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Neutral Zone Hotel

Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren"t hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us.Logo design by Emily Mowbray

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104:42

Big Salute to Fanfic Writers

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/03/06

Lively discussion this week as the LA Kings fire Jim Hiller, Elliotte Friedman says something gross, we play a very fun game, and we continue learning about all-time jerk Alan Eagleson!Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:00 The LA Kings fire Jim Hiller (finally)17:57 Discussing the gross thing Elliotte Friedman said on HNIC29:43 Let's play Connexions!1:03:40 Episode 4 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan EaglesonNeutral Zone Hotel is a

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101:23

Hockey At Its Best and Worst

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/02/27

The crew discusses the Olympic gold medal games, post-game shenanigans, and the next chapter in the saga of notorious crime-doer Alan Eagleson.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trever, Madison, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:25 Olympic women's gold medal game12:46 Olympic men's gold medal game23:51 Everything that happened after the men's gold medal game49:47 We still love hockey1:02:33 Episode 3 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan EaglesonNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the

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80:37

Alina Müller Bronze Medal Winning Goal Prediction

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/02/20

The crew discusses the Olympics, a new PWHL documentary, and more on Alan Eagleson.Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel05:03 Olympic women's hockey tournament14:07 Olympic men's hockey tournament20:19 Critiquing the Olympic hockey broadcasts29:19 The inaugural season of the PWHL is covered on The Rise, a docu-series on the growth of women's sports37:22 Episode 2 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan EaglesonNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel

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90:43

Olympic Mans Hockey Time

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/02/13

0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Emily and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson.5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action.14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks.19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA.32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden.40:00 - Trevor talks about Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany.50:15 - Episode 1 of

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70:23

Olympic Women's Hockey Preview and Goalie Fights

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/02/06

0:00 - Benjamin welcomes today's guests to the Neutral Zone Hotel2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and SwedenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is

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88:12

Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/01/30

The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world.Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender participation ban.21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy

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70:10

1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/01/23

This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode.0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins.9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel.10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will

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67:30

Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs'...

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/01/16

This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals.32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet.47:37 The Dean Evason Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick

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65:59

One Hundredth Episode Celebration!

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/01/09

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100.Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:49 2026 Winter Classic33:35 World Junior Championship in Minnesota46:05 100th episode trivia!Neutral Zone

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62:50

Welcome to the International Boy Invitational Tournament

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2026/01/02

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry.Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussionMake Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADoNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at

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84:29

Happy Christmas, Craig!

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/12/24

It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game. 0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:22 The crew says hello to Craig5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after12:55 The Popcorn Report16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel28:29 A Winter Classic preview game. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the

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87:30

Lamentations of the Canucks and Sabres

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/12/19

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo KekäläinenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at

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56:41

It's a great butt and you see it a lot

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/12/12

It's Butt Week at Neutral Zone Hotel. The crew talks the Boston Fleet, Olympic ice sizes, and fictional hockey teams including the ones on HBO's Heated Rivalry. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this. 14:38 The crew discusses the finer points of Olympic ice rink sizes.21:28 Benjamin presents a game based on

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47:12

Turkey Fryer Safety Briefing

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/12/05

A spirited discussion from the Neutral Zone Hotel crew about the PWHL and the upcoming 2026 Olympics, followed by important safety tips.SJ welcomes Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:18 Olympic ice sheet debacle(s)22:03 PWHL season 3 in flight and a discussion of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent40:08 SJ and Emily agree they are out of topics40:21 The crew speculate on whether or not Alexey Toropchenko burned himself frying a turkey and then SJ talks about turkey frying for several

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67:22

Hockey Trash Cast Redux

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/11/28

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew reminisces on PWHL opening weekend games, then talks a major suspension in the OHL and labor issues in the minors leagues. Then Madison and Emily take a victory lap over the Colorado Avalanche's incredible season so far, and finish off with a little crack-a-pack!Trevor welcomes Emily and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:32 PWHL opening night17:13 OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season27:19 Labor issues in the AHL & ECHL42:39 Are the Avs good?59:33

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68:01

Simply Do Not Stick Your Hand in a Snowblower

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/11/21

In Madison's debut as a regular host, the crew breaks down the PWHL preseason, gives more updates on Lansdowne 2.0, has an extended discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wraps up the show remembering some freak non-hockey injuries in honor of Jack Hughes cutting his hand open on a glass at team dinner. They also take a minute to deliver the PWHL season preview limericks!Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:56 PWHL preseason, Lansdowne 2.0, and more PWHL logo

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60:17

That's a kind of duck? I thought it was a spy.

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/11/14

This week, Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor discuss all the sites for the PWHL Takeover Tour and try out a new game featuring Wikipedia. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:39 In PWHL Corner, the Vancouver team has a new name and logo, the takeover tour dates have been announced. The crew has takes.41:50 It's time for a new game, Hockey Stuff By the Third Line of their Wikipedia PageNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at

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73:43

The Seattle Polly Pockets

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/11/07

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew gets very passionate about urban infrastructure planning. They then talk about the new Seattle Torrent PWHL team name and rank the bobbleheads that have been announced for the season.Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel06:14 Ottawa arena situation and Lansdowne 2.0 redux discussion27:45 Seattle Torrent39:11 Ranking the bobbleheadsNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at

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66:48

Ryan Kesler, Mitch Love, and Hockey Culture

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/10/31

The crew takes the first half of this episode to discuss the recent news concerning Ryan Kesler being charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan and Mitch Love's 1 year suspension from the NHL after an investigation into domestic abuse allegations. While the crew does not discuss their conduct in explicit terms and instead focuses on wider questions around policy and culture, you can skip this segment using the links below, if needed. After the break, they turn to a discussion of Ottawa's

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54:18

It's Not Blue, It's Dark Slate Green

Neutral Zone Hotel ·

2025/10/24

We discuss the new PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jerseys at length, then turn to overreacting to the first two weeks of the NHL season. Finally, we wrap up the show with the bummer topics of Carter Hart and Kash Patel. Blegh!Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:29 PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jersey reveals26:10 Let's Overreact! to the first two weeks of the NHL season38:16 Carter Hart signs a PTO with the Vegas Golden Knights46:16 The monkey's paw curls and Kash Patel is a

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