Épisodes

  • Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey

    Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey
    Jan 30 2026
    The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world.

    Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender participation ban.

    21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy and Britta Curl-Salemme is sponsored by a vocally anti-trans organization.

    40:49 Special guest Heather joins to talk about her own journey as a trans hockey player and fan and the personal impact of the ban.

    1:08:17 The impact of Heated Rivalry on real life hockey.


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    1 h et 28 min
  • 1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL

    1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL
    Jan 23 2026
    This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode.

    0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins.

    9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will work.

    37:09 Discussion of the Kiefer Sherwood NHL trade as well as the six player swap in the PWHL.

    55:02 A brief discussion of Takeover DC that morphs into Takeover Denver talk.

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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season?

    Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season?
    Jan 16 2026
    This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach.

    0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals.

    32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet.

    47:37 The Dean Evason Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick Bowness, then examines the hot seats of NHL coaches.


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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
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    1 h et 8 min
  • One Hundredth Episode Celebration!

    One Hundredth Episode Celebration!
    Jan 9 2026
    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100.

    Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel
    02:49 2026 Winter Classic
    33:35 World Junior Championship in Minnesota
    46:05 100th episode trivia!


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    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Welcome to the International Boy Invitational Tournament

    Welcome to the International Boy Invitational Tournament
    Jan 2 2026
    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry.

    Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel
    04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota
    35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussion

    Make Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADo


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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Happy Christmas, Craig!

    Happy Christmas, Craig!
    Dec 24 2025
    It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game.

    0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    1:22 The crew says hello to Craig

    5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after

    12:55 The Popcorn Report

    16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel

    28:29 A Winter Classic preview game.


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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
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    1 h et 24 min
  • Lamentations of the Canucks and Sabres

    Lamentations of the Canucks and Sabres
    Dec 19 2025
    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.

    Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel
    01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other
    10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad
    28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster
    40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo Kekäläinen

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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
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    1 h et 28 min
  • It's a great butt and you see it a lot

    It's a great butt and you see it a lot
    Dec 12 2025
    It's Butt Week at Neutral Zone Hotel. The crew talks the Boston Fleet, Olympic ice sizes, and fictional hockey teams including the ones on HBO's Heated Rivalry.


    0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this.

    14:38 The crew discusses the finer points of Olympic ice rink sizes.

    21:28 Benjamin presents a game based on fictional hockey teams.

    26:47 The crew discusses the hit HBO Max show Heated Rivalry.


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    57 min