The Beer Leaguer

10 Things Nobody Tells You Before Joining Beer League Hockey

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 * The Beer Leaguer's Beginner Playlist [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdP6VjAMbZeID5Gzhq7RyPn4yE69WxC2N&si=UicT0eGhISwk625r] * Jersey Do's/Don'ts [https://youtu.be/1uMXfs3V2AU] Text the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/support] Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials * http://thebeerleaguer.com [http://thebeerleaguer.com] * https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com [https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com] * https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer] * https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer [https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer] Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Bonus: Prime Day Deals!!

I talk about the hockey related Amazon Prime Day deals I have found.  Check them out here (affiliate links): https://tinyurl.com/y2y9ycdx [https://tinyurl.com/y2y9ycdx] Text the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/support] Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials * http://thebeerleaguer.com [http://thebeerleaguer.com] * https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com [https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com] * https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer] * https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer [https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer] Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

The AI Beer League Hockey Training Experiment 2.0

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. Links * Claude Transcripts [https://thebeerleaguer.com/ai-version-2/] * Claude AI [https://claude.ai] * Original AI Episode [https://thebeerleaguer.com/can-ai-make-you-a-better-beer-leaguer/] * 3D Printing Stick-handling Aids at Home [https://thebeerleaguer.com/3d-printing-for-hockey/] Text the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/support] Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials * http://thebeerleaguer.com [http://thebeerleaguer.com] * https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com [https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com] * https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer] * https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer [https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer] Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Beer League Jerseys: What to Know Before You Order

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. Links * Just Hockey Jerseys [https://justhockeyjerseys.com/] * Men's League Sweaters [https://mensleaguesweaters.com/] * Starting a Beer League Team [https://thebeerleaguer.com/starting-a-beer-league-team-the-right-way/] * Using AI for Jersey Design (video) [https://youtu.be/07dobDb8sWk] Text the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/support] Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials * http://thebeerleaguer.com [http://thebeerleaguer.com] * https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com [https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com] * https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer] * https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer [https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer] Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Starting a Beer League Team the Right Way

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. Links * Google Nano Banana (AI Image builder) [https://aistudio.google.com/apps] * Canva [https://www.canva.com/] * ChatGPT [https://chatgpt.com/] * ClaudeAI [https://claude.ai/new] * Fiverr [https://www.fiverr.com/] * Athletic Knit Jersey Builder [https://www.athleticknit.com/hockey] * Men's League Sweaters Jersey Builder [https://mensleaguesweaters.com/products/custom-hockey-jerseys] * The Jersey Generator [https://thejerseygenerator.com/] * BenchApp [https://www.benchapp.com/] Text the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243200/support] Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials * http://thebeerleaguer.com [http://thebeerleaguer.com] * https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com [https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com] * https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer] * https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer [https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer] Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]