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This week Jaz and Tess continue to pose as a true crime podcast (we promise it is not permanent). Mike Danton was going places, he had just scored his first Stanley Cup Playoffs Goal when he was arrested. For what? Conspiracy to commit murder. A look into the case reveals Danton's troubled childhood and his connection to a notorious (alleged) predator in JR hockey coaching.

Works Cited:

Mike Danton: ‘Game Day Murders’ revisits St. Louis Blue’s murder-for-hire case - Yahoo Sports 

For Hockey Player, Prison Saves Two Lives : NPR 

NHL Star Mike Danton Scored in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Then Was Arrested by the FBI 

FBI — Murder-for-Hire 

The Story of Mike Danton 

CBC uncovers Danton-Frost intrigue | CBC Sports 

Danton Case Profiles 

Danton's parole claim raises eyebrows | CBC News

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So, what do the NHL and the Japanese Mafia have in common? Turns out it's the Tampa Bay Lightning! This week Tess tells Jaz all about the rumors surrounding the Lightnings original owner!

Works Cited:

Who Were Those Masked Men? How Kokusai Green Came to Own The Lightning (Part 1) : r/TampaBayLightning 

Little is known about team's owner, Kokusai 

Tampa Bay Lightning | History | Research Starters | EBSCO Research 

Tampa Bay Lightning - Wikipedia 

$50,000,000 in 1990 → 2026 | Inflation Calculator 

The Tampa Bay Lightning Were Allegedly Owned By The Yakuza
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This week Tess and Jaz talk about the culture of misogyny and assault in hockey. This episode contains sensitive content but we think it is important to talk about. We discuss the highly publicized Canada 5 case and the public's reaction to it. We also cover some other ways men and boys in hockey tend to treat women and girls as status and entertainment.

Works Cited:

Westhead, R. (2025) "We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture"

Moore, E., Shah, J., and Hess, R. (2023). "Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How to Fix It".

Legacy Of Abuse In Hockey Leagues | Preszler Injury Lawyers 

Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal: Timeline of events - ESPN 

A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and key moments | CBC News

This week Tess and Jaz take a bit of a journey into what it takes to outfit a hockey player. Jaz shows off their impressive estimation skills. We also learn some of the history of the most famous and well-known hockey equipment companies.

Works Cited:

The Evolution of Ice Hockey Equipment: From Wood Sticks to Carbon Fiber | WBS Penguins 

History of Hockey Equipment Brands Explained 

The Evolution of Hockey Equipment: How Safety Revolutionized the Game 

Hockey Equipment & Hockey Gear - Sticks, Skates, Gloves, Accessories - We Are Hockey

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Tessa defiantly did not start writing this episode BEFORE the 2026 Olympics and then her ambition dropped. Nope. No way. This is perfectly timed! This week we talk about hockey entering the Olympic arena.

Works Cited:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Ice_Hockey_Federation

https://www.nhl.com/events/2027-28/world-cup-of-hockey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Hockey_World_Championships

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey_at_the_Olympic_Games

https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/sports/ice-hockey

https://www.iihf.com/en/static/5478/olympics

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This week Tess was inspired by @ campbelIbain on Twitter and decided to put together some of the strangest and most ridiculous graphics and stats the NHL has presented. This is a huge acknowledgement to the work that the most well-paid group pf people in the world do: Graphic Designers.

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This week we finally get into Womens Hockey. I said in the episode but so much of the information for today's episode comes from the lovely @ olivialpwhl who made an incredible PowerPoint all about the PWHL and Women's Hockey.

Link to Olivias PPT:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kVazMt25XbVZvH2C7TsJxXlyZULwE3dBWEAu8xGUgAY/edit?usp=sharing

Black Girl Hockey Club:Black Girl Hockey Club | A community space for Black women in hockey and the folks who love us.Harrison Browne Pink Light Productions:OUR TEAMHarrison Browne Let Us Play:Author — Harrison Browne

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Ever wonder how Jaz and Tessa are so well spoken and have never made a mistake ever? well it is all a LIE! Jaz was kind enough to keep all of our flups, fuck ups, and misspoken moments from the first 14 episodes - so here you go!

Seemingly one random day an orange, fuzzy, mischievous creature rose from the gutters of Philly and began a reign of terror. This is the story of Gritty- and all other NHL mascots! except for the Rangers- Cause they have no fun.

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Works Cited:

https://www.leovegas.com/en-ca/blog/sports/nhl/nhl-mascots

https://grapheine.com/en/magazine/a-history-of-mascots/

https://allblackhockeysticks.com/the-best-hockey-mascots/

https://grapheine.com/en/magazine/brand-mascots-from-bibendum-to-benny-the-bull/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gritty

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-mascot-history-hunter-lynx/37bffec646dafd8c5ba95809

https://brannan27.medium.com/the-dark-history-of-sports-mascots-7716c2141791

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NHL_mascots

Tess asks you to support her going to referee school! Jaz and Tess spend a little time talking about Referees and other game officials. Tess does some boots on the ground journalism and Jaz thinks referees look like little fish. Today we look into what the hell is up with those guys.

Works Cited:

https://www.usahockey.com/officialsmembership

https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/who-are-the-officials-in-a-hockey-game/

https://refrsports.com/blog/the-roles-of-the-main-referee-and-linesman-in-hockey-a-comprehensive-overview

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_(ice_hockey)