S2E1: The 2025-26 Season Preview — with Ava Wood & Avery Jensen

Welcome to another season of the Asians in Hockey podcast! In today's episode, I'm taking a look at the upcoming NHL and PWHL seasons and a number of the Asian players looking to make their mark on elite pro hockey!

To discuss PWHL action, I'm joined by Ava Wood and Avery Jensen, who both cover the PWHL on their social media platforms.

For a deep look at the PWHL, check out this PWHL Master Spreadsheet.

Take a look at Kimberly Newell's Team China goalie pads.

You can find Avery on Instagram and YouTube under the handle @PWHLSource.

You can find Ava on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube under the handle @365_Hockeygirl. Be sure to check out her YouTube video covering the Montréal Victoire's quadruple overtime win against the Ottawa Charge here.

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Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Original music by Scott Okamoto. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com.

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