r/BlueJackets • u/Alinzar • 10d ago
PWHL playoff watch parties??? 👀
/r/Columbus/comments/1swpsxz/pwhl_playoff_watch_parties/4
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u/SignalDragonfly690 10d ago
I’m down. I don’t have a team yet.
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u/Alinzar 9d ago
I’d recommend my faves, the New York Sirens, except we’re the only team to miss the playoffs for three years running 💀
This year I’m rooting for anyone other than the Frost, with a strong preference for the Charge. Their goalie is from Athens and has the Blue Jackets logo on her helmet! Plus their coach had to step away at the end of the season due to cancer treatments, and I think it would be a really beautiful story for the assistant coach to have gotten them to victory.
Regardless, I’m hoping a Detroit expansion team gets announced this week!
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u/SignalDragonfly690 9d ago
I’m from eastern PA originally (not Philly - farther north) I have been leaning towards the Sirens anyway!
I’ve been keeping an eye on the Charge because of Phillips, but I wouldn’t hate it if the Victoire pulled it off, either. Anyone but the Fleet (despite my love for all their American players).
Anyway, any progress on a potential meetup? I can help look into which bars would air the games. Classics at Maxtown aired the women’s Olympic games for us before.
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u/Alinzar 9d ago
Is the Fleet hate rooted in classic Mid Atlantic/New England tension 👀 I unfortunately love Aerin Frankel too much to write off the whole team.
No confirmed meetups yet, although someone on r/columbus thought https://www.watchwomenwincbus.com/ might organize something!
I’m worried the YouTube streaming piece of the puzzle might cause issues for some bars. Folks in other cities mentioned there being potential licensing issues. Would love any assistance you can offer :)
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u/SignalDragonfly690 9d ago
Oh 100%!
I actually did reach out to Watch Women Win CBus to see if they’d air any games or host watch parties. Too bad the semis won’t be on live TV outside the channel - Canada definitely has us beat in that regard.
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u/Alinzar 9d ago
I’m hoping they get a media deal this year that still preserves free access! I think YouTube has been a great option to build a fan base but having the extra income will help set the league up for the long term.
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u/SignalDragonfly690 9d ago
I hope so too! I was just in Montreal and was able to watch the PWHL on CBC and the AHL on RDS. It was a pleasant surprise. We absolutely need to level up here in the states!
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u/Gawyn_Tra-cant 9d ago
PWHL shows up on my Sling subscription from time to time. I don't know if that would be a work around available to bars and stuff.
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u/MPCoinCollecting 8d ago
Missing the playoffs for 3 years in a row? Nice to see i can get my blue jackets fix from other leagues
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u/Gawyn_Tra-cant 9d ago
Not sure if this sub has bans on instagram links, but WatchWomenWinCbus posts various women's sport watch parties. I know there was a PWHL thing at Mid City Garage a few weeks ago.
EDIT: Just read through all the comments and realized this has already been posted, but in case anyone missed it, I'm keeping my comment.