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What Happens to Montréal Without MPP? | Hilary Knight's 3-Year Extension & PWHL Offseason Intel
Jun 27, 2026
50m 02s
🚨 PWHL Draft Recap: Caroline Harvey to Vancouver, Lacey Eden's Draft Day Steal, and the Draft Order Controversy That Has Everyone Talking
Jun 21, 2026
56m 57s
PWHL Free Agency Phase 4 Preview | Hillary Knight Trade, Daryl Watts, Detroit & Women’s Coaching Pipeline
Jun 14, 2026
57m 11s
Hilary Knight, Daryl Watts & the PWHL Expansion Shakeup | Protected Players & Salary Breakdown
Jun 8, 2026
1h 02m 06s
The Meghan Turner Interview: The Seattle Torrent Taking Inventory in the Offseason
May 23, 2026
16m 53s
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| 6/27/26 |  What Happens to Montréal Without MPP? | Hilary Knight's 3-Year Extension & PWHL Offseason Intel | Marie-Philip Poulin is heading into surgery — and Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner have a lot to say about what that means for Montréal, for women's hockey, and for one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen. Plus: Hillary Knight commits to Detroit on a three-year deal, Rachel brings back intel from the PWHL Draft floor and GM availability, and the duo breaks down where several teams — including San Jose, Hamilton, Ottawa, Toronto, and Seattle — actually stand heading into Season 4.0:00 — Intro: MPP's surgery, Hilary Knight's extension, and draft GM intel previewed1:00 — Marie-Philip Poulin's ACL/MCL surgery: what we know, what we don't, and the retirement question3:50 — The bigger conversation: how knee injuries affect female athletes differently — and what women's sports is (slowly) learning6:10 — Playing GM for Montréal: did the Victoire's offseason moves quietly plan for life without MPP?14:00 — Rachel's draft floor reporting: PWHL San Jose, Troy Ryan's dual GM/HC role, and questions about where the scoring comes from19:50 — Hamilton quietly built a problem: why the Kaylee Osborne-led squad could be the hardest team to play against in Season 428:40 — Ottawa Charge GM Mike Hirschfeld on the "retool," grit as an identity, and why back-to-back Finals are both a gift and a burden38:20 — Hilary Knight signs a three-year extension with Detroit — what it means for the franchise, the fanbase, and the future of women's pro hockey41:40 — Detroit's roster breakdown: why the role model factor on this team is elite42:35 — Seattle Torrent check-in: too many departures to ignore — and whether the pieces can click under Christine Bumstead45:45 — Goaltending across the league: the case for true tandems and why expansion opens real opportunities for backups48:30 — Offseason outlook: what's coming, when to expect it, and a brief hiatus before Season 4 coverage kicks into gearAt Even Strength is a PWHL-focused podcast from Black Rosie Media, hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. New episodes drop Saturdays on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 50m 02s | ||||||
| 6/21/26 |  🚨 PWHL Draft Recap: Caroline Harvey to Vancouver, Lacey Eden's Draft Day Steal, and the Draft Order Controversy That Has Everyone Talking | Caroline "KK" Harvey going first overall to Vancouver was never in question — but everything after that? Pure chaos. Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down every pick from the Fox Theatre in Detroit, debate who actually won this draft, and dig into the draft order controversy that's got Sirens and Toronto fans rightfully heated.Inside this episode:Round one reactions: Lacey Eden's stunning slide to Vegas, and why Erica calls her the real winner of this draftA frank conversation about Megan Turner's "character" comments on the Abby Murphy pick — and what's really being asked of fans when a front office says "good person"The Gold Plan, the draft order, and why Vegas/Detroit/Hamilton picking ahead of Toronto and New York has fans crying foul Mama Edwards, Alicia Crank's big moment with Katelyn Roberts, and the most heartfelt carpet interviews of the weekendThis is At Even Strength, part of Black Rosie Media — deep dives into the PWHL, college hockey, and the international women's hockey landscape. New episodes weekly.🔔 Subscribe for full PWHL coverage all offseason📲 Follow @AtEvenStrength on TikTok for draft floor clips and carpet interviews🎧 Audio episodes wherever you listen to podcasts0:00 – KK Harvey to Vancouver: official, but the drama is just starting0:57 – Lacey Eden's draft day redemption arc (the real draft winner?)3:00 – The Abby Murphy "character" conversation gets real9:50 – Wisconsin dominates round one, Kirsten Sims' surprise slide15:25 – Detroit's electric first pick atmosphere — bracelet lights and all15:55 – Manon Rhéaume to Andrea Braendli: goalie picks goalie, full circle29:00 – The Gold Plan breakdown: why the draft order sparked outrage35:00 – "The fix is in, folks" — timing of the draft order reveal46:00 – Mama Edwards steals the carpet (again)52:00 – Kris Sparre's emotional move from Boston to Hamilton, for family#PWHL #PWHLDraft #WomensHockey #AtEvenStrength #BlackRosieMedia #CarolineHarvey #LailaEdwards #AbbyMurphy #DetroitExpansion #SeattleTorrentFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 56m 57s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  PWHL Free Agency Phase 4 Preview | Hillary Knight Trade, Daryl Watts, Detroit & Women’s Coaching Pipeline | The PWHL expansion era is in full swing — and Erica Al Ala and Rachel Donner are breaking down every move. On this episode of At Even Strength, we