# The Garden Effect: Women's Hockey Hits Madison Square and TD Garden

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Podcast: [At Even Strength: A Women's Hockey Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/at-even-strength-a-women-s-hockey-podcast-7611881)
Published: 2026-03-07T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://AtEvenStrengthPod.transistor.fm/9
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Duration seconds: 2722

## Resource

Get ready for another action-packed episode of At Even Strength, your all-access pass to the world of women's hockey! Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner dive into breaking PWHL attendance records, iconic sellouts at Madison Square Garden and TD Garden, and vibrant fan communities—from Seattle’s Torrent to New York’s Sirens. They tackle hot topics like marketing, Olympic-to-pro transitions, injury updates on star players like Hilary Knight, playoff race shakeups, and spotlight the Patty Kazmaier Award’s top NCAA contenders. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a curious newcomer, or just love competitive hockey, this episode covers the latest headlines, standout players, league narratives, and the culture shaping the women’s game. Subscribe for smart, honest, and passionate coverage—and join the conversation that’s changing women’s hockey! 00:00 Seattle Torrent, Gold Plan Discussion 04:50 MSG vs Prudential Center Attendance 07:09 Women's Hockey Marketing Challenges 11:23 Hockey Narratives and Erasure 13:56 Acknowledging Prior Women's Hockey Leagues 17:38 Injuries Impacting PWHL Teams 20:51 Olympians' Return: Play or Rest? 26:08 College Hockey & PWHL Standings 33:13 Women's Hockey Growth at UConn 35:47 Patty Kaz Finalists 38:45 PWHL Games Preview & Updates Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social #podcast #womenshockey #pwhl

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