Purple Posts: Episode 4

We’re back with another episode of Purple Posts, the podcast about the memorable, funny, and sometimes just strange moments in women's hockey history. Hosted by TIG writer LJ Bachenheimer, Purple Posts is for the people who love a Wikipedia rabbit hole. In each episode, LJ will have a guest on to trade stories and drop lore on some of the wilder moments from the world of women's hockey.

Remember when the Metropolitan Riveters played in a mall? If you were there in 2022-23, or if you’ve never heard of such a thing, give this a listen. In this episode, LJ breaks down how the Riveters ended up at the American Dream mall, including the team’s inconsistent home rinks and ill-fated NHL partnership, as well as the complicated history of the megamall itself. 

But the full story isn’t complete without hearing from someone who actually played during the mall era. Reagan Rust is a hockey coach and content creator who was a member of the 2022-23 Metropolitan Riveters team. She joins LJ to talk about the pros and cons of an ice rink in the middle of a mall, with a little behind-the-scenes insight into the Rivs and that season.

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