Founding 4 Podcast

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Here is the raw interview of my interview with Doxie McCoy.  She is one of the first goalies for the Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey team. She was a Communications Major who also wrote for the school paper. We chat about why she chose BC, transitioning from field hockey to ice hockey, and being an African-American college student in Boston in the 1970s. 

Here is the Power Play article referenced in the interview. 

Jordan Juron was one of 200+ players to tweet #ForTheGame back in May. Last weekend, she signed a professional tryout (PTO) with the Boston Pride. I spoke to Jordan about her decision to join the NWHL boycott, how a trip to WholeFoods with BU teammate Kaleigh Fratkin led to her PTO offer, and her take on the state of women’s hockey.

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time donation via PayPal.
 
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Mariah Fujimagari, Madison Packer, and Ashley “Stretch” Johnston talk about the Buffalo Believes Classic. Brooke Wolejko chats about taking Boston to a shootout.

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsored by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time donation via PayPal.

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.
 
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Happy Holidays everyone!

As we approach the New Year, I wanted to recap the last two weeks, including a quick preview of the Outdoor Game in Buffalo, Boston's first trip to Connecticut, and some really cool NWHL news. Kendall Cornine (38:28) and Allie Thunstrom (43:00) join the podcast to recap their most recent team performances, outdoor games, and Allie discusses her love for Dunkin'. 

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time donation via PayPal.

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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MUSIC:
"So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie
"Summer in NY" by Dyalla

After being swept by Canada in Pennsylvania last month, USA Hockey head coach Bob Corkum and his team went back to the drawing board. Preliminary results were a 4-1 victory over Hockey Canada in the opening game of the 2910-20 # RivalrySeries.

What made the difference? Focus, heart, and fresh blood by way of college players.

Hear from Kendall Coyne-Scofield after the Pittsburgh sweep, Megan Bozek ahead of the Rivalry Series, and Bob Corkum on recruiting from the NWHL in the future.   

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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.

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. Join the Patreon Posse TODAY!

Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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Music: "Wallflowers" by Bad Snacks

The Boston Pride won again. The Connecticut Whale come up short, again. Can #ThePack be defeated? What trades should #ThePod make? Should sponsor logos be on NWHL replica jerseys? All this an an interview with Riveters head coach Ivo Mocek on this episode of the Founding 4 Podcast

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time donation via PayPal.

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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MUSIC:
"So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie

The Boston Pride are a perfect 10-0 at the end of November! Hear how they got there and which member of #ThePack is the NWHL Veda Player of the Month. 

On this podcast, we also catch up with Jane Morrisette (Connecticut Whale), Richelle Skarbowski (Buffalo Beauts), and Brooke Baker (Metropolitan Riveters).

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time donation via PayPal.

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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MUSIC:
"So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie
"Kickin' it With Aliens" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist

What a week in the NWHL! We got two hat tricks, the first shutout of the season, and one solid comeback win! Erica breaks down last week, previews Week 7, and answers a few listener questions.

Also on this episode, Taylor Accursi (Buffalo Beauts) chats goal celebrations and Sam Walther (Metropolitan Riveters) discusses staying sharp after a long break.

Finally, bless all of you who got the HAIM reference in the title.

Stories mentioned on the show:
Lovisa Selander will suit up for Sweden
Emma Vlasic’s two-way game
Whale Watching with ELA
Boston College WIH origin story

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. You can also make a one-time (or more) donation!

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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MUSIC:
"So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie 

The NWHL returns after an International break. Hear from Week 5 NWHL Veda Player of the Week Kelsey Neumann, Connecticut Whale netminder Sonja Shelley, and my unfiltered thoughts about who and what is needed to usher women's hockey to the next level.

Link to The Hockey News article
Link to Sportsnet article

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. Join the Patreon Posse TODAY!

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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MUSIC:
"So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie
"Kickin' it With Aliens" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist

A bonus episode featuring 2018 Isobel Cup Champion, Katie Fitzgerald. Fitzy discusses her first PWHPA Showcase in Chicago, her take on the NHL's interest and involvement in women's hockey, and much more!

Music: "So Long Analog" by Noir Et Blanc Vie

Sports Talk with ELA is sponsor by our Patreon community. For the cost of a NYC slice of pizza a month, you help bring more coverage to women in and around sports. Join the Patreon Posse TODAY!

The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent, NWHL-centric 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. Please like, share, subscribe, comment, and rate our show. That is how we get more eyes/ears on women in sports.

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