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I talk about the hockey related Amazon Prime Day deals I have found. Check them out here (affiliate links): https://tinyurl.com/y2y9ycdxText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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.LinksClaude TranscriptsClaude AIOriginal AI Episode3D Printing Stick-handling Aids at HomeText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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, being stuck having to order extra jerseys, and ending up with jerseys your team regrets buying.Whether you’re starting a new beer league hockey team, upgrading your current sweaters, or just trying not to be the person in the gray jersey at pickup, this episode will help you make a smarter jersey order.LinksJust Hockey JerseysMen's League SweatersStarting a Beer League TeamUsing AI for Jersey Design (video)Text the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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 just about logistics. It is about building a team identity on and off the ice. The best beer league teams are not always the ones winning the most games. They are the ones people look forward to being around every week.Whether you are brand new to beer league or branching out to start something of your own, this episode will help you build a team that lasts.LinksGoogle Nano Banana (AI Image builder)CanvaChatGPTClaudeAIFiverrAthletic Knit Jersey BuilderMen's League Sweaters Jersey BuilderThe Jersey GeneratorBenchAppText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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 locker room, that make beer league what it’s supposed to be: fun.LinksFor Beginner Playlist14 Tips for Slow Beer League Players (YouTube/ audio only)The Trophy Tour and More w/ Beer League Goalie and Ref Doug Carson (YouTube/ audio only)Text the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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.LinksLearn by Watching Yourself PlayText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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!LinksSnappd Hockey (repaired hockey sticks)Virginia Tech Helmet RatingsBeginner Equipment (Upgrade) GuideSocial Media Account to FollowRef Aaron (TikTok)Text the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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. LinksPlay It Again SportsCraigslistKijijiSidelineSwapPro Stock HockeyPro Stock Hockey SticksHockey Stick ManHockeyTronVerberoAll Black Hockey SticksSwift HockeyNo Name HockeyHow to Clean your GearBladetech Blades ReviewText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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=shareText the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

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.Text the showSupport the showWant more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socialshttp://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguerMusic by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay