Off The Ice
By BallTalkers
Off The IceJul 30, 2021
“I Used to Ref” Part II: Officiating in the NHL, Josh Richards, NWHL Draft
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
Kat’s 3 Stars: (Seattle Kraken, *surprise* Pekka Rinne)
Sam’s 3 Stars: (Rick Westhead, *surprise*, Joe Thornton)
NWHL Draft
Officiating and Parity in the NHL
Josh Richards, the NHL’s new TikTok hire
Hockey Community Highlight: Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Fund
Resources for Sexual Assault and Abuse (including RAINN & AASAS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kbppX75bI_h2itGMrZcFh24-6bPOilLuF3qBfuCij6k/edit?usp=sharing
LGBTQIA+ Hockey Organisations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6XuoEh4tXob1ggbRPEDNTWrkFMOFwlRgbI13miq1IQ/edit?usp=sharing
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
"Heartbreak in Chicago": Chicago Blackhawks, the NHL, and the allegations
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada, surprise pick, JT Brown)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Adam Fox, surprise pick, US Men’s Sled Hockey Team)
- Chicago Blackhawks and the allegations -- a timeline of events, the two lawsuits, who’s involved, and what this means for the NHL
- Hockey Community Highlight: RAINN, AASAS
Resources for Sexual Assault and Abuse (including RAINN & AASAS):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kbppX75bI_h2itGMrZcFh24-6bPOilLuF3qBfuCij6k/edit?usp=sharing
Behind the Brand:
Watch the interview: https://fb.watch/v/ITAlSmj0/
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-brand-katherine-pitr%C3%A9-sam-siciliano-off-ice/id1027927746?i=1000526306118
Find them on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/new-haven-independent/behind-the-brand-katherine-pitre-sam-siciliano-the-off-the-ice-podcast
Behind the Brand:
Instagram: @behindthebrand_wnhh
Sources from this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15G1rSlxlU1kWHiIUTRk00AW4HHRNUoM81erSJ7hP0pQ/edit?usp=sharing
LGBTQIA+ Hockey Organisations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6XuoEh4tXob1ggbRPEDNTWrkFMOFwlRgbI13miq1IQ/edit?usp=sharing
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
“Release the Kraken!”: Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft, UFAs and NHL Playoffs
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Taya Currie, *surprise pick*, Ryan Pulock)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (New York Islanders, *surprise pick*, Brad Larsen)
- NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Check-in
- Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft and top UFAs to keep an eye on
- Hockey Community Highlight: Pride Tape
Pride Tape:
Website: https://pridetape.com/
Ig: @pridetape
Twitter: @PrideTape
LGBTQIA+ Hockey Organisations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6XuoEh4tXob1ggbRPEDNTWrkFMOFwlRgbI13miq1IQ/edit?usp=sharing
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
“The New York Saints”: Bruce Cassidy, NHL Playoffs and Interview with Chanel Keenan
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Mark Joslin and the Toronto Six, *surprise pick*, Masterton Finalists)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Andrei Vasilevskiy, *surprise pick*, Montreal Canadiens sweep)
- NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Check-in
- Nazem Kadri suspension is upheld
- Bruce Cassidy and his team of walking fines
- Pierre Luc Dubois and his future in Winnipeg
- Interview with Seattle Kraken’s Intersectionality Consultant (and our friend) Chanel Keenan
- Canada’s gold in the IIHF Men’s Worlds
- Hockey Community Highlight: The Herb Brooks Foundation
The Herb Brooks Foundation:
Website: https://www.herbbrooksfoundation.com/page/show/5339287-more
Ig: @herbbrooksfoundation
Twitter: @HerbBrooksFDN
Chanel Keenan
Podcast: Cmorethansports
IG: @cmorethansports
Twitter: @CMoreThanSports
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
It's Pride and Playoff Month!: NHL Second Round Previews, PWHPA Canadian Dream Gap Tour and Interview with Jessica Platt
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Kacey Bellamy, Mark Scheifele (and his goats), Vezina finalists: Phillip Grubauer, Marc-Andre Fleury, Andrei Vasilevskiy)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Girls Hockey Calgary, Toronto Maple Leafs (and NYR Cup drought), Marie-Philip Poulin)
- NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 preview
- Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers out of the playoffs
- Ryan Reaves suspended
- Interview with PWHPA and former CWHL player, Jessica Platt
- PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, Women’s IIHF World Championships rescheduled
- Hockey Community Highlight: Canadian Blind Hockey
Canadian Blind Hockey:
https://canadianblindhockey.com/
Facebook: @CanadianBlindHockey
Twitter: @CDNBlindHockey
Youtube: Canadian Blind Hockey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiOpdeWTKZdgq_8aD55zsQ
Instagram: @canadianblindhockey
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
NHL Player Safety: How Safe Are Their Decisions? NYR, Tom Wilson and *That* Game
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (K’Andre Miller, *Surprise Pick*, Carolina Hurricanes )
- Sam’s 3 Stars (NZIHL: Lilly Forbes, Grace Harrison, NWHL, TJ Oshie )
- NWHL Awards and Increased Salary Cap
- PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, new dates announced, St. Louis Blues & Calgary Flames
- Detroit Red Wings, Thomas Griess
- NHL Player Safety: Tom Wilson’s actions with Pavel Buchnevich and Artemi Panarin, Sidney Crosby & Travis Konecny fight, Ghostisbhere suspension & fines
- New York Rangers firing GM Jeff Gorton and President John Davidson
- New York Rangers statement to George Parros and *that* game
- Hockey Community Highlight: Skate To Great
PuckEmpire Thomas Griess Posts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COavh1rgTc0/?igshid=146voi2y9m98s
Twitter to follow NZIHL:
Women’s Sports Highlights: @HilitesWSports
Where to stream NZIHL games:
https://www.youtube.com/c/NZIHL/videos
Botany Swarm IG: @botanyswarm
Canterbury Red Devils IG: @reddevilshockey
Headway Foundation
Website: https://www.skatetogreat.org/
IG: @skatetogreat
Twitter: @skatetogreat
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
Canucks & COVID-19: The Vancouver Canucks return to play, the IIHF Women’s Worlds (part I), Patrick Marleau & more
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (William Nylander’s 100th goal celebration, Igor Larionov II, Buffalo Sabres)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Patrick Marleau, Zach Parise, Braden Holtby )
- The Vancouver Canucks’s return to play, COVID-19 experience, and JT Miller’s comments
- The IIHF Women’s World Championships (part one) -- The teams, what we’re looking forward to, and more
- Hockey Community Highlight: Headway Foundation
Headway Foundation
Website: https://headwayfoundation.com/
IG: @headwayfdn
Twitter: @HeadwayFDN
Facebook: headwayfoundation
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
"The Tri-State Trade": An Interview with Jaclyn Hawkins, NHL Trade Deadline Day Winners & Losers, & More
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Anthony Mantha, *surprise pick*, 2021 USWNT)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (J.T. Miller, Artemi Panarin,NWHL & NBC Sports)
- An interview with the former CWHL and Swiss League player and creator of Women’s Hockey Life, Jaclyn Hawkins
- A conversation with Jaclyn Hawkins about the culture of hockey in North America, the future of Women’s hockey and more
- NHL Trade Deadline: the winners and losers of the trade day + a break down of the biggest trades: Taylor Hall and more
- Hockey Community Highlight: Women’s Hockey Life
Women’s Hockey Life
Website: https://womenshockeylife.com/
IG: @womenshockeylife
Twitter: @whlofficial
Facebook: womenshockeylife
Youtube: Women’s Hockey Life
Podcast: Women’s Hockey Life Podcast
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
"I Used To Ref!": The NWHL, Tim Peel & Parity in the NHL
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Sammy Davis, *surprise pick*, Jillian Dempsey)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Digit Murphy, Patrick Marleau, Lindsay Artkin)
- An interview with the Puck Authority co-creator and Toronto Six Media Relations Coordinator, Justin Levine
- Analysis, overview and discussion of the NWHL Isobel Cup Semi-finals, Finals and burst bubble with Justin Levine
- Tim Peel, officiating in the NHL, and the problem with parity
- Hockey Community Highlight: You Can Play
YOU CAN PLAY
Website: https://www.youcanplayproject.org/
IG: @youcanplayteam
Twitter: @youcanplayteam
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
All In: The NHL East Division (+ A Special Guest)
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Filip Hronek, surprise pick, Kirill Kaprizov)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Mika Zibanejad, Ontario Reign, Evgeni Malkin)
- An overview of the NHL East Division: New York Rangers’ return to greatness (maybe), the Philadelphia Flyers’ standings slide, the Buffalo Sabres’ plot thickens, and a check in on the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils
- Interview with Canadian National Team & PWHPA member, Sarah Nurse!!!
- Hockey Community Highlight: Travis Roy Foundation
Travis Roy Foundation
Website: https://www.travisroyfoundation.org/
IG: @trfoundation
Twitter: @TRFoundation
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
They're Back (And Better Than Ever)
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Dylan Coghlan, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson & Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Matt Zuccerelo, The New York Islanders )
- The NWHL is back for the Isobel Cup Final
- The new NHL, ESPN, Disney TV Rights deal - the NHL is back to broadcasting on ESPN airwaves
- Artemi Panarin is back on the New York Rangers roster, Russian politics & athletes
- Buffalo Sabres (What’s wrong, and what’s right? Ralph Krueger, Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel and more)
- Hockey Community Highlight: Black Girls Hockey Club
Black Girls Hockey Club
Pledge: https://blackgirlhockeyclub.org/getuncomfortable/ Website: https://blackgirlhockeyclub.org/
IG: @blackgirlhockeyclub
Twitter: @BlackGirlHockey
Travis Roy Foundation
Website: https://www.travisroyfoundation.org/
IG: @trfoundation
Twitter: @TRFoundation
Anti-Asian Hate Resources:
Comprehensive card with links to where to donate, educational resources, petitions, mental health resources and more:
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
Stop AAPI Hate Website: https://stopaapihate.org/
Stop AAPI Hate IG:@stopaapihate
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com
From The Mouth of Babes
Off The Ice is the only hockey sports media show to discuss men’s and women’s professional hockey on equal footing. We host the biggest conversations in hockey from discussions around gender inequality, racial injustice and more, to making sure you stay up to date on all of the hockey news in the NHL, NWHL, and PWHPA.
What we cover in this episode:
- Introductions! Who are Sam Siciliano and Kat Pitré?
- Kat’s 3 Stars: (Abby Roque, Nicklas Backstrom, Andrei Svechnikov)
- Sam’s 3 Stars (Kendall Coyne-Schofield, Patrick Kane, Bauer Hockey)
- Madison Square Garden and the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour
- Social responsibility and promoting women’s hockey
- Hockey Community Highlight: Mark Messier Foundation
Contact us:
Twitter: @BT_offtheice
Instagram:@offtheice
Email: balltalkers.offtheice@gmail.com
Find BallTalkers:
Twitter: @Balltalkers
Instagram: @balltalkers
Kat:
Instagram: @therealkatpitre
Twitter: @therealkatpitre
Sam:
Instagram: thegreatsambin0
Twitter: childshsambin0
Audio edited by (the extremely talented) Russell Ryan, russellryan201@yahoo.com