Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. This week, we’re diving into the standout North American and European prospects who turned heads in the past week’s action.

Plus, we’re fired up to welcome Team USA’s own Tessa Janecke to the show. The Penn State hockey legend joins us to break down her game, share what it meant to hear her name called for the Olympic roster, and give us a deeper look at what’s next in her journey. You won’t want to miss this one.

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!

00:04:12 – European Prospect Talk

00:07:25 – North American Prospect Talk

00:10:44 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:13:30 – Tessa Janecke Interview

00:35:47 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

00:37:04 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. This week’s episode is a special edition as we reveal and deep-dive into our Top 25 Prospects of 2025. We break down what sets each of these players apart and why they project as game-changing talents at the next level.

We’re also thrilled to be joined by one of those Top 25 Prospects, Chloe Primerano. We sat down with the future of Hockey Canada to talk about everything—from her unbelievable shootout goal in the 2024 Rivalry Series, to what it’s like being such a young player in a star-studded Hockey Canada locker room.

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!

00:00:42 – European Prospect Talk

00:02:20 – North American Prospect Talk

00:02:55 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025

00:03:45 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (FORWARDS)

00:13:30 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (DEFENCE)

00:22:12 – TOP 25 PROSPECTS OF 2025 (GOALIES)

00:30:27-Interview with Chloe Primerano

00:50:23-Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

00:51:36 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence

Welcome back to Jocks Next Gen, where we break down the future stars of the PWHL and spotlight the next wave of elite talent. In this week’s episode, we dive into the top European prospects from the past week and highlight North American players who have caught our eye as we approach the end of 2025.

We’re also thrilled to be joined by Team USA standout Kirsten Simms. We sat down with the shootout specialist to discuss her game-tying goal in the 2025 NCAA Championship, what separates her as one of the top PWHL prospects, and much more.

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!

00:04:24 – European Prospect Talk

00:09:58 – North American Prospect Talk

00:14:12 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:15:47 – Kirsten Simms Interview

00:41:42 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

00:43:12 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence