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Rinkside Rundown
by Chris Sinclair
Rinkside Rundown with Chris Sinclair is your go-to podcast for women’s hockey stories, insights, and interviews. From rising stars and NCAA standouts to pro players and coaches, get behind-the-scenes access to the journeys, training, challenges, and milestones shaping the future of women’s hockey. Whether you follow the PWHL, college hockey, or international play, Rinkside Rundown brings you expert conversations and authentic stories from across the women’s game. Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes. Join a growing community passionate about women’s hockey and the sport’s biggest moments.
Episodes
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From Denmark to NCAA Star: Emma-Sofie Nordström on Her Journey to the PWHL
What does it actually take to stand alone in the crease when the pressure is at its highest? This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by St. Lawrence University goaltender and PWHL Hamilton draft pick Emma-Sofie Nordström. She opens up about growing up in a deeply rooted hockey family in…
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Lyndsey Janes on Transitioning from Captain to Coach at the University of Manitoba
This week on Rinkside Rundown, we welcome back friend of the show, Lyndsey Janes. When we first spoke back on Episode 47, Lyndsey was in the middle of her playing career at Mount Royal University. Now, she is stepping into a brand new chapter as an assistant coach with the University of Manitoba...
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Grace Sadura on Community Leadership and Her New Chapter at Northeastern University
Grace Sadura joins the show to talk about her hockey journey, leadership, and commitment to the community. From growing up in Minnesota and playing three seasons at Minnesota Duluth to starting a new chapter with Northeastern University, Grace shares what has shaped her path on and off the ice.…
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Tristan Thompson on the Road Back, Resilience, and Her New Start at St. Cloud State
This week on Rinkside Rundown, we welcome back friend of the show, Tristan Thompson. When we first spoke back on Episode 10, she was just getting ready to step onto campus for her freshman year at Northeastern University. Now, she is preparing for a brand new chapter with St. Cloud State...
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From Backyard Rinks to Becoming Pro-Ready with Boston University's Sydney Healey
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Boston University standout Sydney Healey. Her story starts on backyard rinks and how those moments playing sports with her family turned into a obsession with the game, how she learned to lead through the ups and downs of junior hockey, and why she…
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How Penn State's Katie DeSa is Ready to Take the PWHL by Storm
What does it actually take to stand alone in the crease when the pressure is at its highest? This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Penn State goaltender and Vancouver Goldeneyes draft pick Katie DeSa, where she opens up about the journey that brought her from falling in love with the game...
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Why India McDadi is Betting on Herself for the Next Level
Building a foundation beyond the ice. This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Brown University captain India McDadi. Instead of just tracing her collegiate steps in the ECAC, we explore how her athletic roots outside the rink ultimately shaped her competitive edge and leadership style. India...
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From Little Caesars to PWHL Detroit: Casey Borgiel’s Full-Circle Hockey Story
When a career comes full circle. This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Colgate University graduate and PWHL Detroit draft pick Casey Borgiel. We trace her path from youth hockey with Little Caesars through her collegiate stops at Holy Cross and Colgate, and what she discovered about…
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Preparing For The PWHL With Clarkson’s Megan McKay
What does a journey look like from small town Indiana to the pros? This week on Rinkside Rundown, I catch up with friend of the show Megan McKay, defender and graduate of Clarkson University, who grew up in Zionsville, Indiana and is now preparing for a professional career in the PWHL. Since…
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Small-Town Roots, Professional Dreams: Maddy Christian on Hockey, Community, and Penn State
Community, leadership, and resilience. Three words to describe the journey of forward Maddy Christian, who joins me this week on Rinkside Rundown to share her inspiring hockey story. Maddy talks about the importance of community back home in Elk River, Minnesota and how they helped shape her into...
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Sara Stewart on Community, Leadership and Inspiring the Next Generation of East Coast Hockey Players
Antigonish, Nova Scotia native Sara Stewart joins me this week on Rinkside Rundown to talk about her early love of hockey, the impact of community and family on her career, her growth and development at Colgate University, and what it means to be representing the East Coast for her and the next...
