NOTE: We recorded before Minnesota defeated Boston Friday evening.

Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala are back to give you a big picture view of the PWHL and International women's hockey ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

PLUS, Rachel catches Erica up on Heated Rivalry and the connection to the first Takeover Tour stop in Halifax.

Chapters:
00:00 Vancouver, Seattle Struggles Continue
03:32 Boston's Defense Stifles Frost
08:10 Seattle Torrent's Power Play Dominance
12:00 Montreal's Impressive Season Continues
15:42 Heated Rivalry - Show's Impact on Hockey Culture
25:51 Canada's Olympic Game Plan
29:16 PWHL Impact on Hockey Canada Staff
30:10 PWHL Changes and Rising Talent
34:15 Layla Edwards Shines for USA
39:44 Gascon Likely Hockey Canada's third Goalie
40:58 PWHL Schedule Highlights
43:40 Seattle vs Boston: High-Stakes Clash
47:19 Outro

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USA Women's Hockey humiliates Hockey Canada with a 10-4 blowout, sparking questions about Canada's failing youth movement and defensive woes. Can Canada recover before the Olympic spotlight hits? Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez spotlight standout NCAA talent like Abby Murphy and Layla Edwards, dissect Team USA’s fresh roster mix, and debate if Canada’s reliance on veterans is costing them their edge.

Key topics include Gwyneth Phillips’ rise in net, the impact of shifting NCAA-to-PWHL pipelines, and Hockey Canada’s struggle to adapt amidst rapid league changes. Heated conversations tackle goaltending battles, evolving defensive strategies, and controversial off-ice issues shaping locker room culture. The analysis wraps with anticipated PWHL matchups, Ottawa’s coaching hot seat, and Vancouver’s efforts to escape the league basement. Will Team Canada respond, or is this the end of an era?

00:00 Hockey Stories, Rivalries & Controversy
06:54 Youth Movement vs. USA Experience
15:55 Evolving Skillsets in Sports
21:15 "Positionless Hockey Requires Balance"
29:00 Olympics Rivalry and Progress
33:45 Youth Movement Energizes Team
38:14 USA Hockey's Style and Goaltending
48:06 Montreal's Untapped Potential
53:45 "Heated Rivalry TV Show"
01:04:23 "Calling Out Excuses and Bias"
01:14:19 PWHL Gender Inclusion Neglected
01:19:55 "Games to Watch & Excitement"

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Same hosts, new podcast!

Welcome to At Even Strength, your all-access pass to women’s hockey. From the ice of the PWHL and NCAA to international tournaments and grassroots development, we cover every level of the game with insight, analysis, and conversation that matters.

Each week, we break down the biggest headlines, highlight standout players, and explore the stories shaping the sport—on and off the ice. Whether you’re a longtime fan, a player, or just discovering the women’s game, At Even Strength brings you the smart, honest, and passionate coverage women’s hockey deserves.

On the first episode, Erica & Rachel discuss what's hot and what's not in the Professional Women's Hockey League, preview the second installment of the Rivalry Series, and more!

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro to At Even Strength
2:14 - PWHL Standings
9:29 - Hot or Not?
14:28 - Heated Rivalry Review
15:55 - December Rivalry Series
23:19 - U.S Olympic Jersey reveal
30:00 - Olympic Ice Issues
39:20 - Sirens fall to Torrent at CPA
47:24 - Upcoming Schedule

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