Jan 30 2021 30 mins
On this episode of The Puck Authority Podcast, Justin Levine welcomes on Josh Eastern, a play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN+. Throughout the duration of this podcast, Josh Eastern talks about his experience, including the NWHL bubble in Lake Placid. Sharing how he got involved, he discusses the adjustment in sport while also talking about the crew he's been working with. Calling the round-robin remotely, Josh touches on his first game between the Boston Pride and the Toronto Six. While at it, they discuss the significance of the two-week event for both the league and the Six. Speaking of Toronto's inaugural debut, they discuss the quick turnaround from Sunday to a two-game win streak as of Wednesday night. With a renewed sense of confidence, Justin and Josh discuss potential new rivals, while touching on the Pride and the Buffalo Beauts. Going up against experienced hockey clubs, Justin and Josh take a look around the league at the younger faces joining rosters for season six. That includes a deeper dig into the second place team, the Connecticut Whale. With a revised schedule dropped on Friday evening, they also chat about Boston Pride and their place in the standings while dealing with the injury bug. With a few minor changes to the standings, Justin and Josh discuss the best-of-three series between Boston and Buffalo and Toronto's next two opponents. That leads them into conversation predicting possible outcomes heading into the semis. While at it, Josh and Justin take a look at Toronto forwards Brooke Boquist and Mikyla Grant-Mentis. They conclude in talking favourites to advance while making their picks for this year's Isobel Cup Champion.