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If you're wondering why this is going up very late and way out of schedule...it's because Smitty had a lot of work to do on this one. She used the wrong microphone and the audio...is wonky at best. My apologies!! In this episode of Rookie Lap, we discuss news, blade slashes, we try to be nice to the PWHPA (really, we try!), and we talk about the we…

On this slightly belated episode with terrible audio quality, we talk about the news! Rules! Smitty has an announcement! Psyner has a rant! It's Monday! rookielap.wordpress.com

We're BACK! Catch up on news with us! rookielap.wordpress.com

On this episode, Payner and Smitty talk about some scandals, some news, some history, and evictions. Or ejections. Whichever. No but seriously, why did Hockey Canada buy a condo? When do penalties stop play and when does play continue? And hey, are women's hockey leagues new?rookielap.wordpress.comAMA…

In this episode, Payner's comedic timing is on point, we moan about how boring it is right now, what a "rover" is, and the protocol for clothing. Also, Sarah Nurse more than deserves to be on the NHL 23 cover.

On this (late!!!!!) episode of Rookie Lap, a very frazzled Smitty and a very migraine-y Payner discuss the usual things. News, rules, history, and dumb takes. What else could you ask for from a Rookie Lap epsiode? (no seriously what else could you ask for) rookielap.wordpress.com

In this episode, we talk some about the news, some about illegal hockey equipment, more about cow dung pucks and...eating pucks, but mostly we talk about the ethics of trading star players and how we just want to go home too. Please note that we briefly mention the sexual assault investigation into Team Canada (2013 and 2018)--while we do not go in…

IN this episode we talk about the draft and not much else. If you're looking for stats analysis...this may not be the episode for you. If you're looking for discussions about how the draft is the best part of being a hockey fan, this is for you. rookielap.wordpress.com Ask Us Anything! Twitter

Happy Monday y'all! ON this episode, Payner and Smitty discuss the news (breaking breaking!), then talk about goalies and their gear and that insanity (thanks, NHL rule book for including literal math equations), and then we talk about the NHL draft next week! Payner is very excited, Smitty is just vibing. Also, we discuss which is harder: breathin…

On this episode, Payner and Smitty are back to regularly scheduled programming, though there is less yelling than normal. Today we talk big strides in hockey for women, little stitions, Sidney Crosby needing therapy (please go, friend), and then we spend an inordinate amunt of time talking about sticks. Also, Bruce Cassidy deserved better. Sources …

On today's episode, Payner and Smitty take a mental health break after a rough two weeks. We're tired, sad, and mad--but also tired of yelling and being yelled at. We bet you are too. Come escape with us for a couple hours as we mostly read various hockey player nicknames (sorry to all the names we butchered, and to the French in general). We also …

*(Not actually a baseball podcast) In this episode: Smitty drops her mic (not a mic drop) Payner is...in pain The NHL Playoffs are discussed (WE! LOVE! CHRIS! KREIDER!) Moves in the PHF are talked about Smitty combines her Dumb Take and History (sort of, she mostly complains) Can the NHL season be in series format? Smitty talks about baseball a lot…

On today's episode we preview the NHL playoffs and shout out the member(s???) of the NHLPA executive board who obviously listened to our last episode. Then, we're back on our rants about the PWHPA and celebrating the PHF for maybe finally punching back. We talk referees, streaks, and pulling goalies. Finally, we conclude with a loving message to Ve…

On today's episode, we talk the bad things going on in the NHLPA (tw: sexual assault) and in women's hockey, Rule 7, Quigg Baxter (a hero and cool name haver!), how shift changes work, and finally...dumb things on the internet. Smitty wants to bend/break rules and Payner has terrible internet. All in all, the usual chaos goblins you love.rookielap.…

On this episode (in which Smitty is literally in a closet), we talk the drama that happened following the trade deadline, the Isobel Cup, and some ridiculous and maybe not so ridiculous rules regarding captains, alternates, and goalies. All sources at rookielap.wordpress.com Twitter & Insta: @rookielap Speak your truth: https://forms.gle/Aufgt8CGW6…

Welcome to our very unedited, very raw, very....very (?) trade deadline episode of Rookie Lap. Smitty is moving and Payner has feelings. What else is new? Here is the tweet from Chris Johnston: https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1506017202239307776?s=20&t=6aeFF7aBaM1_9i2k9oW2vw Our website: https://rookielap.wordpress.com/ Ask Us Anything: ht…

In this unhinged episode, Payner and Smitty discuss embracing the ridiculous, tensions, standing goalies, and the upcoming trade deadline that will probably be crazy because it always is. Sources can be found at https://rookielap.wordpress.com/

In the 4th edition of Rookie Lap, Payner and Smitty discuss the end of the 2022 Olympics a life-saving event weird resignations lights and timing devices how hockey is unique why everyone should leave Russian and Ukrainian players alone Smitty would like it known that they DID record a whole thing about Sean Avery but he was released from the Orlan…

In this episode, we talk about what's going on in men and women's hockey (Payner yells a bit), talk about benches, why there's tall glass between players and fans, and then dumb front staff decisions that honestly make no sense. Follow us on twitter and instagram @rookielap! All sources for this episode can be found on rookielap.wordpress.com! Ask …

In this episode we revisit the Evander Kane saga, the Olympics, college women's hockey, and breaking glass ceilings. We get into goals and nets and how the author of the NHL rulebook may be in love with netting material, then talk about why hockey uses nets in goal and not...steel cages. Finally, we give some advice on being a visiting fan and who …

Welcome to Rookie Lap! A podcast for new and old hockey fans who are curious about all things hockey. Please excuse any bumps and lumps in this episode, it was/is our first one and we will improve as we learn what we're doing! All sources can be found here: https://rookielap.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/episode-1-whaat/ Ask us questions/correct us/tell…

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