S6 E11 Empty Nesters in Hockey

About this episode

The episode discusses the emotional experience of families adjusting to life after their children have aged out of youth hockey.

Is there anything more sad than a family wandering around a rink without purpose? That's what happens my friends when the kids grow up. It's sometimes harrowing, but it does give the whole community some perspective on what it is like to step away from the ice as a player and as a fan.

Topics covered

• empty nesters
• hockey community
• family dynamics

Keywords

• hockey
• family
• perspective
• community

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