Jocks Next Gen

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.

Today, we’re joined by one of the top PWHL prospects and one of the premier young defensemen in international hockey. At just 24 years old, she’s already an Olympic bronze medalist with Team Finland, a World Championship silver medalist, and a multi-time World Championship bronze medalist — Nelli Laitinen.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:04:52 – Stock Up, Stock Down

00:18:25 – Coach’s Perspective with Greg “Boom” May

00:29:28 – Nelli Laitinen Interview

00:52:26 – PWHL Best Fit

00:55:20 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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.

Today, we’re joined by one of the top goalie prospects heading into the 2026 PWHL Draft. She’s an All-American, an Olympian, the 2026 Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year, and a multi-time Hockey East Goaltender of the Year. This season, our guest shattered multiple single-season records and has become a true highlight-reel presence in net. Enjoy our interview with Tia Chan!

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:05:43 – Stock Up, Stock Down

00:22:12 – Coach’s Perspective with Chris Mackenzie

00:33:57 – Tia Chan Interview

01:02:39 – PWHL Best Fit

01:08:45 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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.

Today we’re joined by an incredibly talented European prospect: an Olympic bronze medalist with Team Finland, a World Championship silver medalist, three-time World Championship bronze medalist, and a five-time SDHL champion…everyone please welcome on, Viivi Vainikka! Which team will be lucky enough to land this player in the upcoming draft? We dive into that and more in this episode.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:04:24 – Stock Up, Stock Down

00:21:44 – Coach’s Perspective with Filip Eriksson

00:29:02 – Viivi Vainikka Interview

00:50:25 – PWHL Best Fit

00:54:05 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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.

Today we’re joined by senior captain of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Emma Peschel. A national champion, member of the USA program, and highly ranked PWHL defender heading into the upcoming draft, Peschel is a name to know—hear more about her now before you hear it called on draft night.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:05:20 – NEW SEGMENT “Stock Up, Stock Down”

00:16:34 – Coach’s Perspective with Nadine Muzerall

00:31:00 – Emma Peschel Interview

00:59:45 – PWHL Best Fit

01:05:26 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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!

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

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

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 the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

In this special episode, we’re joined by Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player Ava McNaughton — a World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and now a two-time National Champion. Ava takes us behind the scenes of the National Championship game and shares the chaos that unfolded during the celebrations after the final buzzer. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:03:02 – European Prospect Talk

00:12:45 – North American Prospect Talk  

00:29:44 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:34:54 – Ava McNaughton Interview

01:12:10 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

01:13:24 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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 the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

Today we’re joined by one of the top prospects in the upcoming PWHL Draft — Issy Wunder! We sit down with the standout Tigers forward to talk about her incredible four-year run at Princeton, what’s driven her success on the ice, and even get a glimpse into her senior thesis. Don’t miss this chance to get to know Issy beyond the game — tune in now!

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:03:24 – European Prospect Talk

00:07:48 – North American Prospect Talk  

00:16:49 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:19:41 – Issy Wunder Interview

00:48:32 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

00:54:21 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

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 the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

Joining us now is one of the Top 10 finalists for the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award. She currently leads the nation in goals this season, rewriting the record books along the way. Please welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats’ sensational phenom — Kahlen Lamarche.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:03:52 – European Prospect Talk

00:08:35 – North American Prospect Talk  

00:20:10 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:22:07 – Kahlen Lamarche Interview

00:46:21 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

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 the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

This week, we’re joined by Olympian and Team Sweden standout Thea Johansson. She delivered an outstanding performance at the Olympic tournament, finishing tied for third among the event’s top point scorers with 7 points in 7 games. A rising star with tremendous potential, Thea has an incredibly bright future ahead of her.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:02:17 – European Prospect Talk

00:05:02 – North American Prospect Talk  

00:11:10 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:14:29 – Thea Johansson Interview

00:51:21 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

00:56:22 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

WE’RE BACK!

We missed you all over the Olympic break, but it’s time to get back to what we do best—talking top PWHL prospects every single week.

For those who are new here, welcome to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

This week, we’re honoured to welcome Olympic bronze medalist and Olympic All-Star Team goaltender Andrea Brändli. We sit down with Andrea to reflect on her remarkable tournament in Milan — and yes, there’s even a live bronze medal unboxing. Get to know one of the most exciting goaltending prospects in the game today.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:06:45 – North American Prospect Talk  

00:14:00 – European Prospect Talk  

00:23:55 – Andrea Brändli Interview

00:59:00 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

01:01:51 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence