & Resources
• The Beer Leaguer Hub — https://thebeerleaguer.com
• Sense Arena (VR ...
If you don’t have wheels, you can still win shifts. In this episode, we break down 14 practical ways slower beer league players make a real impact—from smarter reads and sharper positioning to stick detail, net-front work, and being the bench “glue guy.”
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Here’s my full beer league hockey bag breakdown for Summer 2025—from the goalie bag to the tiny bench bag. I cover get into my skates , protective gear, my new helmet, my lineup system, and why I always bring a small bench bag with me.
Links
- Video Version of This Episode
- Aycane Sock Review (Video Podcast)
- Aycane Base Layer Review (Video Podcast)
- SkateWorks Skate Trigger Tool
- Bladetech Blade Review
- Choosin...
If you’ve ever wondered whether 3D printers can do more for hockey than crank out flexi-dragons, this episode is for you. We break down what not to print (pucks, targets, protective gear), and share practical beer-league-ready ideas: stickhandling aids, blade wraps, bottle carriers, gear organizers, SKÅDIS wall setups, and Sparx storage. There is even some cool uses for broken-sticks and a few just-for-fun prints that will lo...
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice stops by to share progress on "Road to the Pros" and some new things to keep an eye out for. Before that, we get into skate sharpening, rink temperatures, beers in the locker room, behind the scenes of beer league social media, and a lot more, we even give our Stanley Cup picks.
This episode had some technical difficulties during recording, which led to some "interesting" moments, some of whi...
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 w...
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