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Sass & Slapshots

Sarah Murphy + Vee Weir

Sass & Slapshots is a podcast for women who love hockey, by women who love hockey. We give listeners weekly news, game analysis, and cultural hockey conversations from the perspective of two women who found hockey later in life. There"s no shame in our game. From veteran fans to rookies just discovering hockey, everyone is welcome to learn more and encouraged to become obsessed with the best sport on the planet. - Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: • Become a Patreon Member:

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43:50

S2:EP10 - Welcome Back To Regular Hockey Season

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2026/10/06

What To Expect In This Episode: Sarah shares the arrival of a new family member, Princess Donut. How the NHL moved to an 84-game regular season & why S&S thinks a longer pre-season fosters better work-life balance, player safety & team chemistry. Brock Faber's skull fracture, first-week game blowouts, Dylan Larkin's boos, Alex Formenton's first-line return, the MacKinnon/Clarke scrum & more! Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On

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38:41

S2:E9 - Preseason Episode 9 - Miscellaneous Memories...

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2026/09/28

What To Expect In This Episode: The San Jose Sharks' offseason moves and young star talent Utah's roster additions, cap flexibility, and push to build a contending team Linus Ullmark's mental health advocacy, Cale Makar's attempted mutiny, a golf course D-man fight & season 2 plans Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to

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06:39

S2:E8 - Preseason Episode 8 - The Victoire Walter Cup...

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2026/09/28

What To Expect In This Episode: The dominance of the Montreal Victorie during the Walter Cup Playoffs How fun it can be to root for multiple teams during playoffs Ottowa Charge Carla McLeod's 'Coach of the Year' award snub & more Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have

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18:21

S2:E7 - Preseason Episode 7 - Chuk Your Jersey

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2026/09/28

What To Expect In This Episode: Explaining the Tkachuk bloodline Physicality vs. being a dangerous player The Sens & Mammoth's sweater swap promo Glaring media omissions Bonus conversation ✨ Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported

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15:47

S2:E6 - Preseason Episode 6 - Mermaid Nathan MacKinnon

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2026/09/25

What To Expect In This Episode: The birth of Mermaid Nate during the Stanley Cup Playoffs 🧜🏻‍♂️ Where we think the second-place Olympic stuffie wound up Why we love getting glimpses of Nate's less-serious personality Nate was a gamer during COVID? Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts,

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09:12

S2:EP5 - Preseason Episode 5 - Soaking Up Carter...

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2026/09/24

What To Expect In This Episode: Brief overview of Carter Hart's involvement with the Canada 5 Trial How the media painted Hart during the Stanley Cup Playoffs The chants that erupted from Avs Faithful and Caniacs Watching Carter Hart lose, Cal Foote's failing in Europe & Dylan Dube resigning in the NHL Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us

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09:35

S2:EP4 - Preseason Episode 4 - Best Goalie Fights Of...

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2026/09/23

What To Expect In This Episode: Stupid Refs! The Bobrovsky beat down Stadium Series Swayman vs. Vasilevskiy dust up & tone shift Are goalie fights worth it? Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you

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15:18

S2:EP3 - Preseason Episode 3 - The Wife Line

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2026/09/22

What To Expect In This Episode: Laura Stacey's record-setting season & cinematic injury Abbie Roque's shiner and the justice that soon followed A moment of respect for MPP & Stacey's Bauer photoshoot The joy of PWHL meme lore & more Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have

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12:48

S2:EP2 - Preseason Episode 2 - Avs Alley & Stomping...

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2026/09/21

What To Expect In This Episode: The vibe of Avs Alley during Game 5: Colorado vs. Minnesota Sarah's iconic Stanley Cup Playoff pants tradition (& iconic 🍑) Enjoying and appreciating the connecting moments of sports All hail Cale heads & defensive breakdowns Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey

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21:08

S2:EP1 - Preseason Episode 1 - Revisiting the...

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2026/09/21

What To Expect In This Episode: All-Star Games vs. Four Nations vs. The Olympics Sarah waking up at 3AM for Olympic hockey Team U.S.A. Women's Hockey domination and continued athletic excellence *That* fucking phone call & reevaluating our place in hockey RIP Nate's stuffy Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Become a Patreon Member Follow Us On Threads Follow Us On Instagram Buy Us A Coffee Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us

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01:17

Sass & Slapshots Season 2 Trailer

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2026/08/05

What To Expect In This Episode: Dates for S&S preseason episodes Date of first season 2 episode drop Our move from Substack to Patreon Merch? MERCH! Mentioned In The Episode: Sass & Slapshots Patreon Follow Us: Threads Instagram Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were

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36:27

S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado...

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2026/04/13

What To Expect In This Episode: How Alan got into MCing for the NHL, NFL, Olympics & Weddings(!?) What announcing for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olmypics was like The most electric moment Alan has experienced at Ball Arena NHL & PWHL standings and injuries, what end-penalties are & more! Follow Our Guest: Alan's Instagram Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack

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21:24

Ep. 12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season...

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2026/03/23

What To Expect In This Episode: Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues Nylander and Stolarz continue the Maple Leafs curse Two "bonus" best moments in the PWHL this season Hockey 101: What is a donnybrook? Mentioned In The Episode: Substack article with links Moneypuck.com Jocks In Jills Taylor Heise interview Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A

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27:33

EP. 11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog,...

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2026/03/16

What To Expect In This Episode: Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues The NHL deadline & the additions of Roy, Kulak & Kadri to the Avalanche Buffalo Sabres & their recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL) Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe

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50:58

EP. 10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future...

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2026/03/09

What To Expect In This Episode: The growth of women's hockey and PWHL expansion Why inclusivity and representation in sports matters The role of sports media and journalism in promoting women's hockey Challenges faced by female athletes and league development & more! Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Julia Tocheri: Julia Tocheri's career launched after university when she joined TSN's BarDown team, where she created digital content, hosted live events, and

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01:00:51

EP. 9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host...

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2026/02/09

What To Expect In This Episode: Donovan's journey from MC of the Mammoth and the Nuggets to the Avs Why Donovan hit the ice and started learning how to play hockey How Covid changed Donovan's life, living the saying "hockey is for everyone" & his favorite part of being part of Avs Faithful Stadium Series recap, goalie fights, Sarah's insane Olympic schedule & more Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Kat Whetsone: Donovan is a transplant to Colorado, but now

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44:01

Ep. 8 - Authenticity & Autism In Sports Journalism...

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2026/02/03

What To Expect In This Episode: How Kat became obsessed with hockey & her journey to becoming a credentialed sports reporter What led Kat to an autism diagnosis later in life. Kat's advice if you're looking to break into sports journalism All about Kat's debut book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl + more! Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Kat Whetsone: Kat Whetstone is a writer and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Hockey in Heels, a blog about the

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45:34

EP. 7 - Empty Netters, the PWHL Takeover Tour & A BIG...

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2026/01/26

What To Expect In This Episode: The Heated Rivalry x Empty Netters controversy Ullmark's leave of absence & the importance of mental health advocacy and resources The ins and outs of the PWHL Takeover Tour: Amy Sheer, expansion plans & The Fleet's superiority We announce of sponsorship with Woody Creek Disillers & more! Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack

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58:23

EP. 6 - From Pucks to Punches: A Journey Through...

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2026/01/19

What To Expect In This Episode: Ryan's background in sports & how he began covering hockey & boxing Realistic advice on how to break into sports journalism The pros & cons of being a beat reporter for the Colorado Avalanche Playing in the alumni game with Hejduk, trade predictions, Ryan's take on Hakstol & more! Ryan O'Hara: Ryan O'Hara is an award-winning sportswriter and broadcaster, currently serving as a beat reporter and site editor for The Hockey News, covering the Colorado

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01:02:03

EP. 5 - Halfway Through the 2025-2026 season:...

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2026/01/12

What To Expect In This Episode: Blockbuster trades, Stanley Cup predictions, and hockey news at the 41-game mark of the 2025–26 season Navigating fandom when organizations make unfavorable decisions behind the scenes Olympic rosters, snubs, and surprises Trade deadline thoughts and the Colorado Avalanche wagon + more! Mentioned In The Episode: The Ducks Fly To The Top, Coach Q & The Avs With Landeskog Back Central Division Powerhouse: Is This The NHL's Most Competitive Thunderdome?

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