Chel Chit Chat

This episode of Chel Chit Chat with Lyss Houde and Danielle Bain unpacks what it takes to tackle new environments in the hockey industry with an open mind and ready to make the most of it! Danielle Bain is the Winnipeg bureau reporter for TSN, covering the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Winnipeg Jets. Prior to joining the TSN team and moving to Winnipeg, Danielle worked as an in-game host and rinkside...

This episode of Chel Chit Chat with Lyss Houde and Logan Angers dives into the mindset, support systems, and multisport pathways that fuel long-term success in hockey. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Logan is a goaltender who played youth hockey with St. Mary’s Academy before attending Quinnipac University. In Logan’s university career, she played 98 games with a career save percentage of ....

This episode of Chel Chit Chat with Lyss Houde and McKiya Mazur talks about how competitive youth sports can have a lasting impact on your work ethic, health, and resiliency, as well as the doors that are opened for you. McKiya Mazur is a personal trainer based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She played university hockey at St. Francis Xavier University. She was also a contestant on CBC’s Canada’s Ulti...

This episode of Chel Chit Chat with Lyss Houde and Kati Tabin looks at the current and future landscape of pro women’s hockey and the challenges and opportunities that athletes have to navigate. Kati Tabin is a professional hockey player for the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL. Before playing in the PWHL, she played with the Toronto Six and Connecticut Whale in the PHF and at Quinnipiac University....

This episode of Chel Chit Chat with Lyss Houde and Janice Labossiere shares the unseen BTS work of a broadcast team and talks about how passion for the sport can turn into a career. Janice Labossiere is the in-house Live Production Video Director at True North Sports and Entertainment, where she directs in-house video production for Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose games. This means when you go to...

This episode with Jordy and Lyss discusses the realities of coaching elite athletes and how prioritizing mental health is shaping the future of high-performance hockey. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jordy is a registered counsellor who specializes in working with high-performance athletes. Jordy is a former hockey player with the University of Connecticut and the University of Manitoba. S...

This episode explores how Tréchelle’s initiatives, like the Reconciliation Run and work with Hockey Canada, are advancing truth and reconciliation through sport, allyship, and real change in the game. Tréchelle is the founder of the Reconciliation Run, an annual marathon that begins at a former residential school and ends in Bird Tail Sioux First Nation. She is a former USport hockey player, havin...

This episode with Annie and Lyss breaks down how game presentation, content, design, and fan feedback all come together to shape how the Winnipeg Jets connect with their community. Annie Chipman Stockl is the Vice President of Marketing at True North Sports and Entertainment, the ownership group of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Annie has extensive experience in the marketing wo...

Lyss Houde is joined by Anne Tokarski and Kayla Fernandez on Chel Chit Chat to share stories and lessons about recent career developments. Kayla and Anne are your favourite NHL admins, bringing the latest and greatest content about your team right to your phones. Kayla is the Social Media Coordinator with the Utah Mammoth and Anne Tokarski is the Social Media Specialist with the Seattle Kraken. Bo...

Lyss Houde is joined by Jordan Laine on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to prioritize your mental health in and around the hockey space. Jordan is the co-founder of From Us to You, a non-profit organization that shares stories, advice, and support for overcoming adversity and destigmatizing mental health. Jordan comes at the world of mental health advocacy in sport from a unique angle as the wife of...

Lyss Houde is joined by Sheri Krell and Liz Dewdney on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to create inclusive spaces in hockey for communities who are near and dear to your heart. Sheri and Liz are the cofounders of the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament, an annual event that creates a safe and supportive environment for queer women and trans athletes/fans to be seen, supported, and celebrated. The tourna...

Lyss Houde is joined by Lexi Brown on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to find your niche in a sport like hockey with so many untapped areas. Dr. Lexi LaFleur Brown is an international best-selling authour, hockey wife, and chronically online hockey TikTokker/Twitter poster like the rest of us. Lexi has a BA in Media Studies, an MS in Public Relations, and a PhD in Education. Lexi’s debut hockey roma...

