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The PWHL releases its 90-game schedule for the 2024-25 season

Sharpen your skates because, before pre-season mini camps get underway soon, the PWHL released the Year Two schedule yesterday, with the action set to begin on November 30th. While waiting for puck drop, let’s break down the league’s sophomore schedule by the numbers.

October 16, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024-–25 NCAA men’s hockey season

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The whole crew returns tonight to open the 2024–25 campaign.

October 11, 2024

Upsets headline opening week action for Canadian NHL teams

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Grab your toque and a cozy bevvy because it’s only a matter of time before the Leafs leaves start falling as the hockey season begins in earnest. Here are the biggest opening week storylines for the NHL’s Canadian contingent.

October 11, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024–25 NHL season

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The puck’s already dropped on the NHL’s Global Series in Czechia, but with the league’s North American season openers hitting the ice on Tuesday, today’s newsletter is all about the season setup, the teams to watch, and the major storylines. Let’s do that hockey.

October 06, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024–25 NCAA women’s hockey season

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the whole gang is back this weekend and they’re better than ever.

October 04, 2024

PWHL announces new branding for all six teams as it gears up for season two

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As mentioned, the PWHL unveiled new names, logos, and colors for its inaugural six franchises, which sparked intense reactions across the hockey community. Part of what caught fans off guard is that the PWHL decided team branding without major input from teams, players, or fans, which Front Office Sports explained is a result of the league’s structure.

September 11, 2024

The GIST’s Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Hockey

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Ready to lace up your skates and dive into the world of fantasy hockey? Whether you're a seasoned puck head or totally new to the ice, we've got you covered. Our ultimate guide will help you draft a winning team, manage your roster like a pro, and light the lamp all season long.

September 03, 2024

Sports News

Troubling allegations of workplace abuse within PWHL Minnesota

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July 17, 2024

Less than two months after hoisting the inaugural Walter Cup, PWHL Minnesota is facing troubling allegations of bullying and verbal abuse amid an offseason already rife with controversy. As detailed on the latest episode of The GIST of It, here’s a timeline of the fallout that followed Minnesota’s championship win on May 29th.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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