<![CDATA[Icing Pucks]]>e92d8012-1651-53aa-af7f-9a95fc601373Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000Captivate.fmIcing Pucks Podcasthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/5d02e0a7-76ef-4fa6-886f-69c9d11a01c6/icing-pucks-logo.pngIcing PucksIcing Pucks PodcastIcing Pucks PodcastWe, Bex and Ryan, got into ice hockey this year, 2026, and quickly became frustrated with the lack of inclusion and the complicated way many attempt to explain the sport. So we decided we could do better. We'll see (we do have raging ADHD). Join us as we break down the rules of the game, the players, and answer your questions about ice hockey in a fun, judgement free zone, where we won't mansplain concepts to you. <3https://icing-pucks.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastAnatomy of an Ice Hockey RinkAnatomy of an Ice Hockey Rink(Note: This was recorded on May 11th)

Welcome to our very first episode! We're so glad you're here! This is for the Girls, the Gays, the Theys, and all of you who want to learn about hockey but didn't think there was a space for you.

Here is your space! No one can tell you where you do or don't belong. Hockey should be for everyone, so join Bex and Ryan as we break down hockey the way we wish it had been broken down for us when we got into the sport this year (2026)!

This week Bex and Ryan are starting off strong with the anatomy of a hockey rink (which you can find references to on our Instagram page @IcingPucksPodcast), what icing is, and what offside means!

Hockey should be accessible to everyone, even those who have never watched a sport before in their life. That's why our email and Instagram are open to all of you if you have more questions!

At the end of the episode we keep repeating that if we are wrong, please correct us. We aren't trying to be annoying with that, but we are serious: We are new fans, ourselves! We just really enjoy going down these rabbit holes and immersing ourselves into this sport. We said a few things in this episode that were not correct:

First: Bex stated that all arenas/rinks have the home team bench on the right hand side when you're watching the game. That was not correct. That's not a standard, every rink is different.

Second: We said we thought a scrum was a fight for the puck. It's not. A scrum is another word for a fight.

We make mistakes, but we will also correct ourselves when we catch it. In this case, we didn't catch it until after we had already recorded and edited the episode.

Thank you for joining us! We hope you see you again next week for Player Positions!!


]]>(Note: This was recorded on May 11th)

Welcome to our very first episode! We're so glad you're here! This is for the Girls, the Gays, the Theys, and all of you who want to learn about hockey but didn't think there was a space for you.

Here is your space! No one can tell you where you do or don't belong. Hockey should be for everyone, so join Bex and Ryan as we break down hockey the way we wish it had been broken down for us when we got into the sport this year (2026)!

This week Bex and Ryan are starting off strong with the anatomy of a hockey rink (which you can find references to on our Instagram page @IcingPucksPodcast), what icing is, and what offside means!

Hockey should be accessible to everyone, even those who have never watched a sport before in their life. That's why our email and Instagram are open to all of you if you have more questions!

At the end of the episode we keep repeating that if we are wrong, please correct us. We aren't trying to be annoying with that, but we are serious: We are new fans, ourselves! We just really enjoy going down these rabbit holes and immersing ourselves into this sport. We said a few things in this episode that were not correct:

First: Bex stated that all arenas/rinks have the home team bench on the right hand side when you're watching the game. That was not correct. That's not a standard, every rink is different.

Second: We said we thought a scrum was a fight for the puck. It's not. A scrum is another word for a fight.

We make mistakes, but we will also correct ourselves when we catch it. In this case, we didn't catch it until after we had already recorded and edited the episode.

Thank you for joining us! We hope you see you again next week for Player Positions!!


]]>94ebb455-f0d1-412b-9f30-4dac8c79748fWed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -050042:00truefull11Player Positions and RolesPlayer Positions and RolesPlease forgive the shitty audio - We were recording with shitty microphones. The audio will get better, I promise!

Note: It's ALTERNATE Captain, not Assistant Captain - Bex has dyslexia and was screaming at the phone the entire time listening to this episode after recording. WE APOLOGIZE

Note: Laila Edwards played for the US team, not Canada team - forgive us!

Recorded on May 14th

This week we break down player positions, player roles, and what the hell is a linesman and why are they needed when we have Referees?

As always - if we are wrong, please let us know so we can learn!

]]>Please forgive the shitty audio - We were recording with shitty microphones. The audio will get better, I promise!

Note: It's ALTERNATE Captain, not Assistant Captain - Bex has dyslexia and was screaming at the phone the entire time listening to this episode after recording. WE APOLOGIZE

Note: Laila Edwards played for the US team, not Canada team - forgive us!

Recorded on May 14th

This week we break down player positions, player roles, and what the hell is a linesman and why are they needed when we have Referees?

As always - if we are wrong, please let us know so we can learn!

]]>8f6d263a-c8fb-4b16-8559-008dea59df9fWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -050001:05:48truefull22All Things GoaliesAll Things GoaliesThis week we tackle all things goalies! Please forgive the audio again :( it does get better, I swear

]]>This week we tackle all things goalies! Please forgive the audio again :( it does get better, I swear

]]>bb88e3b6-d723-49ee-b258-b15136e83f3aWed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -050051:50truefull33Men's Mental HealthMen's Mental HealthWith the tragic suicide of Claude Lemieux, we wanted to bring our Men's Mental Health episode out a little earlier. We get very emotional and raw this episode. So please keep your own mental health in mind.

List of Trigger Warnings:

  1. Discussion of suicide
  2. Discussion of self harm
  3. Discussion of depression

This is a very heavy episode - please take care of yourself!

And if you are struggling, please reach out to someone. Our DM's on Instagram are open. We have resources for you. You matter, you are loved, and the world is better with you in it.

]]>With the tragic suicide of Claude Lemieux, we wanted to bring our Men's Mental Health episode out a little earlier. We get very emotional and raw this episode. So please keep your own mental health in mind.

List of Trigger Warnings:

  1. Discussion of suicide
  2. Discussion of self harm
  3. Discussion of depression

This is a very heavy episode - please take care of yourself!

And if you are struggling, please reach out to someone. Our DM's on Instagram are open. We have resources for you. You matter, you are loved, and the world is better with you in it.

]]>aece7786-82b5-468e-9daa-9c7141cf7c4aSun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -050001:13:10truebonusWhat is a Hat Trick? - Ryan Was Lied ToWhat is a Hat Trick? - Ryan Was Lied ToThis week we are discussing the actual game play of Ice Hockey. From Face Off to Overtime! We are also talking about hat tricks and what they are - and what they aren't. Because a hat trick is NOT three points in a game, it is 3 goals in a game.

Don't always believe what's told to you just because a man told you. As Ryan learned.


]]>This week we are discussing the actual game play of Ice Hockey. From Face Off to Overtime! We are also talking about hat tricks and what they are - and what they aren't. Because a hat trick is NOT three points in a game, it is 3 goals in a game.

Don't always believe what's told to you just because a man told you. As Ryan learned.


]]>67387da2-a793-448b-92c5-f4b33607fc3bWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -050001:09:17truefull44Pride in Hockey!Pride in Hockey!ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE IN JUNE!?!?!?

That's right, you didn't think the Leftist Podcast run by two nonbinary baddies would skip PRIDE MONTH, did you??

In honor of the anniversary of Stonewall, we have a very special Ryan-centric episode were we talk about Pride in hockey.

Don't forget to thank your black and brown trans bad asses for starting Pride at the Stonewall Riot! 🌈🌈🌈

]]>ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE IN JUNE!?!?!?

That's right, you didn't think the Leftist Podcast run by two nonbinary baddies would skip PRIDE MONTH, did you??

In honor of the anniversary of Stonewall, we have a very special Ryan-centric episode were we talk about Pride in hockey.

Don't forget to thank your black and brown trans bad asses for starting Pride at the Stonewall Riot! 🌈🌈🌈

]]>dccf8d5b-4fd5-425b-81c9-dbeaa27eddc1Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -050036:59truebonusPenalties, Penalties, and more Minor PenaltiesPenalties, Penalties, and more Minor PenaltiesBecause there's so many penalties in ice hockey, we are separating this into two episodes: minor penalties and major penalties. This week we are tackling minor penalties!

Buckle in, because there's A LOT!

Also - Bex has dyslexia and brain farts. Please forgive the "he picks up his puck" instead of "picks up his STICK". (In my defense: I work 12 hour 3rd shifts and we tend to record in the mornings after work, forgive me HAHAH)

]]>Because there's so many penalties in ice hockey, we are separating this into two episodes: minor penalties and major penalties. This week we are tackling minor penalties!

Buckle in, because there's A LOT!

Also - Bex has dyslexia and brain farts. Please forgive the "he picks up his puck" instead of "picks up his STICK". (In my defense: I work 12 hour 3rd shifts and we tend to record in the mornings after work, forgive me HAHAH)

]]>30bd4496-b35f-460a-9909-157213d7fa30Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -050001:12:44truefull55Get In the Time Out Box - Major PenaltiesGet In the Time Out Box - Major PenaltiesAnd to finish our explanation of penalties, we round out this episode with Major Penalties, that come with a minimum of a 5 minute time out in the no-no box at the boy aquarium or Women's hockey!

As always, we aren't experts. Please correct us if we're wrong! We're more than happy to correct ourselves!


]]>And to finish our explanation of penalties, we round out this episode with Major Penalties, that come with a minimum of a 5 minute time out in the no-no box at the boy aquarium or Women's hockey!

As always, we aren't experts. Please correct us if we're wrong! We're more than happy to correct ourselves!


]]>82652556-8cc3-4f53-9e42-46f75de2f0cdWed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -050043:05truefull66Divisions ExplainedDivisions ExplainedThis week Ryan breaks down the divisions for the MNHL, and how the PWHL doesn't have divisions yet.

There looks to be a lot, but there's not, we promise. There's 32 teams in the MNHL, and half of them are East or Western Conference. These are the two that are going to be facing off in the Stanley Cup finals. One from the East. One from the West.

The Divisions are broken down into Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, and Pacific. This is where you'll get the most rivalries between teams. Teams in the Atlantic division play each other more often than the other divisions, creating more opportunities to create friction between teams.

The PWHL doesn't have this problem because they don't have as many teams. With only 6 teams their inaugural year, 8 teams last year, and 12 teams this coming year, the PWHL takes on a more league-wide approach to the Walter Cup finals.

As always, if you have questions, comments, concerns, insults, corrections, or just want to yap our ear off, our email and Instagram are always open!

]]>This week Ryan breaks down the divisions for the MNHL, and how the PWHL doesn't have divisions yet.

There looks to be a lot, but there's not, we promise. There's 32 teams in the MNHL, and half of them are East or Western Conference. These are the two that are going to be facing off in the Stanley Cup finals. One from the East. One from the West.

The Divisions are broken down into Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, and Pacific. This is where you'll get the most rivalries between teams. Teams in the Atlantic division play each other more often than the other divisions, creating more opportunities to create friction between teams.

The PWHL doesn't have this problem because they don't have as many teams. With only 6 teams their inaugural year, 8 teams last year, and 12 teams this coming year, the PWHL takes on a more league-wide approach to the Walter Cup finals.

As always, if you have questions, comments, concerns, insults, corrections, or just want to yap our ear off, our email and Instagram are always open!

]]>216c47a7-f974-41f1-9569-798590e80c11Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -050033:55truefull77Your First Game! How Exciting!Your First Game! How Exciting!To start this week off Bex explains the Points system in the MNHL - both game points and player points.

Then Bex shares what it's like going to your first Hockey game - be it a minor league game or a professional game! It's definitely a culture shock if you've never gone before!

And don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram, because we have some VERY exciting news to share!!! Stick around, puckettes and pucklings! Because we are getting Special Guests!!!

Please forgive Bex (me) if they come off as having White Savior Complex. I did not intend for it to come off like I'm trying to be a savior, but it definitely came across that way. I recognize the racism in America and how dangerous it can be for people of color when things escalate, and as a white female presenting person, it is safer for me to escalate a situation to warrant action by the staff of the arena (especially if it ends with police being called). Black, brown, and indigenous people do not need "saving" or protection from white "saviors". They need allies who are going to stand with them. And sometimes, that includes being the loud squeaky wheel that gets the grease. This is a concept and a situation that I struggle with on a regular basis - where is the line between ally and helpful, and where does "White savior" start? So if it came across as inconsiderate, tone deaf, or anything other than "You are safe with me, I will help however I can", I apologize. That was not my intent, and I try to do my best every day to be better than I was yesterday. I love you all! <3

]]>To start this week off Bex explains the Points system in the MNHL - both game points and player points.

Then Bex shares what it's like going to your first Hockey game - be it a minor league game or a professional game! It's definitely a culture shock if you've never gone before!

And don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram, because we have some VERY exciting news to share!!! Stick around, puckettes and pucklings! Because we are getting Special Guests!!!

Please forgive Bex (me) if they come off as having White Savior Complex. I did not intend for it to come off like I'm trying to be a savior, but it definitely came across that way. I recognize the racism in America and how dangerous it can be for people of color when things escalate, and as a white female presenting person, it is safer for me to escalate a situation to warrant action by the staff of the arena (especially if it ends with police being called). Black, brown, and indigenous people do not need "saving" or protection from white "saviors". They need allies who are going to stand with them. And sometimes, that includes being the loud squeaky wheel that gets the grease. This is a concept and a situation that I struggle with on a regular basis - where is the line between ally and helpful, and where does "White savior" start? So if it came across as inconsiderate, tone deaf, or anything other than "You are safe with me, I will help however I can", I apologize. That was not my intent, and I try to do my best every day to be better than I was yesterday. I love you all! <3

]]>039f7b19-2c6c-42d0-9e39-0d2beab7f65dWed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -050001:07:48truefull88The One With the NCWHLThe One With the NCWHLToday we sat down with Eula Idemoto, the president of the board of the Northern California Women's Hockey League to talk all things NCWHL!

If you are in the San Jose area, they have divisions for all stages of hockey players from beginners who have never stepped foot on the ice before all the way to advanced players!

Check out their Give Hockey A Try Days, where afterwards you can get hear for a fraction of the cost (all donated), and sign up for their Green Division!

The NCWHL also chose to leave USA Hockey in favor of keeping trans women playing in their sport. They are open to ALL women!!! We absolutely LOVE that!!

See our


for everything you need to know to get started with the NCWHL!!

]]>Today we sat down with Eula Idemoto, the president of the board of the Northern California Women's Hockey League to talk all things NCWHL!

If you are in the San Jose area, they have divisions for all stages of hockey players from beginners who have never stepped foot on the ice before all the way to advanced players!

Check out their Give Hockey A Try Days, where afterwards you can get hear for a fraction of the cost (all donated), and sign up for their Green Division!

The NCWHL also chose to leave USA Hockey in favor of keeping trans women playing in their sport. They are open to ALL women!!! We absolutely LOVE that!!

See our


for everything you need to know to get started with the NCWHL!!

]]>208ddd0b-a5ee-4043-91ed-8492d5dd3f75Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -050043:27truefull99