The boys are back and we recorded this one before the chaos.

We break down Team USA’s first three games of the Olympic men’s tournament and what needed to change heading into a do-or-die matchup against Sweden — which ended up going to OT in absolute movie fashion.

We talk:

– The strengths and identity of Team USA 🇺🇸 – Canada’s firepower (and why they quietly resemble the 1980 Soviet machine) – Why we don’t call it a miracle — hard work beats luck every time – The viral moment from Matthew Tkachuk to Leon Draisaitl: “Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, eh?” – Canada nearly slipping against Czech – Playoff previews and who we think survives – Gavin McKenna and the viral punch incident + charges dropped – Beanpot energy and what it means for college hockey – Bruins prospects like James Hagens and Will Letourneau climbing levels every day – And of course… Play Free Bird apparel and what’s next for Gross

This episode was recorded before the playoff games kicked off — so if you’re listening after the OT win, enjoy the tension knowing what was coming.

Big stage. No excuses. Hard work. Not miracles.

Big things coming.

Live from a cabin on a frozen lake in New Hampshire… this one hits different.

For the first-ever in-person episode of That’s Gross, we escaped the rat race, laced up on the ODR, and handled some official Gross Hockey business — packing and shipping merch while talking puck with the boys.

Mike, JB, and Watts are joined by good friends Mize (aka The Billboard) and Dan-O for a wide-ranging episode covering:

• The recent surge from the Boston Bruins and what they might do at the trade deadline

• Young talent including Poitras, Minten, and Lohrei

• Prospects like James Hagens, Letourneau, and Lysell

• Team USA’s outlook for the Milan Olympics

• A football crossover with a deep dive preview of Super Bowl 60 and the state of the New England Patriots

This episode is about more than hockey — it’s about getting away from the noise, building something real with your friends, and watching things trend up.

Huge thank you to everyone who supports the show, the merch, and the mission. This is just the beginning. More to come.

Gross to the moon 🚀

From pond skates to playoff races to Super Bowl dreams — this one’s for the love of the game. Thanks for riding with us.

On Episode 39 of That’s Gross Hockey, we take a long-lens look at the Boston Bruins, the chaos around the league, and where hockey — and Gross Hockey — are headed next.

We start in Boston, breaking down Morgan Geekie’s recent struggles and why shooting percentage regression was inevitable. Slumps happen — the real conversation is about habits, simplicity, and how players respond when things aren’t clicking. With the Olympic break approaching, we talk about why a reset might be exactly what he (and others) need.

From there, we zoom out on the Bruins as a whole. This isn’t a perfect team — but it is a well-run organization. We discuss asset management, low-risk/high-reward pickups, and why Boston is positioned to get back to winning faster than most, even if this season isn’t the finish line. We also look ahead at potential playoff matchups and why, in a league full of parity, anything can happen if you get in.

Around the league, we touch on the latest drama, distractions, and media frenzies — from Ottawa-style chaos to how rumors and noise can derail teams faster than bad hockey ever could.

We wrap the hockey talk with Leafs vs Avs, star power, and perspective — including why the Auston Matthews discourse has gone off the rails, what Toronto’s real playoff problem has been, and why Colorado looks every bit like a wagon.

To close, we shift into Gross Hockey mode: Olympics momentum, upcoming merch drops, expanding the Free Bird/USA identity, a potential Canada theme, content strategy moving forward, and how we’re focused on building a real hockey community — not just chasing numbers.

As always, thank you for listening, supporting, and helping build this thing with us. Follow us on Instagram @thatsgrosshockey Merch drops coming soon. Shooters shoot. Puck don’t lie.