Founding 4 Podcast: NWHL interim commissioner Ty Tumminia focused on systems, partners

NWHL interim commissioner Ty Tumminia joins the Founding 4 Pod to discuss her new role, planning Season 6 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and her 2020 World Series predictions.

Show Notes

The Founding 4 Podcast is a weekly women's ice hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala. 

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Show Notes:
Here are some helpful timestamps and links to help you follow along with the show.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Ty's hockey origin story
4:10 - Ty on the potential of women's hockey
7:20 - Ty on the Board of Governors model
9:30 - Competitive edge for teams (Boston Pride & Toronto Six) with private ownership?
11:32 - NWHL x COVID-19
14:38 - Digit Murphy quarantines, lol
15:53 - Impact of COVID on new Toronto team
17:32 - Ty's first 90-100 Days, White Board list
20:04 - Interest from potential owners?
21:14 - Lessons learned from other sports leagues about playing during a pandemic
22:25 - Ty on MLB, 2020 World Series
26:54 - Ty's message to fans

Additional resources: 

• PWHPA gets a boost from Secret Deodorant
• Massachusetts shuts down ice rinks

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Creators & Guests

Host

Erica L. Ayala (Eye-Yah-La) 💪🏽

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What is Founding 4 Podcast?

The Founding 4 Podcast is a women's hockey podcast hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Angelica Rodriguez. Listen to players chat about the latest news, biggest games, and history of the women's pro league.

In 2015, the National Women’s Hockey League brought the first professional women’s hockey league to the United States. The NWHL started with four founding teams: Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, Buffalo Beauts, and the New York Riveters.