PWHL Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod joins Sarah to discuss how a routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis and a transformational year, the way her team surrounded her with love and support while she underwent treatment, and how she’s preparing for the upcoming PWHL season with four more expansion teams in the mix. Plus, East and West divisions, a bunch of Easter eggs we still haven’t found, and another reminder that women’s sports is the Good Place.
The full PWHL 2026-2027 schedule is here
The Montréal Victoire’s schedule reveal is here
The Minnesota Frost’s schedule reveal is here
The Vancouver Goldeneyes’ schedule reveal is here
Watch Carla’s emotional post-game interview at the end of last season here
Follow the Ottawa Charge on Instagram here
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<p>PWHL Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod joins Sarah to discuss how a routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis and a transformational year, the way her team surrounded her with love and support while she underwent treatment, and how she&rsquo;s preparing for the upcoming PWHL season with four more expansion teams in the mix. Plus, East and West divisions, a bunch of Easter eggs we still haven&rsquo;t found, and another reminder that women&rsquo;s sports is the Good Place.</p>
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<li dir="ltr">The full PWHL 2026-2027 schedule is <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/october/02/pwhl-announces-2026-27-regular-season-schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/october/02/pwhl-announces-2026-27-regular-season-schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OAKQypr6uqotoW4iYWdRh">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">The Montr&eacute;al Victoire&rsquo;s schedule reveal is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_i3rOxANJ/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_i3rOxANJ/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aU58wY-CFvOkMmLWAuWVM">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">The Minnesota Frost&rsquo;s schedule reveal is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_iDWri-P5/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_iDWri-P5/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IWr_zs2NcwZc_oChuK9pZ">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">The Vancouver Goldeneyes&rsquo; schedule reveal is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_i8-LDnBx/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_i8-LDnBx/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ybLQ8a5eIRAs-T0l5JhhG">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Watch Carla&rsquo;s emotional post-game interview at the end of last season <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dJNxbt4CJM" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D-dJNxbt4CJM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3E4gz9GhPzkcy6J76x6zw7">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Follow the Ottawa Charge on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pwhl_charge/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/pwhl_charge/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34_Ib52-X3a37a70S32qm-">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1k6SkMZA_w-wjD1fpiylQw">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WDqe4y-FTgFIpyrkxPmTe">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Leave us a voicemail at <a href="tel:(872)%20204-5070">872-204-5070</a> or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DBJwepeFwQfCYPgykPS0G">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791256774151000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PRrfUPdRFGbKdnU3OfsYX">@Spain2323</a></li>
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<p>Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. </p>

Good Game with Sarah Spain

PWHL Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod joins Sarah to discuss how a routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis and a transformational year, the way her team surrounded her with love and support while she underwent treatment, and how she’s preparing for the upcoming PWHL season with four more expansion teams in the mix. Plus, East and West divisions, a bunch of Easter eggs we still haven’t found, and another reminder that women’s sports is the Good Place.

A Transformational Year with Carla MacLeod

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