Jeff Marek sits down with Boston PWHL defender Zoe Boyd for an open, inspiring, and funny cottage-side chat in Muskoka. From her incredible journey through adversity — including her mother’s life-changing accident — to her breakout year in Ottawa, Boyd shares how hockey became her lifeline and why she’s proud to be part of a league that’s finally giving women the platform they deserve.

The conversation goes far beyond the rink: fashion, podcasting, mental health, the growing culture of women’s hockey, and what makes the PWHL’s vibe so unique compared to the men’s game. Boyd also talks about her bond with teammates like Brianne Jenner and Jocelyne Larocque, her favorite cities to travel to, and what she’s building off the ice through her own creative projects.

1:15 – Learning to be comfortable in her own skin

3:30 – How tragedy turned into motivation and perspective

5:10 – Hockey as an escape and emotional outlet

6:45 – The importance of rest, travel, and resetting after the season

8:10 – The people who helped Zoe along the way

9:45 – Remembering her first PWHL game and the crowd reaction

11:40 – Ottawa memories and the league’s best fan base

13:45 – Playing with legends like Jenner and Larocque, facing Poulin

18:30 – Style, self-expression, and fashion in the PWHL

19:05 – Favorite road trips and playing cards in Toronto

19:55 – What Zoe wants people to know about her story

21:05 – Why she started her podcast and what it represents

23:20 – Athletes showing more personality in the women’s game

24:30 – Favorite teammates and what makes the PWHL special

25:40 – Mental reset in Muskoka and closing reflections

From the boards and glass to the Muskoka docks, this is On the Road with Jeff Marek, presented by Airbnb — celebrating the stories, people, and places that make hockey special.

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