Neutral Zone Hotel
Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren't hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us. Logo design by Emily Mowbray
Episodes
February 19, 2026 • 80 mins
The crew discusses the Olympics, a new PWHL documentary, and more on Alan Eagleson.
Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
05:03 Olympic women's hockey tournament
14:07 Olympic men's hockey tournament
20:19 Critiquing the Olympic hockey broadcasts
29:19 The inaugural season of the PWHL is covered on The Rise, a docu-series on the growth of women's sports
37:22 Episode 2 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan ...
Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
05:03 Olympic women's hockey tournament
14:07 Olympic men's hockey tournament
20:19 Critiquing the Olympic hockey broadcasts
29:19 The inaugural season of the PWHL is covered on The Rise, a docu-series on the growth of women's sports
37:22 Episode 2 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan ...
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February 12, 2026 • 90 mins
0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Emily and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson.
5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action.
14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks.
19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA.
32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden.
40:00 - Trevor talk...
2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson.
5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action.
14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks.
19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA.
32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden.
40:00 - Trevor talk...
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February 5, 2026 • 70 mins
0:00 - Benjamin welcomes today's guests to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders
10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey
30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA
47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and Sweden
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2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders
10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey
30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA
47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and Sweden
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January 29, 2026 • 88 mins
The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world.
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender par...
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender par...
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January 22, 2026 • 70 mins
This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode.
0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins.
9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Ra...
0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins.
9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Ra...
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January 15, 2026 • 67 mins
This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals.
32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet.
47:37 The Dean Evason Experimen...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals.
32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet.
47:37 The Dean Evason Experimen...
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January 8, 2026 • 65 mins
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100.
Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:49 2026 Winter Classic
33:35 World Junior...
Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:49 2026 Winter Classic
33:35 World Junior...
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January 1, 2026 • 62 mins
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry.
Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel
04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota
35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussion
Make Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADo
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Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel
04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota
35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussion
Make Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADo
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December 24, 2025 • 84 mins
It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game.
0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel
1:22 The crew says hello to Craig
5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after
12:55 The Popcorn Report
16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel
28:29 A Win...
0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel
1:22 The crew says hello to Craig
5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after
12:55 The Popcorn Report
16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel
28:29 A Win...
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December 19, 2025 • 87 mins
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.
Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel
01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other
10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad
28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster
40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo Kekäläinen
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Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel
01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other
10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad
28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster
40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo Kekäläinen
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December 11, 2025 • 56 mins
It's Butt Week at Neutral Zone Hotel. The crew talks the Boston Fleet, Olympic ice sizes, and fictional hockey teams including the ones on HBO's Heated Rivalry.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this.
14:38 The crew discusses the finer points o...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this.
14:38 The crew discusses the finer points o...
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December 4, 2025 • 47 mins
A spirited discussion from the Neutral Zone Hotel crew about the PWHL and the upcoming 2026 Olympics, followed by important safety tips.
SJ welcomes Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:18 Olympic ice sheet debacle(s)
22:03 PWHL season 3 in flight and a discussion of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent
40:08 SJ and Emily agree they are out of topics
40:21 The crew speculate on whether or not Alexey Toropchenko burned himself fryi...
SJ welcomes Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:18 Olympic ice sheet debacle(s)
22:03 PWHL season 3 in flight and a discussion of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent
40:08 SJ and Emily agree they are out of topics
40:21 The crew speculate on whether or not Alexey Toropchenko burned himself fryi...
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November 27, 2025 • 67 mins
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew reminisces on PWHL opening weekend games, then talks a major suspension in the OHL and labor issues in the minors leagues. Then Madison and Emily take a victory lap over the Colorado Avalanche's incredible season so far, and finish off with a little crack-a-pack!
Trevor welcomes Emily and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel
01:32 PWHL opening night
17:13 OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season
2...
Trevor welcomes Emily and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel
01:32 PWHL opening night
17:13 OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season
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November 20, 2025 • 68 mins
In Madison's debut as a regular host, the crew breaks down the PWHL preseason, gives more updates on Lansdowne 2.0, has an extended discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wraps up the show remembering some freak non-hockey injuries in honor of Jack Hughes cutting his hand open on a glass at team dinner. They also take a minute to deliver the PWHL season preview limericks!
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutr...
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutr...
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November 13, 2025 • 60 mins
This week, Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor discuss all the sites for the PWHL Takeover Tour and try out a new game featuring Wikipedia.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:39 In PWHL Corner, the Vancouver team has a new name and logo, the takeover tour dates have been announced. The crew has takes.
41:50 It's time for a new game, Hockey Stuff By the Third Line of their Wikipedia Page
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0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:39 In PWHL Corner, the Vancouver team has a new name and logo, the takeover tour dates have been announced. The crew has takes.
41:50 It's time for a new game, Hockey Stuff By the Third Line of their Wikipedia Page
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November 6, 2025 • 73 mins
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew gets very passionate about urban infrastructure planning. They then talk about the new Seattle Torrent PWHL team name and rank the bobbleheads that have been announced for the season.
Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
06:14 Ottawa arena situation and Lansdowne 2.0 redux discussion
27:45 Seattle Torrent
39:11 Ranking the bobbleheads
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Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
06:14 Ottawa arena situation and Lansdowne 2.0 redux discussion
27:45 Seattle Torrent
39:11 Ranking the bobbleheads
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October 30, 2025 • 66 mins
The crew takes the first half of this episode to discuss the recent news concerning Ryan Kesler being charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan and Mitch Love's 1 year suspension from the NHL after an investigation into domestic abuse allegations. While the crew does not discuss their conduct in explicit terms and instead focuses on wider questions around policy and culture, you can skip this segment using the links below, i...
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October 23, 2025 • 54 mins
We discuss the new PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jerseys at length, then turn to overreacting to the first two weeks of the NHL season. Finally, we wrap up the show with the bummer topics of Carter Hart and Kash Patel. Blegh!
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:29 PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jersey reveals
26:10 Let's Overreact! to the first two weeks of the NHL season
38:16 Carter Hart signs a PTO with the...
Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:29 PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jersey reveals
26:10 Let's Overreact! to the first two weeks of the NHL season
38:16 Carter Hart signs a PTO with the...
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October 16, 2025 • 58 mins
The crew goes deep on the Montréal Canadiens rebuild, from contracts on the ice and in the front office to Martin St. Louis's performance as head coach. Then they review some takeaways from the first week of the NHL season and predict the first coach fired.
Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:42 Lane Hutson contract extension
12:45 Habs front office executives Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton extend in Montréal
24:32 Takeaways...
Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:42 Lane Hutson contract extension
12:45 Habs front office executives Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton extend in Montréal
24:32 Takeaways...
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October 9, 2025 • 58 mins
Benjamin, Emily, Trevor, and SJ talk Connor McDavid's absurd contract and Women's World Championships. Then they rank the PWHL schedule release videos and cap things off by playing a rousing game of Who He Coach For, which they definitely didn't rip off from any famous basketall players.
Benjamin welcomes SJ, Emily, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
03:51 Connor McDavid's contract extension
15:30 Women's Worlds
25:36 PWHL Schedule R...
Benjamin welcomes SJ, Emily, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
03:51 Connor McDavid's contract extension
15:30 Women's Worlds
25:36 PWHL Schedule R...
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