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The Ice Garden
by The Ice Garden
The official home for audio programming from The Ice Garden, an independent community for fans of women's hockey.
Episodes
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Crease Huddles Episode 16: Return of the Co-Host
NATALIA IS BACK! No more riding solo as Natalia is back on Crease Huddles joining Geremy as they take on the news and happenings of the PWHL. With the playoffs having just finished, PWHL award finalists being announced, and PWHL expansion news not showing any signs of stopping listen in on this…
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Crease Huddles Episode 15: Good Ole Playoff Preview
It feels like the season started two years ago but we're finally here, the 2026 PWHL playoffs are happening! It's a solo episode as co-host Natalia is off doing vampire witch things but not to worry, it's going to feature all the stats and takes you have come to expect from Crease Huddles. Don't...
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Crease Huddles Episode 14: Playoff Race Out, Awards Race In Part Two
The long awaited Part Two is here jammed pack with Natalia and Geremy debating on the remaining awards. Check out who they think are the leading candidates for Defender, Rookie, and Goalie of the Year. Of course they save the most controversial for last, MVP.
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Crease Huddles Episode 14: Playoff Race Out, Awards Race In Part One
Natalia and Geremy are back on the airwaves bringing to you a race update. This time though it's not about the playoffs. In Part One of Episode 14, your Crease Huddles hosts dive into transfer portal news, draft declaration news, and the front runners for Coach/Forward of the Year with more to…
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Crease Huddles Episode 13: The Signing, the Trade, and the Race
The PWHL have a trade and signing to announce so your dutiful hosts Natalia and Geremy go over the new roster moves in the PWHL. There's a playoff race happening too so find out who has the edge for maybe the last playoff spot available.
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Crease Huddles Episode 12: Playoff Madness
Join Natalia and Geremy as they go through the playoff madness coming out of the NCAA and SDHL. Both leagues are close to crowning a champion. How did we get here and who is expected to win? Press play and nerd out
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Crease Huddles Ep 11 Part Two: Last Season's Championships But This Year
With the Olympics over many leagues such as the NCAA and SDHL are headed into the playoffs. Learn who the favourites are to go far, the potential upsets, etc. as your favourite nerdy hosts Natalia and Geremy dive into what's happening post-Olympics.
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Crease Huddles Ep 11 Part One: Future Olympic Speed Skater
The Olympics are over so Crease Huddles is back with Episode 11 featuring your favourite nerdy podcast hosts, Geremy and Natalia. How did their predictions fare? Who did they think surpassed expectations and who disappointed? Get the full post-Olympic conversation in Part One of Episode 11.
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Crease Huddles Episode 10 Part 2
Back in your ear is all that you missed from Part One of Crease Huddles Episode 10. In Part Two we cover the bottom four PWHL teams and all the Olympic fun conversations to have. Learn more from Natalia about why you should be a Team Italy Truther. -Ottawa being overtime Queens -Will the Hockey...
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Crease Huddles Episode 10
Crease Huddles is back and better than ever with it's first permanent co-host, Natalia! Listen in on Part One of Episode 10 to get all your latest hockey news and what we're seeing out of the top four PWHL teams -An update on the SDHL as it nears the end of it's regular season -Who are the...
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Purple Posts Episode 7: Sweden's 2006 Olympic Miracle
With the 2026 Winter Olympics right around the corner, Purple Posts is celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest moments in Olympic women’s hockey history. On this episode, host LJ Bachenheimer is joined by Meredith Foster, editor and international hockey expert at The Ice Garden…
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Crease Huddles Episode Nine: Solo Run
With the international break over, join Geremy on this solo cast talking about what's next regarding the Olympics and what's real about the PWHL results so far. If you like the show, please subscribe and leave us a five-star review. Crease Huddles is a podcast about women's hockey from The Ice...
