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PWHL Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes reveal bold new names and logos, but branding confusion lingers—will fans embrace the identity shift? Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the expansion teams’ branding decisions, the Seattle leak, and the impact on jersey designs, exploring how local flavor and league-level strategies could shape fan culture. The hosts debate which team logo stands out and share insights from exclusive access at Seattle’s launch event, including player reactions and behind-the-scenes branding revelations. USA Hockey dominates Team Canada 4-1 in Rivalry Series Game 1, powered by Abby Murphy’s natural hat trick and Taylor Heise’s dazzling four-point game. Was Team Canada’s late roster release and experimental goalie lineup a gamble that backfired? The conversation spotlights missed netfront coverage, key absences like Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner, plus early-season chemistry challenges. Get updates on PWHL training camps, the Vancouver Black Hockey Night controversy, and Seattle fan community events. 00:00 "Women's Hockey Updates & Expansion" 05:45 PWHL Jersey Launch Concerns 06:37 Quieter Vancouver Team Launch 12:49 "Vancouver Logo & Season Excitement" 13:23 Seattle's Three Goalie Strategy 17:08 "Women's Hockey Report Highlights" 21:49 "Hockey debate and Emotions" 23:34 Team Canada's Goaltending Decisions 29:30 Canada Dominates Third Period 31:30 Canada's Offensive Adjustments Needed 35:38 Women's Hockey News & Updates 40:19 Women's Hockey Preseason Insights 42:29 Analytics Key to Early Success 47:39 Inclusive Cultural Nights in Hockey 49:05 Indigenous Culture and Community History 52:12 Rivalry Series CoverageSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Women's Hockey Report Preview Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social Women’s Hockey Report on TikTok 📲https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on Facebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNc #pwhl #womenshockey #hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Nov 52min

The Rangers continue to love being away from New York, a young Sharks star is playing like an MVP and Kirill Kaprizov and Connor Bedard have big games. Details coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Nov 28min

St. Louis Blues send shockwaves through the NHL by scratching top scorer Jordan Kyrou, intensifying rumors about a possible trade and sparking debate over a looming rebuild. Could Kyrou be ready to waive his no-trade clause for a fresh start, or are the Blues willing to overhaul their aging, contract-laden roster and start from scratch? Gil Martin and JD Young dissect how the Kyrou situation reveals deeper organizational issues and consider which teams—like the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Anaheim Ducks—could be in the mix to land the explosive winger.Across the league, surprise storylines abound as the Boston Bruins defy preseason predictions with unexpected offensive firepower and wild streaks, while the Anaheim Ducks surge ahead of schedule with a young, dynamic core. Key matchups get spotlighted—including Penguins vs. Devils and Ducks vs. Golden Knights—analyzing how coaching shifts, defensive struggles, and emerging stars are reshaping playoff races. From front office strategy to weekend hockey action, this episode delivers the must-know insights fans need to follow every twist and turn of the new NHL season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Nov 29min

We had a big show down between the top two teams in the East, Hall of Fame legends clash once again in Pittsburgh, the Ducks continue to surprise and the Blues received a message from their head coach.  Details on all that and more coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Nov 30min

Alex Ovechkin shatters NHL history with his 900th career goal, leaving fans to wonder if Auston Matthews or David Pastrnak can chase this seemingly impossible milestone. Is this truly the golden era of NHL talent with stars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon lighting up the ice alongside Ovechkin? Goaltending is under the spotlight, too—league-wide save percentages have plummeted as offensive power surges and special teams opportunities rise. Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down major trends, including the evolving market for top-tier free agents like Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe, and Alex Tuch. Critical questions emerge: Will teams show fiscal restraint, or will they ignite bidding wars with increased cap space? Can the Rangers afford to keep Panarin, and will LA lock up Kempe long-term? Get expert insights on contract extensions, shifting team strategies, and what lies ahead as the NHL landscape transforms. 6:06 Matthews vs. Ovechkin: Goal Debate 7:41 Golden Era of NHL Talent 10:43 "NBA Action with FanDuel" 16:01 NHL Talent Evolution 18:13 High Scoring Games and Defense 22:40 Free Agency Market Inefficiency 24:41 July 1 Contracts and Cap Boom 28:21 Free Agency Trends and Player Retention   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Nov 30min

Alex Ovechkin is all alone on this one. Plus Nazem Kadri leads Calgary on a special night. And Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini both have monster nights.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Nov 33min

RugietReady to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL for 15% off your first order. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Nov 36min

The Avalanche and Lightning play a brilliant rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Mikko Rantanen's 300th goal part of Stars effort over Oilers. Wild get controversial OT winner. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Nov 32min