CBC women’s hockey and investigative reporter Karissa Donkin joins Sarah to talk about how Team USA and Team Canada hockey players put their rivalry aside to change the sport’s future, what teams are hot (and cold) in the PWHL this season and why women’s hockey is in its Taylor Swift era. Plus, more insight into the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum trade, and a well-deserved posthumous entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame.
Read Kevin Pelton’s story on the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum WNBA trade here
Read Karissa Donkin’s story about Coach Troy Ryan here
Follow Karissa on Bluesky here and on Instagram here
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<p dir="ltr">CBC women&rsquo;s hockey and investigative reporter Karissa Donkin joins Sarah to talk about how Team USA and Team Canada hockey players put their rivalry aside to change the sport&rsquo;s future, what teams are hot (and cold) in the PWHL this season and why women&rsquo;s hockey is in its Taylor Swift era. Plus, more insight into the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum trade, and a well-deserved posthumous entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame.</p>
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<li>Read Kevin Pelton&rsquo;s story on the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum WNBA trade <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/43558855/wnba-trade-grades-2025-free-agency-winners-losers">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Read Karissa Donkin&rsquo;s story about Coach Troy Ryan <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/troy-ryan-toronto-sceptres-1.7439881" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/troy-ryan-toronto-sceptres-1.7439881&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738114594789000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nh_0ILab3FN0Xolkxk-aL">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Follow Karissa on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/kdonk.bsky.social">here</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdonkn/">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></li>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.bsky.social">@sarahspain.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/">@mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist">@mishthejrnalist</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a></li>
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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. 

<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

CBC women’s hockey and investigative reporter Karissa Donkin joins Sarah to talk about how Team USA and Team Canada hockey players put their rivalry aside to change the sport’s future, what teams are hot (and cold) in the PWHL this season and why women’s hockey is in its Taylor Swift era. Plus, more insight into the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum trade, and a well-deserved posthumous entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

The Breakfast that Changed Women’s Hockey with Karissa Donkin

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