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Everything you need to know about the 2025 PWHL draft

The PWHL stays busy, with the entry draft set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET in Ottawa. Not to be confused with the expansion draft, where PWHL Vancouver and Seattle started filling out their rosters with current PWHL players earlier this month, the entry draft is a chance for all eight teams to add to their roster. Here’s what you need to know before the first pick is in.

June 23, 2025

Florida Panthers surge to 3-2 series lead in Stanley Cup Final

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The Florida Panthers (up 3-2) are just one victory away from clinching back-to-back Stanley Cups after Saturday’s 5–2 Game 5 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Before Game 6 begins in Florida tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, here’s the standout storyline fueling each team, including why this best-of-seven series could still go the distance.

June 16, 2025

Everything you need to know before the PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft

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The PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft is tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, when the league’s two new squads — Seattle and Vancouver — will continue to fill out their rosters ahead of their upcoming debuts. Spring truly is the season of change.

June 09, 2025

NHL and NBA championship series both even at 1-1

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After a four-and-a-half period NHL hockey game on Saturday, men’s playoff sports gave our heart rates a break with yesterday’s lopsided NBA action. It’s all about balance as we discuss the championship details.

June 09, 2025

Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City

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With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NHL’s Stanley Cup continues. Let’s dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets.

June 06, 2025

Edmonton Oilers take on Florida Panthers in rematch of 2024 Stanley Cup Final

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At long last, the puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at 8 p.m. ET, with the defending champ Florida Panthers taking on the impressive Edmonton Oilers. And if you think you’ve seen this film before, you’re right — here’s two questions ahead of this best-of-seven series rematch.

June 04, 2025

Stanley Cup Final set as postseason action continues

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The Stanley Cup Final is officially set, while the quest for the NBA’s Larry O'Brien Trophy is still a three-horse race. Only the strong survive in the postseason.

May 30, 2025

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Minnesota Frost clinch second-straight Walter Cup, defeat Ottawa Charge 2–1 in Game 4

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May 28, 2025

The Minnesota Frost remain the only team to hoist the Walter Cup after defeating the Ottawa Charge 2–1 in overtime (OT) during Monday’s PWHL Finals Game 4, clinching the title for the second straight year. Ice cold. With another successful campaign in the books, here’s a look at the PWHL’s sophomore season by the numbers, featuring everything from postseason highlights to future-looking fun.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #470

Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier

June 24, 2025

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Hockey never ends: A PWHL draft primer, plus an inspiring chat with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier

This episode is truly inspiring.

It’s no secret that The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are huge hockey fans…but this episode truly takes the cake. After the gals preview tonight’s PWHL draft, El sits down with blind hockey player Joe Fornasier for a wide-ranging, super-interesting conversation that will take you inside the world of blind hockey.

Fornasier is an inspiring hockey content creator whose videos have captivated millions online — and that’s why he’s Canada’s Next Great Hockey Creator. ICYMI, we partnered with Truly to find and support a passionate hockey storyteller with intuition for moments that matter, like Joe. Trust us — you’re going to love this conversation.