Episode 46: She Plays Like a Girl — And That’s a Warning

The female game isn’t “catching up” anymore — it’s redefining hockey altogether.In this episode, returning guest Tausha joins Amanda to break down the explosive rise of female hockey, the intensifying physical play, and how the new era of girls on ice is changing coaching, recruiting, and league standards from grassroots to NCAA.Tausha has gone from player → boys’ coach → and now head of the entire female program at her association. She’s in the trenches where the shift is happening — and she’s not sugar-coating it.🏒 In This Episode We Cover:How girls’ hockey has evolved from “finesse first” to grit, speed, and dominant puck battlesCoaching girls vs. coaching boys: is the difference real, or taught?The new recruiting lens: what NCAA D1 programs are asking forThe big debate: Should checking be introduced at elite female levels?Why the female bench is more confident, more aggressive, and more vocal than everWhat happens when female programs are led by female coachesThe pipeline shift: FSL → Junior → NCAA → pro🎯 Who This Episode Is For:Female hockey parentsPlayers rising through U13–U18 eliteCoaches building competitive girls’ programsNCAA hopefuls & recruiting familiesAnyone trying to understand where women’s hockey is headed (and how fast)Send a text Support the showNew episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level. Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441363/support Follow us on IG, Facebook & TikTok for updates, sneak peaks, and random things hockey!https://www.instagram.com/puckeduphockeymums?igsh=MXRvN3doZjZlYTliNw==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HhMcLgmpD/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.tiktok.com/@puckedup.hockey.m?_t=ZM-8wy5uqxscpJ&_r=1 Click link below to join our community, grab your free "Gear Guide Checklist" and stay up to date on podcast news ...