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Hockey on the Beach Podcast with Daria Mironova /Author: Daria Mironova
Hockey on the Beach is where hockey meets the stories shaping the game - and the world around it. From the NHL, KHL, IIHF, international tournaments, youth hockey, and the rise of hockey in Florida to the people driving change on and off the ice, every episode goes beyond highlights and headlines.Hosted by Daria Mironova, an award-winning sports journalist, producer, and broadcaster with experience covering the Olympic Games, IIHF, NHL, KHL, and major sporting events, the podcast features players, coaches, executives, community leaders, and changemakers.With episodes in English and Russian, Hockey on the Beach brings together global voices, exclusive stories, and fresh perspectives from inside the locker room, the newsroom, and the community.If hockey is your passion - or you're curious about the people, ideas, and events shaping sports today - this is the podcast to follow. - , , . - , , IIHF, - , . - . , , IIHF, , , , , , , , . , , .More episodes and content on:IG: @dmironova_sportwww.hockeyonthebeach.comApple Podcast Language: en Genres: Hockey, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Behind the Glass documentary: NHL Dreams, Family Sacrifices, and the Pressures of Youth Hockey.
Episode 7
Saturday, 31 October, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What does it take to support a child’s hockey dream, and how does that support shape the childhood behind it?In this documentary episode of Hockey on the Beach, sports journalist and parent Daria Mironova explores youth hockey in Florida through the voices of those who live it: young players, parents, a youth coach, and three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Dave Lewis.Parents reflect on the commitment behind each season and their hopes for their children, while youth hockey players share what they love about the game, the friendships they build, and the dreams that keep them coming back to the ice.Their conversations also touch on rising costs, safety, and the pressure to keep pace.Drawing on his experience as a professional player, dad, and youth coach, one guest challenges the belief that more ice time always means better development, emphasizing the importance of other sports, friendships, and time to be a child.NHL Alumni Dave Lewis recalls the $12 season his mother once considered expensive and reflects on what young athletes gain and risk losing when sport becomes a year-round commitment.Together, their stories raise a difficult question: how can adults help children pursue their hockey dreams while protecting the joy that made them want to play?
