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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