Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. Each week, we spotlight the North American and European prospects turning heads, break down the biggest matchups, and highlight the must-watch players you need to know heading into the week ahead.

This week, we’re joined by Olympian and Team Sweden standout Thea Johansson. She delivered an outstanding performance at the Olympic tournament, finishing tied for third among the event’s top point scorers with 7 points in 7 games. A rising star with tremendous potential, Thea has an incredibly bright future ahead of her.

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00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:02:17 – European Prospect Talk

00:05:02 – North American Prospect Talk

00:11:10 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:14:29 – Thea Johansson Interview

00:51:21 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

00:56:22 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence