The IX Sports Podcast

Authors of new book Court Queens Emma Baccellieri & Jordan Robinson join Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell for a very special episode of The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball Edition. Jackie begins by asking Emma and Jordan about why they needed to embark on Court Queens, what their research process was like and how the book mirrors American women’s history. Then Howard asks Jordan and Emma about the significance of their book during a moment when the WNBA and the players agreed upon such a transformational CBA. Then the quartet stays together for Court Vision where Emma, Jordan, Howard and Jackie provide their predictions heading into the NCAA Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Screenshots of Jordan and Emma, Hachette Book GroupLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show: Buy Court Queens: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/emma-baccellieri/court-queens/9798894141343/Follow Jordan here: https://www.instagram.com/jordanligons/?hl=enhttps://bsky.app/profile/heyjordanr.bsky.socialFollow Emma here: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ffmb4l3oaijsybkwnbs2xmd3https://www.instagram.com/emmabacce/?hl=enRead Emma’s work at SI here: https://www.si.com/author/emma-baccellieriListen to Jordan’s podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWomensHoopsShowRead Jessica Luther on Texas here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/texas-womens-basketball-march-madness-remembering-1986/Read Rob Knox on Virigina’s Kymora Johnsonhttps://www.theixsports.com/features/kymora-johnson-virginia-wbit/Follow us & Subscribe on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

The Wisconsin Badgers are back-to-back NCAA national champions! They met the Ohio State Buckeyes in the finals for the fourth straight time and won 3-2. Caroline Harvey, who plays for Wisconsin, took home the Patty Kazmaier Award for player of the year. Maya Smith and Dylan Nazareth talk about what this championship and award mean for the PWHL next season and the tank for Harvey conversations. Then, Dylan breaks down where the Montréal Victoire stand as they get closer to the playoffs, the injuries to Marie-Philip Poulin and Erin Amrbose, and if they have a chance to make the championship. Lastly, Maya and Dylan talk about the battle for first place, a close race between the Boston Fleet, Montréal Victoire, and Minnesota Frost. Can all three teams keep up the winning as the playoffs get closer? They aren't so sure. Follow Dylan on X: https://x.com/dylnazFollow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportRead Dylan's work on the IX Sports: https://www.theixsports.com/author/dylan-nazareth/Read Reid's interview with Taylor Heise: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/pwhl/pwhl-minnesota/leveled-up-taylor-heise-is-in-the-midst-of-a-career-year/Photo credit: © Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Host Kathleen Gier runs through the last week of NWSL results, which include a short-handed 2-0 victory by Portland over Seattle. Andi Sullivan, Tierna Davidson and Savy King also made their returns to the league, and Denver Summit picked up the club's first victory. She also talks about the UWCL Quarter-Finals, where Arsenal beat Chelsea in Leg 1. Red cards, upsets, and rivalries: NWSL week 2 roundup - https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-soccer/nwsl-week-2-roundup-2026/Savy King's inspiring comeback story - https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/savy-kings-inspiring-comeback-story/

It's that time of year, NCAA Women's Hockey championship season! The Ohio State, Wisconsin, Northeastern, and Penn State will all compete for the top prize at the Frozen Four. NCAA reporters Giselle Valazquez and Emma Sullivan join host Maya Smith to break down the tournament, each school, and how they think the championship will shake out. Then, they break down the Patty Kazmaier Award for the top NCAA Div 1 hockey player finalists: KK Harvey, Tessa Janeke, and Abbey Murphy. The winner will be announced at the Frozen Four tournament. Plus, a trade was announced this week between the Boston Fleet and Seattle Torrent, which Maya discusses in our #1 at the IX segment. Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFollow Giselle on X: https://x.com/emptyrinkFollow Emma on X: https://x.com/emmasul02Read more NCAA stories on The IX Sports: https://www.theixsports.com/category/the-ice-garden/ncaa-hockey/#1 at the IX Story: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/pwhl/pwhl-fleet-acquire-jessie-eldridge-from-torrent-for-theresa-schafzahl/

Kathleen Gier, host of the weekly soccer show, recaps the opening weekend of the NWSL season, which included some high-profile debuts and returns as well as an expansion team's home opener. Catarina Macario also made history, signing a huge multi-year deal with the San Diego Wave and Chelsea picked up another club title.

It is now day 8 of the marathon WNBA CBA negotiations and Jackie Powell is *still* on the ground and feeling exhausted. But first Howard Megdal fills out his bracket region by region and explains who he believes makes it to the Women’s Final Four and then wins the national championship. Later on Jackie explains where we are now on Day 8 of these 12-15 hour bargaining sessions. She provides insight as to why there’s a bit of a hold up right now along with sharing some stories from her over a week’s long stakeout. And then Howard asks her a million-dollar question: what will it take for a deal to get done?0:00 - Introduction1:33 - #1 at The IX3:47 - Howard fills out his March Madness bracket4:20- Fort Worth1 8:52 - Sacramento 213:42- Fort Worth 318:27 - Sacramento 421:21 - Final Four 22:30 - National Championship game25:07 - Jackie is going on day 830:36 - Jackie reflects on the experience of staking out32: 54 - Court vision: What has to happen to get a CBA deal done?Thumbnail Photo Credit: David Butler II-Imagn ImagesLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show:Follow along with Jackie’s CBA updates on YouTube:https://youtube.com/shorts/Ozipw4tk5_M?si=RhlNMDGpHDJqCKWmhttps://youtube.com/shorts/llgmZZPWmjo?si=lHNqwoTBJuQltnuEhttps://youtube.com/shorts/mWRRoYwUvgc?si=HH6kVtOYCc9MZgZ0Read Stephanie Kaloi on the NCAA tournament bracket reveal: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/ncaa-basketball/bracket-takeaways-committee-chair-talks-uconn-vs-ucla/Follow us & Subscribe on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

The IX’s Jackie Powell has been covering the WNBA and WNBPA’s marathon bargaining sessions that have been occurring inside The Langham Hotel in midtown New York City. Howard Megdal asks her about what she learned and the two react to and analyze comments she collected on the ground from people on the players side including WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson, Nneka Ogwumike and on the league’s side Comissioner Cathy Engelbert and Conneticut Sun team President and former WNBA player Jen Rizzotti.Later on in the show, Howard makes a plea to the NCAA tournament selection committee about including teams like Quinnipiac in its plans with selection Sunday coming this weekend.0:00 - Introduction1:05 - #1 at The IX3:05: - Jackie reflects on what the past couple of days have been like6:00 - Hear from WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson10:57 - Hear from Nneka Ogwumike and Brianna Turner17:00 - Survey Question 317:12 - Survey Question 419:20 - Hear from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Sun President Jen Rizzotti23:23 - Jackie will return to the hotel24:00 - Howard takes you inside the MAAC championship gameThumbnail Photo Credit: Screenshot via Sports Center segment (https://youtu.be/IWC-g1l33XA?si=OLAT7i8VAfF9-LZX)Video credits: Jackie PowellLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show:Jackie Powell’s dispatch from Day 1 of staking out CBA negotiations: https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/march-11-2026-night-wnba-cba-negotiations/March 12th edition of Women’s Sports Daily with Chelsea Leite: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18tKZYEARYSYshpORKD8xr?si=aREfJN5RStOd6qnLJaY9-QFollow us & Subscribe on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

If you build it, they will come! The PWHL has seen a great attendance boost from the Olympics, with the New York Sirens and Toronto Sceptres setting attendance highs this past week. Plus, the games at Madison Square Garden and TD Garden are already sold out for April. Maya Smith and Natalia Rachman break down the attendance increase and what it means for the league. Then, they dive into the NCAA tournament and the division titles. Natalia breaks down the chances for each team to make it into the Frozen Four. They also talk about the Patty Kazmaier Award finalists. Lastly, they dive into Natalia's favourite topic, the SDHL! The playoffs are underway, and many Olympians are competing to win the championship.Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFollow Natalia on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nataliarak.tgirl.gayRead Natalia's newsletter on the IX Sports: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sports-insiders/hockey-insider/checking-in-on-the-sdhl-playoff-picture-news-and-notes-from-around-womens-hockey/#1 at the IX: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/pwhl/pwhl-sellouts-madison-square-garden-td-garden/Crease Huddles with Natalia and Geremy: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Y82S4JimkJfEwZIfP4ZIS?trackId=4bU5cP6XViItg3OGvDZ2MM

Host Kathleen Gier recaps the USWNT's run at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, where they defeated Argentina, Canada and Colombia. She also talks through some of the top stories at The IX Soccer this week and breaks down the NWSL's opening weekend schedule.

The IX Sports has obtained the full WNBPA player survey about the current WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations that was sent out last week and was due on Tuesday March 3, just two days after the WNBA’s latest proposal from March 1. In this episode of The IX Sports podcast Women's Basketball Edition, hosts Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell walk through every question players were asked. Pretend you are a player and take the survey with us! Later on in the show, Howard and Jackie explain what comes next after an explosive week inside the WNBPA as multiple letters leaked from agents and players regarding concerns with the current handling of the CBA. 0:00 - Introduction1:31 - #1 at The IX 2:51 - Inside the Five Question WNBPA Survey6:22 - Survey Question 1 10:52 - Survey Question 2 17:00 - Survey Question 3 17:12 - Survey Question 4 19:59 - What was the survey for?22:39 -  Is a counter proposal being worked on?25:33  -  What does Breanna Stewart believe needs to happen next?33:31 -  The Middle Class and progress on player housing 34: 25 - The clock is tickingThumbnail Photo Credit: Hannah KevorkianVideo credits: Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell Links to click that are referenced throughout the show: Howard Megdal's latest women's basketball insider at The IX Sports: https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/the-wnbpa-split-is-a-last-resort-kelsey-plum-talks-cba-negotiations/Alexa Philippou and Don Van Natta Jr. detail the letter sent by Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart to WNBPA leadership: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48093359/in-letter-kelsey-plum-breanna-stewart-express-concerns-wnbpa-handling-cba-negotiationsAnnie Costabile spoke to WNBPA Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson following the letter from Stewart and Plum: https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-union-director-blames-player-rupture-on-league/Alexa Philippou wrote about the letter circulated to the WNBPA staff from player agents: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48049021/agents-ask-coordinated-communication-wnbpa-cba-talksFollow us & Subscribe on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

The PWHL is back and Hilary Knight and Megan Keller were on SNL. Maya Smith and Melissa Burgess discuss the SNL appearance and how the Olympics are helping grow the PWHL. Plus, the season is back underway and the Toronto Sceptres and Montréal Victoire are off to a strong start. Melissa Burgess breaks down what she's seen covering the team this season. Then, Maya and Melissa talk about the Olympic hangover and how it's been impacting the PWHL. Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFollow Melissa on X: https://x.com/_MelissaBurgessMelissa's Substack: https://afreshsheet.substack.com/Read Lydia's story about SNL: https://www.theixsports.com/tig/pwhl/pwhl-boston/megan-keller-saturday-night-liveOlympic Hangover story: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetorch/2016/09/08/493111873/after-going-for-gold-athletes-can-feel-the-post-olympic-blues?Photo credits: PWHL, Amber Seals

No matter where you look, it feels like the United States and Canada are competing for something! This week, it's the women's soccer teams meeting at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Host Kathleen Gier recaps the USWNT's 2-0 victory against Argentina, sets up the next match against Canada and shares some quotes from North Carolina's introduction of coach Mak Lind.Video credit: US Soccer and North Carolina CouragePhoto credit: Steve Roberts | Imagn Images

How did the WNBPA smartly put together an emergency war chest for a time like right now in the middle of a contentious CBA negotiation with the WNBA? Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell show you official financial documents, take you inside new reporting and show you where over $17 Million came from. Later Michelle Smith joins the show to promote her new book Life's Work: How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women's Basketball Changed the Sport. And finally Jackie and Howard pay tribute to Kara Braxton and Jeff Jasper, two people whose stories the women’s basketball community cannot forget. 0:00 - Introduction1:38 - #1 at The IX 4:00 - How did the WNBPA create a warchest19:11 - Michelle Smith joins the show to promote her book “Life’s Work” 26:22 - How does Tara VanDerveer’s legacy remain in 2026? 32:41 - Making sure we tell Jeff Jasper and Kara Braxton’s stories Thumbnail Photo Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn ImagesLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show: Howard details the WNBPA’s “war chest”https://www.theixsports.com/wnba/wnba-players-to-receive-2025-revenue-sharing-payments/Buy Michelle Smith’s “Life’s Work: Use code IXlifeswork to get 20% offhttps://www.triumphbooks.com/life-s-work-products-9781637278673.php?page_id=21Read about Jeff Jasper: https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2026/02/jeff-jasper-njs-all-time-girls-basketball-wins-leader-to-retire-after-53-years.htmlRemembering Kara Braxton: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/02/23/former-wnba-two-time-champion-kara-braxton-died-in-a-car-accident/88830166007/Follow us & Subscribe on: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

The 2026 Olympics in Milan are over, and Team USA is victorious. Canada got Silver, Switzerland took home bronze, and there's lots to discuss about the success of the Americans and the downfall of the Canadians. Alyssa and Maya discuss the need for an independent coaching staff as Team Canada moves on from this loss. They also discuss the best American team ever created, and how Canada didn't quite seem to have it this tournament. Plus, the PWHL is back, so Alyssa and Maya break down one thing each team needs to focus on for the second half of the season. And Kristen Campbell shares her key focus for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the second half of the season. Listen to Reid talk about the Minnesota Frost: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uzaK8T11zd87qsJixYb3C?si=lI2lQTYwScSp1A7nj6joFwListen to Silvia talk about the Seattle Torrent: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pf6aB6EIGEEcRA4xzDFHw?si=xviya373SmqO5EJgGRaSzQListen to Lydia talk about the Boston Fleet: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7it5SvFTBSkpehO86Q6Inr?trackId=260qSIxwsIYmdq3wF5ac0eCover Photo credit: Amber Searls | Imagn Campbell Photo credit: PWHL

The USWNT is preparing to face Canada, Colombia and Argentina in the annual SheBelieves Cup. Host Kathleen Gier runs through the schedule, the roster and other women's soccer headlines.

In yet another jam-packed show, Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell update listeners on the latest CBA proposal the WNBPA sent the WNBA. And then Howard shares what he’s heard around the league when it comes to the lack of time that’s left to come to an agreement. Later Hunter Cruse hops onto the show to provide analysis on the trends of prospects in the 2026 WNBA draft class, along with his risers, fallers and dark horses from the class. Then Howard and Jackie interview Athletes Unlimited’s Jacy Sheldon and she discusses her goals at this point of her career along with her thoughts on which team is the most hated within the Big Ten. Finally, the pair close it out by examining if UConn should be concerned with their performance following limited minutes from Sarah Strong against Villanova this past week. 0:00 - Introduction1:40 - #1 at The IX 3:45 - What Howard has heard about CBA deadlines5:37- Notable  6:54 - Hunter Cruse joins the show 7:52- 2026 WNBA draft trends 10:05 - spotlighting guard prospects 11:50 - Risers and fallers in 2026 draft class 15:08 - Dark Horse prospects19:13 - Jacy Sheldon on why Athletes Unlimited 21:54 - Sheldon’s thoughts on CBA uncertainty 24:49 - Could Sheldon break out in the WNBA?29:23 - Who is the most hated Big Ten program? 30:51 - Court Vision: How was UConn without Sarah Strong?Thumbnail Photo Credit: Left to Right: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images, Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesVideo Credit: Howard MegdalLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show: Howard’s latest Edition of The IX Daily: https://www.theixsports.com/features/just-what-is-the-wnba-cba-deadline-hear-from-denise-dillon-denae-carter/ Hunter Cruse’s latest mock draft at Bleacher Report:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25257478-2026-wnba-mock-draftFollow Hunter’s other work: https://www.youtube.com/@HunterCruse14Follow us & Subscribe on: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to an end, which means it's time for the medal games in women's hockey. Sweden and Switzerland will play first for the bronze medal. Then, the biggest rivalry in sports, Canada and the US, will play for gold. Can the Canadians bounce back from six losses against the Americans? Or is the Gold medal already in the hands of the US? Silvia and Maya break down how we got here and what each team needs to do in order to take home a medal on Thursday. Then, they talk about how the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the Seattle Torrent have fared this season as the new expansion teams in the PWHL and what will be key to moving forward and having a strong second-half of the season. Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFollow Silvia on X: https://x.com/badnandsRead the Gold Medal preview: https://www.theicegarden.com/2026-olympic-gold-medal-game-preview/Read the Bronze Medal preview: https://www.theicegarden.com/2026-bronze-medal-game-preview-sweden-vs-switzerland/Photo credit: David W Cerny | IMAGN

Host Kathleen Gier talks about two blockbuster NWSL moves involving Croix Bethune and Claire Hutton. She also discusses the Coachella Valley Invitational and the USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup.

It’s the Aneesah Morrow show! No, just kidding. But this episode does focus on the rising WNBA sophomore quite a bit. The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball Edition has a pair of guests on this week’s show. First Conneticut Sun beat reporter Deyscha Smith joins to discuss a one-on-one interview she had with Sun rising star Morrow. She just signed with Reebok and has been shining at Athletes Unlimited. How is she doing it all? Later, Howard and Jackie share a recent conversation they too had with Morrow. And finally during the forward thinking Court Vision segment, Jackie runs through some CBA related updates from Breanna Stewart who was candid on the latest episode of her new podcast with NBA player Myles Turner, Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles. What stood out to Jackie and Howard about what Stewart had to say?0:00 - Introduction2:44 - #1 at The IX 5:31 - Deyscha Smith joins the show 8:12 - Aneesah Morrow has impressed in Athletes Unlimted 10:59 - Why Morrow signed with Reebok12:30 - Morrow’s viral abs14:45 - Jackie and Howard’s discussion with Morrow 15:12 - Morrow’s adjustment to AU format17:30 - Morrow’s injury history and how that shaped her 19:52 - Who Morrow has learned the most from at AU21:39 - Tina Charles player comp?23:28 - How Morrow is dealing with CBA uncertainty25:28 - Court Vision 26:16 - Breanna Stewart gives a CBA Update29:27 - What stood out about Stewart’s update?30:12 - Katie Barnes surveyed other WNBA players on CBA33:47 - Signing offThumbnail Photo Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesVideo Credit: Game Recognize Game with Stewie and MylesLinks to click that are referenced throughout the show: Read Annie Costabile’s reporting on housing compromises in CBA negotiations: https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-owners-response-revenue/Deyscha Smith’s latest story about Aneesah Morrow: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/aneesah-morrow-talks-reebok-signing-becoming-mismatch-nightmare/Deysha Smith’s story about Morrow from this past September: https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/the-emergence-of-aneesah-morrow-how-the-sun-rookie-is-perfecting-her-craft-on-the-boards/Howard’s latest CBA related basketball Wednesday:https://www.theixsports.com/basketball/wnba-cba-engelbert-chen-wnbpa/Our show from last week which goes well with Howard’s latest column: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgAOfimO5oFull episode of Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles: https://youtu.be/ts2I8pPECG4?si=9TAvpue0WCmbV-5-Katie Barnes was on the ground in Nashville surveying players about the status of CBA negotiations: https://www.espn.com.sg/wnba/story/_/id/47895660/wnba-cba-confidential-athletes-unlimited-players-negotiations-union-leagueFollow us & Subscribe on: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSportsSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467fApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.socialInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/

It's the mid-way point of the PWHL season, so Maya and Reid revisit their pre-season predictions for the Minnesota Frost, the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the PWHL. First, they recap the Olympic Games thus far and talk about Team Italy's surprising quarterfinal birth. And, they discuss Team Canada's 5-0 loss to Team USA in the preliminary round, what happened, and how Canada can fix things moving forward. Lastly, Reid gives their Top Shelf Prediction for the gold medal game. Follow Reid on X: https://x.com/reidol15Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFrost Bites Episode with Kendell Cooper: https://youtu.be/dFkSSP12LQo?si=MQ-R6wPwuzwSDFN6Pre-season prediction articles: https://www.theicegarden.com/2025-26-pwhl-season-preview-vancouver-goldeneyes/, https://www.theicegarden.com/2025-26-pwhl-season-preview-minnesota-frost/, https://www.theicegarden.com/tig-roundtable-2025-26-pwhl-season/Photo credit: PWHL