Apr 13

S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado Avalanche, Alan Roach

What To Expect In This Episode: How Alan got into MCing for the NHL, NFL, Olympics & Weddings(!?) What announcing for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olmypics was like The most electric moment Alan has experienced at Ball Arena NHL & PWHL standings and injuries, what end-penalties are & more! Follow Our Guest: Alan's Instagram Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

36 min

Apr 13 · Bonus

You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

Introducing Michaels Stages a Crafty Comeback & Americans Don’t Read Anymore from Morning Brew Daily. Follow the show: Morning Brew Daily #886: SK Hynix is slated to begin public trading on the Nasdaq as a company that has seen its stock pop more than sevenfold in due to the AI memory chip crunch. The NYC Midtown building partial-collapse scare has given pause to investors who thought it was supposed to be a boom-time for the office-to-residential revolution. Stock of the Week: Arts & crafts store Michaels is seeing success under private equity owner Apollo thanks to the demise of its competitors. Dog of the Week: Reading literacy in the US is sadly low. Finally, Claude launches its own version of “Wrapped.” Get 10% off using MORNINGBREW10 at altrarunning.com/morningbrew Get tickets for our trivia tournament! https://caveat.nyc/events/the-morning-brew-trivia-tournament-2026-07-30 Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Mar 23

S1:EP12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season (2025-2026)

What To Expect In This Episode: Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues Nylander and Stolarz continue the Maple Leafs curse Two "bonus" best moments in the PWHL this season Hockey 101: What is a donnybrook? Mentioned In The Episode: Substack article with links Moneypuck.com Jocks In Jills Taylor Heise interview Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

21 min

Mar 16

S1:EP11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog, MacKinnon's Ejection & The Avs Trade Deadline Reactions

What To Expect In This Episode: Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues The NHL deadline & the additions of Roy, Kulak & Kadri to the Avalanche Buffalo Sabres & their recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL) Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

28 min

Mar 9

S1:EP10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future With Julia Tocheri

What To Expect In This Episode: The growth of women's hockey and PWHL expansion Why inclusivity and representation in sports matters The role of sports media and journalism in promoting women's hockey Challenges faced by female athletes and league development & more! Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Julia Tocheri: Julia Tocheri's career launched after university when she joined TSN's BarDown team, where she created digital content, hosted live events, and provided coverage of the CHL and Memorial Cup for TSN. She also covered PWHL and International Women's Hockey for TSN. Tocheri quickly established herself in Canadian sports media, notably as the co-host of Leafs Lunch on TSN 1050 from 2021-2023, making her one of the few women in Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Julia is known for bringing fresh insights and a lifetime immersed in hockey culture to her coverage. Julia's Instagram Jocks In Jills Instagram Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

51 min

Feb 9

S1:EP9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host Donovan Webb on Hockey, Heart & Community

What To Expect In This Episode: Donovan's journey from MC of the Mammoth and the Nuggets to the Avs Why Donovan hit the ice and started learning how to play hockey How Covid changed Donovan's life, living the saying "hockey is for everyone" & his favorite part of being part of Avs Faithful Stadium Series recap, goalie fights, Sarah's insane Olympic schedule & more Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Follow Our Guest: Donovan's Instagram Donovan's Threads Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

1h 1m

Feb 3

S1:EP8 - Authenticity & Autism In Sports Journalism With Kat Whetstone

What To Expect In This Episode: How Kat became obsessed with hockey & her journey to becoming a credentialed sports reporter What led Kat to an autism diagnosis later in life. Kat's advice if you're looking to break into sports journalism All about Kat's debut book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl + more! Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: Woody Creek Distillers Kat Whetsone: Kat Whetstone is a writer and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Hockey in Heels, a blog about the Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL as a whole; High Functioning, a blog about her recovery journey, and is the co-founder of Sunshine and Hockey, a newsletter breaking down hockey headlines from the perspective of queer, neurodivergent people. Manic Autistic Dream Girl is her first book. She lives in North Carolina. Order Kat's book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl Kat's Substack Kat's Twitter Kat's Bluesky Kat's Threads Kat's Instagram Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

44 min

Jan 26

S1:EP7 - Empty Netters, the PWHL Takeover Tour & A BIG Announcement

What To Expect In This Episode: The Heated Rivalry x Empty Netters controversy Ullmark's leave of absence & the importance of mental health advocacy and resources The ins and outs of the PWHL Takeover Tour: Amy Sheer, expansion plans & The Fleet's superiority We announce of sponsorship with Woody Creek Disillers & more! Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ Buy Us A Coffee - $ Follow Us On Threads - free Follow Us: Threads Instagram Substack Contact: Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! Looking to collaborate? DM us! We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

46 min

Sass & Slapshots

S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado Avalanche, Alan Roach

You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

S1:EP12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season (2025-2026)

S1:EP11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog, MacKinnon's Ejection & The Avs Trade Deadline Reactions

S1:EP10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future With Julia Tocheri

S1:EP9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host Donovan Webb on Hockey, Heart & Community

S1:EP8 - Authenticity & Autism In Sports Journalism With Kat Whetstone

S1:EP7 - Empty Netters, the PWHL Takeover Tour & A BIG Announcement

Relatable and accessible

Love it!

So Refreshing

About

Information

Sass & Slapshots

Episodes

S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado Avalanche, Alan Roach

You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

S1:EP12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season (2025-2026)

S1:EP11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog, MacKinnon's Ejection & The Avs Trade Deadline Reactions

S1:EP10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future With Julia Tocheri

S1:EP9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host Donovan Webb on Hockey, Heart & Community

S1:EP8 - Authenticity & Autism In Sports Journalism With Kat Whetstone

S1:EP7 - Empty Netters, the PWHL Takeover Tour & A BIG Announcement

Ratings & Reviews

About

Information