Youth Movement in Women’s Hockey: USA Surges, Canada Searches for Answers

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At Even Strength: A Women's Hockey Podcast

Black Rosie Media

3 episodes

4 hours ago

At Even Strength is your all-access pass to the full spectrum of 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.

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Youth Movement in Women’s Hockey: USA Surges, Canada Searches for Answers

At Even Strength: A Women's Hockey Podcast

1 hour 26 minutes

1 week ago

Youth Movement in Women’s Hockey: USA Surges, Canada Searches for Answers

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"

Angelica Rodriguez
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