The Undercurrent with Tara Slone

On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to the co-founder of the Future of Hockey Lab (@FutureHockeyLab), Amy Walsh. https://www.futureofhockeylab.com/

This week Tara spoke to Pride Tape co-founders Jeff McLean and Dr Kristopher Wells about Pride Tape’s origins, the recently overturned ban on the tape’s use by the NHL, and how to continue to build an inclusive culture in hockey.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to new Sharks winger and founder of the Anthony Duclair Foundation, Anthony Duclair.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Professional Women’s Hockey League player (and wife of Sharks forward, Luke Kunin), Sophia Kunin.

This week on "The Undercurrent," Tara talks to San Jose Sharks Head Coach David Quinn, who shares his journey from the ice to behind the bench.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with one of the newest members of the San Jose Sharks, Henry Thrun.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to San Jose Goalie prospect, Magnus Chrona, and learns about his journey and ascent in the hockey world.

Tara gets to know San Jose prospect, Tristen Robins, who made his NHL debut this past season in Winnipeg on April 10th.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Sharks Supervisor of European Scouting, Shin Larsson, about the journey that led to that role, and his time representing Team Japan at the Olympics.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks with power skating coach and founder of the Extra Hour Hockey Training Facility in San Jose, Cathy Andrade.

This week Tara chats with Bauer’s VP of Global Marketing, Mary-Kay Messier, to talk about the growth of women’s hockey, and the role sponsors can play in growing the game. https://www.bauer.com/pages/girls-hockey-bill-of-rights

This week Tara talks to Herb Carnegie Trailblazer Award recipient, founder of RGV Roller, Nathaniel Mata. @ScribeMata @RGVRoller https://www.rgvroller.org/

To cap off Women's History Month, Tara talks with Sara Salam, the San Jose Sharks Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, who penned a poem to honor the women of team teal.

This week, Tara speaks to NHL ASL interpreter Brice Christianson about his story, and what accessibility really means for deaf and hard-of-hearing sports fans. This episode is available on video with picture-in-picture ASL interpretation here: https://youtu.be/1dSHcoW3dwc Full transcript is available here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/jfDArFAvDhYfXr1rVK7AaM_eWWpzFM1bEpipx8de1jIZwxGZ4nH5hw_r9bEsGNKGbFWdjwttl1da8mIucdJW2hhrA4c?loadFrom=SharedLink

This week Tara talks to former pro hockey player, LGBTQ+ advocate, and co-founder of the Alphabet Sports Collective, Brock McGillis. Websites referenced in episode: https://www.alphabetsportscollective.com/ https://www.brockmcgillis.com/

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, celebrating International Women's Day, Tara sits down with Lindsay Pennal, the President of the NHL Coaches' Association.

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara goes down the path of Bay Area Hockey History with Len Shapiro, the former PR director for the California Golden Seals (and former PR Director for the San Francisco Shamrocks).

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Sharks Team Photographer and Manager of Photography, Amanda Cain, who is the first Black Woman to serve as Team Photographer in the NHL

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Renee Hess, the founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Hockey Club, website blackgirlhockeyclub.com If you are looking for tickets to the BGHC meetup in San Jose on February 18th go to https://mailchi.mp/653f02b2ab34/bghc-san-jose-sharks-meetup?mc_cid=62f25e03b0&mc_eid=665d81f6f2

On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara speaks with author and Speaker Bernice Carnegie who is the daughter of Herb Carnegie. HHOF clip used with permission from TSN/Bell media and the Hockey Hall of Fame. https://carnegieinitiative.com/