Lyss Houde is joined by Rachel Doerrie on Chel Chit Chat to discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries in a field that's as fuelled by as much passion as the hockey industry. Rachel is the Chief Technology Officer of Betalytics, a sports betting platform, and the host of the hockey and lifestyle podcast, Puck Social. Rachel has experience in coaching, journalism, and broadcasting in hoc...

Lyss Houde is joined by Alison Lukan on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture an audience as an effective communicator. Alison is an on-air analyst for the Seattle Kraken who is passionate about data-driven conversations She is an Emmy-winning broadcaster who brings a unique spin to storytelling in hockey, bringing together personal stories, advanced numbers, and a healthy dose of wit. Alison f...

Lyss Houde is joined by Alyssa White on Chel Chit Chat to discuss the landscape of professional women's para ice hockey and the importance of championing underrepresented communities in hockey. Alyssa is a women’s para hockey player from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a current forward on the women’s national team and was one of the youngest players to ever make the team at just 14 years old. Alyssa a...

Lyss Houde is joined by Chantal Brioux and Breanna McNeill on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to make space for other women in the sports industry without feeling threatened by their success. The Sport Sisterhood is a community dedicated to advancing women’s careers in sports through mentorship, business opportunities, and industry access. The Sport Sisterhood’s mantra is to be connected by sport an...

Lyss Houde is joined by Holly Arend on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture big moments in hockey games as a professional or amateur photographer or content creator! Holly is a sports photographer and the Director of Sports at Hazze Media. With experience in PR, storytelling, and social media, Holly is passionate about telling stories about athletes, whether they’re playing in big games or sha...

Lyss Houde is joined by Liz Knox on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to advocate for continued progress for women's hockey players. Liz Knox is a former professional hockey player, a Clarkson Cup champion, and the current secretary of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players’ Association (PWHLPA). Liz played five seasons with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and seven seasons in the CWHL as a g...

Lyss Houde is joined by Madeleine Eatchel for the 12th episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss embracing your femininity in spaces that are typically more influenced by male traits, values, and tendencies. Madeleine is a sports marketing professional with a love for brand building and storytelling. She is currently a social media manager at Bauer Hockey, where she gets to work on some pretty cool pro...

Lyss Houde is joined by Sara Orlesky on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to build your own foundation as you get established in your career. Sara is a senior host and producer with the Winnipeg Jets where she hosts the Jets’ pregame show, The Check-In, with Jamie Thomas and Home Ice, a video series that documents behind-the-scenes action of the Jets, their players, and their community. Before joining...

Lyss Houde is joined by Shayna Goldman for the tenth episode of Chel Chit Chat to break down the marriage of words, video, and numbers in media and how to deliver impactful hockey messages. Shayna is a staff writer at The Athletic and the co-host of “The Too Many Men Podcast” alongside Sara Civian and Alison Lukan. Based in New York, Shayna is a graduate of New York University (M.S.) and has been...

Lyss Houde is joined by Lauren Kelly for the ninth episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss amateur scouting and how to watch hockey with an analytical eye. Lauren is a professional scout with Elite Prospects based in Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s sport media program and has worked for SB Nation, Sportsnet, and Everysport Group. When Lauren isn’t posting pros...

Lyss Houde is joined by Jo Dabney for the eighth episode of Chel Chit Chat as they talk about the importance of advocacy in online spaces and challenging the hockey community’s need to grow. Jo Dabney is a designer and illustrator based in Washington D.C., USA. She has designed speciality jerseys for several hockey teams including the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, the...

Lyss Houde is joined by Raquel Payne for the seventh episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss the Manitoba Moose Women in Sport Job Shadow Program and how to leverage your environment to empower other women. Raquel is the Marketing Manager of the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club with True North Sports and Entertainment. She is a graduate of The University of Winnipeg and Red River College’s joint Bachelor o...

Lyss Houde is joined by Kailey Sibley for the sixth episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss the power of social media and the power that you hold, right in your phone. Kailey is a Community Manager and Content Creator at Sportsnet from Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of the Radio & Television Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and has been telling hockey and sports stories with S...