Hockey on the Beach podcast with
Daria Mironova
 
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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.

In October, the PWHL announced its new regular-season schedule, which begins on Nov. 21. Each of the eight teams will play 30 games. The third season will be unusual for several reasons: the Winter Olympics break in Milan, an increased number of games, and the league's first Russian players. In June, the Ottawa Charge drafted and signed forwards Anna Shokhina and Fanuza Kadirova, who already have established, successful careers in Russia and on the international stage. Due to