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.

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.

Originally written for Tampa Bay Sports Journal. For the fourth consecutive postseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning failed to survive the first round. But unlike previous playoff exits, this one appeared different – and far more alarming. In recent years, Tampa Bay could point to the overwhelming force of the Florida Panthers, a team that bullied opponents with tireless forechecking, physicality, and playoff intensity, en route to dominating the league. This time, however, the series against the...