Hockey on the Beach podcast with
Daria Mironova
 
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Lightning and Panthers enter a critical postseason race. With the NHL season coming to an end and the Stanley Cup finding a new residency in North Carolina with the Hurricanes franchise, what does that mean for Florida hockey?

Hockey on the Beach earned international recognition as a Top 10 selection in the Continental Americas rankings by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), highlighting the podcast’s growing impact in sports storytelling.

Originally written for Tampa Bay Sports Journal. The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed a productive offseason week filled with celebrations, milestones, and plenty of conversation about the NHL’s biggest awards. The headlines began with Jon Cooper finally capturing the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Coach of the Year. In many ways, it felt long overdue. Cooper’s Case After 14 seasons behind the Lightning bench, two Stanley Cup championships, three Eastern Conference titles, and year

Seven-time ZhHL champion Maria Batalova discusses Agidel’s title run, leadership, and her decision to enter the 2026 PWHL Draft as she pursues a move to North American women’s hockey.