Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she’s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Plus, Trin is IN, a college hoops win streak record could be switching hands, the Americans are going head to head down under, and this week’s Friday Fatto Figo delivers a karate chop to jingoism!

SHOW NOTES: 
Check out Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s baby announcement here
Check out the video of Marie-Philip Poulin’s most recent OT game-winner here
The Athletic’s survey of PWHL players is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
The Unrivaled schedule can be found here
The full U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic roster is here
Read more about figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323
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Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she&rsquo;s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Plus, Trin is IN, a college hoops win streak record could be switching hands, the Americans are going head to head down under, and this week&rsquo;s Friday Fatto Figo delivers a karate chop to jingoism!
SHOW NOTES:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Check out Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone&rsquo;s baby announcement <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneymclaughlin16/">here</a></li>
<li>Check out the video of Marie-Philip Poulin&rsquo;s most recent OT game-winner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTzETaHDowF/?img_index=1">here</a></li>
<li>The Athletic&rsquo;s survey of PWHL players is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6983086/2026/01/21/pwhl-player-poll-expansion-olympics-trash-talker/">here</a></li>
<li>The NCAA basketball schedule can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1">here</a></li>
<li>The Unrivaled schedule can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unrivaled.basketball/schedule">here</a></li>
<li>The full U.S. Ski &amp; Snowboard Olympic roster is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usskiandsnowboard.org/news/us-ski-snowboard-names-97-athletes-represent-team-usa-2026-milano-cortina-olympic-winter-games">here</a></li>
<li>Read more about figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/figure-skating/deanna-stellato-dudek-canadian-citizen-1.7407333">here</a></li>
<li>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@spain.sarah?lang=en">@Spain.Sarah</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

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. 

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.

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Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she’s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Plus, Trin is IN, a college hoops win streak record could be switching hands, the Americans are going head to head down under, and this week’s Friday Fatto Figo delivers a karate chop to jingoism!

Have A Dance Party And Lighten Up with Angela Ruggiero

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