Sass & Slapshots

S1:EP13 - A Chat With The Voice Of The Colorado Avalanche, Alan Roach

What To Expect In This Episode: * How Alan got into MCing for the NHL, NFL, Olympics & Weddings(!?) * What announcing for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olmypics was like * The most electric moment Alan has experienced at Ball Arena * NHL & PWHL standings and injuries, what end-penalties are & more! Follow Our Guest: * Alan's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/milehighroach/] Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: * Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] * Buy Us A Coffee - $ [https://buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l] * Follow Us On Threads - free [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] Follow Us: * Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/] * Substack [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] Contact: * Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! * Looking to collaborate? DM us! * We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! * Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. * Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: * If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: * Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! * Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: * Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding * Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

S1:EP12 - Top 5 Best Moments In The PWHL This Season (2025-2026)

What To Expect In This Episode: * Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues * Nylander and Stolarz continue the Maple Leafs curse * Two "bonus" best moments in the PWHL this season * Hockey 101: What is a donnybrook? Mentioned In The Episode: * Substack article with links [https://open.substack.com/pub/sassandslapshots/p/top-5-best-moments-in-the-pwhl-2025?r=6bka6i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] * Moneypuck.com [https://moneypuck.com/predictions.htm] * Jocks In Jills Taylor Heise interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jocks-in-jills/id1727688128?i=1000755059055] Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: * Woody Creek Distillers [https://woodycreekdistillers.com] Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: * Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] * Buy Us A Coffee - $ [https://buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l] * Follow Us On Threads - free [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] Follow Us: * Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/] * Substack [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] Contact: * Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! * Looking to collaborate? DM us! * We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! * Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. * Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: * If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: * Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! * Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: * Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding * Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

S1:EP11 - Cale Makar's Evil Plan To Usurp Landeskog, MacKinnon's Ejection & The Avs Trade Deadline Reactions

What To Expect In This Episode: * Top 5 in the NHL, top 3 in the PWHL & injury reports for both leagues * The NHL deadline & the additions of Roy, Kulak & Kadri to the Avalanche * Buffalo Sabres & their recent (& surprsing) rise to a top 5 team * Cale Makar's recent assault on the Cap & MacKinnon's game ejection (which was rescinded by the NHL) * Hockey 101: What is concussion protocol Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: * Woody Creek Distillers [https://woodycreekdistillers.com] Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: * Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] * Buy Us A Coffee - $ [https://buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l] * Follow Us On Threads - free [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] Follow Us: * Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/] * Substack [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] Contact: * Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! * Looking to collaborate? DM us! * We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! * Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. * Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: * If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: * Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! * Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: * Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding * Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

S1:EP10 - An Inside Look At The PWHL's Bright Future With Julia Tocheri

What To Expect In This Episode: * The growth of women's hockey and PWHL expansion * Why inclusivity and representation in sports matters * The role of sports media and journalism in promoting women's hockey * Challenges faced by female athletes and league development & more! Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: * Woody Creek Distillers [https://woodycreekdistillers.com] Julia Tocheri: * Julia Tocheri's career launched after university when she joined TSN's BarDown team, where she created digital content, hosted live events, and provided coverage of the CHL and Memorial Cup for TSN. She also covered PWHL and International Women's Hockey for TSN. Tocheri quickly established herself in Canadian sports media, notably as the co-host of Leafs Lunch on TSN 1050 from 2021-2023, making her one of the few women in Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Julia is known for bringing fresh insights and a lifetime immersed in hockey culture to her coverage. * Julia's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/juliatocheri] * Jocks In Jills Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jocksinjills/] Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: * Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] * Buy Us A Coffee - $ [https://buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l] * Follow Us On Threads - free [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] Follow Us: * Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/] * Substack [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] Contact: * Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! * Looking to collaborate? DM us! * We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! * Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. * Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: * If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: * Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! * Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: * Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding * Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor

S1:EP9 - The Hype-Man Behind the Avs: In-Arena Host Donovan Webb on Hockey, Heart & Community

What To Expect In This Episode: * Donovan's journey from MC of the Mammoth and the Nuggets to the Avs * Why Donovan hit the ice and started learning how to play hockey * How Covid changed Donovan's life, living the saying "hockey is for everyone" & his favorite part of being part of Avs Faithful * Stadium Series recap, goalie fights, Sarah's insane Olympic schedule & more Special Thanks To Our Podcast Sponsor: * Woody Creek Distillers [https://woodycreekdistillers.com] Follow Our Guest: * Donovan's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/donovanwebb06/] * Donovan's Threads [https://www.threads.com/@donovanwebb06?xmt=AQF06eHi5xJZM4-e40IRe0H-6jMk7p6tWfXvYGTHlLrzF50] Become An Official Sass & Slapshots Fan: * Subscribe To Our Substack - $$ [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] * Buy Us A Coffee - $ [https://buymeacoffee.com/veeweir25l] * Follow Us On Threads - free [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] Follow Us: * Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sassandslapshots] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sassandslapshots/] * Substack [https://sassandslapshots.substack.com] Contact: * Have a hockey question or need clarification? DM us! * Looking to collaborate? DM us! * We're not hockey experts, so we may have missed something or unintentionally reported inaccurate information. If you have a correction, DM us! * Stats listed were accurate when we hit "publish." If they've changed since then…well, that's hockey, baby. * Comments are personal opinions fueled by caffeine and hockey obsession, not verified facts or legal claims. Penalties: * If you exhibit racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry on any of our platforms, the gloves come off and you will be blocked immediately. We do not tolerate intolerance. About: * Sarah Murphy was born and raised in Kentucky where football and basketball dominated sports. A custom cookie art baker by trade, as soon as she discovered hockey, she put down the icing and picked up her MBA with the goal of starting a career in the sport. The Avalanche became Sarah's favorite team after attending an away game against the Preds. Soon after, Sarah visited Denver and realized that moving to The Centennial State was her fate. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's baking, crocheting, or reading. Sarah loves to travel, and plans trips around the Avalanche hockey schedule. She bleeds burgundy and blue! Go Avs! * Vee Weir lives and breathes Avalanche hockey. As a veteran content creator and marketer, Vee's work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Forbes, and more. Vee discovered hockey in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup. Ever since that fateful day, hockey has been her hyper-fixation and special interest. When she isn't watching, writing, or talking about hockey, she's curled up under a heated blanket, reading or cuddling with her three dogs. Special Thanks: * Corey Tyler - Sound Engineer + Branding * Joseph Bogumill - Podcast Editor