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Purple Posts People: Dr. Tina Atkinson, PWHL Chief Medical Officer
Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage medical care for a pro women’s hockey league? Today's guest can tell you all about it. On the first episode of Purple Posts People, host LJ speaks with Dr. Tina Atkinson, the PWHL’s Chief Medical Officer. Throughout their conversation, Dr. Atkinson...
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Crease Huddles Episode 8: What is Grey?
Crease Huddles is back on your podcast feed with your host from Giants in the Crease, Geremy! Making a return appearance is Sarah Nurse superfan and just a hockey fan in general Rebecca (or Becca or Bex)! Come join us on this journey as we talk all the latest hockey news while dealing with...
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Purple Posts Episode 6: Calgary and the Wild West of Women’s Hockey
On this episode of Purple Posts, host LJ is joined by Maya Smith, The Ice Garden’s Vancouver beat writer and a native Calgarian, to talk about the extensive and often-chaotic women’s hockey history of Maya’s hometown. From the old-timey Alpine Cup scene to the many leagues of the early 2000’s…
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Crease Huddles Episode 7, part 2: More Predictions, Hot Takes, & Ghost Peppers
Part 2 of Episode 7 features the same guests, the same hosts, and more predictions. They talk more PWHL predictions like breakout players and stats, plus some SDHL and NCAA predicitions. If you like the show, please subscribe and leave us a five-star review. You can also follow The Ice Garden and...
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Crease Huddles Episode 7, part 1: Predictions, Hot Takes, & Ghost Peppers
Crease Huddles latest episode is a two-parter of predictions! Geremy is joined by Meredith, LJ, and Natalia as they give their predictions and hot takes about various topics. This episode they focus on the PWHL talking about leadership groups, new rules, record setters, and more. If you like the...
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Crease Huddles Episode 6: So Much News!
Crease Huddles is back, and there's a ton to cover. This episode, LJ joins Geremy to talk about hockey in Australia, who will be the last undefeated team in the NCAA, PWHL branding, and what's happening in Ottawa. Plus this past week was essentially the international break for the whole word and...
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Crease Huddles Episode 5: Previewing the Canadian PWHL Teams
It's part two of Crease Huddles PWHL preview. This itme is the four Canadian team - Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, the Toronto Sceptres, and Vancouver Goldeneyes. Geremy is again joined by the beat writers for each team, with the exception of Montreal - Elisha, Melissa, and Maya. If you like…
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Crease Huddles Episode 4: Previewing the USA PWHL Teams
This episode of Crease Huddles is the first of a two-part series previewing the upcoming PWHL season. First up is the four USA-based teams - Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, New York Sirens, and Seattle Torrent. For each team, Geremy is joined by one of our beat writers - Lydia, Reid, Natalia, and...
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Crease Huddles Episode 3: Sarah Nurse's Biggest Fan
Crease Huddles is back for its third episode, and back in style with a special guest you'll never guess in a million tries would be on the podcast. Geremy and his guest discuss new signings, new jerseys, possible PWHL expansion, the fight at the end of the Ohio State and Minnesota game, and more!...
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Crease Huddles Episode 2
The beacons of women’s hockey news were lit so Giselle and Geremy are back with Crease Huddles Episode Two: Attack of the Schedules. Nerding out? Yapping? Hockey bright spots? Terrible jokes? Failing to remember who plays for what team? We have all that and more waiting for your ears in this next...
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Purple Posts Episode 5: Women in Men’s Hockey
Welcome back to Purple Posts, a podcast about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in the history of women’s hockey. On this episode, LJ and special guest Geremy present a brief history of women's hockey players who joined men’s hockey teams, just in time for the start of the...
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Crease Huddles: Episode 1
In our newest women's hockey podcast, Geremy is joined by Giselle and LJ to chat not just about the PWHL, but also hockey outside of the PWHL. The trio discuss the PWHL's possible start dates, expansion, international tournaments, who to watch in the NCAA and SDHL, and more! Crease Huddles is a...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 27
Alyssa and Maya joined forces together in Toronto earlier this summer for their first-ever in-person recording of P-Dub in Twenty where they had lots to talk about as a crazy PWHL offseason continues. Follow the Ice Garden and become a paid subscriber today at...
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Hockey Card Chat with Keegan Krasne of Upper Deck
Alyssa Turner of the Ice Garden sits down with Keegan Krasne, Brand Coordinator of Sports at Upper Deck, to discuss the excitement of the launch of the highly anticipated second edition of PWHL trading cards. From product quality and new insert designs to the growing demand from fans and...
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Purple Posts Episode 4: The Metropolitan Riveters’ “American Dream”
Welcome back to Purple Posts, a podcast about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in the history of women’s hockey. On this episode, LJ walks you through that time a professional women’s hockey team played their home games in a shopping mall, including the dramatic histories…
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Checking the Box: Episode 4
In this episode of Checking the Box, Eleni and Mike dissect the 2025 PWHL Draft, which they both believe should be renamed the PWHL Entry Draft, and talk about the three blockbuster trades that stole headlines on draft day. Our hosts also discuss what happens after a player is drafted, what it...
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Purple Posts Episode 3: What’s In A Name?
Welcome back to Purple Posts, a podcast about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in the history of women’s hockey. On this episode, host LJ is joined by Elisha Côté, TIG’s Ottawa Charge beat writer, to talk about the Ottawa Alerts, an early 20th-century women’s hockey team…
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Checking the Box: Episode 3
Mike from The Ice Garden is joined by Eleni, a player agent at Cook Stark Hockey, to break down the PWHL’s first-ever expansion with the addition of Seattle and Vancouver. From navigating the exclusive signing period to preparing for the expansion draft on Monday evening, they dive into what this...
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An Interview with Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne, authors of
Harrison Browne, former professional hockey player, and Rachel Browne, Harrison's sister and investigative journalist sit down with The Ice Garden's Meredith Foster to talk about their book. Let Us Play: Winning The Battle For Gender Diverse Athletes, publishing on May 27, takes the reader beyond...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 26
Welcome to the 2025 PWHL Finals! For the first time in league history we have a Canadian team in the final two teams remaining in the PWHL Playoffs. Alyssa and Maya discuss Game’s 1 and 2 of the series before they’re joined by Elisha Côté who shares her first-person experience of the highs and…
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 25
The 2025 PWHL Playoffs are underway and man oh man has it been a doozy. Alyssa and Maya discuss Games 1-3 in the Sceptres/Frost series before they dive into Games 1 and 2 between Montreal and Ottawa, including the infamous quadruple OT game. Follow the Ice Garden and become a paid subscriber…
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P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 24
After a few weeks away P-Dub in Twenty makes its return as the 2025 PWHL Playoffs are set to begin. As the regular season has come and gone, there are only four teams remaining to battle for the Walter Cup. Alyssa and Maya discuss the craziness of the final few days of the regular season before...
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Purple Posts Episode 2: The Girls Are Fighting
Purple Posts, a podcast about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in the history of women’s hockey, is back! This time, LJ is joined by Eleni Demestihas, Director of Hockey Operations for Cook Stark Hockey, to talk about some infamous USA-Canada brawls, how increased...
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Discussing the PWHL Expansion to Vancouver
Special guests Eleni, the director of hockey operations at Cook Stark Hockey, and Elisha, Ice Garden writer/future PWHL insider, join host Geremy to discuss the Vancouver expansion into the PWHL. They discuss the implications, who should be thrilled by this news, and a surprise name they'd like…
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Previewing the 2025 World Championships
Geremy gathers a few of The Ice Garden's writers to preview the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championships, taking place in Czechia. The group looks at the 10 teams who will face in the annual tournament.
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Recapping the NCAA D1 National Tournament
In a special one-off podcast, host Geremy is joined by The Ice Garden NCAA expert writers Giselle, Emma, and Angelica to discuss the recent NCAA National Tournament round by round Giselle, Emma, and Angelica go over the regional semifinals, regional finals, Frozen Four semifinal and of course the...
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Checking the Box: Episode 2
Mike from The Ice Garden and Eleni, a player agent and partner of Cook Stark Hockey, discuss the far-from-transparent nature of restricted free agency in women's hockey. They dive into how restricted free agency and other contracts might work if there is an expansion draft, and discuss what money...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 23
In the latest episode of P-Dub in Twenty with Alyssa and Maya, your hosts are fresh off of being in the building for a handful of PWHL games. Alyssa shares her experiences in Detroit and Toronto while Maya talks about being in the crowd for the Edmonton stop of the Takeover Tour. The conversation...
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Purple Posts Episode 1: When the NWHL Bubble Burst
Introducing Purple Posts, a new podcast from The Ice Garden about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in the history of women’s hockey. In this debut episode, host LJ Bachenheimer delves into what went down during the 2021 NWHL pandemic “bubble” season alongside TIG's Senior...
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Hockey Card Chat With Upper Deck's Director of Sports Brands Paul Zickler
Alyssa Turner sits down with Upper Deck's Director of Sports Brands, Paul Zickler to discuss the ins and outs of Upper Deck and the PWHL's partnership. From their first EPack set, to the first of its kind physical Hobby Box set, Paul shares a behind the scenes look at the revolutionary…
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Checking the Box: Episode 1
In The Ice Garden's newest podcast about women's hockey, Mike Murphy, the managing editor of TIG, and Eleni Demestihas, partner at Cook Stark Management representing women's hockey players, chat about a wide range of topics around the PWHL. They touch on contracts, the upcoming trade deadline,...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 21
In the latest episode of P-Dub in Twenty with Alyssa and Maya, your hosts dive into the success of the Quebec City takeover game before they break down the remaining games across the PWHL. From the Toronto Sceptres struggles, to Emerance Maschmeyer’s excellence, Episode 22 of P-Dub in Twenty has...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 21
Welcome back to another episode of P-Dub in Twenty! Alyssa and Maya bring you an update on the first 10 games of the 2024-25 PWHL season and Team Canada winning U18 Gold. Maya also spends time reflecting on and sharing her experience at the Vancouver Showcase game between the Sceptres and the...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 'Twenty'
We are only days away from the first game of the 2024-25 PWHL season! Alyssa and Maya chat about roster news and Madison Packer’s retirement before spending the rest of the episode sharing their PWHL season predictions. Follow the Ice Garden and become a paid subscriber today at...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 19 | The Preseason
The PWHL is back and so are Alyssa and Maya! Following the end of the 2024 PWHL preseason, P-Dub in Twenty is here for all your PWHL podcast needs as the new season is just around the corner. Your hosts spend time discussing the team jerseys, rosters, and much more in the latest episode. Follow…
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P-Dub in Twenty: Episode 18
The wait is finally over... The PWHL has names and logos and Alyssa and Maya jump right into all the excitement as they share their thoughts on all the good and the bad with the league’s team branding. Follow the Ice Garden and become a paid subscriber today at...
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P-Dub in Twenty - Episode 17 - Offszn Vibes
Tell a friend to tell a friend... we're baaaaack!! After taking some time away from the microphones, Alyssa and Maya return for another episode of P-Dub in Twenty. From the chaos of the draft, the disaster in Minnesota, and much more, P-Dub in Twenty is here for all your PWHL Offseason needs.…
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Around The Rink with Dan Rice & Allie Morse - July 24, 2024
For the finale of Around the Rink, Allie Morse and Dan Rice are joined by the oft underrated but never under appreciated - goaltender Amanda Leveille, who just announced her retirement from pro hockey. The trio discussed Lev’s career, favorite moments, teammates and more. And Dan & Allie say a...
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