POPULARITY
This week Kate and Kyra are joined by friend of the pod Aderam to cover what happened this week in the western conference and to give us a HUGE update on what’s happening in Women’s hockey. So settle in and prepare to get E.D.U.C.A.T.E.D. about the CWHL the NWHL and what has the NHL shaking in their boots, spoilers it’s actually having to deal with women.
Playoff? playoffs. PLAYoffs, playOFFS; PLAYOFFS!!!! We talk all four NC hockey teams in their respective playoffs, the situation with the CWHL/NWHL, and some future improvements to PNC Arena.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the Sound of Hockey is giddy with excitement. That's right, the NHL Playoffs have officially arrived, and your favorite podcast hosts are here to talk about it. In Episode 31, we get a solid breakdown of which first-round series should be watched, which teams (other than Tampa Bay) could be favorites, and which teams could be darkhorses. Plus, lots of talk about the latest twirl of the NHL coaching carousel, as Joel Quenneville was officially hired by the Florida Panthers in a somewhat shocking move in the past few days. A few other coaches were meanwhile relieved of their posts, so the guys consider which options may be out there to fill vacancies. John also gives us the latest on the CWHL/NWHL saga, as well as some interesting Seattle tidbits, Andy gives a WHL playoff update, and Darren leads a robust round of Weekly One-Timers. Other segments include "You Don't See That Every Day" and "Games on the Radar." SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Justin and Glynne kick it off recapping Nashville's win over Buffalo and welcoming intern Spider-Jack to run down some interesting stats on the Preds. Then, Chris Peters of ESPN joined us to talk all things college hockey and prospects. His favorites in the Frozen Four, players to watch, potential college free agents to lookout for, Dante Fabbro, draft prospects and more are discussed. Brant Feldman of AGM Sports, who has represented multiple Olympians, then joined us to talk about the continued equality battle for USA women's hockey along with the current situation regarding professional women's hockey with the CWHL/NWHL. Lastly, we close it up with another dumb thing found on Preds Facebook, if the Preds were a fruit, what would they be, line combos in the playoffs and more!
On this week’s Hockey Feels: The CWHL is no more. This shocking news that was announced yesterday dominates this week’s podcast, as well as a lot of unanswered questions about the future of women’s hockey in Canada right now. Also, the Flyers and Oilers limp towards the finish line. But next week: Stanley Cup Playoffs! Links: CWHL To Discontinue Operations May 1 CWHL Folds, Everyone Reacts Sportsnet article on CWHL ESPN article on CWHL NWHL statement on CWHL NWHL investigating adding teams IIHF Women’s World Championships begin April 4 The Athletic on concussions Keith Primeau on concussions Sean Mcindoe on concussions Notes: Avenge the Fallen All Hart? Kristen Campbell CWHL Memories Sponsors: ATB Edmonton Community Foundation
Amanda joins Laura to discuss PK Subban's theory about speaking out in sport, Braden Holtby being the lost son of Mumford, Smashfest, hating celebrity girlfriends, and the potential CWHL/NWHL merger.