Puck It!

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 D...

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...

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...

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 Evolutio...

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...

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. Find us on socials!: Instagram: Puckit_podcast Twitter/X : puckit_podcast Facebook: Puck it podcast Email: Pucki...

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 C...

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. Find us on socials!: Instagram: Puckit_podcast Twitter/X : puckit_podcast Facebook: Puck it podcast Email: Puckitice@gmail.com Works Cited: https://www.leovegas.com/en-ca/...

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-i...

Black Cats? Ladders? Broken Mirrors? Good Luck Charms? This week we dive into the bizarre world of player superstitions. Tessa got to read 2 peoples masters theses and Jaz gets to unfortunately learn how many players don't wash their gear. We not only discuss the superstitions themselves, but why players may have them! Works Cited: https://www.sportsish.com/thenews/https/wwwsportsishcom/nhlsup...

This one is a bit different! Tessa did not do a bunch of in-depth research with citations galore. Instead, today Jaz and Tessa expose how nerdy they are by discussing fandom culture, RPF (Real People Fiction) and separating the idol from the person!

Last week we talked about fighting, this week we expand on the physical dangers to hockey. In an episode with a more serious note than usual, Tessa warms up her long burried research and communication skills to highlight some of the dangers of hockey. !!Content warning!! This episode contains mentions of severe bodily harm and suicide Works Cited: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67264536...

We all love it, it's the only major non-combat sport that has it. The only question is, why do they do it at all? This week we talk about all the fighting in hockey. We explore some potential reasons for it, and admit we have a love for it. Works Cited: https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/what-kind-of-fighting-on-the-ice-is-allowed-in-hockey/ https://www.purehockey.com/c/all-about-hockey-fights h...

Well we know a bit about the NHL, YAY! But how do you get into the NHL? This week we cover the draft (which is coming up soon), and the AHL. We also cover scratches and waivers which can be confusing! Find us on twitter: Puckitit_Podcast Instagram: puckit_podcast Email: puckitice@gmail.comWorks Cited: https://www.purehockey.com/c/understanding-the-nhl-draft https://www.eliteprospects.com/page/how-...

The playoff games have begun! Now we answer: why is everybody fighting for the Stanley Cup? We cover its origin and some of the nonsense it has gotten into! We also look into other awards and trophies the NHL has. Works Cited: https://www.hhof.com/thecollection/stanleycup_history.html https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-22/first-stanley-cup-championship-played https://www.purehockey....

Tessa digs deep into her statistical past. Jaz learns what an Enforcer is. Both of us think too much about baseball as we discuss the unofficial roles on hockey teams. Works Cited: https://www.hockeymonkey.com/learn/hockey-positions https://www.newswise.com/articles/what-fighting-in-the-nhl-says-about-illicit-roles-in-organizations Cope, Cassandra & Eys, Mark & Beauchamp, Mark & Schink...

Tessa greatly overestimated her notes, so this one is a little short! Tess and Jaz try to answer the age-old question: are goalies okay? We find out Tessa is a goalie enthusiast and There are more jokes about Princess Diana. Works Cited: https://hockeygrrls.blogspot.com/2014/01/goalie-personalities-what-makes-goalies.html https://www.espn.com/nhl/columns/pang_darren/1271237.html https://www.nhl.co...

In this one we create a K-pop band. Tess Forces Jaz back into the classroom to learn some Hockey Lingo and learn why trash-talk is called chirping. There is indeed a test. Works referenced: https://thehockeywriters.com/how-to-talk-like-a-hockey-player/ https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/5060128-the-ultimate-guide-to-hockey-slang https://www.chicagowolves.com/gameday/hockey-101/statistic-abbreviatio...

Tessa tries to correctly pronounce French Canadian names and says "Um" way too many times. Jaz finally finds out who Sidney Crosby is. This week we look at some of the legendary hockey players. Works Cited: https://www.nhl.com/news/100-greatest-nhl-players-of-all-time-286030052 https://www.britannica.com/list/10-best-hockey-players-of-all-time https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40568433/ranking-t...

In this first installment of Puck It we cover the basics, well...we try to. Tessa forgets visual aids, Jaz tries to recall peewee soccer, and they try to get through Tessa's endless pages of notes. References used: TheHockeyWriters.com