🏒 ROAD TO PUCK DROP BEGINS! Welcome to Episode 3 of PWHL 702, the unofficial Las Vegas women's hockey podcast hosted by Stephanie and Chris.

With the 2026–27 PWHL season approaching, the hosts launch their Road to Puck Drop player spotlight series with two key Las Vegas expansion signings: Kendall Cooper and Mae Batherson. Both arrived from the Minnesota Frost, and this episode looks at their college and professional careers, defensive chemistry, playmaking, power-play contributions, and what they could bring to the Las Vegas blue line.

Before the player breakdown, Stephanie and Chris discuss recent Professional Women's Hockey League news, including announced roster and minimum-salary changes, neck protection requirements, updated rules for body contact and playing high pucks, and experimental overtime procedures planned for preseason scrimmages. They also look ahead to preseason hockey and the anticipation surrounding Las Vegas team branding.

🔥 In this episode:

• Introducing the Road to Puck Drop series
• Kendall Cooper's offensive impact from the blue line
• Mae Batherson's defensive experience and hockey background
• What the former Minnesota Frost pairing could mean for PWHL Las Vegas
• 2026–27 league rules, player pay, rosters, and preseason experiments

🎙️ PWHL 702 is an independent, fan-driven podcast covering PWHL Las Vegas and women's professional hockey. Join Stephanie and Chris for more player spotlights and league updates as puck drop approaches.

Unofficial fan coverage; not affiliated with or endorsed by the PWHL.

How is PWHL Las Vegas building its roster for the 2026–27 season? In episode two of PWHL 702, hosts Stephanie and Chris break down the expansion process as they understand it, from protected players and foundational signings to the draft and open signing periods.

The duo debates the Hilary Knight trade, discusses Las Vegas draft picks including Tessa Janecke and Lacey Eden, and explores the new team's emerging roster, mentioning Kendall Cooper, Mae Batherson, Nicole Hensley and Erin Ambrose. Plus, they discuss the Vancouver Goldeneyes jersey reveal and preview their upcoming Road to Puck Drop player spotlight series.

Join Stephanie and Chris for lively women's hockey conversation from a Las Vegas fan perspective. Follow PWHL 702 for discussions of the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the road to opening night.