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The inaugural PWHL season has officially come to an end. Game 5 was dominated by Minnesota from the moment the puck dropped and when the clock struck zero in the 3rd period, Minnesota’s equipment scattered the ice for the second time in 4 days. Alyssa and Maya are back for another episode to talk about all things Game 5, finally seeing the Walter Cup, and more!
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This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by former pro player Grace Klienbach (CT Whale, Beauts). The Florida native told us about growing the game in Pennsylvania as a coach and the co owner of 14/94 Hockey, her favorite memories from the NWHL/PHF, and what plans are on the horizon.
Well folks, we made it. We are one game away from crowning the PWHL’s first ever Champion and boy has it been a journey to get to this point. Alyssa and Maya breakdown Game’s 2, 3, and 4 between Minnesota and Boston ahead of the highlight anticipated Game 5 on Wednesday evening.
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Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty,” your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
This week on Around the Rink Allie a Morse & Dan Rice welcome back goaltender Lindsey Post from PWHL New York to hear about her debut for the team at the end of the season, her plans going forward, and much more.
Round One of the Walter Cup Playoffs has come and gone. Hearts were broken, upsets happened, and Alyssa and Maya’s predictions were painfully wrong. In this week’s episode, your hosts discuss the Toronto vs. Minnesota reverse sweep, the Boston vs. Montreal sweep, the Walter Cup Final between Minnesota and Boston, and more!
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Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty,” your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
Happy PWHL Playoffs to all those who celebrate!! In this week's episode, Maya and Alyssa dive into the conclusion of the regular season. They provide a word to summarize each team's performance thus far and cap it off by discussing the first round of the 2024 Walter Cup Playoffs.
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In this episode of Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined Kristy Flannery from The Hockey News for a chat about how she became a pro hockey journalist, how she ended up in Switzerland for a story, and more.
We’re in the final stretch of the PWHL regular season, folks! Alyssa and Maya are back for another episode to discuss the past week of games, Montreal and Toronto clinching playoff spots, the rise and fall of New York, pre-game fits, and more!
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In this episode of Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined Kristy Flannery from The Hockey News for a chat about how she became a pro hockey journalist, how she ended up in Switzerland for a story, and more.
Guess who’s back? Back again. P-Dub in Twenty is back. Tell a friend. The 2024 Women’s World Championships has come to a close and oh boy was it one for the ages. OH!! And the PWHL is back. Alyssa and Maya discuss the wild medal games in Utica before they give their thoughts on the return of PWHL hockey.
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This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by player agent (and Ice Garden alumna) Eleni Demesthias from the Hecate Sports Group to talk about life as an agent of pro hockey players, the challenges involved, the evolution of the position, and her proudest moments to date.
In this episode of Around the Rink, Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by former NWHL/PHF player and current USA Ball Hockey star Colleen Murphy to hear about how she’s found a new outlet to enjoy the game she loves, how many former teammates she’s recruited to play ball hockey, and she revealed the not so obvious differences between ice and ball hockey. Murphy also shared details of her extensive travel (that she paid for) to play in Buffalo, Connecticut, and New Jersey while living in North Carolina & Maryland.
Who doesn’t love a good old goalie chat?! Alyssa sat down with Geremy to discuss the importance and impact that goalies have at international tournaments, underrated goalies across the globe and more!
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Last week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by Malia Schneider who is currently a reserve player for Ottawa in the PWHL after playing earlier in the season in the SDHL for Brynäs. Schneider also told us about her path from western Canada to Cornell and the PWHPA, as well, and answered questions from our audience.
The league's largest international break has arrived! Before Alyssa and Maya discuss how they’re feeling heading into the 2024 World Championships, the two break down the PWHL’s final few games before the break. From Toronto finally losing, to the week of Watts, Episode 10 had a bit of everything.
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Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
Well folks, the first ever PWHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. Hearts were broken, some teams made no moves, and one team made all the moves. In the latest episode of P-Dub In Twenty, Alyssa and Maya provide their thoughts on the 2 deadline deals, the league’s first neutral site games, Hannah Miller being the best 34 in Toronto, and more!
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Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by PWHL New York goaltender Lindsey Post for a chat about making the team out of training camp, her relationship with her goalie partners, playing overseas, adjusting to a new city and more.
Can you believe TIG let us do 8 episodes of this so far?! Maya and Alyssa are back at it with another episode of P-Dub in Twenty to debrief Alyssa's first 2 PWHL games in person, Montreal's struggles, hockey cards, and more!
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty,” your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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Crease Chats is back with it's second episode as Allie Morse and Geremy get together to chat hockey. Find out what Allie thinks of the Gold Plan, who she'd pick as her playoff opponent if she was on the 1st place team, what the future players of the PWHL should be developing in their games, how hockey coaches and GM's LOVE big goalies, and find out if you can beat Geremy in figuring the goalie Allie has on her mind.
This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by former PHF goaltender Tera Hofmann to find out what she’s been up to, her thoughts on the PWHL, and favorite memories with the Riveters, Beauts, and her hometown Toronto Six. The Yale grad also answered questions from our audience as well.
Death, taxes, and PWHL Toronto winning hockey games. Maya and Alyssa are back for Episode 7 of P-Dub In Twenty to chat about Mélodie Daoust returning, the new playoff format, the "rumoured" trades and more!
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty,” your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by New Jersey Devils media host, writer, and producer Catherine Bogart for a Q&A about her current job, her previous work with USA Hockey, and the career path that led her to where she is today.
Is PWHL Toronto a wagon?! Maya and Alyssa are back for a 6th straight week to break down Toronto’s winning streak, Ottawa’s up and down week, Claire Dalton combining into her own and more during Episode 6 of P-Dub in Twenty.
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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Allie Morse and Geremy from Giants in the Crease look into how Sophie Jaques is doing with her new team, why teams can't even buy a goal nowadays, and how we should be evaluating goalies now. Plus Allie is given 20 questions to guess the goalie on Geremy's mind and we learn how Allie created Morse Code.
This week on Around the Rink Dan Rice & Allie Morse are joined by PWHL Toronto goaltender Carly Jackson for a chat about their season to date, being a great teammate, and some fun goalie related questions.
It was a record breaking week for the PWHL and Alyssa and Maya have you covered with everything that happened across the league during Episode 5 of P-Dub in Twenty.
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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Last week on around the rink Dan Rice and Allie Morse talk about the PWHLs first ever trade, Allie’s experiences while covering the Rivalry Series for TIG in Minnesota and Dan finally gave us his review of Barbie!
We had a trade to announce! For the first time in PWHL history, we have a trade and Alyssa and Maya gave their thoughts and analysis on the Minnesota/Boston deal, recapped Canada’s second reverse Rivalry Series sweep and reviewed the upcoming week full of PWHL action.
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Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
Alyssa and Maya are back for a third straight week as they break down the last 9 days of PWHL action and news. From the All-Star 3-on-3 showcase, to the 3 games over the weekend, the two discussed everything across the league from Jan 29 - Feb 4.
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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This week on Around the Rink Dan Rice is joined by OG Riveter Amber Moore for a Q&A about how a California kid became an NWHL trailblazer, her work on Capitol Hill on and off the ice, growing the hockey community in the DMV area & much more.
Alyssa and Maya are back for a second straight week as they breakdown the last 8 days of PWHL action From a bounce back with Toronto, to goalies stealing the show, the two discussed everything across the league from Jan 20-28.
Dive into the heart of all the weekly PWHL action with “P-Dub in Twenty”, your go-to podcast for keeping up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Join Alyssa and Maya every week as they dissect each game, talk about the big time storylines, and share their insights on the players that stood out to them.
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This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice discuss the week that was in the PWHL, potential expansion targets, and we discovered that Allie never heard of Cheez Doodles! Crazy times indeed!
Welcome to the first episode of P-Dub in Twenty, a new show on the Ice Garden Podcast Network hosted by Alyssa Turner and Maya Smith. Each week Alyssa and Maya will reflect on the last 7 days of PWHL hockey from all the highs and the lows.
On this episode of Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice discuss the PWHL after its first 2 weeks, goalie gear, team uniforms, handshake gate, Allie’s experience at the attendance record setting home opener in Minnesota + more!
On this episode of Around the Rink, Dan Rice & Allie Morse were joined by Dave Meisel from MeiGray for our first show of 2024! Meisel told us about the origins of the business, the process of authenticating jerseys and equipment, their partnership w/the NWHL/PHF & PWHL and more.
The PWHL inaugural season has finally arrived and Alyssa and Geremy took a deep dive into the PWHL's inaugural season, covering everything from their predictions on standings, top scorers, MVP selections, and more.
In this episode of Around the Rink Dan Rice is joined by former Riveters bench boss Ivo Mocek to find out how coaching in China has been going, his thoughts on the PWHL, what it’s like living overseas, his favorite Linkin Park song & much more! Plus Dan thanks everyone who’s helped out & come on the show over the past nine months.
In this episode of Around the Rink Dan Rice is joined by defender Mariah Keopple from Montreal’s inaugural PWHL team to chat about making the team as an undrafted rookie, being teammates & playing against players she watched growing up, playing at Princeton University and more.
Turnovers is back! Alyssa Turner was joined by Player Agent at Hecate Sports Group, Eleni Demestihas to discuss Eleni's journey in hockey, law school, the life of a women's hockey agent and more!
This week on Around The Rink, Dan Rice & Allie Morse were joined by Allie Granato for a chat about growing up in a famous hockey family, leaning on them for advice on and off the ice, and the current state of women’s hockey. Plus we answer questions from the audience.
This week on Around the Rink Dan Rice was joined by former Riveters captain and Assistant Coach Ashley ‘Stretch’ Johnston for a trip down memory lane. They discussed Stretch’s career with the Rivs captaining them to an Isobel Cup, as well as her insane commute and dedication to the sport, and she answered questions from our live audience as well.
This week on Around the Rink, Dan Rice & Allie Morse were joined by former Buffalo Beaut Courtney Maud. They found out why she stepped away from hockey when the PHF ended/the PWHL started, what’s next for her and what her 1st season as a pro was like, is Dominika Laskova as fun of a teammate as she appears to be, does she rock a ponytail or braid, and more!
This week on Around the Rink - Dan Rice & Allie Morse were joined by goaltender Mariah Fujimagari, fresh off her tryout with the ECHL’s Kalamazoo K-Wings to find out how that came about, what the experience was like, plus what’s next for her. Fuji also discussed her time in the NCAA, EWHL, CWHL, NWHL, PHF, and SDHL, plus answered some questions from our audience!
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by their TIG teammate Carlie Markey to talk about the WHKYHAC, promote her new podcast Emergency Call-Ups, and her journey working with different programs across hockey. We also discuss if the Rivalry Series is getting boring, and find out Allie once scored a goal?!??!!
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by former Boston Pride GM and President and the current VP of Hockey Operations in the AHL - Hayley Moore. They talk about the ups and downs of the NWHL/PHF, Moore’s current role and it’s challenges, some signings she almost made (OMG), and answered questions from our audience. Plus, we found out if she was in consideration for a PWHL GM job.
