Neutral Zone Hotel

NZH Team
  • 5.0 (6)
  • HOCKEY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren't hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us. Logo design by Emily Mowbray

  1. 3D AGO

    Olympic Mans Hockey Time

    0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Emily and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson. 5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action. 14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks. 19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA. 32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden. 40:00 - Trevor talks about Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany. 50:15 - Episode 1 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 31m

  2. FEB 6

    Olympic Women's Hockey Preview and Goalie Fights

    0:00 - Benjamin welcomes today's guests to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders 10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey 30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA 47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and Sweden Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 10m

  3. JAN 30

    Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey

    The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world. Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender participation ban. 21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy and Britta Curl-Salemme is sponsored by a vocally anti-trans organization. 40:49 Special guest Heather joins to talk about her own journey as a trans hockey player and fan and the personal impact of the ban. 1:08:17 The impact of Heated Rivalry on real life hockey. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 28m

  4. JAN 23

    1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL

    This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode. 0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins. 9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will work. 37:09 Discussion of the Kiefer Sherwood NHL trade as well as the six player swap in the PWHL. 55:02 A brief discussion of Takeover DC that morphs into Takeover Denver talk. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 16

    Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season?

    This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach.  0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals. 32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet. 47:37 The Dean Evason Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick Bowness, then examines the hot seats of NHL coaches. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 8m

  6. JAN 9

    One Hundredth Episode Celebration!

    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100. Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:49 2026 Winter Classic 33:35 World Junior Championship in Minnesota 46:05 100th episode trivia! Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 6m

  7. JAN 2

    Welcome to the International Boy Invitational Tournament

    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry. Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel 04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota 35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussion Make Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADo Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 3m

  8. 12/24/2025

    Happy Christmas, Craig!

    It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game.  0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel 1:22 The crew says hello to Craig 5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after 12:55 The Popcorn Report 16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel 28:29 A Winter Classic preview game.  Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:  Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

    1h 24m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren't hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us. Logo design by Emily Mowbray

Information

  • Creator
    NZH Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © NZH Team
  • Show Website
    Neutral Zone Hotel

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