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Zoe Uens on Family, Growth at Quinnipiac and Her Journey to the PWHL
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with Belleville, Ontario native Zoe Uens. Zoe walks me through how her love of hockey started from watching her dad and brother play, why playing multiple sports mattered for her development, and what it was like growing up in Belleville. We talk about…
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Alex Therien on Growing Up in Ottawa, Why Pressure Is a Privilege, and the Importance of the PWHL
Alex Therien went from playing her junior career in her hometown to representing Canada on the international stage to beginning an NCAA career with the University of New Hampshire, and this week, she joins me on Rinkside Rundown. We talk about the value of being a multi-sport athlete, Alex’s...
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Chloe Glass on the Gaps in Women's Hockey and Founding the Girls and Women's Hockey Academy
Chloe Glass, founder of the Girls and Women's Hockey Academy, joins me this week on Rinkside Rundown to discuss her transition from a college athlete and professional player in Germany to a leading advocate for athlete development, both on and off the ice. Chloe shares her journey from a young...
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Margot Page on Olympic Lessons, Transitioning from Player to Coach, and the Growth of Women's Hockey
Margot Page has seen the women’s game from every angle, first as an elite athlete on the world stage and now as the head coach of the Brock University Badgers. In this week’s episode of Rinkside Rundown, we dive into her transition from the ice to the bench and her perspective on the growth of...
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Dr. Katie Peterson on Mental Health in Sports and the Unique Pressure Females Face
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with Dr. Katie Peterson, a licensed sports psychologist at Achieve Performance Psychology and two-time NCAA champion, as we discuss the mental side of sports and its impact on performance, growth and development. Dr. Katie Peterson shares her own journey...
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Michelle Pasiechnyk on Community Support, Rediscovering Her Passion, and a Journey to the Pros
Michelle Pasiechnyk grew up in Ottawa playing mini sticks and falling in love with hockey before going on to a collegiate career that saw her take home NCAA Goaltender of the Year. On this episode of Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with the Ottawa native to discuss a career defined by success on the...
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Jamie Nelson on Her Minnesota Roots, Raising The Bar, and an Unwavering Pursuit of a Pro Career
This week, I'm joined by University of Minnesota forward Jamie Nelson, as we discuss her early days growing up in Andover, Minnesota where she was put in skates at three years old, to how important it was to remain close to home and the growth and development that led to a career year in 2025-26....
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Viivi Vainikka on Staying Grounded, Representing Finland, and the Pursuit of the PWHL
This week on the show, I'm joined by Viivi Vainikka, Finnish national team member and forward with Brynäs IF of the SDHL, as she shares her journey from Espoo, Finland, where she started playing the game as a way to spend time with friends to becoming a star in the Swedish league. Viivi talks…
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Charlotte Sonntag on Family, Finding Home at Holy Cross, and Carving Her Path To The Pros
On this week's episode of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by College of Holy Cross standout forward Charlotte Sonntag as we skate our way through her journey from Sun Valley, Idaho, through the Shattuck St Mary's organization to her record-setting collegiate career with Holy Cross. We talk about the...
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Yale University's Carina DiAntonio on Childhood Dreams, Leadership, and Turning Pro in the PWHL
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by forward Carina DiAntonio, captain at Yale University, to discover more about her journey from the outdoor rinks in Mississauga, ON, where she was an active kid who wanted to be just like her sister and play hockey, to becoming captain at Yale, and...
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Thea Johansson on Sweden, NCAA hockey, and the PWHL Draft
Thea Johansson, a forward at the University of Minnesota Duluth, joins Rinkside Rundown to talk about her path from Sweden to NCAA hockey and now toward the 2026 PWHL Draft. Read and subscribe at www.rinksiderundown.ca. Growing up in a competitive athletic family in Sweden, Thea was surrounded by...
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Meg Simon: Middlebury’s Hockey Humanitarian
Visit Meg's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/madebymegsimon14 Middlebury College forward and 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award winner Meg Simon joins Rinkside Rundown to share how a life spent around the game shaped who she is on and off the ice. From moving more than 50 times for her dad’s pro...
