What To Expect In This Episode:

• How Alan got into MCing for the NHL, NFL, Olympics & Weddings(!?)
• What announcing for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olmypics was like
• The most electric moment Alan has experienced at Ball Arena
• NHL & PWHL standings and injuries, what end-penalties are & more!

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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:

• Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues
• Nylander and Stolarz continue the Maple Leafs curse
• Two "bonus" best moments in the PWHL this season
• Hockey 101: What is a donnybrook?

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Substack article with links
• Moneypuck.com
• Jocks In Jills Taylor Heise interview

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• Woody Creek Distillers

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• 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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues
• The NHL deadline & the additions of Roy, Kulak & Kadri to the Avalanche
• Buffalo Sabres & their recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team
• Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL)
• Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Woody Creek Distillers

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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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• The growth of women's hockey and PWHL expansion
• Why inclusivity and representation in sports matters
• The role of sports media and journalism in promoting women's hockey
• Challenges faced by female athletes and league development & more!

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Woody Creek Distillers

Julia Tocheri:

• Julia Tocheri's career launched after university when she joined TSN's BarDown team, where she created digital content, hosted live events, and provided coverage of the CHL and Memorial Cup for TSN. She also covered PWHL and International Women's Hockey for TSN. Tocheri quickly established herself in Canadian sports media, notably as the co-host of Leafs Lunch on TSN 1050 from 2021-2023, making her one of the few women in Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Julia is known for bringing fresh insights and a lifetime immersed in hockey culture to her coverage.
• Julia's Instagram
• Jocks In Jills Instagram

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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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Donovan's journey from MC of the Mammoth and the Nuggets to the Avs
• Why Donovan hit the ice and started learning how to play hockey
• How Covid changed Donovan's life, living the saying "hockey is for everyone" & his favorite part of being part of Avs Faithful
• Stadium Series recap, goalie fights, Sarah's insane Olympic schedule & more

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Woody Creek Distillers

Follow Our Guest:

• Donovan's Instagram
• Donovan's 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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• How Kat became obsessed with hockey & her journey to becoming a credentialed sports reporter
• What led Kat to an autism diagnosis later in life.
• Kat's advice if you're looking to break into sports journalism
• All about Kat's debut book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl + more!

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Woody Creek Distillers

Kat Whetsone:

• Kat Whetstone is a writer and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Hockey in Heels, a blog about the Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL as a whole; High Functioning, a blog about her recovery journey, and is the co-founder of Sunshine and Hockey, a newsletter breaking down hockey headlines from the perspective of queer, neurodivergent people. Manic Autistic Dream Girl is her first book. She lives in North Carolina.

• Order Kat's book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl
• Kat's Substack
• Kat's Twitter
• Kat's Bluesky
• Kat's Threads
• Kat's Instagram

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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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• The Heated Rivalry x Empty Netters controversy
• Ullmark's leave of absence & the importance of mental health advocacy and resources
• The ins and outs of the PWHL Takeover Tour: Amy Sheer, expansion plans & The Fleet's superiority
• We announce of sponsorship with Woody Creek Disillers & more!

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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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Ryan's background in sports & how he began covering hockey & boxing
• Realistic advice on how to break into sports journalism
• The pros & cons of being a beat reporter for the Colorado Avalanche
• Playing in the alumni game with Hejduk, trade predictions, Ryan's take on Hakstol & more!

Ryan O'Hara:

• Ryan O'Hara is an award-winning sportswriter and broadcaster, currently serving as a beat reporter and site editor for The Hockey News, covering the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Voting Committee and a five-time Boxing Writers Association of America award recipient, with experience covering fights around the world and contributing to major pay-per-view events. Before focusing full-time on sports media, O'Hara worked as a radio news anchor and spent several years in the private security industry. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he ultimately turned down a career in intelligence to pursue sports journalism — a decision he says he's never regretted.

• Ryan's Twitter
• Ryan's Threads
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's The Hockey News

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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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Blockbuster trades, Stanley Cup predictions, and hockey news at the 41-game mark of the 2025–26 season
• Navigating fandom when organizations make unfavorable decisions behind the scenes
• Olympic rosters, snubs, and surprises
• Trade deadline thoughts and the Colorado Avalanche wagon + more!

Mentioned In The Episode:

• The Ducks Fly To The Top, Coach Q & The Avs With Landeskog Back
• Central Division Powerhouse: Is This The NHL's Most Competitive Thunderdome?

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Double Hockey Stix

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• 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

What To Expect In This Episode:

• Who Britta Curl is: Her background, accolades & current position in the PWHL
• Curl's activity on & offline, sparking outrage from fans
• Curl's dangerous playing style, her reaction to the backlash she's received & more

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Delayed Penalty + Goalie Pull Explained
• You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Vee Weir
• Britta Curl Apology Video
• A PWHL player was vilified for her social media activity. Now she wants to clear the air

Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:

• Double Hockey Stix

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Follow Us:

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• 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