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.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

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

WE’RE BACK!

We missed you all over the Olympic break, but it’s time to get back to what we do best—talking top PWHL prospects every single week.

For those who are new here, welcome 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 honoured to welcome Olympic bronze medalist and Olympic All-Star Team goaltender Andrea Brändli. We sit down with Andrea to reflect on her remarkable tournament in Milan — and yes, there’s even a live bronze medal unboxing. Get to know one of the most exciting goaltending prospects in the game today.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:06:45 – North American Prospect Talk

00:14:00 – European Prospect Talk

00:23:55 – Andrea Brändli Interview

00:59:00 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

01:01:51 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen—your home for the future of the PWHL and the game’s next elite stars. This week, we’re spotlighting the North American and European prospects who turned heads, while breaking down the biggest matchups and must-watch players heading into the week ahead.

We’re also joined by National Champion and soon-to-be Olympian, Joy Dunne. Wise beyond her years, Joy shares incredible insight into her mindset, what fuels her competitive edge, and her journey to the Olympic stage. She’s an unbelievable prospect—and a name you’ll be hearing a lot more in the near future. Get to know elite USA National Team standout Joy Dunne on Jocks Next Gen.

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Send us your questions about all things prospects, draft boards, player comparisons, and more to jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be featured in our segment Break it Down with Buckles & Florence! Make sure you include “Jocks Next Gen” in the subject line. Follow us on Instagram @jocksnextgen for show updates and all the latest news on PWHL prospects!

00:00:00 – Welcome!

00:02:58 – U18 World’s Recap

00:12:01 – European Prospect Talk

00:14:18 – North American Prospect Talk

00:17:25 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:21:20 – Joy Dunne Interview

00:58:37 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

01:01:24 – Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

01:07:21 – IMPORTANT NEWS