recap Phases 2 and 3 of PWHL free agency and look ahead to what Phase 4 means for Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, San Jose, Seattle, and Vancouver.In this episode: 🏒 Hillary Knight to Detroit — Vegas used the EFO, the sign-and-trade is in motion, and a one-year deal tells you everything you need to know about where this is heading🏒 Daryl Watts signs the PWHL's first-ever 4-year contract with Detroit — a landmark moment for the league🏒 Detroit's roster is building fast — Hayley Scamurra, Aerin Frankel, Mae Batherson, Nicole Hensley, Taylor Gerrard, Sidney Bard, Jesse Compher, Britta Curl Salemi, Hannah Bilka, and Kayla Barnes are already in the fold🏒 Seattle's roster shakeup — Alex Carpenter, Julia Gosling, Michaela Grant-Mentis, and Danielle Serdachny form the core going forward, and why this looks like a youth movement🏒 What Phase 4 opens up — Kristen Campbell available from Vancouver, goaltending questions for Detroit, and which unprotected players could reshape rosters🏒 Existing teams: protection strategy breakdown — Montreal's cap flexibility after losing high-paid players, Minnesota keeping Maddie Rooney, Kelly Pannek, Lee Stecklein, and Grace Zumwinkle, and Toronto protecting Natalie Spooner and Kali Flanagan🏒 Coaching hires — Molly Engstrom named head coach of Detroit (a deep dive into her player and coaching pedigree), and Christine Bumstead promoted to head coach of the Seattle Torrent after running the power play in Year 1🏒 The women's coaching pipeline — are the best PWHL coaching candidates stuck as college assistants with nowhere to go? Can the PWHL lure them away? And will former PWHL players skip college coaching entirely and come straight to the pro bench?Plus: Rachel Donner is going boots on the ground in Detroit for the PWHL Entry Draft and awards — is it the KK Harvey show at #1? Will Vancouver trade the pick? And where does Hillary Knight ultimately land?🎙️ At Even Strength is a women's hockey podcast from Black Rosie Media, hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. We cover the PWHL, NCAA women's hockey, and international play — with the depth and analysis the game deserves.Enjoyed this episode? Here's how to stay in the loop: 📲 Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell so you never miss an episode 🎧 Listen on your podcast app — search At Even Strength 🌐 BlackRosieMedia.com for all our coverage 🦋 Bluesky | 🎵 TikTok — @BlackRosieMedia 📬 Join our newsletter for access to our Slack community — free and paid tiers available at BlackRosieMedia.comAnd drop a comment below 👇 — which player are you most excited to see sign in Phase 4?TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Phase 4 is here: what's at stake for every expansion team 6:00 – Hillary Knight to Detroit: breaking down the sign-and-trade 14:00 – Daryl Watts signs the PWHL's first-ever 4-year contract 23:00 – Minnesota, Montreal & Toronto: how the existing teams protected their core 27:00 – Seattle's roster overhaul: who stays, who goes, what's next 30:00 – Phase 4 preview: Kristen Campbell, goaltending, and key free agents still available 42:00 – Molly Engstrom & Christine Bumstead hired: the women's coaching pipeline is real 52:00 – Can the PWHL pull college coaches away? The future of women in hockey leadershipFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: | 57m 11s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Hilary Knight, Daryl Watts & the PWHL Expansion Shakeup | Protected Players & Salary Breakdown | The expansion era is here — and we have a LOT to unpack. Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down everything that went down in Phase 1 of the PWHL's player distribution process, react to the league-wide protected player lists, and discuss what those choices signal about each franchise's direction heading into a pivotal offseason.We dig into why Seattle's decision not to protect Hillary Knight raised eyebrows (and what Meghan Turner's carefully worded press availability may have revealed between the lines), whether Toronto is already at a structural disadvantage with Hamilton setting up shop next door, and how Boston's third coaching change in as many seasons might actually be the right call.Then we get into the conversation the league can't avoid forever: salary transparency. With 2025–26 salaries disclosed but new signing numbers staying quiet, what does that mean for players negotiating in the dark — and for a league locked into a CBA through 2031 while women's sports revenues are exploding?PLUS: A solo update from Erica on Phase 2 signings as of June 8 — including Daryl Watts to PWHL Detroit, Brianne Jenner to PWHL Hamilton, and what the expansion rosters are starting to look like.At Even Strength is Black Rosie Media's PWHL podcast, hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. New episodes drop regularly throughout the season. Subscribe so you never miss a drop.0:00 – Protected Players, Salary Disclosure & Expansion News3:20 – Phase 2 Update (June 8): San Jose, Las Vegas, Hamilton & Detroit Signings4:31 – Phase 1 Protected Player Lists: All 8 Teams Revealed6:37 – Hilary Knight Not Protected: Surprise or Writing on the Wall?9:18 – Seattle's Youth Movement: Coaching Change & Hannah Murphy in Goal12:09 – Toronto in Trouble? Daryl Watts Walks, Hamilton Looms Large15:26 – Boston's New Head Coach18:05 – Protecting a Goalie & Two Defenders — Why Boston's List Was Still Right27:58 – New York Sirens: Was Not Protecting Kaylee Osborne a Mistake?37:45 – Ottawa Charge: The Case For (and Against) Their Protected List49:44 – Salary Transparency: Why the Numbers Stopped at 2025–2655:27 – PWHL's CBA, Single Ownership & What Players Stand to Lose If Salaries Don't Scale🔔 Subscribe for PWHL coverage all expansion long📺 Playlist: At Even Strength — 🎙️ Audio: Available on Transistor and most podcast platforms — link in show notesFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 1h 02m 06s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  The Meghan Turner Interview: The Seattle Torrent Taking Inventory in the Offseason | The Seattle Torrent announced they will be in search of a new head coach. In a press release distributed Friday, general manager Meghan Turner said the following: “We are grateful to Steve for his contributions to the Seattle Torrent during our inaugural season. We wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future." The organization will begin the search for its next Head Coach immediately. The Torrent finished its inaugural season with an overall record of 8-1-5-16 with 31 points for a last place finish. The team also missed out on the first overall pick to Vancouver, but is expected to have a high draft pick. At Even Strength host Erica L. Ayala spoke to Turner at the espnW Summit in New York City earlier this month. Hear what Meghan had to say about building a franchise in a women’s hockey-loving city, where the team needs to improve, and her high-level thoughts on top prospects Laila Edwards and Caroline “KK” Harvey. Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 16m 53s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  Montreal Wins its First PWHL Championship! Plus, Curious Coaching Changes Ahead of Entry Draft | Montreal has done it!The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 to win its first-ever Walter Cup. Abby Roque scored twice in the game, including on a EPIC jailbreak goal. Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin was named the Finals MVP. At Even Strength hosts Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala break down the series, including how Carla Macleod handled the loss, and the season, with grace. Plus, the hosts discuss the recent news Meghan Duggan and Troy Ryan have been tapped as the general managers of PWHL Hamilton and PWHL San Jose. The latter move is puzzling, considering Ryan’s inability to reach the PWHL Final in Toronto, as well as whether dual roles should even be a thing. Finally. Rachel & Erica close the show with the biggest offseason questions, including who will the Seattle Torrent hire after parting ways with Steve O’Rourke. Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 49m 06s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  PWHL Final: Charge SURVIVE! Rebecca Leslie goal FORCES Game 4 Tonight! | The Ottawa Charge stay alive with a 2-1 Game 3 win over the Montreal Victoire. Ottawa-native Rebecca Leslie netted the game-winning goal to force Game 4 in Ottawa Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm ET. At Even Strength hosts Rachel Donner & Erica L. Ayala discuss another PWHL Playoff thriller, plus the latest WHL Las Vegas hire and the official introduction of PWHL San Jose. Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 45m 53s | ||||||
| 5/16/26 |  PWHL Final: A Heady Play by Abby Roque Give Montreal a 1-0 Lead | Montreal strikes first, or last as it were, to take Game 1 of the 2026 Walter Cup Final. Nicole Gosling get an equalizer late in the third to force overtime and Laura Stacey, who returned from an injury scare, tips a puck netfront into Roque’s … well, into her face. Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala recap Game 1 discuss the news that Manon Rhéaume will be the general manager of PWHL Detroit. Dominique DiDia was named as PWHL Las Vegas’ first GM after we recorded. Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 33m 39s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  PWHL Expansion Announcements in the middle of the POSTSEASON?! | Montreal takes down the two-time champions Minnesota Frost to reach its first Walter Cup Final. Rachel Donner & Erica L. Ayala discuss the 2026 PWHL Championship Series ahead of Game 1.BUT FIRST, is the PWHL overshadowing its own product with too many expansion announcements?!Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 48m 50s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 |  PWHL Playoffs: Minnesota FORCES Game 5, Ottawa takes Charge | The Minnesota Frost defeated Montreal 3-1 Friday to force Game 5! Rachel Donner & Erica L. Ayala break down the series and what to expect in the winner-take-all event at Place Bell. The Ottawa Charge takes a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Fleet off a heady play off the boards. Can Ottawa fans give their team an extra jolt on home ice?We cover this and more on today’s episode of At Even Strength!Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 34m 27s | ||||||
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| 5/7/26 |  PWHL Semifinals TIED! Plus, PWHL Detroit is OFFICIAL. | The PWHL Playoffs are heating up!Both Montreal and Ottawa bounced back to win Game 2 of their respective series. We’ve had FIVE overtimes between the Victoire and Frost, meanwhile Gwyneth Philips has posted TWO 30 or more save performances. Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala discuss the playoffs ahead of the Game 3’s this week. PLUS, PWHL Detroit is coming in the 2026-27 season! Our hosts break down what we know about the ninth PWHL team and do their best to makes sense of the expansion non-draft and free agency. Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 54m 22s | ||||||
| 5/2/26 |  Boston Takes a 1-0 SERIES LEAD, Montreal Faces Minnesota: PWHL Playoff Analysis and X Factors | The PWHL playoffs are here and the seedings are set! In this episode of At Even Strength, Rachel Donner breaks down Montreal’s choice to face Minnesota, Boston’s gritty Game 1 win over Ottawa, and all the intensity, physical play, and officiating drama from the opening round. You’ll get smart analysis of the goaltending clash between Aerin Frankel and Gwyneth Philips, key performances from Jessie Eldridge, Alina Müller, and Jamie Lee Rattray, and deep dives into the impact of special teams and penalties.Plus, Carla Macleod returns behind the Ottawa bench and reflects on her journey, while we debate Montreal’s first-round curse and Minnesota’s shot at a Walter Cup three-peat. We also discuss the “Caroline Harvey Sweepstakes,” top draft prospects, and what’s at stake for Seattle and Vancouver’s futures.Whether you’re here for PWHL playoff predictions, player X-factors, or the latest stories shaping women’s hockey, this episode delivers the bold, insightful coverage you expect. Drop your picks for Walter Cup finalists in the comments!00:00 Ottawa vs. Boston game recap05:53 Jessie Eldridge's standout performance08:26 Discussing hockey aggression and strategy12:44 Discussing special teams strategy16:07 Officiating and review frustrations18:26 Discussing Minnesota and Montreal teams23:27 Hayley Skammura's Olympic impac26:29 Draft and expansion predictions28:38 Analyzing team performance and needs31:30 Minnesota's playoff mindset34:02 Discussing upcoming playoff gamesFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.b...Rachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky...At Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrengt...Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 35m 05s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 |  Toronto vs Ottawa for the FINAL Playoff Spot: PWHL Final Day Showdown | At Even Strength Ep. 4.25 | PWHL Playoff Race, Standings Drama, and Game of the Week BreakdownThe playoff race comes down to the final day, and Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner are breaking down all the action! Who will clinch the crucial fourth PWHL playoff spot—Ottawa Charge or Toronto Scepters? Is Montreal Victoire holding on to first place, and what does that mean for playoff matchups?We analyze game-changing performances from players like Reagan Kirk, dig deep into coaching decisions, and highlight the suspenseful gold plan lottery. Get insights on Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, New York Sirens, Seattle Torrent, and Vancouver Golden Eyes as the regular season wraps up.Don’t miss our preview of the definitive Ottawa vs. Toronto showdown, plus expert analysis on league growth, officiating, and the intense PWHL 3-2-1-0 points race.00:00 Playoff standings discussion03:23 Analyzing New York Sirens season07:50 Troy Ryan's important season12:14 Discussing Toronto's hockey players14:53 Boston vs. Ottawa game recap18:25 Promoting newsletters and subscriptions22:46 Deciding playoff home advantage24:03 Season finale playoff excitement29:55 Reflecting on a tough game31:48 Discussing top defensive player picks36:25 Coaching changes for Ottawa game39:13 Ottawa's season performance highlights41:23 Comparing Ottawa and Toronto stats44:24 Wrapping up the podcast episodeSubscribe for more passionate, insider women’s hockey coverage!Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries:• Must-read books & articles:ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 45m 21s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 |  PWHL shatters attendance records at MSG and playoff race intensifies | At Even Strength breaks down the PWHL’s electric sold-out game at Madison Square Garden, playoff chaos, and the playoff picture coming into focus. Speaker B shares insider moments from the arena, including epic player intros and shootout drama.Hear all about future stars like Caroline Harvey, trends in pro sports expansion, and Pride Night celebrations—plus insights on Ottawa, Seattle, Minnesota Frost, and Toronto Scepters. Injury updates, draft predictions, and everything you need to follow the race to the PWHL playoffs.00:00 PWHL showcase game highlights05:43 Potential first pick spotlight07:47 Discussing player salaries and metrics11:03 MSG game attendance and expansion14:50 Women's basketball newsletter17:33 Health update on Carla McLeod21:57 Why Vancouver and Seattle struggle24:51 Recent player injuries and updates27:24 Discussing unpredictability in recent games29:34 Previewing the week's best games33:36 Toronto team's challenges35:57 Supporting women's hockey contentSubscribe for the ultimate women's hockey coverage, analysis, and stories on and off the ice!Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social#podcast #pwhl #womenshockey #hockey🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ• More PWHL news: • More Black women in sports news: • More WNBA news: 💵Black Women in Sports• Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries: • Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOWGet your weekly women’s hockey fix with Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner. They will cover the top news in the PWHL, NCAA, and international women’s ice hockey. | 36m 57s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 |  PWHL’s Big Weekend, Frozen Four Thrillers, and a U.S. Broadcast Milestone for Women’s Hockey | Get your all-access pass to the world of women’s hockey on this episode of At Even Strength! Hosts Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner break down a pivotal PWHL weekend, including major injury updates for Montreal and Seattle, the heated playoff race, and the impact of the league’s first-ever US national broadcast.We dive into the thrilling NCAA Frozen Four championship clash between Wisconsin and Ohio State, spotlighting Patty Kazmaier winner Caroline “KK” Harvey and epic moments on and off the ice. Plus, we discuss the rise of future pro stars and what draft fans should watch for.Stay tuned for insights on PWHL playoff standings, analysis of the game of the week picks, and why Detroit’s Takeover Tour could shape the league’s next expansion. Don’t miss our reaction to being featured in NBC News for women’s hockey coverage!Keywords: women’s hockey, PWHL, NCAA Frozen Four, national broadcast, hockey podcast, Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin Badgers, Ohio State Buckeyes, women’s sports, hockey news, playoff race, injury update, draft prospects, Detroit expansion, NBC News, At Even Strength podcastLike, subscribe, and join the conversation with At Even Strength for all things women’s hockey!Check out the NBC News article: https://bit.ly/413Bu67#pwhl #womenshockey #hockeyolympics Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn• Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ | 39m 41s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  PWHL Trades, Officiating Drama, & NCAA Frozen Four Predictions | Welcome to another jam-packed episode of At Even Strength! Join Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner as they break down all the latest in women’s hockey, from PWHL trades and the Seattle Torrent’s historic move to the pressing conversations around officiating and player safety. Dive into the future of PWHL broadcasts, NCAA Frozen Four predictions, and what the newest ION partnership means for the sport’s visibility.This episode highlights:🏒 The first trade in Seattle Torrent history and what Jesse Eldridge and Theresa Schafzahl bring to their new teams.🏒 PWHL playoff scenarios, the battle for the elusive 4th spot, and key standings shakeups.🏒 Hot takes on officiating controversies, inconsistent enforcement, and the real impact on player injuries.🏒 NCAA Frozen Four analysis, standout players like Tessa Janecke and Lisa Jönsson, plus bold championship predictions.🏒 Essential talks on league expansion, player development, TV deals, and how every change is shaping the sport on and off the ice.Hit subscribe for expert insight, passionate analysis, and the women’s hockey coverage you crave. Share your takes and join the conversation in the comments! 00:00 Seatte Torrent x Boston Fleet make a TRADE08:13 ION's Game Night Strategy10:37 PWHL Fines and Enforcement Debate14:47 Officiating Integrity Over Innovation17:42 League, CBA, and Sarah Nurse22:01 PWHL Officials: Training & Pay27:13 Semifinals Predictions and Updates30:56 Frosts' Playoff Surge Explained31:59 Top Teams Battle for Position36:10 Playoff Race and Trade Decisions40:29 Montreal-Ottawa Playoff Showdown42:57 Sports Analysis: Boston vs. Vancouver45:07 Subscribe, Share, and CommentFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey-------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 updates in your inbox!https://www.blackrosiemedia.com/JOIN OUR SLACK COMMUNITY:https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 ...on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLKRosieMedia...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia...on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrosiem...-------------------------------SOCIAL--------------------------------🐦Twitter: @Founding4Pod & @BlackRosieMedia📲: Instagram: @BlackRosieMedia👥Facebook: @BLKRosieMedia💬Website: BlackRosieMedia.com Slack Channel: https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 -----------------------My GEAR - Affiliate Links----------------🎙️Rode NT-USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3u1jsir📷 Sony ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3FkZwgr💡 Elgato LED light: https://amzn.to/3hKe0gc | 45m 56s | ||||||
| 3/14/26 |  PWHL Hits National TV: Breaking Down the ION Takeover & NCAA Patty Kaz Finalists | Get ready for a jam-packed episode of At Even Strength! Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the latest headlines in women’s hockey, including the monumental first-ever nationally televised PWHL game in the U.S. on ION. They dig into what national TV exposure means for the league, how innovative sponsors like Ally Bank are driving real change, and what fans can expect from broadcast upgrades.The episode covers must-know updates on PWHL injuries—including the ripple effect of Olympic absences—plus roster moves that could impact playoff races. You'll also get expert analysis on the NCAA Frozen Four, a heated debate over the Patty Kazmaier Award finalists, and which players to watch as the tournament heats up.Whether you're a die-hard PWHL fan or new to women’s hockey, this episode spotlights game-changing moments, growing crowds, and cross-league support (shout-out to NWSL’s Gotham FC and the New York Liberty!).Stick around for their can't-miss “Game of the Week” picks and discover which teams are positioned to make a late-season run.Subscribe for your all-access pass to the biggest stories and behind-the-scenes insights in women’s hockey!00:00 Women's Hockey Gains Major Momentum05:02 ION's Impact on Women's Sports08:05 PWHL Expands Reach Through YouTube12:47 Ottawa Charge Roster Update16:40 Seattle Upsets Boston: Key Takeaways19:13 Seattle Torrent Deep Dive Insights21:41 Seattle's Goaltending Not the Issue24:52 Record-Breaking Crowds for Sirens28:55 PWHL X Gotham FC Connections33:01 Gamesmanship vs Physical Play36:03 2026 Patty Kaz Predictions38:39 OSU Championship Game Hopes43:22 Women's Hockey Dynamics and Debate44:26 Boston vs. Montreal Showdown47:59 At Even Strength PodcastFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social | 48m 32s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 |  The Garden Effect: Women's Hockey Hits Madison Square and TD Garden | Get ready for another action-packed episode of At Even Strength, your all-access pass to the world of women's hockey! Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner dive into breaking PWHL attendance records, iconic sellouts at Madison Square Garden and TD Garden, and vibrant fan communities—from Seattle’s Torrent to New York’s Sirens. They tackle hot topics like marketing, Olympic-to-pro transitions, injury updates on star players like Hilary Knight, playoff race shakeups, and spotlight the Patty Kazmaier Award’s top NCAA contenders.Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a curious newcomer, or just love competitive hockey, this episode covers the latest headlines, standout players, league narratives, and the culture shaping the women’s game. Subscribe for smart, honest, and passionate coverage—and join the conversation that’s changing women’s hockey!00:00 Seattle Torrent, Gold Plan Discussion04:50 MSG vs Prudential Center Attendance07:09 Women's Hockey Marketing Challenges11:23 Hockey Narratives and Erasure13:56 Acknowledging Prior Women's Hockey Leagues17:38 Injuries Impacting PWHL Teams20:51 Olympians' Return: Play or Rest?26:08 College Hockey & PWHL Standings33:13 Women's Hockey Growth at UConn35:47 Patty Kaz Finalists38:45 PWHL Games Preview & UpdatesFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social#podcast #womenshockey #pwhl | 45m 22s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  Reclaiming Our Time: Placing women's hockey in its RIGHTFUL place in the post-Olympics narrative | USA Women’s Hockey shifts the spotlight with Olympic gold, but can the PWHL harness this surge of new fans? Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner break down the post-Olympic shakeup, from Knight’s leadership and viral moments to Megan Keller and Alina Müller’s clutch performances. Heated discussion surrounds the fallout from the men’s hockey controversy, new physical play standards, and how star absences like Marie-Philip Poulin and Erin Ambrose challenge Montreal Victoire.The analysis covers spikes in PWHL viewership, culture clashes around fandom activism, and whether inclusive female-led communities can endure league ownership ties to ICE and simmering off-ice debates. With teams like Seattle Torrent, Minnesota Frost, and Boston Fleet in the hunt and a fresh wave of fans, will women’s hockey build lasting momentum or face familiar obstacles? Unfiltered, timely takes you won’t want to miss. | 44m 13s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | Breaking Down the BIGGEST PWHL Trade and Tracking Olympians From Eight Countries | In this episode of "At Even Strength," hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner dive into the biggest trade in PWHL history, breaking down the Ottawa Charge and Vancouver Goldeneyes six-player swap and its massive impact on the PWHL standings. They bring you exclusive post-trade insights, featuring reactions from Brooke McQuigge, Carla Macleod, Sarah Nurse, and Brian Idalski, and how these moves have shaped the playoff race ahead of the Olympic break.Get ready for the road to Milano Cortina as the hosts spotlight the 61 PWHL players heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics, breaking down international representation from Canada, the USA, Finland, Czechia, Germany, and more.The episode highlights the stories of living legends like Marie-Philip Poulin and Hilary Knight, rising stars such as Laila Edwards, and the growing influence of European talent in the world’s top women’s pro hockey league.Plus, Erica and Rachel debate the hot topics: what makes a must-win game with seven PWHL matchups before the Olympic break, how midseason trades can change a team’s fortunes, and why women’s hockey deserves the same analysis and hype as the men’s side.Subscribe for all-access coverage—game analysis, player perspectives, Olympic previews, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. "At Even Strength" is your home for everything PWHL, women’s ice hockey, and the global game.#PWHL #WomensHockey #MilanoCortina2026 #OlympicHockey #MariePhilipPoulin #HilaryKnight #SarahNurse #WomenInSports #HockeyPodcastDon’t forget to hit subscribe and follow Black Rosie Media for empowering women’s hockey content!Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.socialAt Even Strength on TikTok📲https://www.tiktok.com/@atevenstrength_podFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter!🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia00:00 Vancouver's Bold Trade Strategy03:05 Team Focus and Urgency Insights08:24 "Seamless Team Integration Shines11:44 Vancouver's Turnaround Fueled by Offense14:13 "Sticking to the Game Plan19:41 "Team Moves Ahead of Deadline22:50 Women's Hockey Competitive Evolution26:59 "Five-Time Olympic Icons Shine27:47 "Hockey Legends and Olympic Shifts33:10 Olympics' Impact on Women's Sports34:30 "Black Rosie Media Covers Women's Hockey39:42 "Must-Win Games This Season?43:46 Unbalanced League Suspension Policies44:44 "Late-Game Skirmish Consequences49:36 "Milano Cortina Olympic Coverage#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey | 50m 35s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | From Viral Videos to Vital Voices: Blake Bolden’s Impact On and Off the Ice | Welcome back to At Even Strength! In this episode, host Erica Ayala sits down with trailblazer Blake Bolden for a deep dive into Olympic hockey—covering both the men’s and women’s tournaments, roster breakdowns, and the evolving storylines ahead of Milano Cortina. They celebrate bold milestones in the sport, including Laila Edwards becoming the first Black woman to represent USA Hockey at the Olympics, and explore how representation is shifting on and off the ice.Beyond the international stage, Blake Bolden shares insights from her own journey: from her powerful slap shot and time in the pro game to her work as a broadcaster and mentor. The conversation touches on growing up in Cleveland, leadership in women's hockey, and the importance of building community. Wild Olympic predictions, broadcast stories, and even a few content ideas for the PWHL—all on tap in this empowering, candid episode.If you love hockey, care about breaking barriers, or just want to hear stories that inspire, you won’t want to miss this interview. Let’s get to it!00:00 Blake Bolden Interview Highlights05:33 Quinn Hughes: Exciting Transition Highlights06:30 Hellebuyck, Confidence, and Team Dynamics10:27 How I Got Into Hockey13:57 Hockey Connections and Insights17:38 Olympics Impact on College Teams21:53 Laila Edwards Makes Hockey History25:36 Giving Back Through Sports26:47 Blake Bolden's Inspiring Impact30:58 Layla's Complete Hockey Package34:59 Resilience Over Regret in Hockey39:22 US Women's Team Favored42:17 Broadcasting, PWHL, and Personal Growth43:53 Evolving Communication and Analysis Skills49:12 Scouting: Intangibles and Consistency52:48 Obsessive Curiosity Explained56:23 Black Women's Hockey Conversations57:20 Hockey Chatter and MemoriesFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social#podcast #womenshockey #pwhl -------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 updates in your inbox!https://www.blackrosiemedia.com/JOIN OUR SLACK COMMUNITY:https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 ...on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLKRosieMedia...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia...on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrosiem...-------------------------------SOCIAL--------------------------------🐦Twitter: @Founding4Pod & @BlackRosieMedia📲: Instagram: @BlackRosieMedia👥Facebook: @BLKRosieMedia💬Website: BlackRosieMedia.com Slack Channel: https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 -----------------------My GEAR - Affiliate Links----------------🎙️Rode NT-USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3u1jsir📷 Sony ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3FkZwgr💡 Elgato LED light: https://amzn.to/3hKe0gc | 59m 02s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Team Canada Surprises, Upcoming Games, and Blake Bolden’s Reflections on Hockey and Legacy | Welcome to another episode of "At Even Strength," your go-to source for everything women's hockey, powered by Black Rosie Media! This week, hosts Erica Ayala and Rachel Donner dive into the just-released Hockey Canada Olympic roster—unpacking the big news, the surprises, and why every player chosen is from the PWHL. From the missing Chloe Primarano to first-time Olympians to questions about team strategy and international experience, no detail goes unnoticed.Plus, you’ll get an exclusive teaser of Erica Ayala's in-depth interview with trailblazer Blake Bolden. Hear how Laila Edwards' groundbreaking Olympic selection creates a full-circle moment for Bolden, her reflections on breaking barriers, and her takes on the present and future of the women's game.Stick around for a spotlight on key matchups to watch in the coming week—whether it’s the impact of expansion cities, the Takeover Tour stops, or which teams are finding their stride before the Olympics. Get ready for smart insight, passionate debate, and all the stories that make women’s hockey such an exciting sport to follow.00:00 Team Canada Lacks College Players05:02 Canada's Women's Hockey Roster Challenges06:38 Canada's Depth Key Against USA09:53 PWHL Players and Team Czechia14:56 "Blake Bolden on Hockey Legacy24:32 "Blake Bolden’s Hockey Insights27:26 "Predicting the Takeover Schedule29:49 "Making Sirens Games Accessible33:12 "Dolan, Nostalgia, and NY Sports36:07 "Analyzing Takeover Tour Insights39:07 Post-Olympic Fatigue in PWHL?Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey | 43m 18s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Contenders or Pretenders? A PWHL Quarter-Season Check | One Quarter Down: The PWHL Stock ReportWe’re 25% into the PWHL season, which makes it the perfect time for a check-in — without the overreactions.In this episode, we evaluate all eight PWHL teams and assess where things actually stand. Who looks like a real contender? Who has more questions than answers? And which storylines are being overstated (for better or worse)?Topics include:Stock up / stock down across the leagueTeams outperforming expectationsEarly warning signs worth paying attention toWhat the next quarter of the season could changeThis is a big-picture conversation designed for fans who want context, not just takes.🎧 Follow the show for weekly PWHL breakdowns, women’s hockey conversations, and Olympic coverage as we head toward Milano Cortina 2026. | 1h 07m 09s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | MPP Still Clutch For Montreal, Hockey Canada Needs a Plan | NOTE: We recorded before Minnesota defeated Boston Friday evening. Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala are back to give you a big picture view of the PWHL and International women's hockey ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. PLUS, Rachel catches Erica up on Heated Rivalry and the connection to the first Takeover Tour stop in Halifax. Chapters:00:00 Vancouver, Seattle Struggles Continue03:32 Boston's Defense Stifles Frost08:10 Seattle Torrent's Power Play Dominance12:00 Montreal's Impressive Season Continues15:42 Heated Rivalry - Show's Impact on Hockey Culture25:51 Canada's Olympic Game Plan29:16 PWHL Impact on Hockey Canada Staff30:10 PWHL Changes and Rising Talent34:15 Layla Edwards Shines for USA39:44 Gascon Likely Hockey Canada's third Goalie40:58 PWHL Schedule Highlights43:40 Seattle vs Boston: High-Stakes Clash47:19 OutroFollow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialRachel Donner🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social#pwhl #womenshockey #hockey-------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 updates in your inbox!https://www.blackrosiemedia.com/JOIN OUR SLACK COMMUNITY:https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 ...on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLKRosieMedia...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia...on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrosiem...-------------------------------SOCIAL--------------------------------🐦Twitter: @Founding4Pod & @BlackRosieMedia📲: Instagram: @BlackRosieMedia👥Facebook: @BLKRosieMedia💬Website: BlackRosieMedia.com Slack Channel: https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 -----------------------My GEAR - Affiliate Links----------------🎙️Rode NT-USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3u1jsir📷 Sony ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3FkZwgr💡 Elgato LED light: https://amzn.to/3hKe0gc | 47m 31s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | Youth Movement in Women’s Hockey: USA Surges, Canada Searches for Answers | USA Women's Hockey humiliates Hockey Canada with a 10-4 blowout, sparking questions about Canada's failing youth movement and defensive woes. Can Canada recover before the Olympic spotlight hits? Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez spotlight standout NCAA talent like Abby Murphy and Layla Edwards, dissect Team USA’s fresh roster mix, and debate if Canada’s reliance on veterans is costing them their edge.Key topics include Gwyneth Phillips’ rise in net, the impact of shifting NCAA-to-PWHL pipelines, and Hockey Canada’s struggle to adapt amidst rapid league changes. Heated conversations tackle goaltending battles, evolving defensive strategies, and controversial off-ice issues shaping locker room culture. The analysis wraps with anticipated PWHL matchups, Ottawa’s coaching hot seat, and Vancouver’s efforts to escape the league basement. Will Team Canada respond, or is this the end of an era?00:00 Hockey Stories, Rivalries & Controversy06:54 Youth Movement vs. USA Experience15:55 Evolving Skillsets in Sports21:15 "Positionless Hockey Requires Balance"29:00 Olympics Rivalry and Progress33:45 Youth Movement Energizes Team38:14 USA Hockey's Style and Goaltending48:06 Montreal's Untapped Potential53:45 "Heated Rivalry TV Show"01:04:23 "Calling Out Excuses and Bias"01:14:19 PWHL Gender Inclusion Neglected01:19:55 "Games to Watch & Excitement"Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L Ayala🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.socialAngelica Rodriguezhttps://bsky.app/profile/reinadelaisla.bsky.social#podcast #PWHL #RivalrySeries-------------------------------- ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIA -----------------------------------Black Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media.We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work.Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content. Subscribe to get 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 updates in your inbox!https://www.blackrosiemedia.com/JOIN OUR SLACK COMMUNITY:https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 💪🏾 Black Rosie Media 💪🏾 ...on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLKRosieMedia...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia...on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrosiem...-------------------------------SOCIAL--------------------------------🐦Twitter: @Founding4Pod & @BlackRosieMedia📲: Instagram: @BlackRosieMedia👥Facebook: @BLKRosieMedia💬Website: BlackRosieMedia.com Slack Channel: https://buff.ly/3ySxxa4 -----------------------My GEAR - Affiliate Links----------------🎙️Rode NT-USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3u1jsir📷 Sony ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3FkZwgr💡 Elgato LED light: https://amzn.to/3hKe0gc | 1h 26m 58s | ||||||
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