Sass & Slapshots

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!      Follow Our Guest: Alan's Instagram     Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack -...

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     Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek...

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recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL)  Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol     Special Thanks T...

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 w...

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...

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...

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!   Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy...

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, currentl...

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 La...

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 Fro...

What To Expect In The Episode What led Lacey to start Double Hockey Stix How Double Hockey Stix "came to fame" and which players, teams, and designs are Lacey's favorite The importance of representation and criticism in professional sports + more!   Meet Our Guest: Lacey is a brand owner and advocate for underrepresented hockey fans and players. She recognizes that hockey, is not in fact, for ever...

What To Expect In This Episode:  The moves Anaheim has made to climb the NHL standings The background of The Ducks new coach, Coach Q How The Avs are looking and feeling with Captain Gabe Landeskog back + more   Mentioned In The Episode: The Corrupt Core of Minor Hockey by Sarah Murphy You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Ve...

What To Expect In This Episode:  How Sarah & Vee met + the origin story of Sass & Slapshots Why opening up the world of hockey to women is important What hockey topics Sass & Slapshots will cover + more   Mentioned In The Episode: The Corrupt Core of Minor Hockey by Sarah Murphy You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Vee Weir...