# Hockey on The No Agenda Show Hockey comes up in 30 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 30 - **Episodes:** 29 - **Discussed:** August 2008 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Michael Mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [Ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [Mark Steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [Libel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libel.md), [Medieval Warm Period](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medieval-warm-period.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [Alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 30 ### Mark Steyn vs. Michael Mann Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 2:22:04–2:24:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/mark-steyn-vs-michael-mann-lawsuit.md Author Mark Steyn has been involved in a long-running legal battle with climatologist Michael Mann over comments regarding the "hockey stick" climate graph. The case, which has spanned over a decade in the DC court system, centers on allegations of libel and the scientific validity of Mann's research. Keywords: [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [libel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libel.md), dc courts ### Canada-US Trade, Mark Carney Hockey Analogy - **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-24 - **Time:** 1:56:09–1:58:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/canada-us-trade-mark-carney-hockey-analogy.md Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, used a hockey analogy to describe Canada's trade negotiations with the Trump administration. Carney argued that while Canada "dropped the gloves" early on, the current phase of the "game" requires strategic passing and cooperation. Canada currently maintains one of the lowest average tariff rates with the U.S. at approximately 5.5%. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [mark carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-carney.md), [trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey.md) ### University of Wisconsin River Falls Women's Hockey and WAGs - **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-26 - **Time:** 2:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls-women-s-hockey-and-wags.md The program opens with a shout-out to the University of Wisconsin River Falls women's ice hockey team for their back-to-back national championships. A debate ensues regarding the athletic merits of field hockey versus ice hockey and the physical fitness of soccer players. The term "WAGs," referring to the wives and girlfriends of high-profile athletes, is introduced as a cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom. Keywords: university of wisconsin river falls, [ice hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-hockey.md), [field hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/field-hockey.md), wags, [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md) ### Christian Dvorak, Montreal Canadiens, Ted Leonsis - **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-27 - **Time:** 1:05:02–1:06:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/christian-dvorak-montreal-canadiens-ted-leonsis.md The hosts discuss NHL player Christian Dvorak of the Montreal Canadiens and his performance in the playoffs against the Washington Capitals. This leads to an anecdote about Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, who briefly served on the board of Adam Curry's former company, PodShow. The hosts joke about the lack of connection between the hockey player and John C. Dvorak. Keywords: christian dvorak, montreal canadiens, washington capitals, ted leonsis, [hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey.md) ### Mark Steyn Libel Case and Michael Mann Hockey Stick - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 1:02:58–1:06:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/mark-steyn-libel-case-and-michael-mann-hockey-stick.md The hosts discuss the long-running legal battle between author Mark Steyn and climate scientist Michael Mann. Steyn has spent over a decade in DC courts after calling Mann's "hockey stick" climate graph a fraud. They also joke about suing other podcasters for using the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [libel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libel.md), dc courts, [hillsdale college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillsdale-college.md) ### No Agenda Meetups, Good News Segment, Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 3:24:47–3:38:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-good-news-segment-show-sign-off.md The episode concludes with a list of upcoming global meetups in cities like Charlotte, Seoul, and Portland. The "Good News" segment features a story about a man who saved a four-year-old boy from a flying hockey puck at a Cleveland Monsters game. The show signs off with a classic "End of Show Mix" featuring historical clips and community-produced music. Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [good news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-news.md), hockey puck hero, podcast sign-off, [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ### Mark Steyn, Michael Mann, Climate Change Defamation Suit - **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-10 - **Time:** 1:53:27–1:54:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/mark-steyn-michael-mann-climate-change-defamation-suit.md Author Mark Steyn is currently involved in a long-running defamation lawsuit brought by climate scientist Michael Mann. The suit stems from comments Steyn made 12 years ago regarding Mann's "hockey stick" data and the internal investigation at Penn State. The trial is seen as a significant case regarding the ability to criticize scientific data and the limits of free speech in the climate debate. Keywords: [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [penn state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penn-state.md), [defamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defamation.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md) ### Good News, Addison Kyprios, San Jose Sharks - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 3:17:21–3:19:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/good-news-addison-kyprios-san-jose-sharks.md Twelve-year-old Addison Kyprios, who suffers from a rare sun disorder called EPP, was granted a special experience with the San Jose Sharks hockey team. The nonprofit Shadow Jumpers and the Sharks Foundation renovated her basement into a bedroom and arranged for her to skate with the team. The story highlights the community effort to bring joy to a young fan facing a critical illness. Keywords: addison kyprios, san jose sharks, epp, [make-a-wish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/make-a-wish.md), [hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey.md) ### Michael Mann, Hockey Stick Graph Controversy - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 20:25–21:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/michael-mann-hockey-stick-graph-controversy.md Critics examine the "hockey stick" graph created by Michael Mann, alleging that he cherry-picked tree ring data to create a dramatic temperature spike at the end of the record. The graph became an iconic tool for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to argue that human industry caused unprecedented warming starting in the 1880s. Skeptics claim the data was manufactured to justify political goals rather than reflect accurate historical temperature variations. Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), tree rings, temperature record, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md) ### Geological History, Medieval Warm Period, and Hockey Stick - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 1:32:18–1:36:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/geological-history-medieval-warm-period-and-hockey-stick.md A geologist argues that climate has always changed, citing the Medieval Warm Period (1000 AD) as a time of prosperity that was later "erased" by Michael Mann's hockey stick graph. The speaker claims he was denied an NPR interview because he refused to attribute warming to human activity. He asserts that the current "irrational hysteria" in the media ignores 100 previous studies confirming that historical warming was global and natural. Keywords: [hurricane maria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-maria.md), [medieval warm period](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medieval-warm-period.md), [little ice age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/little-ice-age.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ### Manitoba COVID-19 Variants, Dr. Theresa Tam, and Modeling Charts - **Episode:** [1323: Bidenista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-21 - **Time:** 32:58–35:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista/chapter/manitoba-covid-19-variants-dr-theresa-tam-and-modeling-charts.md Manitoba health officials reported four cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, though all individuals have already recovered. Despite the low numbers, Canadian Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam released a controversial modeling chart showing a "rocket projectile" spike in cases if public health measures are lifted. Critics described the yellow trend line on the chart as hyperbolic and physically impossible given testing capacities. Keywords: [manitoba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manitoba.md), theresa tam, covid-19 variants, [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [modeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modeling.md) ### Sir Roland Ref, Ice Hockey and Peerage - **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-15 - **Time:** 2:27:21–2:29:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/sir-roland-ref-ice-hockey-and-peerage.md Ron Convery is knighted as "Sir Roland Ref of the Frozen Sheet," referencing his two decades as an ice hockey referee. His donation note includes a "boob" donation and a mention that "Epstein didn't kill himself," while requesting Perdomo cigars at the roundtable. Keywords: [ice hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-hockey.md), referee, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), perdomo cigars, [epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epstein.md) ### Don Cherry, Hockey Night in Canada, and Poppy Controversy - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 1:50:43–2:01:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/don-cherry-hockey-night-in-canada-and-poppy-controversy.md Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry was fired from "Hockey Night in Canada" following remarks about immigrants not wearing remembrance poppies. While Cherry argued he was encouraging cultural integration and respect for veterans, the media and his network, Sportsnet, labeled the comments as racist and divisive. The discussion highlights how the media narrative shifted from a complaint about poppies to accusations that Cherry hates minority veterans. Keywords: don cherry, hockey night in canada, [poppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppies.md), [veterans day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-day.md), sportsnet, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md) ### Michael Mann Libel Lawsuit, Hockey Stick Graph Dismissal - **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-05 - **Time:** 1:28:10–1:31:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/michael-mann-libel-lawsuit-hockey-stick-graph-dismissal.md A long-standing libel lawsuit filed by climatologist Michael Mann against Dr. Tim Ball was dismissed with prejudice by a Canadian judge. Mann, the creator of the famous "hockey stick" temperature graph, was ordered to pay Ball's legal costs after failing to produce underlying data for the court. The hosts discuss the implications of this ruling for the global warming debate and the transparency of climate science. Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), dr. tim ball, libel lawsuit, [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md) ### Michael Mann Loses Court Battle Over Hockey Stick Data - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 9:32–11:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/michael-mann-loses-court-battle-over-hockey-stick-data.md Climate scientist Michael Mann lost a legal case in British Columbia after refusing to produce the underlying R2 regression analysis data for his famous hockey stick graph. The court dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice and ordered Mann to pay defendant legal costs. Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), british columbia court, dr. ball ### Medieval Warm Period, Climate Science Testimony - **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-29 - **Time:** 2:46:16–2:51:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/medieval-warm-period-climate-science-testimony.md A 2006 congressional testimony from a geophysicist challenges the "hockey stick" temperature graph, arguing that the Medieval Warm Period was a real, global phenomenon that modern climate scientists have tried to erase. The witness describes being pressured by NPR to attribute warming to human activity and warns of an "irrational hysteria" in the media regarding natural climate cycles. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [medieval warm period](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medieval-warm-period.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [geophysics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geophysics.md) ### Michael Mann Commencement, Niemöller Quote Appropriation - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 27:35–33:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/michael-mann-commencement-niemoller-quote-appropriation.md Climate scientist Michael Mann spoke at Green Mountain College, defending his "hockey stick" climate curve and criticizing political assaults on environmental science. Mann drew controversy by adapting Martin Niemöller's famous Holocaust-era "First they came" quote to describe the targeting of immigrants, scientists, and environmentalists in the current political climate. Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), hockey stick curve, green mountain college, martin niemöller, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Climate Change Consensus, Chris Cuomo, Skepticism - **Episode:** [885: Force Majeur](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/885-force-majeur.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-11 - **Time:** 2:15:05–2:21:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/885-force-majeur/chapter/climate-change-consensus-chris-cuomo-skepticism.md The hosts critique the shifting "consensus" numbers on climate change, noting that media figures like Chris Cuomo now cite 99% agreement. They reiterate their skepticism based on the failure of computer models, the "Climategate" emails, and the political nature of cap-and-trade systems. 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A former Dutch youth fencing champion noted that such behavior was traditionally frowned upon in the "gentleman's sport." Additionally, women's field hockey was praised as an underrated spectator sport, specifically noting the final match between Great Britain and the Netherlands. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [fencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fencing.md), sportsmanship, [field hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/field-hockey.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), rio 2016 ### Producer Credits, Roller Hockey Championships - **Episode:** [806: Babushkas of Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/806-babushkas-of-chernobyl.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-10 - **Time:** 2:27:17–2:31:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/806-babushkas-of-chernobyl/chapter/producer-credits-roller-hockey-championships.md The hosts acknowledge a donation from a producer in Fuquay Varina and discuss a request for a birthday wish for a young listener named James. James's roller hockey team, the CSU Fullerton Titans, has qualified for the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships in Cedar Rapids. 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