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There were a few icy missteps in last night’s playoff action, but the Canadian teams have plenty of time to get back on track as the seven-game first round series continue.

April 24, 2024

How Canada’s NHL playoff teams are faring after the first weekend of games

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And they’re off! With the NHL Playoffs officially underway, here’s what you need to know about Canada’s teams as things continue to heat up on the ice.

April 22, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2023–24 NHL Playoffs

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After grinding through 82 regular season games, it’s time to wipe the slate clean. Only 16 wins stand between 16 NHL playoff teams and the Stanley Cup, the hardest trophy to win in sports.

April 20, 2024

🏒 The PWHL effect on women’s hockey by the numbers

PWHL has demonstrable effect on IIHF Women’s World Hockey championship

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The U.S. lost to rival Canada in OT in the gold medal match of this year’s IIHF Women’s World Championship last night in Utica, NY. The competition, which began in 1990 and has featured these two nations in the championship 22 out of 23 times, introduced a new element to the ice this year: the PWHL. Here’s how the pro women’s hockey league is impacting the game.

April 15, 2024

Team Canada defeats Team USA 6–5 in overtime at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championships

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After losing the IIHF World Championship (WWHC) at home to Team USA last April, Canada returned the favor last night, defeating the Americans 6–5 in overtime to win their 13th World Championship. The greatest rivalry in sports lives on.

April 15, 2024

No. 3–seed Denver and No. 1 Boston College will face off in tomorrow’s NCAA men’s hockey national championship

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The puck drops on the NCAA Championship game tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

April 12, 2024

The NCAA men’s Frozen Four begins tomorrow with two offense-heavy matchups

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The NCAA men’s Frozen Four will face off tomorrow on ESPN2, with two tickets to Saturday’s national championship up for grabs.

April 10, 2024

Sports News

How Canadian NHL teams are faring with playoffs looming

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April 03, 2024

With only 17 days until the puck drops on the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the clinching scenarios are in full swing.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #361

Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

April 25, 2024

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Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

Hello!

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines in a three-part deep dive. First up, El and Steph discuss football star Reggie Bush’s historic Heisman Trophy reinstatement and what it says about the transforming college sports landscape.

Then in part two, the gals discuss the multimillion dollar Department of Justice settlement reached this week for the survivors of disgraced Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a settlement stemming from the FBI’s negligence.

And to round it out, El and Steph kick it back to the football field for an NFL Draft preview before the first names are called on Thursday night.

Thank you to Aflac for supporting today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com.