Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight top prospects from North America and Europe who are turning heads and emerging as future PWHL standouts.

This week, we’re joined by a first-year sensation—Hockey East Player of the Year with 44 points in 39 games, and the best name in hockey (you’ll be hearing it often). Please welcome Northeastern’s own, Stryker Zablocki! Get to know this phenom more NOW during this episode!

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00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:03:58 – European Prospect Talk

00:07:58 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:10:18 – NEW SEGMENT “Coach’s Perspective” with Nick Carpenito

00:21:11 – Stryker Zablocki Interview

00:42:18 – NEW SEGMENT “PWHL Best Fit” 

00:45:08 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence