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Rachel Donner

Rachel Donner

@rmiriam.bsky.social

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A cocktail of Philadelphia Flyers & women's hockey, theatre, Doctor Who, and photos of my cat. Producer & Co-Host, @lockedonflyers.bsky.social & Friday show host of Locked on NHL & Women's Hockey Report co-host. I was @rmiriam on Twitter.

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Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · Nov 14

Haven't done an intro post in a while, so:

Hello! I'm Rachel & I primarily cover the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team on @lockedonflyers.bsky.social.

I contain multitudes and will post about Doctor Who & other TV, theatre (my amateur passion) & other randomness!

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Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 10h

Here's my report for @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social on the first two Rivalry Series games that took place this weekend!

How did USA dominate (two hat tricks?!) & what were USA & Canada's missions heading into the pre-Olympic warmup games?

#PWHL

hockeyhotstove.com/usa-dominate...

USA Dominates Canada in Pre-Olympic Games - Hockey HotStove

An Abbey Murphy (University of Minnesota) hat trick on Thursday, followed by another from Team Captain Hilary Knight (Seattle Torrent) on Saturday highlighted

hockeyhotstove.com

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 10h

I'm on the ACA and have recurring issues where changing providers and reducing my coverage is a huge risk. If they cave I don't know what I'll do.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 11h

Left messages for Schumer and Gillibrand. They never answer the phone, but things feel dire.

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 11h

Find your senators at reps.fyi or call 202-224-3121

graphic in the mamdani font/colors saying:

CALL YOUR SENATORS
and TELL THEM NO SHUTDOWN DEAL WITHOUT ACA FUNDING
202-224-3121

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 14h

On that note, I'll be at NY Sirens training camp this week, so if you have any burning questions for the PWHL underdogs, let me know!

#PWHL

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 14h

I'm covering the #PWHL and some national team hockey on the women's side!

Give this crew a follow!

Ryan Wilson @ryanwilson.bsky.social · 18h

I created a new starter pack for me and my @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social colleagues. If you are looking for more hockey content, here are some more options for you.

go.bsky.app/HYRhmwj

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

It was on NHL Network in the US and TSN in Canada.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Reason number 93 we need a USA specific broadcast for the Rivalry Series: The NHL Network in studio hosts don't know that Hilary Knight already announced that the 2026 Cortina Milano Winter Games will be her fifth and final Olympics.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Hilary Knight Hat Trick!!!!

#RivalrySeries

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

There is some of that for sure! Especially with goaltending. But there are some structural things going on with Canada that are unusual in consecutive games.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

i will say that usually after a loss in game one of these series, Canada recovers and it's a tight battle and often a win in the next game. This is weird!

#RivalrySeries

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

As someone with a Team USA bias, I am loving this #RivalrySeries game but as someone who is covering the NY Sirens I am thinking about Kayle Osborne right now.

#PWHL

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

I made this with every bit of sarcasm I could muster.

Hockey is for Everyone

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: They did!

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Yet another Flyers game headed to OT.

Will they play Michkov and if so, when, is the question.

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Yet another Flyers game headed to OT.

Will they play Michkov and if so, when, is the question.

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Wide open net for Drysdale after some pressure netfront that got Ullmark out of position.

We're tied up at two!

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, Matvei Michkov! VERY good sign that these battles and his hard work CAN pay off.

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Captain Obvious here but maybe cut down on the giveaways next period, Flyers.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 1d

Oof. Flyers are definitely in afternoon game mode here so far.

#Flyers

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Black Rosie Media @blackrosiemedia.com · 1d

Meghan Turner admits the PWHL Seattle team name decided months ago! @elindsay08.bsky.social & @rmiriam.bsky.social discuss Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes team identities.

PLUS, what about the #RivalrySeries made Rachel & Erica seething mad?! #PWHL #hockey #podcast

youtu.be/Z1FVt3cw1WE

BREAKING: Meghan Turner admits PWHL SEATTLE name confirmed MONTHS ago

YouTube video by Locked On NHL

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

Giant bucket of salt, it's early, blah blah blah, but even this early I never would have thought this would be the case for the Flyers OR the Leafs.

Philadelphia Flyers & Toronto Maple Leafs tied in NHL standings.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

Dan Vladar is an absolute GEM.

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

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Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

Okay we got a Michkov goal and a Cates goal, how about a Tippett or a Konecny?

#Flyers

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

Roku. I need to dig into hardware vs software updates and figure it out.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

For those keeping score the ESPN app has crashed four times for me over the course of this Flyers game.

Rachel Donner @rmiriam.bsky.social · 3d

Okay we got a Michkov goal and a Cates goal, how about a Tippett or a Konecny?

#Flyers