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

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 recap this week’s international hockey action from around the globe. We spotlight the prospects who stood out in our This Week’s Hot Shots segment and let you know where you can watch the game’s hottest rising players in action in the week ahead.

We’re thrilled to be joined by elite European prospect Petra Nieminen, as we break down her overturned golden goal at the 2019 Worlds, explore what makes her one of the top PWHL prospects and so 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!

00:05:30 – North American Prospect Talk / Rivalry Series

00:11:42 – European Prospect Talk

00:15:07 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:18:44 – Petra Nieminen Interview

00:42:09 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week

00:44:07 - 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 exceptional plays that set this week’s prospects apart, introduce our new segment This Week’s Hot Shots, and let you know where you can catch the hottest rising players in action over the coming week.

We’re also thrilled to be joined by Team USA standout and Minnesota Gopher Abbey Murphy. Get ready for plenty of laughs as we sit down with Abbey to deep-dive into what makes her such an exceptional prospect and a force to watch in women’s hockey.

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 back! Happy Wednesday.

00:00:22 – Congrats Florence! IIHF Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

00:01:44 – Florence and Buckles Catch Up

00:07:56 – North American Prospect Talk

00:13:27 – European Prospect Talk

00:16:00 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”

00:20:30 – Abbey Murphy Interview

00:38:06 - Top Games to Watch this Week/Weekend

00:38:58 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence