#552: Timothee Chalamet’s manspreading and hot takes on PWHL postseason

About this episode

The episode previews the PWHL Playoffs featuring the Boston Fleet and Ottawa Charge.

The puck drops now — literally. The PWHL Playoffs begin tonight when the No. 2 seed Boston Fleet take on the No. 4 Ottawa Charge, making this episode of The GIST of It the perfect time for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz to preview the four-team competition. Who will hoist the coveted Walter Cup? The girls have thoughts — and they’re spilling. Show notes: Episode #551: Our unfiltered PWHL playoff reactions More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellen Hyslop, Steph Rotz

Topics covered

• PWHL Playoffs
• Boston Fleet
• Ottawa Charge
• hockey
• sports analysis

Keywords

• PWHL
• hockey
• Boston Fleet
• Ottawa Charge
• Walter Cup
• sports news
• playoff preview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PWHL, Boston Fleet, Ottawa Charge

Books & works: Walter Cup

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