Founding 4 Podcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Founding 4 Podcast is a women's hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez. Listen to players chat about the latest news, biggest games, and history of the women's pro league.
In 2015, the National Women’s Hockey League brought the first professional women’s hockey league to the United States. The NWHL started with four founding teams: Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, Buffalo Beauts, and the New York Riveters.
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1v1 with Goaltender Corinne Schroeder
January 27, 2024 18:29 - 5 minutes - 7.18 MBIn 2024, Corinne Schroeder was inducted into the Women's Beanpot Hall of Fame. The former Boston University goaltender led the Terriers to three straight Beanpot title games, including the 2019 Beanpot championship. She went 3-1-2 in six Beanpot starts and stopped 61 of 66 shots en route to the 2019 title. Schroeder is BU’s all-time leader in career goals-against average and save percentage. Schroeder plays for New York in the PWHL, where she recently made history with a 29-save...
Twitter Spaces Deep Dive: What Happened at Harvard?
June 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis episode was initially recorded on Twitter Spaces on June 12, 2023 TRIGGER WARNING: racism, homophobia, mental/emotional abuse, eating disorders, body shaming, gaslighting, sexual harassment, hazing. The Boston Globe & The Athletic articles reported allegations of mistreatment and misconduct toward players by Harvard Women's Hockey Coach Katey Stone and claims of hazing within the program. The university hired the law firm Jenner & Block to conduct the review in March. A sc...
Twitter Spaces Deep Dive: WoHo Free Agency - The Good, the Bad, the Qué?
May 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBAngélica Rodríguez & Erica L. Ayala are back and talking PHF Free Agency. On this episode, originally recorded on Twitter Spaces, were discuss the big spenders in PHF Free Agency and their impact on a growing league. Is Kacey Bellamy worth her contract? What can we expect from Nora Räty in net for the Riveters? Why we need more Mike Murphy's in the world How do the PWHPA plans effect PHF free agency? And much more ... Show Notes and Timestamps can be found below: 💪🏾 Black Ro...
LIVE FROM TULSA With PHF GMS Nate Oliver and Chi-Yin Tse
April 10, 2023 19:20 - 43 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Minnesota Whitecaps may have fallen short in overtime during the 2023 Isobel Cup Final, but they did finish the 2022-23 season with a title. For the second year, the Whitecaps took home bragging rights from the Battle of the Rig hosted by the Tulsa Oilers in Oklahoma. Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala interviewed Buffalo Beauts general manager Nate Oliver and Minnesota Whitecaps general manager Chi-Yin Tse live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma (the headquarters of Bl...
2023 PHF ISOBEL CUP FINAL: Exclusive Interviews with Toronto Six & Minnesota Whitecaps
March 26, 2023 19:11 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MBBlack Rosie Media founder and reporter Erica L. Ayala spoke to multiple players from the Toronto Six and the Minnesota Whitecaps ahead of the 2023 Isobel Cup Final on March 26th. Hear from the following PHF players and coaches: The Toronto Six 0:00 - Saroya Tinker on what makes Toronto special 0:26 - Daryl Watts on the Whitecaps 0:36 - Head coach Geraldine Heaney on playing a full 60 1:02 - Shiann Darkangelo reflecting on being the first expansion franchise 1:22 - Watts on her mot...
Interview with Whlae forward Justine Reyes
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBCalifornia native Justine Reyes worked her way up to the top line for the Connecticut Whale in her first Premier Hockey Federation season. As the Whale prepare for the postseason, Reyes tallied 14 points (9 G, 8A) in 24 games. Erica L. Ayala spoke with Reyes about her hockey journey from St. Lawrence to Sweden, and now the Nutmeg State. Reyes also discusses what's made the Connecticut Whale a successful team, especially later in the regular season. Members of our Patreon Posse ...
Interview with Whale forward Justine Reyes
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBCalifornia native Justine Reyes worked her way up to the top line for the Connecticut Whale in her first Premier Hockey Federation season. As the Whale prepare for the postseason, Reyes tallied 14 points (9 G, 8A) in 24 games. Erica L. Ayala spoke with Reyes about her hockey journey from St. Lawrence to Sweden, and now the Nutmeg State. Reyes also discusses what's made the Connecticut Whale a successful team, especially later in the regular season. Members of our Patreon Posse ...
Behind-The-Scenes with MeiGray + How To Bid On PHF All-Star Game-Worn Jerseys
February 21, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBBlack Rosie Media and the Founding 4 Podcast take you from the bench to the locker rooms and everywhere in between. Take a look at our exclusive look at the 2023 PHF All-Star Showcase through the eyes of @TheMeiGrayGroup Director of Special Projects Dave Meisel. Erica L. Ayala narrates video and images taken by Black Rosie Media contributor Tiffany Thompson from the event hosted at Mattamt Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The PHF All-Star Showcase auction ends on February...
Black Rosie Media Presents: Behind the 2023 PHF All-Star Showcase Jerseys
January 27, 2023 15:16 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIn partnership with @TheMeiGrayGroup , Black Rosie Media will provide exclusive coverage of the 2023 PHF All-Star Showcase in Toronto. Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala welcomes Elliot Gerard to the show. He is the founder and head of creative & strategy at @heartlentgroup . Erica & Elliot talk about this year's All-Star logo and jersey design, how Elliot got into art and design, and what designs we should look for this season. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ...
3 New Year's Resolutions for Every PHF Team
January 02, 2023 17:25 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBBlack Rosie Media contributors Erica L. Ayala, Angelica Rodriguez, and Ashley Mouzzon bring you 3 New Year's Resolutions for all seven @PremierHockeyFederation teams ahead of the 2023 restart of Season 8. What players need to step up? Who needs to stay out of the penalty box? Can teams stay healthy? QUESTION OF THE DAY: What resolutions do you want your favorite PHF team to take into 2023? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Amy Budde's Campaign to Get Taylor Swift to a Beauts Game
November 23, 2022 18:48 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBPart II of Angelica's sit-down with Amy Budde is here! In this episode, the duo talks about the value of playing overseas, which Beauts teammate hides candy in her gloves, and what type of root beer Budde prefers. There is also more fútbol, aka soccer talk, including a tip for a good place in Buffalo to watch. This is perfect timing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which started Sunday, November 20. Finally, Angelica asks Budde where she sees the Buffalo Beauts finishing in the 2022-2...
PHF Preview: The Connecticut Captain is Back!
November 19, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBPHF Previews: Connecticut Whale - This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces The Connecticut Whale blazed through the regular season as the team to beat. Did a bad five minutes in the 2022 Isobel Cup Final against the Boston Pride cost them their first championship? Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala are joined by Mike Murphy to discuss if the Whale can once again be a contender. Follow the Founding4Podcast: https://twitter.com/Founding4Pod Follow Angélica Rod...
Amy Budde on Embracing Her Role
November 19, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBHockey fans, you are in for a treat! Angelica Rodriguez sat down with Buffalo Beauts player Amy Budde to discuss her role as a practice player and Community Coordinator. Budde opens up about the decision to come back as a practice player and how it's changed her relationship with hockey for the better. This is the first of two episodes featuring this chat with Angelica and Amy. If you want to listen to the full interview, join our Patron Posse! Show Notes: Learn more about the Di...
PHF Preview: Metropolitan Riveters New Rink Sweet Dream or Beautiful Nightmare?
November 04, 2022 11:12 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. The Metropolitan Riveters have a new President, a new head coach, and a new home rink ... in a mall. Dan Rice, aka Dr. Ice, aka The PHF Insider, aka The Hammer, joins us to chat about one of the Founding 4 teams and to drop some fun nuggets about a few other teams in the league. Follow...
PHF Previews: New Look Minnesota Whitecaps?!
November 04, 2022 08:49 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) on November 6th! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Kelly Schultz, PHF Broadcaster and voice of Bemidji State Women's Hockey, joins us to discuss how the franchise will move on from the Brodt Family Era. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview - Replay link Wednesday, Octo...
PHF Previews - Montreal Force aka NKOTB!
November 04, 2022 07:45 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) on November 6th! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Ball Hockey Bootcamp founder Ashley Mouzzon joins us on Twitter Spaces to discuss the La Force de Montreal. Later on in the show, we are also joined by Jared Book and Dan Rice. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview - R...
PHF Previews: Can Toronto Make it to Their First Izzy Cup Final?
November 03, 2022 15:16 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThe puck drops on the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) this weekend! Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. Ball Hockey Bootcamp founder Ashley Mouzzon rejoins us on Twitter Spaces to talk about the Toronto Six. Their mascot, their new front office, and if anyone can replace Mikayla Grant-Mentis. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Sunday, October 9 - PHF Prev...
Boston Pride Preview: Going For the Three Peat!
October 15, 2022 16:50 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBWe're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. PHF broadcaster Sam Fryman joins the show to discuss the Boston Pride team ahead of Season 8. The Philly native also absolutely roasts Erica (the NY Mets fan). Aside from chatting about the Pride, we have a conversation about the bright spots, and the challenges of the increased salary cap...
PHF Preview Replay - 10.09.22
October 15, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWe're weeks away from the eighth season of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Co-hosts Angelica Rodriguez and Erica L. Ayala begin their countdown to the season with their league-wide preview. This session was originally recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Angelica and Erica will conduct team-by-team previews every Wednesday and Sunday on Twitter Spaces. Sunday, October 9 - PHF Preview - Replay link Wednesday, October 12 - Boston Pride Preview - Replay link Sunday, October 16 -...
Bienvenue Montréal!
July 18, 2022 21:35 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBThe Premier Hockey Federation has made Montreal officially official. Founding 4 Podcast co-hosts Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez recap what we know about the PHF expansion, what we think about the expansion, and make a case for more in-person events like a PHF Draft. Hear from PHF commissioner Reagan Carey and Montreal PHF President Kevin Raphaël: https://youtu.be/sQxsVwhXYLE 🎶 Music Credits 🎶: Boy with A Pipe - Verified Picasso Summer in the Neighborhood - Bad Snacks Yo Pi...
A New Era Begins!
June 30, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThe Founding 4 Podcast is back! Erica L. Ayala is joined by a new co-host and dear friend Angelica Rodriguez for the first show of the brand new era of the Founding 4 Podcast, now part of Black Rosie Media. Angelica & Erica start the show talking about Hockey Canada and the (delayed) repercussions of their lack of transparency regarding sexual assault investigations. The show then shifts to Nazem Kadri and the Colorado Avalanche aka the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions. The two New York...
#BlackRosie in Beijing: Hilary Knight vs The Toronto Star
February 07, 2022 05:37 - 8 minutes - 12 MBEvery four years, folks get really ignorant about what is good and "bad" for women's ice hockey. The latest Toronto Star article crossed my timeline and I decided to get a little creative with a recent interview with USA alternate captain Hilary Knight. NOTE: This is not a real conversation, this is my artistic expression of what a conversation between the Toronto Star reporter and Hilary Knight might be. #BlackRosie #Olympics ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A chat with power forward/snacker Janine Weber
December 17, 2021 19:40 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBConnecticut Whale alternate captain Janine Weber joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming series in Buffalo, Olympic Qualifiers, the dreams of young Janine growing up in Austria, and much more! Team Austria at Olympic Qualifiers Erica's PWRFWD Shop, where #BlackRosie lives Join Sports Talk ELA on Patreon The Founding 4 Podcast is a women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala Podcast N...
Founding 4 Revival featuring Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James
November 24, 2021 08:15 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBWe're back! Erica L. Ayala brings back the Founding 4 Podcast ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics! Come for the interview with Hall of Famer Angela James, stay to learn about the return of your favorite women's hockey show and how to support Erica's coverage from Beijing! Angela James joins Tara Slone Listen to Angela James on the Soul on Ice Podcast Erica's PWRFWD Shop, where #BlackRosie lives The Founding 4 Podcast is a women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The ...
S4E7: Part II with Anne, EBUG News, and the legacy of MLK & O'Ree
January 18, 2021 23:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBEver wonder what the NWHL actually is? What is this Isobel Cup people speak of and what happened to its handles? Erica L. Ayala is joined by writer Anne Tokarski to discuss all this and much more! Follow Anne on Twitter @annetokarski Follow the show on Twitter @Founding4Pod Follow Erica L. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08 The Founding 4 Podcast is an NWHL-centric women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk wi...
Season 4 E6: NWHL 101 with Anne Tokarski
January 16, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBEver wonder what the NWHL actually is? What is this Isobel Cup people speak of and what happened to its handles? Erica L. Ayala is joined by writer Anne Tokarski to discuss all this and much more! Follow Anne on Twitter @annetokarski Follow the show on Twitter @Founding4Pod Follow Erica L. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08 The Founding 4 Podcast is an NWHL-centric women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk wi...
Anya Packer gets us ready for the #NDubble
January 02, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBNew Year, new season means a new sit-down with NWHLPA executive director Anya Packer! Anya takes the NWHL 101 Challenge, discusses all things #NDubble, and hints at some things to come in 2021 and beyond. Baby Waylon also joins the show for the first time! Show Timestamps NWHL 101 Challenge NDubble Updates NDubble Fan Experience NDubble Media Access Baby Waylon's 1st F4P appearance Anya's Top 10 moments in 2020 Anya's White Board: 2021 Edition More Analytics?! Follow Anya ...
S4E4: "This episode is brought to you by ..." featuring Sonjia Shelly
December 04, 2020 13:44 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBSonjia Shelly will return for a second NWHL season with a new team. Shelly is going from swimming with #ThePod to Repping The Rivs. Follow Sonjia on Twitter @Shellygoalie413 Follow the show on Twitter @Founding4Pod Follow Erica L. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08 The Founding 4 Podcast is an NWHL-centric women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala podcast network. Please like, share, subscr...
S4E3: Love at first skate featuring Whitney Dove
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBErica L. Ayala chats with Providence alumna and Buffalo Beauts rookie defender Whitney Dove. The two chat about why she wears #77, deciding to play in the NWHL, and more. Follow Whitney on Twitter @WhitneyDove_07 Follow the show on Twitter @Founding4Pod Follow Erica l. Ayala on Twitter @elindsay08 The Founding 4 Podcast is an NWHL-centric women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala podc...
Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL interim commissioner Ty Tumminia focused on systems, partners
October 24, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThe Founding 4 Podcast is a weekly women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. Follow the show @Founding4Pod Follow Erica L Ayala @elindsay08 Support the Sports Talk ELA podcast network on Patreon Show Notes: Here are some helpful timestamps and links to help you follow along with the show. 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Ty's hockey origin story 4:10 - Ty on the potential of women's hockey 7:20 - Ty on the Board of Governors model 9:30 - Competitive edge for teams (Boston Pride ...
Anya Packer is 'empowered' by new NWHL governance model
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe Founding 4 Podcast Season 4 officially kicks off with Anya Packer, executive director of the NWHLPA. Anya breaks down the new structure, NWHL founder Dani Rylan's new role, and much more. Show Notes: Here are some helpful timestamps and links to help you follow along with the show. 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Anya on Baby Waylon 4:50 - Anya on latest NWHL announcement and what it means for the league, Dani Rylan 10:17 - Learn how you can help support the Founding 4 Podcast 12:09 - An...
F4P Archives: Episode 001- November 7, 2017
September 30, 2020 13:30 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBOn International Podcast Day, I thought I'd take us back to the first-ever episode of the Founding 4 Podcast. As you will hear, this show was originally part of The Ice Garden and I worked with co-host Mike Murphy (@DigDeepBSB). This was originally published on November 7, 2017. Check out the original logo made by Mike. Here are the original show notes: The Ice Garden is excited to finally present the first episode of the Founding 4 Podcast! In our first episode, we cover the f...
Social Justice in Women's Hockey feat. Sarah Nurse & Liz Knox
September 05, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBHost Erica L. Ayala sat down with former board member Liz Knox and current board member Sarah Nurse to discuss the timing of the statement, Liz stepping down from the board, if Sarah feels this is a hollow "diversity hire", and much more. Read the full statement here: https://pwhpa.com/our-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusiveness-in-hockey/ Read Emily Kaplan's story on the PWHPA announcement here: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29794679/women-hockey-players-association-add...
The Original Eight: As Long as it's Fun feat. Madison Packer
April 25, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBThe final installment of #TheOriginalEight series features Riveters captain Madison Packer. The Wisconsin alumna discusses her decision to re-sign for her sixth NWHL season, her love of writing and guacamole, and what the next five years might look like for her. Here are a few links to referenced in the episode: The Packer's First Dance Read Madison's writing at Hockey Wilderness The Kyle Pavone Foundation Follow Madison Packer on Twitter: @madison_packer_ ...
#F4PArchives: Live from Lugano with Blake Bolden
April 20, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWe are busting out the Founding 4 Pod archives. Originally posted November 30, 2017, this is an exclusive interview with (now former) HC Lugano defender Blake Bolden. These days, Bolden is working with the Los Angeles Kings as a scout and skating with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). Bolden played two seasons with the Boston Blades of the CWHL, and two seasons with the Boston Pride of the NWHL. She won back-to-back professional titles in Boston. First s...
The Original Eight: Mutual Respect feat. Jordan Brickner Gragnano
April 16, 2020 17:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBConnecticut Whale defender Jordan Brickner is the featured guest for the seventh installment of The Original Eight series. Brickner moved to Connecticut from Chicago for what she thought would be one season in the National Women's Hockey League. Today, she is one of eight players to suit up for all five seasons of the league. Unfortunately, Brickner suffered an injury in December that cut her fifth season short. However, we spoke to her earlier this month and she seems to be in go...
The Original Eight: Third team's a charm feat. Kaleigh Fratkin
April 08, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBThe sixth episode of The Original Eight Series. This series features one-on-one interview with the eight players who've been with the NWHL since the inaugural season. Kaleigh Fratkin began her NWHL journey in Connecticut. At the time, the Vancouver-native turned Boston-area standout decided to get a fresh perspective. Along with her college teammate Anya Battaglino, she signed with the Connecticut Whale. After a rocky season, Fratkin was once again ready for a change of scenery....
S3E17: Rebuilding the Whale feat. Bray Ketchum Peel
April 02, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBWe're still waiting to drop the puck for the 2020 Isobel Cup Final, but that hasn't stopped teams from re-signing players for season six. Host Erica L. Ayala recaps the most recent signings and other NWHL news (Note: Beauts forward Taylor Accursi re-signed after this episode was recorded). Erica is later joined by Connecticut Whale general manager Bray Ketchum Peel. Bray's first day on the job was the day the #ForTheGame movement began. She navigated those early challenges and put...
The Original Eight: 'Blue Steel' featuring Elena Orlando
April 01, 2020 15:30 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBThe Original Eight Series features one-on-one interview with the eight players who've played in the NWHL since the inaugural season. This episode features Connecticut Whale defender and alternate captain Elena Orlando. Elena Orlando started her NWHL career in Brooklyn with the New York Riveters, but is no stranger to the Nutmeg State. Orlando played hockey and rugby at Quinnipiac University. She played one season in Sweden before joining the Riveters for the 2015-16 season. In add...
The Original Eight: Mamba Mentality featuring Jillian Dempsey
March 25, 2020 16:15 - 38 minutes - 53 MBHere is the fourth episode of The Original Eight Series. This series will feature one-on-one interview with the eight players who've been with the NWHL since the inaugural season. Jillian Dempsey hoisted the inaugural Isobel Cup as a member of the 2015-16 Boston Pride. Prior to her five season in the NWHL, Dempsey played for the Boston Blades and the Harvard women's hockey team. Dempsey discusses being able to work and play close to her hometown, her laser sharp hockey memory (unl...
The Original Eight: Corinne Buie
March 18, 2020 19:20 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBGreetings! Here is the third episode of The Original Eight Series featuring two-time Isobel Cup champion & Buffalo Beauts captain. We discuss what it takes to win an Isobel Cup, why Buie considers Buffalo her new home, and if she'd consider joining the Founding 4 Pod after finishing her most recent off-ice adventure. As always, thank you for your support! This Patreon platform is growing and I'm excited for what the future holds! Next up in this series in Jillian Dempsey of the ...
S3E16: Coronavirus & its impact on Women's Hockey
March 12, 2020 23:30 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBErica starts the show reading the announcement about the postponed NWHL Final and the cancellation of the 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship. You will hear from Hockey Canada officials and media members (11:55) from a conference call held Saturday, March 7th. Coronavirus continues to be a health concern worldwide and has impacted women's hockey. Fans also get a recap of the Isobel Cup Finals and a great interview (39:42) with Boston Pride defender Mallory Souliotis. ...
The Original Eight: Shannon Doyle
March 11, 2020 17:30 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBGreetings Patrons! Here is the second episode of The Original Eight Series. This series will feature one-on-one interview with the eight players who've been with the NWHL since the inaugural season. The second episode features Whale defender Shannon Doyle. Doyle is a founding member of the Connecticut Whale franchise of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Doyle has made Connecticut her home, much to the delight of #ThePod fans. As always, thank you for your support! This...
S3E15: NWHL Awards SZN!
March 06, 2020 21:30 - 23 minutes - 35.8 MBThe standings are set! The NWHL Playoffs begin tonight. The Beauts host the Whale for the play-in game, and the winner ships up to Boston for the semifinals. We also have season award winners, Erica reveals her ballot. *** The Founding 4 Podcast is an independent women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. The podcast lives on Transistor.fm and is part of the Sports Talk with Erica L. Ayala podcast network. Please lik...
The Original Eight: Kiira Dosdall-Arena
March 04, 2020 19:05 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBGreetings Patrons! Delighted to bring you the first episode of The Original Eight Series. This series will feature one-on-one interview with the eight players who've been with the NWHL since the inaugural season. Our first episode will feature Riveters defender Kiira Dosdall-Arena. Dosdall-Arena is a founding member of the Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). We had a chat in December about her fondest memories of her career with the Riveters. She also looks ahe...
Blake Bolden breaks down scouting, making WoHo an inclusive space
February 27, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBBlake Bolden is one of the women prominently featured in the Black Hockey History mobile museum making its way to NHL markets in the 2019-20 season. She won a Clarkson Cup with the Boston Blades of the CWHL and the inaugural Isobel Cup with the Boston Pride (NWHL). Today, she is making history as part of the PWHPA and as a AHL scout in the Los Angeles Kings organization. On this episode, Blake breaks down what she does as a scout, offers her impressions of the Black Hockey History...
2020 All-Star Weekend Recap
February 13, 2020 16:30 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThe 2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend took place at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston, MA February 8-9. Erica has your recap and exclusive interviews on the latest episode of the Founding 4 Podcast. At the Sunday morning skate, Brooke Stacey chats about her pregnancy announcement and members of the Connecticut Whale chirp each other (and Erica). Anya Packer chirps ... everybody at the Sunday afternoon All-Star Game and Madison Packer plays defense?! ...
Thun(der)struck!
January 30, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBLots went down in the last weekend before the All-Star Break! Host Erica L. Ayala takes you through the eight round shootout in New Jersey, the Thunstrom show in Minnesota, the NWHL's reactions to Cassie Campbell-Pascall's comments at the NHL All-Star Game. Stick around at the end of the show (39:10) for an exclusive interview with Michelle "Shelly" Picard, the new NWHL Deputy Director/Director of Player Development. ...
S3E11: Boston Pride #TakeTheLead feat. Briana Mastel
January 23, 2020 16:30 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBWe're back to break down the last few weeks of NWHL action, discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the #TakeTheLeadBoston initiative, and review the NWHL All-Star rosters. Are you #TeamPacker or #TeamDempsey? Thoughts on the uniforms? Tweet us your thoughts using #Founding4Pod on Twitter. Around the 25 minute mark, Erica is joined by Briana Mastel. The rookie defender for the Boston Pride discusses the 19-0 season, #TakeTheLeadBoston, her work empowering youth, and what makes thi...
Cappy Origin Story with Audra & Scott Richards
January 22, 2020 16:20 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Minnesota Whitecaps have been a family affair since inception. Jack Brodt created the women's ice hockey team to keep his daughter Winny Brodt on the ice as a post-graduate with USA Hockey dreams. Jack White designed the original Whitecaps logo, one his daughter Brooke would wear for years alongside Winny. Sixteen years later, Scott Richards is the latest dad to add to the history of the Whitecaps. With Jack White's blessing, Scott Richards created Cappy, a puck head in a helm...