x3, what a night for the city of Buffalo.

Also, it’s not funny and wildly disrespectful. Player names aren’t a silly joke or a comedic bit. They’re someone’s name. Just because they’re not North American doesn’t mean that they’re inherently less worthy of respect.

I think the roof just came off KeyBank Center. That was LOUD.

re; VGK’s starting goaltender tonight: If you are able, I recommend channeling the feelings of hopelessness and anger into donations to organizations like Signs of HOPE Nevada or other orgs supporting sexual assault survivors in the Las Vegas area. sohlv.org

When one of your writer heroes, much less one you hold admiration for in terms of “writing about autism and pop culture”, writes a blurb about your book, it’s fine to fangirl a little bit, right? I’ve never been more honored. Thank you, thank you, thank you, @fodderfigure.bsky.social. Two days.

Juraj Slafkovsky has that dawg in him.

Is anyone else emotional about the Buffalo Sabres or is it just me? (I love narratives.)

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The people (me) yearn for Chuck’s playoff picks/bracket.

As the Avalanche broadcast says, “Good stick, Lehky!”

Chapter Ten: “Things at The Outlet started like a dream. That’s how every great tragedy begins: as a love story.” Me, aged 20, learning how to play hockey for a story I later would scrap.

We have the annual “Jack Drury goal waived off”.

Ball Arena looks absolutely electric. Avs fans came ready for the postseason, and it’s showing on the broadcast.

Thank you to @russohockey.bsky.social and Sarah McLellan for creating these pins in memory Jessi Pierce and her three beautiful children.

Also, my picks. EAST: Hurricanes in six Sabres in seven Canadiens in seven Penguins in five

Postgame thoughts: • You could’ve given me a million guesses on how the Stanley Cup playoffs would’ve opened, and “Jordan Staal and Brady Tkachuk fighting each other” would have not been on that list. • For all the grief he gets, Freddie Andersen shows up big in the early playoff rounds.

Back in business 💼 @seattletorrent.bsky.social Captain Hilary Knight buries her first goal since returning!

Frederik Andersen became the fourth goaltender in /Canes / Whalers history with a shutout in a Game 1, following Petr Mrazek (2019 R2), Cam Ward (2006 CSF) and Kevin Weekes (2002 CSF). #StanleyCup #NHLStats: media.nhl.com

IN OUR PWHL ERA 🗣️ For the first time in league history, more than 1 MILLION fans have experienced PWHL hockey live in-venue during a single season - and it is thanks to all of YOU!

Chapter Eight: “The only place I felt understood was in my writing – from my short stories about fictionalized worlds as a child to the now, where I’d get a new story to cover and thoroughly invest myself in it.” Me, aged 19, days before my first hospitalization.

James Dolan also owns the New York Rangers, for those curious.

Keep in mind that Celebrini did this at the age of *nineteen.* Sharks fans... you’ve got years of great hockey to come.

Here's the full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule.

He's a Rocket man 🏆🚀 Congratulations to Nathan MacKinnon on winning the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy!

ELITE COMPANY FOR MCDAVID!! 👏 Connor McDavid is the fourth player to win at least six Art Ross Trophies! #NHLAwards

The Lumberyard, now featuring hardware 🏆

Changing the freaking culture. Welcome back to Columbus, Rick Bowness. #CBJ

Hilary Knight AND Malala? My worlds are overlapping. I love it.

The unfortunate part of RFK Jr.'s lies is that Black children ARE misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Black ADHD kids are significantly underdiagnosed. They are more likely to get off ADHD medication. www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...

Still no! I haven’t been able to make it up to Columbus in a couple years. I’m hoping to hear it live next year, if the NHL schedule and my semester schedule align. I have heard that it is VERY loud, lol.

One last one before the book comes out + to mark the end of the regular season… Ask me anything!

Chapter Five: “I’ve never known how to love – or exist – half-heartedly.” Me, aged 16, during a family photo session.

Authors Against Book Bans has joined dozens of other organizations, nonprofits, publishers, & stores to issue this joint statement opposing HR7661

I am once again proven correct that Patrik Laine was never the problem in Columbus.

Martin Necas recorded his first career 100-point season. The 2025-26 campaign is the first to feature multiple 100-point Czech players after David Pastrnak also hit the mark earlier in the night. #NHLStats: media.nhl.com

Chapter Three: “I copied so much of Keeley that the line between her and me was so blurred that I didn’t know where she began and I ended.” Me, aged 10, school picture day.

Some exciting news! I've started a Patreon for Hockey in Heels -- and you can join for free now! www.patreon.com/cw/HockeyinH...

Late night exclusive from my brain: It’s just now hit me as I watch Avs/Oilers that Kris Knoblauch resembles Emilio Estevez in the first Mighty Ducks movie.

SEVEN AND SEALED 🔒 Ann-Renée Desbiens is Player of the Week after recording her 7th shutout of the season—tying the league lead and setting a new PWHL single-season record! PWHL x SharkNinja

We have nine days (!!!) until Manic Autistic Dream Girl releases, so every day until the book’s drop, I’ll be updating this thread with a small excerpt from each chapter + photos of me from that time period. 🧵

If there's any #booksky bloggers/Substackers/influencers out there that wants to review MADG for free -- I've got you. DM me.

There’s also something deeply ironic about Columbus’s slim playoff future being in the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes for the second year in a row. (Technically, it’s up to Philadelphia, but the Hurricanes aspect is too intriguing to not point out.)

Heartbreaking end for Columbus, with an uncertain future ahead. I’m curious on what shakeups the front office will make this offseason, particularly on a weak defense. #CBJ

#FunFact: #Habs Nick Suzuki became only the 5th player in the 108 year history of the #GoHabsGo to record 💯 points in a season joining the likes of Guy Lafleur, Pete Mahovlich, Steve Shutt and Mats Naslund.

ICE agents detained Gilberto Garcia Cruz—an autistic 26-year-old DACA man—outside his South Florida home; his family are understandably worried about his safety & care in custody. (As are we.) ICE is *not* supposed to detain DACA recipients. This is targeted intimidation. cbs12.com/news/local/a...

Ovechkin takes photo with Crosby, Malkin and Letang before what is potentially his final home game.

Boston, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU 💚

We’re officially eleven days out from my book releasing and the imposter syndrome is kicking in. How do y’all effectively do this book promo thing?

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much! This has been my home for 20 years..." 🥹 Anze Kopitar speaks to the /LAKings' crowd after his final regular season home game.

Make way for *the Fleet 🚢 Shoutout to our loyal Crew member, Danica, for making custom Fleet sweaters for the ducklings!