Everyday Hockey

Our Hosts

Everyday Hockey brings fans, parents, and players closer through honest conversations, practical insight, and curated resources that fit busy family schedules.

A quiet suburban driveway at dawn, featuring a makeshift street hockey net with red metal posts and a slightly frayed white mesh, positioned in front of a chalked goal crease. Several brightly colored plastic balls and a couple of scuffed composite sticks lie scattered on the cracked pavement, with faint stick marks etched into the surface. Soft, cool morning light spreads evenly, with long, gentle shadows from a nearby garage and trees. Photographic realism, shot from a low angle behind one of the sticks, leading the viewer’s eye toward the empty net. The atmosphere is nostalgic and inviting, capturing everyday backyard hockey play before the neighborhood wakes up.
A close-up of a clear acrylic display case on a tidy wooden desk, featuring a single vintage hockey trading card in mint condition. The card shows a classic goaltender mask design and bold retro team colors, while the protective plastic edges catch the light with a subtle sheen. Around the case are neatly stacked card boxes, soft cloths, and a small magnifying glass. Warm afternoon window light drifts in from the side, creating gentle shadows and a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with crisp focus on the card and a softly blurred background, evoking quiet, everyday moments of hockey card collecting.

Our Mission

We tell authentic stories, connect you with experts, and point you toward topics that matter, from development and game day to collecting and community.

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A well-worn youth hockey stick and bright red practice puck lying on the rubberized flooring of a quiet arena tunnel, just outside the rink door. The composite stick shows tape fraying on the blade and initials written in silver marker along the shaft. Drops of melted ice water form small reflective pools around the puck. Overhead fluorescent lights cast cool, even illumination, with long shadows stretching toward the closed rink door. Photographic realism, framed at a low angle with the stick leading the viewer’s eye into the scene, capturing the gritty, everyday world of minor hockey preparation without any people present.

Greg Rieder

Host, Hockey Player, Hockey Dad

We bring experience from pro hockey coverage, youth development, and card collecting to help families and fans navigate the game every day.

A clean, white college hockey locker stall focused entirely on equipment: neatly hung jersey, shoulder pads on a wooden hanger, freshly sharpened skates placed side by side on a rubber mat, and a taped stick leaning upright against the bench. Team colors appear subtly in stripes and logos on the gear. Overhead locker room lights create soft, diffused brightness with gentle shadows under the bench. Photographic realism, composed at eye level with a centered, slightly wide frame, keeping all equipment in sharp focus. The mood is disciplined and aspirational, reflecting the structured everyday routine of college hockey without showing any players.

Dale Bochon

Host, Hockey Player, Hockey Dad

From scouts to writers, our team blends hustle with heart to answer questions parents ask and kids pursue their hockey dreams.