Hockey

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

Six goals from six different Canes helped Carolina clinch the Eastern Conference crown in Friday’s 6–1 Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now proud owners of the Prince of Wales trophy — but of course never touching it — the Canes are hoping to leave their prints all over some different hardware, the Stanley Cup.

June 01, 2026

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

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The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in just nine years of existence. And while folks often love to root for an underdog, this squad isn’t getting that same love for good reason. Let’s discuss their quest to hoist Lord Stanley for a second time.

June 01, 2026

Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP

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As you read and have surely seen all over your feed, Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin is a Walter Cup champion and playoff MVP, a moment that feels both long-overdue and serendipitous for one of the world’s greatest hockey players. In honor of MPP’s victory, let’s get re-acquainted with Captain Clutch’s trailblazing lore.

May 22, 2026

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

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On Wednesdays, we talk about women’s hockey. Well, that’s every day really. Today we’re covering tonight’s best-of-five Walter Cup Finals Game 4 and dissecting the PWHL’s latest expansion news. Drop that puck.

May 20, 2026

PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

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The PWHL is getting bigger and better…literally. After adding an expansion franchise in Detroit last week, the league announced new teams in Hamilton, ON, and Las Vegas, NV, yesterday. If those cities weren’t on your bingo card, you wouldn’t be alone — but each market brings its own value to the league. Feeling pucky.

May 14, 2026

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

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Pass the maple syrup because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Here’s how it happened.

May 13, 2026

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

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The Justin Bieber Hallelujah magic came through last night because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Hold onto your Timbits — here’s how it happened.

May 12, 2026

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

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Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

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May 08, 2026

And just like that, one team is one win away from clinching their spot in the PWHL Finals. Scroll on for all the puck party details.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #562

Christine Sinclair reflects on her youth soccer career, as Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities pushes the game forward

June 09, 2026

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Ahead of the biggest soccer tournament ever, we have a special treat. In collaboration with our friends at Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, today’s episode of The GIST of It features two thrilling conversations about the state of Canadian soccer and how Jumpstart is expanding youth access to pitches across the country.

First, you’ll hear from CanWNT legend Christine Sinclair, who reflects on how youth soccer programs changed her life, before Marco Di Buono, the President of Jumpstart Charities, discusses findings from the latest State of Youth Sport report. She shoots, we score.