206 Sports Collective

Seattle Torrent shake up the PWHL with a blockbuster trade: Jesse Eldridge out, Theresa Schafzahl in. With the team mired at the bottom of the standings and grappling with key injuries, can this bold move spark new life or is the first overall draft pick their best hope for a turnaround? Host Erica L. Ayala and guest Ava Wood break down the week’s highs and lows, including Schafzahl’s anticipated...

Seattle Torrent face a must-win showdown after a heartbreaking loss to the Ottawa Charge, with Jesse Eldridge shining on the power play and Alex Carpenter making PWHL history.  Can the Torrent rally against league-leading Boston Fleet and rediscover their 5-on-5 scoring touch to keep playoff hopes alive? Erica L. Ayala and Ava Wood break down Seattle's struggles with turnovers, special teams woes,...

Seattle Torrent ignite the Emerald City with a record-shattering crowd, Olympic energy, and tough roster challenges—can they rebound without Hilary Knight, or is a rebuild more strategic?  Erica L. Ayala and Ava Wood spotlight electric fan culture, the impact of injured Olympians like Knight and Hannah Bilka, and the significance of Julia Gosling’s Olympic breakout. With the Torrent’s playoff hope...

Welcome back to 206 Sports Collective! In this episode, host Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ava Wood, the creator behind 365 Hockey Girl, to break down all things Seattle Torrent and the latest in women’s hockey. They kick things off with their reactions to Hockey Canada’s newly announced women’s Olympic roster, including the big news that Seattle Torrent’s own Julia Gosling made the cut.  The conver...

Welcome back to the 206 Sports Collective! In this episode, host Erica L. Ayala sits down with Seattle Torrent center Mikyla Grant-Mentis—also known as MGM or Buckey—for a lively and insightful conversation about her journey in professional women’s hockey. From her recent move from Montreal to Seattle to the chemistry she’s building with her current linemates, MGM shares what keeps her passion for...

Minnesota Frost surge to the top of the power rankings with Kendall Coyne Schofield’s scoring explosion.  Can Toronto Scepters' statement win at the Bell Centre spark a rivalry with Boston, or will Ottawa Charge’s overtime heroics vault them into contender status?  Erica L. Ayala and Ava Wood debate the strengths and weaknesses of each club, highlighting hidden gems like Kelly Pannek and Taylor He...

Seattle Torrent’s playoff hopes hinge on finding their team identity as they navigate the PWHL's growing pains. With Hannah Murphy’s standout goaltending keeping Seattle in contention, can the Torrent’s offense and transition game catch up before it’s too late? Erica L. Ayala and Ava Wood break down the Torrent’s strengths—highlighting Murphy’s unexpected heroics in net—and debate critical areas f...

The Seattle Torrent scored a franchise-high four goals to tally their second win of the season. Ava Wood joins Erica L. Ayala to discuss the win. Plus, with games against Boston and Montreal upcoming, will we see rookie Hannah Murphy get a third start, or will Corrine Schroeder see some action? Finally, Ava & Erica discuss the Rivalry Series and give their weekly PWHL Rankings! Follow us on Bl...

Ava Wood and Erica L. Ayala are back to recap the Seattle Torrent home opener at Climate Pledge Arena. Despite the 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Frost, the vibes are still HIGH! Listen to Ava & Erica recap the home opener experience, debate fights in women's hockey, and make predictions ahead of the Torrent's next game Wednesday night.  0:00 - Intro 28:30 - Week 2 Power Rankings

The Alison Lukan Experience comes to the 206 Sports Collective.  Seattle Kraken and new PWHL on-air analyst Alison Likan joins the show to discuss the Seattle Kraken's propensity for overtime, how the young stars like Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, and Berkly Catton are developing under Lane Lambert.  Alison also gets vulnerable about what she's learned about herself since joining the Kraken, and wh...

Despite a two-goal night from Julia Gosling, the Torrent made one too many mistakes and fell to Vancouver in overtime. Ava Wood (⁨@365HockeyGirl⁩) joins Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala to recap the first-ever Seattle Torrent game against the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Ava traveled to Vancouver with 50+ fans to witness the first games of the two PWHL expansion teams. She discusses the crowd's e...

Welcome to the first installment of the 206 Sports Collective podcast, a home for insightful conversations about Seattle Sports.  Erica L. Ayala and Silvia Leija bring the first-ever Seattle Kraken coverage to Black Rosie Media! 🏒 Get ready for all the latest insights and excitement on your favorite ice hockey team in this special hockey podcast episode. Don't miss out on the live action as we di...