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Our NWHL Season Review series CONTINUES! In this episode, we have an absolutely incredible guest. Madison Packer, the Captain of the Metropolitan Riveters, is the second-LONGEST tenured player in the NWHL, and has really seen it all within the league. We sit down with Madison to talk about her storied career with theRivs, the Wisconsin Badgers, and how she got to be such an incredible advocate off the ice as well. In addition, we obviously have to talk about the Riveters' season right?! The Rivs are in a tough situation though - they were the first to face a COVID-19 shutdown in Lake Placid, and were only able to play three games. Madison, as Captain and a leader in the league, walks us through what this was like to digest during the season pause, and how she was able to carry herself with such poise (and humor!) during the Boston weekend as a guest and a media personality. Interested?! Be sure to listen up, give us a like and follow, and check out BOTH us and Madison on social media - trust us, she is hilarious on Twitter.

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We are BACK with Part 2 of our NWHL Season Review series! Next up? The Buffalo Beauts. Although the Beauts were unable to qualify for the championship series up in Boston, we had plenty to discuss about their work in Lake Placid with Captain and offensive powerhouse Taylor Accursi. Check it out and don't forget to like and subscribe!

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The FIRST episode in our 6-part series, reviewing the NWHL 2020-2021 season. Did you follow the action in Lake Placid? How about the craziness on LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION at Warrior Arena in Boston?! We have a full recap of the Connecticut Whale's Isobel Cup run, sitting down with CT rookie Maggie LaGue. We talk about her 1st round draft to the Whale going into the season, how the craziness of planning the season was effected by COVID-19, how almost the ENTIRE Whale roster contracted the virus in Lake Placid, and how they rallied together to play in Boston. Interested, check out the episode - and as always, don't forget to like and subscribe!

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Do you love hockey? Do you love women (loaded question, right?) The National Women's Hockey League has been thriving since its inception in 2015. You may be asking - there has only been a national women's hockey league for SIX years?! YES. There is a ton that we don't know about women's sports, particularly women's hockey. As the NWHL looks to complete it's sixth season, let's take a dive and learn a bit more about the league, the incredible women behind it's growth, and how it functions. We are joined for PART 2 of our discussion with NWHLPA Director Anya Packer - former Connecticut Whale defenseman, and Forbes 30 under 30 businesswoman that the forefront of advocacy for women's rights and representation in hockey. Anya explains to us about how she got to where she is, her choice to advocate in business rather than on the ice, and what the league is doing in the near and long-term to grow moving forward. Check it out, and JOIN us in helping both Anya AND the NWHL spread awareness on their sport!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co

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The New York Rangers have been a bit of a dark horse in the NHL East Division this season, right? At the season half mark, there is SO much potential at the Garden, and the Rangers are taking advantage. We sit down with New York LEGEND Ron Duguay - former Ranger and 2x Emmy winner with MSG - to talk about the Rangers season so far, his time with the blue, and how the game has grown to where it is now. And of course, the COVID-19 structure and who is benefitting (one being the Rangers, of course). Check it out and let us know what YOU think the Rangers should do before the deadline, did we miss any rumors you've heard?!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co

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This weekend is HUGE for women's hockey and women's sports alike! The National Women's Hockey League will be awarding their fifth official Isobel Cup champion in existence this weekend following a long-awaited playoff. If you followed the Lake Placid bubble, you know that COVID-19 ended the original playoff run early, and three games remain. Although the Buffalo Beauts and Metropolitan Riveters will not be joining the league in Boston due to either preemptive exits or elimination, FOUR teams will be battling for the cup. We sit down with Anya Packer, the Executive Director of the National Women's Hockey League Player's Association, to preview the weekend and discuss what the atmosphere is like following the unexpected pause. Check out PART 1 of this TWO-PART interview and let us know what you think of the discussion. We can't WAIT to see how the Toronto Six, Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, and Minnesota Whitecaps do this weekend - don't forget to tune in!!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co

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Imagine - you're at your favorite team's game. The lights are flashing, players a whipping back and forth through warm ups, and music is blaring. But, where is the music coming from?! That has to be pre-set right? WRONG. Every single NHL team, AND professional sports team, has a LIVE DJ for their games. Even in COVID-19, your favorite hockey team has a DJ that is queuing up their songs during warm ups, stoppage of plays, GOALS, everything. Some of them even light to goal horn. So, what is it like to be a coveted NHL DJ you ask? Meg and Shan sit down with Chris Gangai - the San Jose Sharks and Barracuda DJ, to talk about what it's like to DJ a professional sports game, HOW he got to be a professional sports DJ, and some of the best parts of the job. INTERESTED? Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE on our video to spread the word!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/ade2bc5a-1231-45f9-be10-0e2f9b5a5609

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Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre sits down with Shan to chat about the Columbus Blue Jackets as we hit the halfway mark on the season - what's up Central Division! The Blue Jackets have been hot, cold, and everything in between so far; is there hope for the second half? Jean-Luc and Shan dive into expiring contracts, the looming trade deadline, Patrick Laine's performance so far, and more. Check it out! Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/6eec0b50-81e9-429e-987e-bfba76da1a4c

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In many flagship professional leagues, the path to the roster is relatively straightforward; play college football, get drafted. For the NHL, the paths to the league are far and wide, with a TON of professional hockey leagues a player could land in. How do players choose where to go? What does it look like from the eyes of a prospect to choose between college and junior hockey, US or Canada, and other key decisions? Once a player DOES make it pro, what does their development and day-to-day look like? The sweethearts sit down with Kevin St. Jacques, current coach of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes and Scout for the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Kevin was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1991 before playing out an extensive professional career, landing him in the top-30 players of all time for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kevin provides insight into what prospects do to forward their own careers, what kind of decisions are out of their hands, and when its time to choose different types of development over others.Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/35d2e02c-f93e-42fb-bd0b-dd587571f56c

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NHL Rumors | Are you playing fantasy hockey this season?! The Sweethearts have you covered. We are joined by ESPN Fantasy Hockey Analyst Victoria Matiash, who has over 20 years of experience covering fantasy sports as well as the NHL Rumor Central for ESPN. We discuss: Fantasy draft strategies - are you insane for taking a goalie in the first round? Fantasy hockey points - how do they work? What rules is my commissioner setting? Fantasy hockey goaltending strategies What do I do with all of my players on COVID protocol?! AND MORE! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on your favorite social media accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SSweetheartsPodIG: https://www.instagram.com/slapshotswe... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u8fCIL... Apple Podcasts: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/..Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/c1ff8b3f-c2ff-4d8e-b28c-da0ff7ff68ef

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