EPISODE 3 with EUROPEAN STAR PETRA NIEMINEN

Jocks Next Gen

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 52 minutes

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 Series00:11:42 – European Prospect Talk 00:15:07 – “This Week’s Hot Shots”00:18:44 – Petra Nieminen Interview00:42:09 – Top Games/Prospects to Watch this Week 00:44:07 - Break It Down with Buckles & Florence