Carlie is joined by the show's first guest, Geremy, to talk goalie stats, PWHL goalie storylines to watch out for, and what goalie is on the verge of a breakout year.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by 1998 gold medalist for USA Hockey, Sue Merz. They talk about her playing career, Team USA’s 25th anniversary get together, how much the game has changed since ‘98, what it was like coaching the Connecticut Whale these past two seasons, and much more.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by former journalist turned former Buffalo Beauts GM Nate Oliver for a nearly two-hour chat about his tenure in Buffalo, why he was so loved and respected by so many, and he answered a bazillion questions from our listeners.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice were joined by Carly Jackson to find out about her Isobel Cup celebration, her favorite PHF memories and more. CJ also revealed her plans pertaining to the PWHL and how she’s a 2-sport athlete, plus she answered a lot of listener submitted questions.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by Caitrin Lonergan to talk about her being drafted by Ottawa in the PWHL Draft & possibly reuniting w/college teammate Daryl Watts, playing for the Connecticut Whale last season, staying ready to play in Boston and much more.
This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice were joined by former Connecticut Whale alternate captain Emma Vlasic. We found out about the lows and high times for The Pod, what next for ‘Pickles’ in the hockey world, got an update on her brother Alex, and answered questions from fans too!
This week on Around the Rink - Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by the former captain of the Buffalo Beauts, Taylor Accursi to chat about how things ended in Buffalo, that PTO with Boston last season, her job as a provincial officer, and more! Plus, she answered a bunch of questions from listeners.
Welcome back to Turnovers w' Alyssa! This month's episode Alyssa is joined by women’s hockey creator, writer and master’s student Anne Tokarski to chat about her hockey journey, her favourite memories while working in the sport, the upcoming college hockey season and so much more!
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by Allie’s former Whitecaps teammate Allie Thunstrom. The two Allie’s shared a mic as our co hosts found out how Thunstrom sees the current landscape in women’s hockey and her memories from the PHF, what it was like playing for Boston against Minnesota this past season, and they shared some Lake Placid stories too before answering questions from our listeners.
This week on Around the Rink Allie Morse & Dan Rice were joined by Golden Gophers Legend and Allie’s former Minnesota Whitecap teammate Sydney Baldwin. Baldy told us all about being a guest coach at Nashville Predators Development Camp, her accolade-filled career, and answered Qs from our listeners.
In this episode of Around the Rink Dan is joined by former Montreal Force forward Kristina Shanahan and TIG’s very own VIP Mike Murphy fills in for co-host Allie Morse. They found out what’s next for the University of Vermont grad, where she’s been skating this summer, what her favorite melon is, and lots more!
In this episode of Around the Rink (from April 1) Dan was joined by Isobel Cup champion Taylor Woods just days after the Toronto Six won - what is now, the final PHF championship. They talk about the epic overtime Cup-winning game, the nonstop partying, and Woods’ successful Strongwoman career as well!
Welcome back to Turnovers w' Alyssa! This month's episode Alyssa is joined by former Toronto Six and Toronto Furies game day manager, Haley Rath to chat about Haley's journey in women's hockey, working for an Isobel Cup Championship team, the hobby of collecting hockey cards and more!
This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse & Dan Rice are joined by former Beauts goalie Lovisa Berndtsson to chat about the demise of the PHF, what’s next for her, moving to Buffalo from Sweden, her favorite goalie partner, and more! Plus, stay tuned to hear where Allie & Lollo crossed paths a few years ago.
This week on Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by former Buffalo Beaut Amy Budde before she heads to Austria to continue her pro career. Budde tells us why she’s such a beloved teammate, her favorite movie theater snack, gives advice to young players and much more in this wide ranging interview.
Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by goaltender Kassidy Sauvé to discuss her injury recovery, the end of the PHF, goalie gear, headshots, what’s next and more. Plus we answer a bunch of listener questions as well.
This week Taylor House stops by to chat about signing with MoDo Hockey this summer, last season with the Boston Pride, her golf game, the fall of the PHF, and more.
Allie is off this week (at a pool party!) but Dan sums up what the past week was like talking with shocked players and staff, and he had some thoughts on all of it. Plus, Metropolitan Riveters Associate Coach Ivo Mocek stops by to update us on how he has been affected by the PHF ceasing to exist a week ago.
Mike Murphy, Meredith Foster, and Anne Tokarski have a conversation about the end of the PHF. Together, they talk about what they want to see in the new league, what they need to see in the new league, and how we got here. They also share NWHL/PHF moments that resonated with them and talk about the magic of the PHF community.
Dan & Allie react to the big news between the PHF & PWHPA in real time and discuss some real issues that players and staff will be going through.
Welcome to the first episode of Turnovers w’ Alyssa! This month Alyssa is joined by Carly Jackson to chat about being an Isobel Cup Champion, the off-season, playing in Toronto, Pride Month and more!
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This week on Around the Rink in the PHF Allie & Dan are joined by Anne Tokarski to give all the deets on all of the stellar NCAA talent joining the league. Also, Dan drops some rumors on who the Whale may sign and where La Force will play.
This week on Around the Rink in the PHF Dan is joined by Buffalo Beauts’ alumnae Sarah Casorso and they discuss breweries, winning the Cup, playing in the early days of the league, her rivalry w/Madison Packer, and much more! Allie is on assignment this week, but TIG contributor Alyssa Turner also stopped by to reveal her new podcast & first guest!
Gettin Quiggy Wit It: This week on Around the Rink in the PHF Allie & Dan are joined by Metropolitan Riveters goaltender Rachel McQuigge, who just re-signed for her second season as a pro. We find out how her Finnish is, how good her sisters are at hockey, and a whole lot more. Plus, a few rumored signings and a recap of the week that was.
Live. Laugh. Lev. This week on Around the Rink in the PHF Dan & Allie are joined by Allie’s former teammate & goalie partner with the Minnesota Whitecaps, Amanda Leveille, for a Q&A about facing headhunters in practice, opening bench doors + more!
Dan and Mike are joined by special guest and new Riveters defender Olivia Zafuto. The guys also discuss some of the latest PHF free agent signings and touch on the topics including Boston's hunger to win, EBUGs, and the state of the Metropolitan Riveters.
This week on Around the Rink in the PHF Dan & Allie sort through the rumors swirling in the Fast & Furious Free Agent Frenzy, plus they’re joined by new Montreal Force defender Emma Keenan for a fun Q&A!
This week Dan & Allie go for a spin on the goalie carousel to see which spots are left open, they sort through some big rumors, and discuss expanding the schedule & bringing the draft back.
After a long wait, Dan and Mike are back with the PHFuture Considerations! The guys dive right into PHF free agency after catching our listeners up with the big changes at The Ice Garden and Eleni launching Hecate Sports Group. We recap the official signings, some of the biggest rumors, and bring you some news on the TIG's new podcasts!
Now that we are a few weeks into the season, Mike, Eleni, and Dan run through the early stories so far this year before being joined by former Minnesota Whitecaps goaltender Allie Morse. Come for the hockey, stay for the Thanksgiving food takes on this episode's corny list.
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On this latest episode if PHFuture Considerations Mike, Eleni, and Dan are joined by Allie Munroe of the Connecticut Whale and Carly Jackson of the Toronto Six, both of whom just happen to hail from the lovely province of Nova Scotia. The gang also dives into some rumors about the neutral site game before getting to the real reason you're listening: The Corny List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our lastest episode of PHFuture Consideration, Eleni, Mike, and Dan tackle a long list of news items! Montreal has a name! Season 8 has a schedule! New home rinks! So much! There's some random singing, unhappiness about the Zoom voice that tells us we're recording, and, of course, Eleni's Corny List. The trio is also joined by Whale forward Emma Vlasic to chat about her offseason and the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The trio is back together for this episode of PHFuture Considerations and wow do they have a lot of to catch up on the PHF off season! A new team emerges, and they talk about the signings, the off ice decisions (or lack of decisions), and towards the end suggest some names. They also take a look at who hasn't been signed yet across the entire league, chat about PHF players at Hockey Canada's summer camp, and discuss the salary disclosure updates. Plus, Willy cries a lot, and the Corny List is officially introduced! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode, Mike and Dan chat with Buffalo Beauts forward Autumn MacDougall. They talk about MacDougall's offseason training, her personal merch, and the upcoming season. You'll hear about how she became a Player's Association representative, what it means for her, her thoughts on one of her new teammates, and more. Plus they try to get MacDougall a new sponsor. You can purchase MacDougall's personal merch at millions dot co. You can follow her on Twitter at @Auttiemac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our latest episode of PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike dive into the latest in PHF offseason. They start off with looking at trends in signings touching on how the lack of expansion and new league has impacted it to the Boston Pride’s apparent plans to announce their whole roster all once. The move on to talking about individual teams with Dan breaking some signings, Eleni and Michelle doing live research, and a lot of talk about goaltenders. The trio talks about some front office moves too (or the lack there of) to round out the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's an off season interview interlude! On this episode Eleni, Dan, and Mike chat with Connecticut Whale forward Taylor Girard. They talk about Girard's award-winning season (she was the Newcomer of the Year in the PHF), her electric line, and more in this whaley good interview, if we do say so ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike talk about all the off season moves so far - from the front office to the ice and back again. Dan drops some Rice balls of news, including one late in the pod so stay tuned through it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Eleni, Dan, and Mike sat down to finally answer your questions submitted via our mailbag! They touched on retirements, contracts, and more. A producer note: We had some audio issues which why this is a little late and also might sound a little weird towards the end! Sorry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the PHF Pod Squad of Eleni, Dan, and Mike are back to catch up on the Isobel Cup Playoffs and all the off season news and reports that has dropped since the 20-21 season wrapped up about three weeks ago. They get emphatic about drafts, Eleni's dog might be a dinosaur, Dan admits he's not a Math Guy, and a lot more. The floating voice you hear is producer/editor Michelle who never introduces herself but just randomly decides to chime in when she feels like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our fourth episode, Eleni, Dan, and Mike cover a wide range of topics plus have guests plus a possible giveaway! They start out previewing the upcoming PHF playoffs, set to begin on March 24 in Tampa. Then two guests who had big roles in last season's Isobel Cup championship game joined the show for separate interviews. Minnesota Whitecaps' Meaghan Pezon and Boston Pride's Taylor Wenczowski talk about their seasons, the playoffs, and answer the most pressing question of the time. The trio moves on to talk about the upcoming meeting between the PHF and the PWHPA that the NHL is facilitating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the third episode of PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike catch up on what's happened on and off the ice in the PHF. They discuss how the news about commissioner Ty Tumminia not returning to the league happened and where the league goes from here with leadership. Plus they touch on all six teams as we head into the final regular season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the second episode of PHFuture Considerations, Eleni, Dan, and Mike chat about the recent-ish ongoing in PHF. They touch on the PHF Players Association parting ways with their very new executive director, the All Star Showcase in Buffalo, and what happened in the shocking series played in Boston and Minnesota this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new TIG podcast! Welcome to PHFuture Considerations, a podcast all about the Premier Hockey Federation and women's hockey in general. Host Eleni, Dan, and Mike will sit down whenever they feel like it to chat about the news, the games, how to pronounce their own show name, whatever. They kick off their first episode all about the latest news in the PHF - the $25 million investment and expansion. The trio also takes a look at where each of the six teams stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Michelle and Hannah take a look at the two NWHL playoff games we definitely know and talk about the possibility for the other two games. They talk about who could win and why plus look at the structure of the playoffs and what could change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about Team USA's world championship roster - who got snubbed, who surprised us, and what does this mean in the quad cycle? We also take a look a the top ten finalists for the Patty Kazmaier award for the top player in college hockey. Will Watts become the second player to win two Patty Kaz awards? Will three Wisconsin players make the top three finalists? Will Hannah every stop buying wine at a gas station? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah talks to Kelsey Koelzer about her new position as head coach for Arcadia's new women's hockey program. Kelsey talks about what it's been like starting a program from scratch, sheds some insight on her role on the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory committee, and tells us who her dream defensive partner would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle break down the most recent Rivalry Series games between the USA and Canada. Which players stood out, what broadcasters are we mad at, and what could this mean for the upcoming World Championships? Also, Michelle bakes some bread. You can read Gabs Fundaro's piece on Quinnipiac and Princeton from Michelle's toast here: https://atevenstrength.com/2020/02/17/ecac-foes-quinnipiac-and-princeton-share-a-bus-ride-and-a-couple-of-wins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle recap what was a wildly entertaining NWHL All-Star Game. We recap the whole weekend, talk about who surprised us, what our favorite Skills Event was, wonder why the Twitch stream was so wonky, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Michelle and Hannah preview the NWHL All Star Weekend in Boston. They make some (what turns out to be already wrong) predictions about the skills events, but left them in for the amusement factor. They talk about what they would like to see, both events that could actually happen and events that might not. Michelle is also sick during recording, and very much sounds it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle recap members from Team USA and Canada participating in the NHL's All-Star Game. What wowed us more: the Top Golf-inspired Shooting Stars competition or Hilary Knight's sparkly shoes? Why is Ann-Renee Desbiens so good at goaltending? And what about the prize money nobody won? We talk about all that and more.
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In this episode, former Toronto Furies and current PWHPA player Carolyne Prevost talks about being a Crossfit athlete and what it was like to compete in her first Crossfit Games championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah and Michelle talk about the 20 National Team players competing in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. We chat about what makes us excited and also what gives us pause about the whole thing too. Michelle tries to solve a fashion problem for Hannah, and they randomly look at the top 100 winningest coaches in NCAA history. Why, because Michelle got distracted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Michelle talks to the Boston Pride's general manager Karilyn Pilch. Before coming to the Pride, Pilch was the director of hockey operations for the Boston University women's hockey team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah and Michelle are joined by Gabs and Anne to talk NCAA. The four of them chat dark horses in the National Championship race, who will win it all, players to watch, and who could win the Patty Kaz. Editor's note: there are some audio issues, we apologize for them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brianna Decker joins Hannah Bevis to talk about her time coaching the Team USA's U18 squad to the U18 WWC gold medal. She also answers some slap shot questions including what music she's listening to, her dream linemates, and who is the toughest opponent to face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's Top Shelf, Hannah and Michelle chat about some of the recent developments in the NWHL and PWHPA before moving on to the big topic of U18 World Championships. Focusing mostly off the ice, they talk about the streams, updates that could be done to the tournament, and the jingle Michelle hated but Hannah randomly loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first episode of Beyond the Boards, Michelle talks to Alyssa Gagliardi about her new role with the Carolina Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new podcast! From the hosts of Top Shelf comes Beyond the Boards, an interview style podcast where Michelle or Hannah will sit down with guests to find out more about their lives away from the rink. Coming in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Michelle is joined by Eleni to talk about the fist two games of the five game Rivalry Series. They chat about why they looked different, The Youth and the new look, and what the future of Team USA could look like. Eleni also asks Michelle to make a power play unit which terrifies Michelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the first half (almost) of the NWHL season, including which players surprised us, the league standings, and predictions. Which player will win the MVP of the league? Can the Beauts hold on to the second place spot, or will the Whitecaps surge back in the second half? And how about those Riveters? (We're sorry, Connecticut, we really hope you'll win a game). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's a lot that's happened in the women's hockey landscape recently. Hannah and Michelle recap everything that's happened with the NWHL and PWHPA this season and talk about where we might go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Michelle and Hannah chat about the 8 movies with girls or women's hockey players in them that Michelle watched. Michelle explained how she ranked them, why she ranked them, and her thoughts. Editors note: Sorry for the delay Michelle had technical issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah and Michelle discuss the just-finished USA Canada exhibitions in Pittsburgh. Michelle also struggles with her beer, and Hannah forgets how to end the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah welcomes Alyssa Longmuir back to the show. They talk about Alyssa's presentation at RITSAC about women's hockey analytics, what's changed in the women's hockey landscape regarding statistics, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle are back to talk about the first quarter? third? of the NWHL season. We talk about who's impressed us (many, MANY goalies), what we think about the Twitch stream, and more. Also, we quote The Incredibles for a hot second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle answer all your questions (well, most of them, anyways)! Which NWHL blueliner will win Defender of the Year? Who's our breakout start of the season? Where does the Dream Gap tour go from here? What's better - the Riveters' season one jersey or Connecticut's season three jersey? We answer all these questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the second part of a two-part episode, Michelle and Hannah talk to Eleni about the PWHPA's Dunkin' Women's Hockey Showcase held in Hudson, NH. They talk about the rink it was held in, the atmosphere, the on-ice product, and players who stood out. To hear about the Toronto stop with Alyssa, look for episode 77. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first part of a two-part episode, Michelle talks to Alyssa Turner about the PWHPA's Toronto stop on the Dream Gap Tour. They talk about the atmosphere, the environment, the on-ice product, players who stood out, and a bit about the future. To hear about the second stop on the tour look for episode 77.2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Top Shelf, Michelle and Hannah preview the 2019-20 NWHL season. They look at the schedule, new jerseys, and each team. They also ask each other NWHL trivia question with varying degrees of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah are joined by the newest TIG writing, Anne Tokarski. The OSU freshman will be covering the NCAA for us this season so it only make sense that she makes her debut on the NCAA preview episode. The three of them chat about all 5 conferences, storylines, match ups, players to watch before trying to mash the word "win" into team names because by time they got to the end of the show they were all exhausted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah chat about a variety of business-related topics, from private ownership of teams to rights fees to sponsors. Plus Michelle details an injury she sustained, and they both struggle to pronounce the name of the Pride owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Top Shelf, Michelle and Hannah cover a wide range of topics. They start with how four legged creatures wear pants (all legs? just the back legs?) and what the means about them. Its definitely hockey related, don't worry. They eventually move on the Dream Gap tour, talking about it in general terms as the details about the Toronto stop hadn't been released yet but since have been. They move to talk about The Ice Garden's Top 25 Under 25 list - how they picked their lists, surprises, and thoughts on the third edition. You can find details on Dream Gap's Toronto stop and the t25u25 list at TheIceGarden.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah and Michelle are joined by Meredith Foster to talk about Sweden's boycott. But first they talk about some of the recent NWHL signings, including Lovisa Selander.
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On this episode of Top Shelf, Hannah and Michelle chat NWHL updates - the schedule, signings, and more. Please note that they recording this before the Riveters hired a coach. They also get into a long debate about various condiments, which is the second half of the episode, and features a guest appearance from Michelle's boyfriend in the background. Michelle was also having issues with her levels and apologizes for the volume being soft/loud at various times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL! Hannah and Michelle talk about the USWNT's recent World Cup win and what women's hockey could learn from soccer and discuss the recent updates from the PWHPA. Also, a special World Cup version of Start/Bench/Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the day Hayley Wickenheiser was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Michelle and Hannah talk about a variety of topics surrounding the Hall: who will get the waiting period waved, who else would be first ballot HHOF, rehash some of the issues with the process, and talk about the issues of the future. Hannah also quizzes Michelle on the spelling of all of the female inductees into the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about who their starting lineup would be in an imaginary pro league. They discuss coaching choices, which cities should have teams, and why Michelle panic-drafted Michelle Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah catch up on the NWHL signings and general manager announcements from the past two weeks. Then, going off the announcement of The Athletic creating a WNBA vertical, they dive into a discussion of media coverage of women’s sports and women’s hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle chat about For The Game, a bit more generally about the state of women's hockey, and what's on our pj pants. We touch on the role of social media and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah are back! This week, a little late, is dedicated to CWHL memories and history. They start off talk about their own memories before accidentally veering in Let's Stump Hannah. The end of the show is three voice memos - two from CWHL fans and one from Liz Knox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the latest IIHF World Championships! Talking points: the goal that was and then wasn't for Finland, should Canada start panicking, and what's going on with Sweden? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle recap the three championships in North America. We discuss Annie Pankowski's dominance with Wisconsin, wonder why the heck Marie-Philip Poulin dressed for the Clarkson Cup, and marvel at the Whitecaps victory in their first NWHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the chaos around the CWHL folding and try to make sense of it all (with mixed results). They also preview Worlds and discuss which teams and players they're most excited to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah have Gabs Fundaro on the podcast this week. Gabs is The Ice Garden’s NCAA writer and also covers the NCAA at her own site, At Even Strength. We cover the full range of college hockey topics — from how the tournament is playing out to our Patty Kazmaier thoughts to how we would decide which players to recruit if we were coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle look back at what predictions they got wrong (many) and right (some). There's an intense discussion about how to improve the NCAA championship setup and we also talk about what you do when one of your playoff teams gets stranded in New York because of unexpected weather.(Minnesota nice? More like Minnesota ICE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah chat about NWHL and CWHL playoffs! They make predictions, get confused, and Michelle can't stop thinking about a sweater she wants. This was recorded before the NWHL play-in game so we did not yet know if we would be right or wrong. Just mentally go back in time and pretend its Tuesday night with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the end of the regular season, discuss some playoff scenarios (real and hypothetical) and answer some excellent mailbag questions. Michelle sings and Hannah's cat continues to cause shenanigans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hannah and Michelle talk about what's working (and what's not) when it comes to marketing women's hockey. Highlights include: All-Star games, Wisconsin's Fill The Bowl, media, in-game signage, sports information departments and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah take a look at the NWHL All-Star weekend! We chat about the past events, this year’s snubs, and what we think Nashville means for the future of the NWHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the NHL and its relationship from women's hockey. We cover the history of partnerships between NHL teams and women's hockey clubs, the 2019 NHL Skills Competition, Kendall Coyne, #PayDecker, and much, much more. Michelle really loves penguins and Hannah's cat Gigi is very noisy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Hannah and Michelle pick their All-time All-Star teams. There were rules. Each team could only have 12 forwards, six defenders, and three goalies. We were allowed to pick a player from a specific era (aka, Daryl Watts Patty Kaz Year, Alina Muller’s Olympic performance). Each team needed two coaches as well. They can be either existing coaches (ie: Katie King Crowley) or players you’d like to see as coaches (ie: Meghan Duggan. We questioned each others picks, debated merits, and struggled a lot. Stick through to the end because instead of our usual bloopers, you’ll get to hear excerpts of us trying to pick our teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Michelle and Hannah focus on Sunday’s CWHL All Star game. They chat who’s in and who’s not, the three different sets of coaches, and, maybe most importantly, the Barenaked Ladies. Hannah introduces a new segment called “Michelle tries to spell” and also tries to turn Barenaked Ladies songs into women’s hockey parodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah are back together! It takes a bit of time to get into the episode, as they got a tiny bit distracted to open the podcast. But, this week they talked streaming and broadcast in women’s hockey. They break down the pros and cons of the different ways leagues stream, discuss what model they’d want to see, and dream up a new way to package games. A mailbag question gets them both a little heated too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Michelle is joined by Eleni Demestihas. They chat NWHL standings, go maybe too in-depth about Boston College’s long standing woes against WCHA teams, and more. Michelle also forgets how to open and close the show after taking two weeks off so just bear with her! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle break down all of the head coaching changes in women's hockey (THREE OF THEM! IN THREE WEEKS! LIKE WHAT??). Also, we pick out what our goal songs would be if we were actually pro hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about NWHL upsets, media relations in the CWHL, and Calgary's new leadership group. Also, Let's Stump Hannah makes a return and Michelle waits patiently to rage about #OneLeague (again). Seriously. Please make it stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our Thanksgiving episode, Hannah and Michelle start off with what we’re thankful for and Thanksgiving dinners. We take a look a few of the games over the weekend — including the Whale’s first win. Mailbag questions lead us to make NWHL v CWHL team game matchups. Hannah drinks gross wine and Michelle sings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the Four Nations tournament. Should Canada start panicking? And how did #TheYouth do in this tournament? Also, we talk about Jayna Hefford, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, and the Hall of Fame, and discuss how we feel about the NWHL's All-Star location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle and Hannah cover a lot of ground this week, from the Blade’s goaltending situation to the Beauts crazy PDO to a bit of a preview for Four Nations. Michelle also uses a lot of big words. Hannah makes a crazy but extremely spot on pitch for the next Director of Women’s Hockey at USA Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah welcomes Alyssa Longmuir to the show while Michelle recovers from a wedding and also watches the Red Sox in the World Series. Hannah and Alyssa talk about Aussie hockey, fancy stats in women's hockey, and our favorite animals from Down Under. It's a grand time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle take a look at what happened in the NWHL and CWHL last week. We talk about why the Rivs might be struggling, the insanity of Shannon Miller's new systems with the Inferno, and a record-breaking coach in the NCAA. We also have the best Start/Bench/Cut question ever recorded and Hannah and Michelle get into a heated discussion about raincoats (again). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle preview the 2018-19 season and talk about the league as a whole, what they're excited to see from each team, and who they think will make the Clarkson Cup. Also, Michelle has a spicy take about Alex Carpenter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle are back with an comprehensive preview of the NWHL season. Highlights include: The Whitecaps are overhyped? What's going on with the Riveters coaching? And do the Whale have a chance? Also featuring Oh My God The Beauts Are Good and how the Pride may be a contender again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s our NCAA spectacular episode! A warning ahead of the episode: it’s a long one and a bit different! At the beginning, we chatted about Meghan Duggan and Gillian Apps wedding (mostly their dresses!) and Caroline Ouellette retirement. Then we’ll play for your three interviews. We talked with Grant, Katy, and Nora about each NCAA conference. If you’re interested in specific conferences, here’s where each starts: Hockey East - 17:12 // ECA - 40:39 // CHA - 54:44 //WCHA - 69:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the retirements from Les Canadiennes, thoughts on the Fall Festival and USA Evaluation Development camp, and discuss their favorite Celine Dion songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle takes over hosting duties with special guest Meredith Foster as the two discuss SDHL favorites, players to watch, and the Swedish national team program. Also, Meredith weighs in on the Curious Case of Meeri Räisänen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle discuss what went wrong (and right) at the CWHL draft, talk about other moves in the women's hockey world, and break down the pros and cons of the Champions Cup moving. Also, Let's Stump Hannah returns, along with a particularly good Start/Bench/Cut submission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle debate their favorite new logo, talk about the biggest CWHL and NWHL signings in the last week, and discuss the pros and cons of Boston moving to Worcester. Also, the Wine Fairy makes an appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
KnightWatch comes to an end this week as Hannah and Michelle talk about Knight signing in Montreal, USA and Canada's U18 and U22 rosters, and how we feel about the Wild partnering with the Whitecaps (conflicted). Also, we talk a LONG time about a particularly tricky Start/Bench/Cut.
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Michelle and Hannah are back after a week off. This week, they introduce a new segment in which they pick a person in women’s hockey to toast too. They also talk about the CWHL’s rebranding of KRS Vanke Rays, count how many Me(a)g(h)an’s there are in women’s hockey, expansion in a general sense, and a lot more. Michelle also sings, a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode of Top Shelf, Hannah and Michelle talk about Jayna Hefford, the NWHL's leaked schedule, and break out our brackets for the best women's hockey game of the 2017-18 season. Plus, Michelle accidentally comes up with the best episode title we've ever had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, we talk about Brenda Andress retiring, ESPYs fashion (seriously, where can we get Nicole Hensley's dress) and the disappearance of the Vanke Rays. Also, we play more Start/Bench/Cut and Hannah and Michelle discuss what they would do if they were the CWHL commissioner. Also also, Australian expansion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about Shannon Szabados signing in the NWHL, break down the CWHL draft process and new rules, yell about the Sweden Olympic committee, and do a LOT of singing. Like, a lot of singing. Also, we talk about beaches. And our concerns about the Connecticut Whale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle record a special episode of the podcast and react to Hayley Wickenheiser's comments about a potential women's hockey merger with the NHL (!!??!!) We talk about hopes and concerns and try to figure out what the heck is going on with the women's hockey landscape. Spoiler alert: there's a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle spend a long time talking about the Hall of Fame and how they induct women's hockey players (spoiler alert, it needs to get better) and also discuss Robb Stauber's most recent appearance and new pro signings. Also, Let's Stump Hannah returns and we answer some good mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah's back! Michelle and Hannah chat the Beauts signings, KRS re-signings, and the Whale's predicament. Once again, pretend Leveille hasn't been signed. Because we didn't know about it yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah was busy with her day job so Michelle called in some reinforcements! Erik Wollschlager - a Beauts broadcaster, writer, and beer expert - talked Beauts, Buffalo, and beer with Michelle. This was recorded before the Beauts went on a signing tear so just pretend you don't know any of that yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We recorded this during the last week of May right before Free Agency started, so please enjoy this special episode of Top Shelf where Hannah and Michelle reminisce about their adventures in women's hockey. Featuring Michelle hiding food in her scarves and Hannah's phone failing her at the worst possible moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the Minnesota Whitecaps hiring the Staubers as their new head coaches and talk about what it might mean for the team. Also, thoughts on Team USA's new U18 coaches and some fun mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle spend a whole episode talking about the NWHL's recent expansion to Minnesota. We talk about the pros and cons of expanding to the Midwest, try to figure out how the heck the NWHL is going to pay for this, and debate about whether you should eat mac and cheese with a fork or a spoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle welcome Alyssa Longmuir to the show to talk about #FancyStats in women's hockey! We also talk about Australian hockey, the lack of advanced stats in women's hockey, Alyssa's love of marsupials, Nathan Walker's lone personality trait, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle take a look back at some of the highlights from the 2017-18 CWHL season. We talk about China's first year in the CW, Markham's move, Montreal's not-really-struggles, and more. We also pick our favorite players from each CWHL team and talk about the SheIS campaign and Digit Murphy's departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(CW: Mentions of a coach's emotional/physical abuse from 32:25-33:40) Welcome back to another episode of Top Shelf! Hannah and Michelle talk about the recent world championships and how China performed in their first major international tournament since revamping their program. We fall down another Bulgaria rabbit hole, Hannah embarrasses herself, and we discover another women's hockey league with some pretty incredible team names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the NWHL regular season and highlight some of the top storylines from 2017-18, including new partnerships, consistency, and how the league did without their Olympians. Also, Michelle makes Hannah cry, neck sweaters, and the Mighty Ducks. Featuring #BestKessel and the Muller siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle welcome Meredith back on the podcast to talk about the SDHL playoffs and everything we could possibly need to know about the Swedish league. We also bring back the 45 second game recap and a couple of particularly difficult Start/Bench/Cuts. Also, Hannah's mom makes a surprise appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the Isobel and Clarkson Cup Finals (with some special audio clips from Clarkson!), debate about the length of playoff series (Team Chaos) and each take a turn trying to describe a game in just 45 seconds, which goes about as well as you'd expect. Clock noise taken from Public Domain via SoundBible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PLAYOFF PANDEMONIUM! Hannah and Michelle talk about the Frozen Four winner and talk about the Patty Kaz (again), break down what happened in the CWHL playoffs, and discuss the NWHL semifinals. Also, we make some bold predictions and end up yelling at each other during Start/Bench/Cut because of course we did. Oh, and we talk about Noora Räty taking bathroom breaks. We're not sure why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle preview the playoff matchups in the CWHL, the NWHL and the NCAA, talk about the madness that was the first round of the Frozen Four, and give their takes on the Hilary Knight signing in Montreal and whether it ACTUALLY means the sky is falling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle welcome special guest Joe Barbito, who comes on the show to talk about the national tournament. We chat Pairwise, make predictions on who's going to win it all, and ask the most important question we've ever answered: if the Top 3 Patty Kaz nominees were restaurants, what would they be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Hannah and Michelle talk about their post-Olympic thoughts, where we might see Olympic players land, and spend more than half the show on Stump Hannah and mailbag questions. Damn, we had some good questions this week. And of course, we play another round of Bench/Start/Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join us for a special gold medal edition of Top Shelf! Hannah and Michelle record their live reactions during the gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada. There's a lot of swearing, a lot of yelling, and a lot of crying. It's mostly happy crying, we promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle sing a little, yell a little, and argue a little. So, the usual. We talk about whether women's hockey should stay in the Olympics (DUH), our bronze medal predictions, and who surprised us in the quarter and semifinals. Also, we play more Start-Bench-Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle have a couple drinks and talk about USA/Canada, how incredible Alina Müller and Switzerland have been, the craziness that was the Beanpot championship, and more. Michelle also remembers to sing the mailbag song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Olympic Spectacular is here! We have special guest Meredith Foster on as our official expert on all things Finland and Sweden as we break down each Olympic team. We make medal predictions and toss around some ideas for format changes and how to help #GrowTheGame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about Amanda Makela and the Toronto Furies, sing some Backstreet Boys, discuss Brittany Ott's stellar save, sing some more Backstreet Boys, and talk about Katie Burt's new NCAA record...and sing more Backstreet Boys. Also, we discuss favorite cereals and whether Taylor Marchin should have been suspended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about the CWHL's international rule (again), go on a tangent about Bulgaria and the biggest blowouts in women's hockey, and talk about the NWHL's All-Star roster. #StumpHannah continues and we answer mailbag questions about the mysterious case of Shannon Szabados. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about Jessica Platt, our trip to Florida to see Team USA v. Team NWHL, and much more. Also, #StumpHannah gets intense. Like, really intense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle are back from their holiday break! Topics include who will get the most penalty minutes in USWNT v. NWHL, who the Blades' new head coach is, and whether or not players cut from the national team will find new teams this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's our holiday episode! We do a giant mailbag segment where we talk about our favorite women's hockey pets, whether the Riveters will win it all this year, our sleeper teams for the Olympics, and much more! Also, we gush about America's Next Top Model for a bit. Don't ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ALEX CARPENTER AND MEGAN BOZEK WHAT IS USA HOCKEY THINKING??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talk about the Riveters win streak, milestones in the CWHL and if we could see any players go to China next season. Plus, Michelle plays #StumpHannah and Hannah pays up on a bet...again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daryl Watts gets snubbed, Hannah settles a bet, and Michelle is stoked about this week's Pride/Riveters matchup. Plus talk on Team Russia and doping, Team USA's cuts, the CWHL and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle makes a bold prediction about the Boston Blades, Hannah goes to bat for Ann-Sophie Bettez, and nobody can figure out what's going on with Team USA's goaltenders. All that and more on this week's episode of Top Shelf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Top Shelf, the women's hockey podcast where we keep the hot takes and the hard liquor. In our first episode, Hannah Bevis and Michelle Jay chat about Team USA's recent additions to the centralization roster, the craziness that was the NCAA this past weekend, and whether or not the Boston Pride will actually win a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices