What To Expect In This Episode:

• The San Jose Sharks' offseason moves and young star talent
• Utah's roster additions, cap flexibility, and push to build a contending team
• Linus Ullmark's mental health advocacy, Cale Makar's attempted mutiny, a golf course D-man fight & season 2 plans

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• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• The dominance of the Montreal Victorie during the Walter Cup Playoffs
• How fun it can be to root for multiple teams during playoffs
• Ottowa Charge Carla McLeod's 'Coach of the Year' award snub & more

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Explaining the Tkachuk bloodline
• Physicality vs. being a dangerous player
• The Sens & Mammoth's sweater swap promo
• Glaring media omissions
• Bonus conversation ✨

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• The birth of Mermaid Nate during the Stanley Cup Playoffs 🧜🏻‍♂️
• Where we think the second-place Olympic stuffie wound up
• Why we love getting glimpses of Nate's less-serious personality
• Nate was a gamer during COVID?

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

• Become a Patreon Member
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Brief overview of Carter Hart's involvement with the Canada 5 Trial
• How the media painted Hart during the Stanley Cup Playoffs
• The chants that erupted from Avs Faithful and Caniacs
• Watching Carter Hart lose, Cal Foote's failing in Europe & Dylan Dube resigning in the NHL

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

• Become a Patreon Member
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
• Looking to collaborate? DM us!
• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Stupid Refs!
• The Bobrovsky beat down
• Stadium Series Swayman vs. Vasilevskiy dust up & tone shift
• Are goalie fights worth it?

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

• Become a Patreon Member
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Laura Stacey's record-setting season & cinematic injury
• Abbie Roque's shiner and the justice that soon followed
• A moment of respect for MPP & Stacey's Bauer photoshoot
• The joy of PWHL meme lore & more

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

• Become a Patreon Member
• Follow Us On Threads
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• The vibe of Avs Alley during Game 5: Colorado vs. Minnesota
• Sarah's iconic Stanley Cup Playoff pants tradition (& iconic 🍑)
• Enjoying and appreciating the connecting moments of sports
• All hail Cale heads & defensive breakdowns

Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan:

• Become a Patreon Member
• Follow Us On Threads
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• All-Star Games vs. Four Nations vs. The Olympics
• Sarah waking up at 3AM for Olympic hockey
• Team U.S.A. Women's Hockey domination and continued athletic excellence
• *That* fucking phone call & reevaluating our place in hockey RIP Nate's stuffy

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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit publish. If they've changed since then...that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey an unhealthy obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Dates for S&S preseason episodes
• Date of first season 2 episode drop
• Our move from Substack to Patreon
• Merch? MERCH!

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Sass & Slapshots Patreon

Follow Us:

• Threads
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Contact:

• Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us!
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• We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us!
• Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby.
• Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims.

Penalties:

• If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance.

About:

• Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs!
• Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs.

Special Thanks:

• Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding
• Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor