Hey Guys Let’s Be Normal: The NHL Fandom Universe

Hey Guys Let’s Be Normal: The NHL Fandom Universe

This one is a bit different! Tessa did not do a bunch of in-depth research with citations galore. Instead, today Jaz and Tessa expose how nerdy they are by discussing fandom culture, RPF (Real People Fiction) and separating the idol from the person!

Roughed Up: The Dangers of Hockey

Last week we talked about fighting, this week we expand on the physical dangers to hockey. In an episode with a more serious note than usual, Tessa warms up her long burried research and communication skills to highlight some of the dangers of hockey. !!Content warning!! This episode contains mentions of severe bodily harm and suicide Works Cited: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67264536 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67264536] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6822215/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6822215/] https://canadasafetycouncil.org/hockey-our-most-dangerous-game/ [https://canadasafetycouncil.org/hockey-our-most-dangerous-game/] https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5214628/ice-hockey-nhl-cte-head-impacts-concussions [https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5214628/ice-hockey-nhl-cte-head-impacts-concussions] https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and-disorders/neurodegenerative-disorders/2025/protecting-the-game-how-hockey-can-prevent-brain-injury-among-players-042225 [https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and-disorders/neurodegenerative-disorders/2025/protecting-the-game-how-hockey-can-prevent-brain-injury-among-players-042225] https://publichealthpost.org/mental-behavioral-health/fighting-hockeys-deadly-toll/ [https://publichealthpost.org/mental-behavioral-health/fighting-hockeys-deadly-toll/] https://www.nhl.com/info/player-safety [https://www.nhl.com/info/player-safety] Anderson, G., Melugin, H., Stuart, M. (2019) “Epidemiology of Injuries in Ice Hockey” American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Volume 11, Issue 6.  Markowitz, Jeffrey S. (2025) “Mortality and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Among Enforcers and Non-Enforcers in the National Hockey League (NHL)” Frontiers in Neurology Abdolmohammadi B, Tuz-Zahra F, Uretsky M et al. (2024) “Duration of Ice Hockey Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy”. JAMA Network Open 7(12).  Morrissette C, Park P, Lehman R, Popkin C. (2020) “Cervical Spine Injuries in the Ice Hockey Player: Current Concepts in Epidemiology, Management and Prevention”. Global Spine 11(8).

Gloves Off: What’s Up With the Fighting?

We all love it, it's the only major non-combat sport that has it. The only question is, why do they do it at all? This week we talk about all the fighting in hockey. We explore some potential reasons for it, and admit we have a love for it. Works Cited: https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/what-kind-of-fighting-on-the-ice-is-allowed-in-hockey/ [https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/what-kind-of-fighting-on-the-ice-is-allowed-in-hockey/] https://www.purehockey.com/c/all-about-hockey-fights [https://www.purehockey.com/c/all-about-hockey-fights] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3752193/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3752193/] https://www.ontheforecheck.com/the-science-of-the-skirmish-the-mechanics-of-a-nhl-fight-mma-enforcers-strategy-ice-is-slippery/ [https://www.ontheforecheck.com/the-science-of-the-skirmish-the-mechanics-of-a-nhl-fight-mma-enforcers-strategy-ice-is-slippery/] https://theweek.com/feature/briefing/1018995/why-fighting-is-allowed-in-ice-hockey [https://theweek.com/feature/briefing/1018995/why-fighting-is-allowed-in-ice-hockey] https://www.espn.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/28064/inside-the-rule-book-rule-46-fighting [https://www.espn.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/28064/inside-the-rule-book-rule-46-fighting] Goldschmied, N. and Espindola, S. (2013) ““I Went to a Fight the Other Night and a Hockey Game Broke Out”: Is Professional Hockey Fighting Calculated or Impulsive?” Sports Health 5 (5): 458-462

How the Draft Works, Scratches, Waivers, and the AHL.

Well we know a bit about the NHL, YAY! But how do you get into the NHL? This week we cover the draft (which is coming up soon), and the AHL. We also cover scratches and waivers which can be confusing! Find us on twitter: Puckitit_Podcast Instagram: puckit_podcast Email: puckitice@gmail.comWorks Cited: https://www.purehockey.com/c/understanding-the-nhl-draft [https://www.purehockey.com/c/understanding-the-nhl-draft] https://www.eliteprospects.com/page/how-does-the-nhl-draft-work [https://www.eliteprospects.com/page/how-does-the-nhl-draft-work] https://www.refrsports.com/blog/understanding-the-nhl-draft-a-comprehensive-guide [https://www.refrsports.com/blog/understanding-the-nhl-draft-a-comprehensive-guide] https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/how-players-move-from-the-ahl-to-the-nhl/ [https://www.wbspenguins.com/blog/how-players-move-from-the-ahl-to-the-nhl/] https://www.sportsgirlsclub.com/post/the-important-relationship-of-the-ahl-and-nhl [https://www.sportsgirlsclub.com/post/the-important-relationship-of-the-ahl-and-nhl] https://offsidenewsco.com/news/ahl-101 [https://offsidenewsco.com/news/ahl-101] https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/what-healthy-scratch-nhl-all-need-know-famous-hockey-terminology [https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/what-healthy-scratch-nhl-all-need-know-famous-hockey-terminology]

Can You Drink Out of It? WTF is the Deal with The Stanley Cup?

The playoff games have begun! Now we answer: why is everybody fighting for the Stanley Cup? We cover its origin and some of the nonsense it has gotten into! We also look into other awards and trophies the NHL has. Works Cited: https://www.hhof.com/thecollection/stanleycup_history.html [https://www.hhof.com/thecollection/stanleycup_history.html] https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-22/first-stanley-cup-championship-played [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-22/first-stanley-cup-championship-played] https://www.purehockey.com/c/stanley-cup-history [https://www.purehockey.com/c/stanley-cup-history] https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies [https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies]