Spittin Chiclets Spittin' Chiclets Episode 622: Featuring Kevin Bieksa, T.J. Oshie & Seth Jarvis' Friends
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Feb 20, 2026 
Kevin Bieksa, former NHL defenseman offering sharp on-ice analysis. T.J. Oshie, veteran NHL forward and Team USA Olympian sharing tournament perspective. Brian and Lucas, Seth Jarvis' friends reporting from Milan with travel and fan stories. They discuss Olympic hockey drama, tactical breakdowns, goaltending pressure, locker-room chemistry, and wild fan experiences in Europe.
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US Women Closing The Gap
- The USA women's program has closed the gap and now matches Canada's elite through youth development and veteran leadership.
- Young players plus seasoned leaders created resilience that won the Gold in overtime.
Six Men Slipped By On TV
- Kevin Bieksa recounts the Czechia-Canada game where nobody noticed Canada had six men on the ice when they scored.
- He describes how the universal TV feed and red uniforms hid the extra player until social media revealed it.
Play Players Where They Thrive
- Kirby Dach/Suzuki-style mid-game position changes can unlock players who looked off the wing.
- Moving a comfortable player to his natural spot can instantly boost effectiveness in big games.