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One dedicated hockey fan! One person who doesn't know who Sidney Crosby is! Together Tessa and Jasmin explore the game of and culture surrounding Ice Hockey. Tessa is a dedicated researcher and hockey fan. Jasmin is a good friend along for the laughs and ride.

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    The Birth Of Gritty: NHL Mascots

    Seemingly one random day an orange, fuzzy, mischievous creature rose from the gutters of Philly and began a reign of terror. This is the story of Gritty- and all other NHL mascots! except for the Rangers- Cause they have no fun. Find us on socials!: Instagram: Puckit_podcast Twitter/X : puckit_podcast Facebook: Puck it podcast Email: Puckitice@gmail.com Works Cited: https://www.leovegas.com/en-ca/blog/sports/nhl/nhl-mascots https://grapheine.com/en/magazine/a-history-of-mascots/ https://allblackhockeysticks.com/the-best-hockey-mascots/ https://grapheine.com/en/magazine/brand-mascots-from-bibendum-to-benny-the-bull/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gritty https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-mascot-history-hunter-lynx/37bffec646dafd8c5ba95809 https://brannan27.medium.com/the-dark-history-of-sports-mascots-7716c2141791 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NHL_mascots

    33 min

  2. 17 juin

    Referees

    Tess asks you to support her going to referee school! Jaz and Tess spend a little time talking about Referees and other game officials. Tess does some boots on the ground journalism and Jaz thinks referees look like little fish. Today we look into what the hell is up with those guys. Works Cited: https://www.usahockey.com/officialsmembership https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/who-are-the-officials-in-a-hockey-game/ https://refrsports.com/blog/the-roles-of-the-main-referee-and-linesman-in-hockey-a-comprehensive-overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_(ice_hockey)

    36 min

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    Crosby's Socks and Player superstitions

    Black Cats? Ladders? Broken Mirrors? Good Luck Charms? This week we dive into the bizarre world of player superstitions. Tessa got to read 2 peoples masters theses and Jaz gets to unfortunately learn how many players don't wash their gear. We not only discuss the superstitions themselves, but why players may have them! Works Cited: https://www.sportsish.com/thenews/https/wwwsportsishcom/nhlsuperstisions https://www.milehighhockey.com/2010/11/23/1832668/theyre-not-superstitious-theyre-just-hockey-players https://premiersportpsychology.com/2015/01/28/what-is-the-story-behind-superstitions/ https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/the-most-bizarre-nhl-superstitions-wild-rituals-players-swear-by https://thehockeywriters.com/the-strangest-superstitions-in-nhl-history/ https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-stars-superstitions-pregame-traditions-296669560 Ptacek, Taylor Jon, "The Relationship Between Superstition and Confidence in Sport" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 742. University of North Dakota Catsoulis, Stamata. “Black Cats and Hockey Tape: Investigating Routines and Superstitions Among Professional Hockey Athletes: A Qualitative Study” (2011). York University Dömötör, Z., Ruız-Barquın, R. & Szabo, A. “Superstitous Behavior in Sport: A Literature Review” (2016) Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 57 368-382

    30 min

  4. 29 mai

    Hey Guys Let’s Be Normal: The NHL Fandom Universe

    This one is a bit different! Tessa did not do a bunch of in-depth research with citations galore. Instead, today Jaz and Tessa expose how nerdy they are by discussing fandom culture, RPF (Real People Fiction) and separating the idol from the person!

    35 min

  5. 12 mai

    Roughed Up: The Dangers of Hockey

    Last week we talked about fighting, this week we expand on the physical dangers to hockey. In an episode with a more serious note than usual, Tessa warms up her long burried research and communication skills to highlight some of the dangers of hockey. !!Content warning!! This episode contains mentions of severe bodily harm and suicide Works Cited: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67264536 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6822215/ https://canadasafetycouncil.org/hockey-our-most-dangerous-game/ https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5214628/ice-hockey-nhl-cte-head-impacts-concussions https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and-disorders/neurodegenerative-disorders/2025/protecting-the-game-how-hockey-can-prevent-brain-injury-among-players-042225 https://publichealthpost.org/mental-behavioral-health/fighting-hockeys-deadly-toll/ https://www.nhl.com/info/player-safety Anderson, G., Melugin, H., Stuart, M. (2019) “Epidemiology of Injuries in Ice Hockey” American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Volume 11, Issue 6.  Markowitz, Jeffrey S. (2025) “Mortality and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Among Enforcers and Non-Enforcers in the National Hockey League (NHL)” Frontiers in Neurology Abdolmohammadi B, Tuz-Zahra F, Uretsky M et al. (2024) “Duration of Ice Hockey Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy”. JAMA Network Open 7(12).  Morrissette C, Park P, Lehman R, Popkin C. (2020) “Cervical Spine Injuries in the Ice Hockey Player: Current Concepts in Epidemiology, Management and Prevention”. Global Spine 11(8).

    33 min

  6. 5 mai

    Gloves Off: What’s Up With the Fighting?

    We all love it, it's the only major non-combat sport that has it. The only question is, why do they do it at all? This week we talk about all the fighting in hockey. We explore some potential reasons for it, and admit we have a love for it. Works Cited: https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/what-kind-of-fighting-on-the-ice-is-allowed-in-hockey/ https://www.purehockey.com/c/all-about-hockey-fights https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3752193/ https://www.ontheforecheck.com/the-science-of-the-skirmish-the-mechanics-of-a-nhl-fight-mma-enforcers-strategy-ice-is-slippery/ https://theweek.com/feature/briefing/1018995/why-fighting-is-allowed-in-ice-hockey https://www.espn.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/28064/inside-the-rule-book-rule-46-fighting Goldschmied, N. and Espindola, S. (2013) ““I Went to a Fight the Other Night and a Hockey Game Broke Out”: Is Professional Hockey Fighting Calculated or Impulsive?” Sports Health 5 (5): 458-462

    17 min

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    How the Draft Works, Scratches, Waivers, and the AHL.

    Well we know a bit about the NHL, YAY! But how do you get into the NHL? This week we cover the draft (which is coming up soon), and the AHL. We also cover scratches and waivers which can be confusing! Find us on twitter: Puckitit_Podcast Instagram: puckit_podcast Email: puckitice@gmail.comWorks Cited: https://www.purehockey.com/c/understanding-the-nhl-draft https://www.eliteprospects.com/page/how-does-the-nhl-draft-work https://www.refrsports.com/blog/understanding-the-nhl-draft-a-comprehensive-guide https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/how-players-move-from-the-ahl-to-the-nhl/ https://www.sportsgirlsclub.com/post/the-important-relationship-of-the-ahl-and-nhl https://offsidenewsco.com/news/ahl-101 https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/what-healthy-scratch-nhl-all-need-know-famous-hockey-terminology

    33 min

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    Can You Drink Out of It? WTF is the Deal with The Stanley Cup?

    The playoff games have begun! Now we answer: why is everybody fighting for the Stanley Cup? We cover its origin and some of the nonsense it has gotten into! We also look into other awards and trophies the NHL has. Works Cited: https://www.hhof.com/thecollection/stanleycup_history.html https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-22/first-stanley-cup-championship-played https://www.purehockey.com/c/stanley-cup-history https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies

    28 min
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One dedicated hockey fan! One person who doesn't know who Sidney Crosby is! Together Tessa and Jasmin explore the game of and culture surrounding Ice Hockey. Tessa is a dedicated researcher and hockey fan. Jasmin is a good friend along for the laughs and ride.

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