Jocks Next Gen

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight top prospects from North America and Europe who are turning heads and emerging as future PWHL standouts.Today, we’re joined by one of the top goalie prospects heading into the 2026 PWHL Draft. She’s an All-American, an Olympian, the 2026 Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year, and a multi-time Hockey East Goaltender of the Year. This season, our guest shattered multiple single-season records and has become a true highlight-reel presence in net. Enjoy our interview with Tia Chan!NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects! 00:00:00 – Welcome!00:05:43 – Stock Up, Stock Down00:22:12 – Coach’s Perspective with Chris Mackenzie00:33:57 – Tia Chan Interview01:02:39 – PWHL Best Fit01:08:45 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight top prospects from North America and Europe who are turning heads and emerging as future PWHL standouts.Today we’re joined by an incredibly talented European prospect: an Olympic bronze medalist with Team Finland, a World Championship silver medalist, three-time World Championship bronze medalist, and a five-time SDHL champion…everyone please welcome on, Viivi Vainikka! Which team will be lucky enough to land this player in the upcoming draft? We dive into that and more in this episode.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects! 00:00:00 – Welcome!00:04:24 – Stock Up, Stock Down00:21:44 – Coach’s Perspective with Filip Eriksson00:29:02 – Viivi Vainikka Interview00:50:25 – PWHL Best Fit00:54:05 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight top prospects from North America and Europe who are turning heads and emerging as future PWHL standouts. Today we’re joined by senior captain of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Emma Peschel. A national champion, member of the USA program, and highly ranked PWHL defender heading into the upcoming draft, Peschel is a name to know—hear more about her now before you hear it called on draft night. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects! 00:00:00 – Welcome!00:05:20 – NEW SEGMENT “Stock Up, Stock Down”00:16:34 – Coach’s Perspective with Nadine Muzerall00:31:00 – Emma Peschel Interview00:59:45 – PWHL Best Fit01:05:26 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight top prospects from North America and Europe who are turning heads and emerging as future PWHL standouts.This week, we’re joined by a first-year sensation—Hockey East Player of the Year with 44 points in 39 games, and the best name in hockey (you’ll be hearing it often). Please welcome Northeastern’s own, Stryker Zablocki! Get to know this phenom more NOW during this episode!NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:03:58 – European Prospect Talk00:07:58 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:10:18 – NEW SEGMENT “Coach’s Perspective” with Nick Carpenito00:21:11 – Stryker Zablocki Interview00:42:18 – NEW SEGMENT “PWHL Best Fit” 00:45:08 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.In this special episode, we’re joined by Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player Ava McNaughton — a World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and now a two-time National Champion. Ava takes us behind the scenes of the National Championship game and shares the chaos that unfolded during the celebrations after the final buzzer. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:03:02 – European Prospect Talk00:12:45 – North American Prospect Talk  00:29:44 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:34:54 – Ava McNaughton Interview01:12:10 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 01:13:24 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.Today we’re joined by one of the top prospects in the upcoming PWHL Draft — Issy Wunder! We sit down with the standout Tigers forward to talk about her incredible four-year run at Princeton, what’s driven her success on the ice, and even get a glimpse into her senior thesis. Don’t miss this chance to get to know Issy beyond the game — tune in now!NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:03:24 – European Prospect Talk00:07:48 – North American Prospect Talk  00:16:49 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:19:41 – Issy Wunder Interview00:48:32 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:54:21 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.Joining us now is one of the Top 10 finalists for the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award. She currently leads the nation in goals this season, rewriting the record books along the way. Please welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats’ sensational phenom — Kahlen Lamarche.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:03:52 – European Prospect Talk00:08:35 – North American Prospect Talk  00:20:10 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:22:07 – Kahlen Lamarche Interview00:46:21 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.This week, we’re joined by Olympian and Team Sweden standout Thea Johansson. She delivered an outstanding performance at the Olympic tournament, finishing tied for third among the event’s top point scorers with 7 points in 7 games. A rising star with tremendous potential, Thea has an incredibly bright future ahead of her.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:02:17 – European Prospect Talk00:05:02 – North American Prospect Talk  00:11:10 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:14:29 – Thea Johansson Interview00:51:21 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:56:22 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

WE’RE BACK!We missed you all over the Olympic break, but it’s time to get back to what we do best—talking top PWHL prospects every single week.For those who are new here, welcome to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.This week, we’re honoured to welcome Olympic bronze medalist and Olympic All-Star Team goaltender Andrea Brändli. We sit down with Andrea to reflect on her remarkable tournament in Milan — and yes, there’s even a live bronze medal unboxing. Get to know one of the most exciting goaltending prospects in the game today.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:06:45 – North American Prospect Talk  00:14:00 – European Prospect Talk  00:23:55 – Andrea Brändli Interview00:59:00 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 01:01:51 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. This week, we’re spotlighting the North American and European prospects who turned heads, while breaking down the biggest matchups and must-watch players heading into the week ahead.We’re also joined by National Champion and soon-to-be Olympian, Joy Dunne. Wise beyond her years, Joy shares incredible insight into her mindset, what fuels her competitive edge, and her journey to the Olympic stage. She’s an unbelievable prospect—and a name you’ll be hearing a lot more in the near future. Get to know elite USA National Team standout Joy Dunne on Jocks Next Gen.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:02:58 – U18 World’s Recap00:12:01 – European Prospect Talk  00:14:18 – North American Prospect Talk  00:17:25 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:21:20 – Joy Dunne Interview00:58:37 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 01:01:24 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence01:07:21 – IMPORTANT NEWS

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. This week, we’re highlighting the North American and European prospects who caught everyone’s attention, and we’ll break down the biggest matchups to watch in the week ahead.We’re joined by Swedish hockey prodigy and standout NCAA first year, Hilda Svensson. At just 19 years old, she’s already displaying a rare level of talent. We sit down with Hilda to discuss her hockey journey, growing up competing against older players, her excitement about earning an Olympic roster spot, and what led her to bring her game across the pond to the Ohio State University.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:02:58 – BEANPOT TOURNAMENT00:07:46 – European  Prospect Talk  00:11:41 – North American Prospect Talk  00:15:02 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:17:47 – Hilda Svensson Interview00:37:17 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:39:46 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. This week, we’re diving into the standout North American and European prospects who turned heads in the past week’s action.Plus, we’re fired up to welcome Team USA’s own Tessa Janecke to the show. The Penn State hockey legend joins us to break down her game, share what it meant to hear her name called for the Olympic roster, and give us a deeper look at what’s next in her journey. You won’t want to miss this one.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:04:12 – European Prospect Talk  00:07:25 – North American Prospect Talk  00:10:44 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:13:30 – Tessa Janecke Interview00:35:47 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:37:04 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. This week’s episode is a special edition as we reveal and deep-dive into our Top 25 Prospects of 2025. We break down what sets each of these players apart and why they project as game-changing talents at the next level.We’re also thrilled to be joined by one of those Top 25 Prospects, Chloe Primerano. We sat down with the future of Hockey Canada to talk about everything—from her unbelievable shootout goal in the 2024 Rivalry Series, to what it’s like being such a young player in a star-studded Hockey Canada locker room.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:00:42 – European Prospect Talk  00:02:20 – North American Prospect Talk  00:02:55 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 202500:03:45 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (FORWARDS)00:13:30 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (DEFENCE)00:22:12 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (GOALIES)00:30:27-Interview with Chloe Primerano 00:50:23-Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:51:36 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. In this week’s episode, we dive into the top European prospects from the past week and highlight North American players who have caught our eye as we approach the end of 2025.We’re also thrilled to be joined by Team USA standout Kirsten Simms. We sat down with the shootout specialist to discuss her game-tying goal in the 2025 NCAA Championship, what separates her as one of the top PWHL prospects, and much more. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:04:24 – European Prospect Talk  00:09:58 – North American Prospect Talk  00:14:12 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:15:47 – Kirsten Simms Interview00:41:42 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:43:12 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. In this week’s episode, we recap this week’s international hockey action from around the globe. We spotlight the prospects who stood out in our This Week’s Hot Shots segment and let you know where you can watch the game’s hottest rising players in action in the week ahead. We’re thrilled to be joined by elite European prospect Petra Nieminen, as we break down her overturned golden goal at the 2019 Worlds, explore what makes her one of the top PWHL prospects and so much more. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!00:00:00 – Welcome!00:05:30 – North American Prospect Talk / Rivalry Series00:11:42 – European Prospect Talk  00:15:07 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:18:44 – Petra Nieminen Interview00:42:09 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:44:07 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. In this week’s episode, we dive into the exceptional plays that set this week’s prospects apart, introduce our new segment This Week’s Hot Shots, and let you know where you can catch the hottest rising players in action over the coming week. We’re also thrilled to be joined by Team USA standout and Minnesota Gopher Abbey Murphy. Get ready for plenty of laughs as we sit down with Abbey to deep-dive into what makes her such an exceptional prospect and a force to watch in women’s hockey. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to [email protected] to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects! 00:00:00 – Welcome back! Happy Wednesday.00:00:22 – Congrats Florence! IIHF Hall of Fame Class of 2026!00:01:44 – Florence and Buckles Catch Up 00:07:56 – North American Prospect Talk  00:13:27 – European Prospect Talk  00:16:00 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:20:30 – Abbey Murphy Interview00:38:06 - Top Games to Watch this Week/Weekend 00:38:58 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Introducing Jocks Next Gen a new and entertaining show that follows and highlights the next wave of PWHL talent from the collegiate ranks to stars shining overseas. The weekly episodes, hosted by Swiss hockey legend Florence Schelling alongside former PWHL defender Emma Buckles will include interviews with players and coaches with lighthearted banter, stories, analysis, plus projections and draft rankings throughout the season. New episodes every Wednesday! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons etc. to [email protected] to be part of our new segment, Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you put 'Jocks Next Gen' in the subject line.00:00:00 - WELCOME TO OUR NEW SHOW00:06:08 - European Prospect Talk00:10:55 - North American Prospect Talk00:16:32 - Caroline Harvey Interview00:32:19 - Hottest Prospects So Far This Season…00:37:55 - Break It Down With Buckles & Florence00:39:00 - Top Games to Watch this Week/Weekend