Asians in Hockey

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mariya Rauf, captain of the Yale Bulldogs women’s ice hockey team and the first South Asian woman to captain an NCAA Division I hockey program. Mariya talks about growing up between Ontario and Northern Virginia, coaching Pakistan’s first-ever women’s team to a bronze medal at the LATAM Cup, and what it means to be the role model she didn’t have growing up.Plus, we catch up on the latest news from Asian players across the NHL, PWHL, and college hockey.Mentioned in this episode:NHL.com Color of Hockey: Mariya Rauf a role model for Pakistan women: nhl.com/news/color-of-hockey-mariya-rauf-role-model-for-pakistan-womenNew Era Hockey Training | newerahockeytraining.comPakistan Ice Hockey | @pakistanicehockeyMariya’s links:Instagram | @mariya.raufYale Women’s Ice Hockey | yalebulldogs.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Theme song by NHLBlak58.Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.Asians in Hockey is now a community partner with Moonshot, helping to elevate the profile of Asians in sports. Visit meetmoonshot.org to learn more.

We're in a new hockey season and a new season of the podcast!In today's episode, we're joined by Bulbul Kartanbay, founder of KB Sports Agency and the first Kazakh player in the NWHL, playing with the Metropolitan Riveters.Mentioned in this episode:A fun video Bulbul was in showing figure skaters how to play hockey: youtube.com/watch?v=ptbA3KZvbWIAnother video featuring Bulbul where hockey players learn some figure skating techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=ms2-KQd58gYBulbul's links:Website | kartanbay.caInstagram | @kartanbayKB Sport Agency | @kbsportagencyKazakhstan Select | @kazakstanselect--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Theme song by NHLBlak58.Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.Asians in Hockey is now a community partner with Moonshot, helping to elevate the profile of Asians in sports. Visit meetmoonshot.org to learn more.

In today's episode, friend of the show Pamela Yau swings by the show to interview Nate who shares his story of becoming a fan of the Montréal Canadiens.Nate also takes some time to talk about hockey culture and why he feels so strongly about Carter Hart's presence, not just in the Stanley Cup Final, but in the NHL at all.--Links for today's episode:Read Nate's case study on Hockey Canada's response to sexual abuse.Read Double Hockey Stix's resource list re: the Hockey Canada trial.--Also mentioned in this episode: Manny Malhotra's interview on The Minority League. Listen to the episode.--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.Asians in Hockey is now a community partner with Moonshot, helping to elevate the profile of Asians in sports. Visit meetmoonshot.org to learn more.

It's playoff season! On today's episode, Princess Clemente (aka @crownedathlete on Instagram), shares her journey of learning to play hockey as an adult.Also, Nate goes over the Asian players in the NHL and PWHL playoffs and some of their performances.--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

In part one of today's episode, Ava (aka 365 Hockey Girl) takes over the host's chair and turns the tables on Nate, who shares his journey with the sport of hockey as a player, coach, and now podcaster.In part two, Nate and Ava talk about the weekend they met up in New York City to watch the PWHL take over Madison Square Garden.--Don't forget to subscribe to the 365 Hockey Girl Newsletter. You can do so by visiting 365hockeygirl.beehiiv.com/subscribe.--Also mentioned on today's show: Ice in Their Veins: Women's Relentless Pursuit of the Puck by Ian Kennedy.----Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

Rei Halloran is a netminder for the Japanese Women's National Team, but her road to representing her home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina wasn't an easy one. Rei joins Nate to share her story of coming to the sport as a young Japanese player, trying to fit into an already established team, and learning the ins and outs of a team culture that didn't quite match what she was used to having been trained in the North American hockey system.Follow Rei on Instagram @reihalloran88_.Follow Rei on TikTok @rhalloran.--Come meet me and 365 Hockey Girl on Friday, April 3, as we watch the Montréal Victoire take on the Ottawa Charge. We'll be catching the game from Blazers, a sports pub in Brooklyn dedicated to showcasing women's sports. Follow my Instagram page @asiansinhockey for updates.On Saturday, April 4, join me and The Echo (the New York Sirens' independent fan community) near Madison Square Garden for a Sirens pregame party. The exact location is still TBA, so follow The Echo on Instagram @theechosirens to find out more details when they become available.--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

Today's episode features a conversation with Danielle Fujita, skating coach for the Calgary Flames. As far as I can tell, she's the only Asian woman working as a full-time coach in the NHL and one of only two women working as skating coaches in the league.She's also the founder and CEO of My Hockey House, a holistic training hub for hockey players at any level. You can learn more by visiting myhockeyhouse.net.Follow Danielle on Instagram at @danielle_powersk8.--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

On today's episode, I get into some Paralympics updates and announce the PWHL team I'll be rooting for from now on!My guest is Pamela Yau, Professor of Arts Administration at Drexel University, and a diehard Flyers fan. You can find Pamela on Instagram at @pamela_yau.--If you haven't chosen a PWHL team yet, head over to 365hockeygirl.github.io to take the personality quiz and find out who you should root for!If you have a hockey team you're a diehard fan of, I'd love to hear from you! Just head over to asiansinhockey.com/fanreport to send me a voice message or a text note. I can't wait to hear from you!----Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

Today's bonus episode features a timely conversation with Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah, two journalists who co-wrote a book titled Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How to Fix It. Given the larger conversations around the sport of hockey and the culture it creates, this conversation is especially important in addressing how hockey culture functions in broader society.You can purchase a copy of the book at these booksellers:bookshop.org (affiliate link)triumphbooks.comindigo.cabarnesandnoble.com--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.--Asians in Hockey is brought to you by Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin.Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.

On today's episode, Sang Eun Lee, founder of The Dream League, the first women's ice hockey league in Korea, joins the show to talk about her own journey with the sport of hockey, her experience with the Olympics, and the story of founding a hockey league and development program for young women in Korea.Visit The Dream League's site at thedreamleague.org.Read about Sang Eun and The Dream League at olympics.com.Follow Sang Eun on Instagram @sangeungg.Follow The Dream League on Instagram @thedreamleague_kr.--Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources!--Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected] in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.--Asians in Hockey is brought to you by Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin.Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.