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Purple Posts Episode 7: Sweden's 2006 Olympic Miracle
LJ and guest Meredith dig into how Sweden became the only country other than the US or Canada to appear in an Olympic gold medal game.
2026 Olympic Preview: Finland
A strong Finland team looks to build off recent performances as they aim higher at Milano-Cortina 2026.
2026 Olympics Preview: Canada
Where the 2022 gold medalists stand as they head to Milan.
2026 Olympic Preview: United States
Team USA enters the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics looking like the more dominant North American squad- but can it translate into their third gold medal?
2026 Olympics Preview: Italy
The host country returns to Olympic women's hockey with a roster of experienced dual passport holders and some exciting homegrown talent.
2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 10 (01/23-01/29)
One word describes each PWHL team's season in the final pre-Olympics power rankings.
For Second-Year Head Coaches, Key to Rebuilding College Hockey Programs is Patience, 'Getting Better Every Day'
Inside the motivations, lessons, and early successes of a pair of second-year college hockey head coaches.
An Olympian's Scrapbook: Nadia Mattivi
Team Italy defender Nadia Mattivi takes us inside her journey to Milano Cortina.
The IX Sports Hockey Podcast: Olympic preview
In this week's podcast, Maya is joined by Lydia to discuss the PWHL trade, the Fleet, and the Olympics.
Frost Bites, Episode 1: A chat with Minnesota Frost defender Kendall Cooper
A new Ice Garden video series covering the Minnesota Frost!
How Brooklyn Schneiderhan Made It From Montana to the Top of NEWHA
How Brooklyn Schneiderhan went from all-boys teams in Montana to the top of NEWHA.
State of the Fleet: Volume Two
With the halfway point of the season rapidly approaching, here's a look at three storylines from the Fleet's 2025-26 campaign.
Birthday Boosts & Barriers: The Relative Age Effect in the PWHL
How does a player's birthday impact their success on the ice?
Shiann Darkangelo Looks to Keep Building in Montréal
Veteran forward Shiann Darkangelo talks scoring against her former team, guiding younger players in Montréal
A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade Part II: Ottawa's Point of View
We're back with the second part of the nerdy, stats-focused breakdown of the Ottawa/Vancouver six-player trade, looking at it from Ottawa's point of view!
2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 9 (01/16-01/22)
No need to wish upon a star, the first Disney quote PWHL power rankings of the season are here!
Voices From The District: What Fans Had To Say About The Washington D.C. Takeover Tour
Fans new and old spoke to LJ about the game, the vibes, and why DC needs a PWHL team.
A Nerdy Look at the Ottawa/Vancouver Trade, Part I: Vancouver's Point of View
The largest trade in terms of players in PWHL history has gone down. Dive deep into the numbers to gain a better understanding of why Vancouver made this trade & what to expect.
The Montréal Victoire Need an Identity Beyond Poulin and Desbiens' Heroics
Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved the day again on Wednesday, but is the team lacking an identity beyond their superstars?
Katy Knoll: Controlling The Controllables
Katy Knoll is off to a hot start in her second season with the Minnesota Frost, but she remains focused on the things she can control.
A First Win With the Olympics in Sight for Sanni Ahola
Sanni Ahola stopped 31 shots in Halifax to earn her first PWHL win, leaning on the same calm that defines her game.
Elaine Chuli Reflects on Nine Seasons of Pro Women's Hockey
Across three different leagues and one barnstorming tour, six teams, three cities and two continents, Elaine Chuli has seen firsthand the development of professional women's hockey.
2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Review
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship has come to an end and in its wake has left us many narratives to comb over. Catch up on all the exciting action here
The HCA National Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List is Out. Here's Who to Keep an Eye On.
Giselle went through the list of 31 goalies chosen by the HCA and picked out some of the best.
Beanpot 2026: First Round Recap + Second Round Preview
After an exciting semifinal round, the Beanpot trophy is up for grabs again on Tuesday as Boston University and Harvard square off for the title.
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