Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway.


Read Jack Maloney’s breakdown of Jessica Shepard’s historically fast triple-double here


See the full Rugby World Cup schedule here


See the full US Open schedule here


Listen to Sarah’s interview with tennis legend Pam Shriver here


See the full schedule for the Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championship here


And catch games streaming on the Paralympic YouTube page here


Watch Chelsea FC herd sheep here


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Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee&rsquo;s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the &ldquo;open gender&rdquo; label hasn&rsquo;t helped with the development of women&rsquo;s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway.
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Read Jack Maloney&rsquo;s breakdown of Jessica Shepard&rsquo;s historically fast triple-double <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/jessica-shepard-records-fastest-most-efficient-triple-double-in-wnba-history-as-lynx-close-in-on-no-1-seed/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/jessica-shepard-records-fastest-most-efficient-triple-double-in-wnba-history-as-lynx-close-in-on-no-1-seed/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324142000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Z-Kwu-vCqOZmqNZqFctcU">here</a>
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See the full Rugby World Cup schedule <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/matches" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/matches&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324142000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21zfRmtS1fre503nYhLGCs">here</a>
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See the full US Open schedule <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/draws/womens-singles.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/draws/womens-singles.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324142000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19ueYo3CcICuhQsGWK1aTT">here</a>
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Listen to Sarah&rsquo;s interview with tennis legend Pam Shriver <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/bond-girl-live-from-the-us-290396970/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/bond-girl-live-from-the-us-290396970/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324143000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Aj-wsA2cHmq4gIF4_uVd9">here</a>
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See the full schedule for the Women&rsquo;s Para Ice Hockey World Championship <a href="https://www.paralympic.org/ice-hockey/live-results" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.paralympic.org/ice-hockey/live-results&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324143000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qVPAbLpdGpXg1MW1waXuM">here</a>
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And catch games streaming on the Paralympic YouTube page <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paralympics/streams" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@paralympics/streams&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324143000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CONEiMD93xTGpkr6ccnxL">here</a>
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Watch Chelsea FC herd sheep <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNlyhTbRID0/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DNlyhTbRID0/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756176324143000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aMtE3YHzyVIlfiUvSEKAn">here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway.

Sled, Sledge or Para Ice Hockey? with Michelle Laflamme

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