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Neutral Zone Hotel

Neutral Zone Hotel

By: NZH Team
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 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.

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Episodes
  • Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey

    Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey
    Jan 30 2026
    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 participation ban.

    21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy and Britta Curl-Salemme is sponsored by a vocally anti-trans organization.

    40:49 Special guest Heather joins to talk about her own journey as a trans hockey player and fan and the personal impact of the ban.

    1:08:17 The impact of Heated Rivalry on real life hockey.


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL

    1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL
    Jan 23 2026
    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 Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will work.

    37:09 Discussion of the Kiefer Sherwood NHL trade as well as the six player swap in the PWHL.

    55:02 A brief discussion of Takeover DC that morphs into Takeover Denver talk.

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season?

    Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season?
    Jan 16 2026
    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 Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick Bowness, then examines the hot seats of NHL coaches.


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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