Episode 0237: Japan Women’s Hockey; Natalie Spooner; Hilary Knight; NHL Neutral Sites; The Eichel Epoch; Jesperi Kotkaniemi; Krejci; Alabama Club Hockey; Tavares; Rule Changes; Jimmy Hayes and More!

As we close in on September and the upcoming training camps, we strive on at the Two Man Forecheck.  This week we talk Japanese Women's Ice Hockey up and coming and how to grow the game internationally.  Natalie Spooner and Hilary Knight have hit milestones in their careers, and the NHL has added some neutral sites during the preseason but should consider having them during the regular season as well.  The Jack Eichel Epoch continues as he has changed representation.  Don Waddell has signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet, a clear shot at Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens for having signed Sebastian Aho a couple years ago.  They also signed Andrei Svechnikov and the Flyers have signed Sean Couturier.  David Krejci has flatly stated through his agent that he is not coming back to the Bruins.  The University of Alabama Hockey Club is looking for funding to help with transportation and equipment costs.  As they are only a club, they receive no funds from the school.  John Tavares is healing nicely and expected back for training camp.  Bleacher Report has released rules that need changing or deleting.  Jimmy Hayes passed away and we offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and former teammates during this difficult time.  Finally, the Bruins have signed Justin Brazeau to an AHL/ECHL contract.  Many stories here to discuss, so give a listen and Enjoy the Show!