Founding 4 Podcast

In 2024, Corinne Schroeder was inducted into the Women's Beanpot Hall of Fame. The former Boston University goaltender led the Terriers to three straight Beanpot title games, including the 2019 Beanpot championship. She went 3-1-2 in six Beanpot starts and stopped 61 of 66 shots en route to the 2019 title. Schroeder is BU's all-time leader in career goals-against average and save percentage. Schroeder plays for New York in the PWHL, where she recently made history with a 29-save shutout in the team's inaugural game. Host Erica L. Ayala spoke to PWHL New York goaltender Corinne Schroeder before the induction ceremony on January 23, 2024.Postscript: Sadly, Schroeder was unable to attend the event. Northeastern defeated BU 2-1 in overtime to win the first-ever Women's Beanpot Championship at TD Garden. If you enjoy this interview, join the Black Rosie Media Patreon Posse! Patrons got early access to this, as well as exclusive content such as:Interview transcriptsUnedited and early-access audio and video interviewsQuarterly women's sports swag Call for Questions with Founding 4 Podcast guestsand more!SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode was initially recorded on Twitter Spaces on June 12, 2023 TRIGGER WARNING:  racism, homophobia, mental/emotional abuse, eating disorders, body shaming, gaslighting, sexual harassment, hazing. The Boston Globe & The Athletic articles reported allegations of mistreatment and misconduct toward players by Harvard Women's Hockey Coach Katey Stone and claims of hazing within the program. The university hired the law firm Jenner & Block to conduct the review in March. A school spokesperson confirmed the investigation was complete, per The Athletic, on June 6th. Founding 4 Pod Discussion Points Where do you draw the line when it comes to players' experiences? AR: What one player might laugh off as harmless fun, another player could get extremely affected by, and both experiences are valid and should be seen as such.  How do you toe that line?  What are the nuances of a discussion like that, and when should enough be enough? How indicative is this of a larger problem in women's hockey?  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Angélica Rodríguez & Erica L. Ayala are back and talking PHF Free Agency. On this episode, originally recorded on Twitter Spaces, were discuss the big spenders in PHF Free Agency and their impact on a growing league. Is Kacey Bellamy worth her contract? What can we expect from Nora Räty in net for the Riveters? Why we need more Mike Murphy's in the world How do the PWHPA plans effect PHF free agency? And much more ...  Show Notes and Timestamps can be found below:

The Minnesota Whitecaps may have fallen short in overtime during the 2023 Isobel Cup Final, but they did finish the 2022-23 season with a title. For the second year, the Whitecaps took home bragging rights from the Battle of the Rig hosted by the Tulsa Oilers in Oklahoma. Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala interviewed Buffalo Beauts general manager Nate Oliver and Minnesota Whitecaps general manager Chi-Yin Tse live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma (the headquarters of Black Rosie Media). We discussed playing an exhibition in Tulsa, recapping the 2023 Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) season, the 2023 IIHF Women's Worlds Championships, and how each team is approaching their head coach search and free agency. Show Notes and Timestamps can be found below: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Black Rosie Media founder and reporter Erica L. Ayala spoke to multiple players from the Toronto Six and the Minnesota Whitecaps ahead of the 2023 Isobel Cup Final on March 26th. Hear from the following PHF players and coaches:The Toronto Six0:00 - Saroya Tinker on what makes Toronto special0:26 - Daryl Watts on the Whitecaps0:36 - Head coach Geraldine Heaney on playing a full 601:02 - Shiann Darkangelo reflecting on being the first expansion franchise1:22 - Watts on her motivation to win the Isobel Cup1:49 - Tinker on who she is playing for1:57 - Carly Jackson "I want to win a championship."The Minnesota Whitecaps2:09 - Natalie Snodgrass on the doubters2:28 - Denisa Křížová on being an underdog2:42 - Amanda Boulier on sweeping the Boston Pride in the semifinals3:14 - Head coach Ronda Engelhardt on the challenge 3:45 - Snodgrass on playing for the Richfield community3:55 - Boulier on winning a second Isobel Cup for the Whitecaps

California native Justine Reyes worked her way up to the top line for the Connecticut Whale in her first Premier Hockey Federation season.As the Whale prepare for the postseason, Reyes tallied 14 points (9 G, 8A) in 24 games. Erica L. Ayala spoke with Reyes about her hockey journey from St. Lawrence to Sweden, and now the Nutmeg State.Reyes also discusses what's made the Connecticut Whale a successful team, especially later in the regular season.Members of our Patreon Posse heard it first! Become a member today and support independent sports journalism elevating Black women and melanated creators in sports media.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Black Rosie Media and the Founding 4 Podcast take you from the bench to the locker rooms and everywhere in between. Take a look at our exclusive look at the 2023 PHF All-Star Showcase through the eyes of  @TheMeiGrayGroup   Director of Special Projects Dave Meisel. Erica L. Ayala narrates video and images taken by Black Rosie Media contributor Tiffany Thompson from the event hosted at Mattamt Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The PHF All-Star Showcase auction ends on February 24, 2023. Auction Link:https://meigrayauctions.com/catalog.aspx?auctionid=1549Subscribe to get 

In partnership with  @TheMeiGrayGroup , Black Rosie Media will provide exclusive coverage of the 2023 PHF All-Star Showcase in Toronto. Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala welcomes Elliot Gerard to the show. He is the founder and head of creative & strategy at  @heartlentgroup . Erica & Elliot talk about this year's All-Star logo and jersey design, how Elliot got into art and design, and what designs we should look for this season.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Black Rosie Media contributors Erica L. Ayala, Angelica Rodriguez, and Ashley Mouzzon bring you 3 New Year's Resolutions for all seven @PremierHockeyFederation teams ahead of the 2023 restart of Season 8.  What players need to step up?  Who needs to stay out of the penalty box?  Can teams stay healthy? QUESTION OF THE DAY:What resolutions do you want your favorite PHF team to take into 2023? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Part II of Angelica's sit-down with Amy Budde is here! In this episode, the duo talks about the value of playing overseas, which Beauts teammate hides candy in her gloves, and what type of root beer Budde prefers. There is also more fútbol, aka soccer talk, including a tip for a good place in Buffalo to watch. This is perfect timing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which started Sunday, November 20. Finally, Angelica asks Budde where she sees the Buffalo Beauts finishing in the 2022-23 Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) regular season. Join us for a special Riveters at Force WATCH PARTY with special guest Anya Packer:https://www.playback.tv/brm_hockey-------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 

PHF Previews: Connecticut Whale - This session was originally recorded live on Twitter SpacesThe Connecticut Whale blazed through the regular season as the team to beat. Did a bad five minutes in the 2022 Isobel Cup Final against the Boston Pride cost them their first championship? Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala are joined by Mike Murphy to discuss if the Whale can once again be a contender. Follow the Founding4Podcast: https://twitter.com/Founding4PodFollow Angélica Rodriguez: https://twitter.com/ReinaDeLaIslaFollow Erica L. Ayala: https://twitter.com/elindsay08Follow Mike Murphy: https://twitter.com/DigDeepBSB Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview - Replay link Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview - Replay link Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview - Replay link Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview - Replay link Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview - Replay link Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview - Replay link Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview - Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

Hockey fans, you are in for a treat! Angelica Rodriguez sat down with Buffalo Beauts player Amy Budde to discuss her role as a practice player and Community Coordinator. Budde opens up about the decision to come back as a practice player and how it's changed her relationship with hockey for the better. This is the first of two episodes featuring this chat with Angelica and Amy.If you want to listen to the full interview, join our Patron Posse!Show Notes: Learn more about the DiSC assessment here Amy Budde Signs with Buffalo 5 Questions with Amy Budde - The Ice Garden Follow Black Rosie Media on Playback for Live Hockey watch parties Join Black Rosie Media on Patreon After you listen to this amazing interview, join Angelica for a Founding 4 Podcast PHF watch party. Angelica and special guest Ashley Mouzzon will be hosting a Playback watch party of the Toronto Six at the Metropolitan Riveters game Saturday, November 19 at 1 pm ET. Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

We're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. The Metropolitan Riveters have a new President, a new head coach, and a new home rink ... in a mall. Dan Rice, aka Dr. Ice, aka The PHF Insider, aka The Hammer, joins us to chat about one of the Founding 4 teams and to drop some fun nuggets about a few other teams in the league. Follow the Founding4Podcast:Follow Angélica Rodriguez:Follow Erica L. Ayala:Follow Dan Rice:This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces.  Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview -  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview -  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview -  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview -  Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview -  Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview -  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview - Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

The puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) on November 6th! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Kelly Schultz, PHF Broadcaster and voice of Bemidji State Women's Hockey, joins us to discuss how the franchise will move on from the Brodt Family Era. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces.  Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview  Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) on November 6th! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Ball Hockey Bootcamp founder Ashley Mouzzon joins us on Twitter Spaces to discuss the La Force de Montreal. Later on in the show, we are also joined by Jared Book and Dan Rice. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces.  Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview  Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) this weekend! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Ball Hockey Bootcamp founder Ashley Mouzzon rejoins us on Twitter Spaces to talk about the Toronto Six. Their mascot, their new front office, and if anyone can replace Mikayla Grant-Mentis. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces.  Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview  Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

We're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. PHF broadcaster Sam Fryman joins the show to discuss the Boston Pride team ahead of Season 8. The Philly native also absolutely roasts Erica (the NY Mets fan). Aside from chatting about the Pride, we have a conversation about the bright spots, and the challenges of the increased salary cap and multi-year contracts introduced ahead of this season. Follow Sam on Twitter @SFryman20This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces.  Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview  Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

We're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Angelica and Erica will conduct team-by-team previews every Wednesday and Sunday on Twitter Spaces. Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview  - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview  Sunday, October 16 - Buffalo Beauts Preview  Wednesday, October 19 - Connecticut Whale Preview  Sunday, October 23 - Metropolitan Riveters Preview Wednesday, October 26 - Minnesota Whitecaps Preview Sunday, October 30 - Montreal Preview  Wednesday, November 2 - Toronto Six Preview  Read more about our Twitter Spaces, including confirmed co-hosts, by visiting BlackRosieMedia.com.

The Premier Hockey Federation has made Montreal officially official. Founding 4 Podcast co-hosts Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez recap what we know about the PHF expansion, what we think about the expansion, and make a case for more in-person events like a PHF Draft. Hear from PHF commissioner Reagan Carey and Montreal PHF President Kevin Raphaël:https://youtu.be/sQxsVwhXYLE

The Founding 4 Podcast is back! Erica L. Ayala is joined by a new co-host and dear friend Angelica Rodriguez for the first show of the brand new era of the Founding 4 Podcast, now part of Black Rosie Media. Angelica & Erica start the show talking about Hockey Canada and the (delayed) repercussions of their lack of transparency regarding sexual assault investigations. The show then shifts to Nazem Kadri and the Colorado Avalanche aka the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions. The two New Yorkers then get loud about Title IX and who has been predictably left behind before closing with PHF offseason news. Stories we mention: Hockey Canada is being held to account  - SportsNet Nazem Kadri is SO IMPORTANT - CBC Title IX didn't guarantee an equal playing field - FiveThirtyEight Title IX - An Unfulfilled Promise - Ms. Magazine Carly Jackson is Just Getting Started - The Ice Garden -------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 

Every four years, folks get really ignorant about what is good and "bad" for women's ice hockey. The latest Toronto Star article crossed my timeline and I decided to get a little creative with a recent interview with USA alternate captain Hilary Knight. NOTE: This is not a real conversation, this is my artistic expression of what a conversation between the Toronto Star reporter and Hilary Knight might be.#BlackRosie #Olympics★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Connecticut Whale alternate captain Janine Weber joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming series in Buffalo, Olympic Qualifiers, the dreams of young Janine growing up in Austria, and much more! Team Austria at Olympic Qualifiers Erica's PWRFWD Shop, where #BlackRosie lives Join Sports Talk ELA on Patreon The Founding 4 Podcast is a women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala Podcast Network.Like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.Follow the show on Twitter @Founding4PodFollow Erica L. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08Music Credit:Wallflowers, New Year, and Shibuya by Bad Snacks★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back!Erica L. Ayala brings back the Founding 4 Podcast ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics! Come for the interview with Hall of Famer Angela James, stay to learn about the return of your favorite women's hockey show and how to support Erica's coverage from Beijing!  Angela James joins Tara Slone Listen to Angela James on the Soul on Ice Podcast Erica's PWRFWD Shop, where #BlackRosie lives The Founding 4 Podcast is a women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala Podcast Network.Like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.Join Sports Talk ELA on PatreonFollow the show on Twitter @Founding4PodFollow Erica L. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08Show TimestampsMusic Credit:Wallflowers, New Year, and Shibuya by Bad Snacks★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tune in for Part II of our interview with Anne Torkarski and breaking EBUG news! #NDubble

Everything you need to know about the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) featuring Anne Tokarski - Part I. 

Anya Packer discusses her biggest takeaways from 2020, Baby Waylon Packer also makes his first appearance, and Anya hints at some news!

Riveters goaltender Sonjia Shelly recaps her rookie season with the Connecticut Whale and what she's packing for the NWHL bubble in Lake Placid.

Buffalo Beaut rookie defender Whitney Dove joins the show!

NWHL interim commissioner Ty Tumminia joins the Founding 4 Pod to discuss her new role, planning Season 6 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and her 2020 World Series predictions.

The Founding 4 Podcast Season 4 officially kicks off with Anya Packer, executive director of the NWHLPA. Packer explains the new NWHL governance structure, potential unionization, Waylon & Madison's drip, and much more!

On International Podcast Day, I thought I'd take us back to the first-ever episode of the Founding 4 Podcast. As you will hear, this show was originally part of The Ice Garden and I worked with co-host Mike Murphy (@DigDeepBSB). This was originally published on November 7, 2017.

The PWHPA was late to post a racial justice statement game but Sarah Nurse and Liz Knox hope the long-term impact is greater for it.

For the final installment of #TheOriginalEight series, we are joined by Metropolitan Riveters captain Madison Packer.

F4P Archives: Remember that time women's hockey defender Blake Bolden played hockey in Switzerland? We caught up with Bolden to discuss living & playing abroad, how she spent her free time, and much more!

The Founding 4 Podcast presents the seventh installment of The Original Eight limited series featuring Jordan Brickner. The Connecticut Whale defender discusses what brought her to the NWHL and why she ultimately chose to stay.

#TheOriginalEight series continues with our interview with Boston Pride defender Kaleigh Fratkin. #Founding4Pod

The Founding4Pod is back to chat player re-signings, NWHL Open Ice, and more! Erica also chats with Bray Ketchum Peel (@bdk27) about her first season as Connecticut Whale general manager. #WoHo #NWHL #Founding4Pod

The Original Eight series continues with Connecticut Whale defender Elena Orlando. She's the sweetest off the ice, but serves up looks and much more on the ice. Hear Lando recap the last five years.

The Original Eight series continues with Boston Pride captain Jillian Dempsey. The NWHL all-time leading scorer chats Kobe Bryant, what motivates her to continue playing, and the member of the #TheOriginalEight who is scary to face in a scrum. Any guesses?

Enjoy the third episode of The Original Eight Series featuring Buffalo Beauts captain Corinne Buie!

Erica recaps how Coronavirus has impacted the women's hockey, recaps the Isobel Cup Playoffs, interviews Massachusetts native Mallory Souliotis, and more!

The Original Eight series continues with Connecticut Whale captain Shannon Doyle!

Erica is back to recap the regular season, preview the playoffs, and reveal her media ballot!

The first episode of The Original Eight Series featuring Riveters defender Kiira Dosdall-Arena. She chats about outdoor clinics, the Rivs trip to Japan, and what she hopes for the next five years of the NWHL. Also, does anyone know if the celebratory sake ever made it to the 2018 Riveters?!

I spent three days with Blake Bolden as the American Legacy Black Hockey History museum made its way through Southern California. Bolden discusses Black History mobile museum, explains how #TeamMoreMelanin got her on the Kings radar, and chats about dealing with micro-aggressions in women’s hockey.

We're back with a recap of Team Packer vs. Team Dempsey! Listen to exclusive interviews with NWHL All-Stars Audra Richards, Grace Klienbach, Elena Orlando, Shannon Doyle, Mary Parker, and Madison Packer.

Erica recaps the final NWHL weekend before the All-Star Break, addresses the Cassie Campbell-Pascall comments, and chats with Michelle "Shelly" Picard.

Briana Mastel of the Boston Pride joins the show, Erica breaks down the All-Star rosters, and more!

Learn the history behind Cappy, the new mascot for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).

Erica breaks down the Jordan Juron news, recaps the All-Star fan vote, and talks to Kelly Nash and Colleen Murphy about the exciting series against the Minnesota Whitecaps

Starting the New Year off with a #WoHo history episode featuring Doxie McCoy, one of the pioneers of the BC Women's Ice Hockey program.