Sass & Slapshots
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. - Follow Us: • Substack: https://sassandslapshots.substack.com • Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/ - Donate: • Buy Us A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l - Contac...
S2:EP4 - Preseason Episode 4 - Best Goalie Fights Of The Season
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?
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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 accurate when we...S2:EP3 - Preseason Episode 3 - The Wife Line
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
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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...S2:EP2 - Preseason Episode 2 - Avs Alley & Stomping The Wild During The Comeback Of The Season
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
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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...S2:EP1 - Preseason Episode 1 - Revisiting the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics
What To Expect In This Episode:
All-Star Games vs. Four Nations vs. The Olympics Sarah waking up at 3AM for Olmypic hockey Team U.S.A. Women's Hockey domination and continued athletic excellence *That* fucking phone call & reavaluating our place in hockey RIP Nate's stuffy
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Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have mis...Sass & Slapshots Season 2 Trailer
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!
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Sass & Slapshots Patreon
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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 accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then...S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado Avalanche, Alan Roach
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!
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Have a hockey...S1:EP12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season (2025-2026)
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
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Woody Creek Distillers
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Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us...S1:EP11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog, MacKinnon's Ejection & The Avs Trade Deadline Reactions
What To Expect In This Episode:
Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues The NHL deadline & the additions of Roy, Kulak & Kadri to the Avalanche Buffalo Sabres & their recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL) Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol
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Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us O...S1:EP10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future With Julia Tocheri
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 provided coverage of the CHL and Memorial Cup for TSN. She also covered PWHL and International Women's...S1:EP9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host Donovan Webb on Hockey, Heart & Community
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
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Woody Creek Distillers
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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 Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL as a...
S1:EP7 - Empty Netters, the PWHL Takeover Tour & A BIG Announcement
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!
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Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us...S1:EP6 - From Pucks to Punches: A Journey Through Sports Journalism with Ryan O'Hara
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 Avalanche and San Jose Sharks. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame...
S1:EP5 - Halfway Through the 2025-2026 season: surprises, updates & nuance in the NHL
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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Double Hockey Stix
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...S1:EP4 - Britta Curl: A Threat To The PWHL On & Off Ice
What To Expect In This Episode:
Who Britta Curl is: Her background, accolades & current position in the PWHL Curl's activity on & offline, sparking outrage from fans Curl's dangerous playing style, her reaction to the backlash she's received & more
Mentioned In The Episode:
Delayed Penalty + Goalie Pull Explained You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Vee Weir Britta Curl Apology Video A PWHL player was vilified for her social media activity. Now she wants to clear the air
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S1:EP3 - Breaking Barriers & Disrupting Hockey Culture With Double Hockey Stix
What To Expect In The Episode
What led Lacey to start Double Hockey Stix How Double Hockey Stix "came to fame" and which players, teams, and designs are Lacey's favorite The importance of representation and criticism in professional sports + more!
Meet Our Guest:
Lacey is a brand owner and advocate for underrepresented hockey fans and players. She recognizes that hockey, is not in fact, for everyone.. yet. Lacey serves underrepresented hockey fans as well as her local marginalized communities because she maintains many identities from those groups. Her brand and personal focuses are on...S1:EP2 - The Ducks Fly To The Top, Coach Q & The Avs With Landeskog Back
What To Expect In This Episode:
The moves Anaheim has made to climb the NHL standings The background of The Ducks new coach, Coach Q How The Avs are looking and feeling with Captain Gabe Landeskog back + more
Mentioned In The Episode:
The Corrupt Core of Minor Hockey by Sarah Murphy You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Vee Weir
Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:
Double Hockey Stix
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...S1:EP1 - What Is Sass & Slapshots? Introduction Episode
What To Expect In This Episode:
How Sarah & Vee met + the origin story of Sass & Slapshots Why opening up the world of hockey to women is important What hockey topics Sass & Slapshots will cover + more
Mentioned In The Episode:
The Corrupt Core of Minor Hockey by Sarah Murphy You Can't Dodge Financial Ties: Owner of PWHL, Lakers & Dodgers Makes Billions From ICE and Prison Industry by Vee Weir
Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor:
Double Hockey Stix
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