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The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Olympics and PWHL Check In
This week on The IX Sports Hockey podcast, Maya is joined by Reid to check in on the Olympics.
NEWHA in January
The Ice Garden recaps what you need to know from NEWHA's January games.
Youth Leads USA to Dominant 5-0 Victory Over Archrival Canada
Team USA dominated Canada to stay perfect in the preliminary round, plus the results from the rest of Day 6 at the 2026 Olympics.
France's Olympic Hopes Dashed after OT Loss to Germany
Italy clinches its first-ever quarterfinal berth with a win over Japan, while France's tournament ends in overtime against Germany. Plus, wins for the US & Canada!
AHA Monthly Recap: January 2026
The AHA was hunting high and low for ways to defeat the Mercyhurst Lakers in January... and failed.
Czechia Gets First Olympic Win, Shuts Out Finland 2-0
Hard-hitting offensive play and strong goaltending helped lift the Czechs over Finland in their third game of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament.
Crease Huddles is Back With a Two-Part for Episode 10!
Crease Huddles is back in your feed with a big two-part episode detailing the current state of the PWHL and of course talking Olympics!
Sweden Goes Top of Group B, Defeats Host Italy 6-1
On day three at the Olympics, Sweden and Germany made statements in Group B, while the United States and Canada had convincing wins in Group A.
WCHA Monthly Recap: January 2026
January brought an unexpected defeat, historic wins, and some cool locations for games!
Switzerland secures first win of Milano-Cortina Olympics 4-3 in shootout thriller against Czechia
Offensive woes were nowhere to be seen on Friday, as the Swiss skated to the come-from-behind win in Milan.
USA Opens 2026 Olympic Campaign with 5‑1 Win Over Czechia, Historic First Point for Laila Edwards
Alex Carpenter, Hilary Knight, and rising stars lead a dominant U.S. performance as Czechia shows flashes of promise in its second Olympic appearance.
Team Switzerland Goaltender Andrea Brändli is Carving Her Own Path
Heading into her third Olympics, Andrea Brändli is enjoying the journey and doing it her way.
College Hockey at the 2026 Olympics
A look at all 42 NCAA and U Sports athletes competing in women's hockey at the Olympics.
The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: The Olympics and the PWHL
This week on The IX Sports Hockey Podcast, Maya previews the Olympics.
UMD’s Ida Karlsson and Thea Johansson to Represent Sweden at the Winter Olympic Games
The UMD duo will be making their Olympic debuts for Sweden when the games begin on Feb. 5.
2026 Olympic Preview: Switzerland
Switzerland heads back to the Olympic Games firmly in Group A, and look to get back to the medal round after a fourth-place finish in 2022.
2026 Olympic Preview: Japan
Japan looks to keep smiling on their quest for an Olympic medal.
Penn State's Tessa Janecke Makes Childhood Olympic Dream Come True
Penn State star Tessa Janecke wrote down "I want to be an Olympian" as a goal when she was a child. Now the 21-year-old is accomplishing that objective at this year's Winter Olympics.
2026 Olympic Preview: Sweden
Sweden's senior national team has been on the rise as of late and they'll look to continue their ascent upon their return to Italy, the site of their highest-ever placement at the Olympics.
2026 Olympic Preview: France
The odds are stacked against Olympic newcomer Team France advancing beyond the group stage.
By the Numbers: Montréal Victoire in Good Form Heading into Olympic Break
As we enter the Olympic break, take a look at some key numbers that defined the first half of the season for the Montréal Victoire.
2026 Olympics Profile: St. Cloud State and Germany National Team Forward Svenja Voigt
Get to know St. Cloud State and Germany forward Svenja Voigt before the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
2026 Olympic Preview: Czechia
Czechia have never won a medal in Women's ice hockey at the Olympics. Is this the year that changes?
2026 Olympics Profile: Mercyhurst and Finland National Team Forward Julia Schalin
Get to know Mercyhurst’s Julia Schalin who will represent Finland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
2026 Olympics Preview: Germany
Germany’s return to the Olympics in Milan comes after more than a decade spent rebuilding outside the Games.