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Alyssa Regalado: Cornell University, Growth, and the Road to the 2026 PWHL Draft
Friend of the show Alyssa Regalado returns to the show for the first time since Episode 35, and shares how Cornell University has helped to prepare her for the next chapter of her hockey career with the upcoming 2026 PWHL Draft. Alyssa shares more about the mental side of the game, how she's…
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Issy Wunder: Princeton Leadership, Neuroscience, and the PWHL Draft
Issy Wunder is the top-ranked Canadian prospect heading into the 2026 PWHL Draft, but her journey to the professional ranks began long before the league’s inception. From the backyard rink her mother built in Toronto to her tenure as captain of the Princeton Tigers, Issy has defined her career...
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Proving Yourself Right: Alaina Giampietro on the Robert Morris University Legacy
"I didn't prove anyone wrong. I proved myself wrong." Alaina Giampietro joined Robert Morris University in 2023 as part of a newly reinstated program, but her journey in the game started much earlier at her grandfather's local rink in Ohio. Now, as the captain of the Colonials, she is balancing…
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PWHL Draft Prospect Stephanie Bourque on Leadership, Consistency and Growth
Episode 118 of Rinkside Rundown continues the “Road to the PWHL Draft” series with Union College defender and captain Stephanie Bourque. A native of Moncton, New Brunswick, Bourque has built a standout NCAA career defined by consistency, durability, and production. She became Union’s all-time...
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Tory Mariano on Family, the Road to Northeastern, and Why She's Ready for the PWHL Draft
Tory Mariano grew up in a household where sport was everything. Her dad took her to events across every discipline imaginable, and where she started in tee-ball, competed in multiple sports, and carries all of that athletic foundation into the way she reads the game today. And it was her...
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Béatrice Bilodeau on Growing Up in Quebec Hockey, Choosing Ottawa, and Wearing the 'C'
Some players choose a program for the ranking. Béatrice Bilodeau chose Ottawa because it felt like home. The Gee-Gees captain grew up in Quebec's hockey culture, played on boys' teams until she was 12, and developed through one of the province's most competitive junior pathways before making a...
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Molly Jordan on Minnesota, Team USA, and Chasing the Biggest Stage in Hockey
Molly Jordan is a defender at the University of Minnesota and one of the most compelling young players in the NCAA women's game. Mature, humble, and deeply passionate about the sport and her community, the native of Berlin, Connecticut brings a perspective that goes well beyond the ice. In…
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Haley Box on Growing Up in Wyoming, Team USA, and the Road to Wisconsin
Wyoming isn't exactly a hotbed for women's hockey, but for Haley Box, it's where the love for the game started. The Etobicoke Dolphins forward and incoming University of Wisconsin Badger joins Rinkside Rundown to talk about the journey that brought her from Cheyenne to one of the most storied...
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From Outdoor Rinks to Penn State: Grace Outwater's Hockey Journey
She started on outdoor rinks, and now she's one of the most exciting forwards at Penn State. In Episode 113 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Grace Outwater for a conversation that covers everything from the grind of being a student athlete to the moments in her career that...
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How Kao Lawrie Created an Inclusive Hockey Tournament | This Tournament Has Everything
Five years ago, Kao Lawrie asked a simple question. Were there others like them in hockey? As a trans non-binary player, Kao rarely saw people who shared their experience in the sport. That realization led them to create This Tournament Has Everything, an inclusive hockey weekend on the Sunshine...
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Ena Nystrøm on “Pressure Is Privilege” and the Mindset Behind Her Rise to Pro Hockey
SDHL goaltender and Norwegian national team member Ena Nystrøm joins Rinkside Rundown to share the mindset and experiences that shaped her path to professional women’s hockey. Currently playing with Brynäs IF, Ena reflects on her development from Norway to college hockey in North America and how...
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Inside Abby Boreen’s Hockey Journey and Rise to the PWHL
In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Abby Boreen to talk about the experiences that shaped her path in women’s hockey. From skating outdoors in Minnesota to navigating the demands of NCAA hockey at the University of Minnesota, Abby reflects...
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From Kansas to Co-Captain, Kaitlin Finnegan’s Path to NCAA Division I Hockey
Kaitlin Finnegan is helping build something entirely new. In Episode 109 of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Kaitlin Finnegan, forward and co-captain of the University of Delaware women’s hockey team, the newest NCAA Division I programs in the country. Kaitlin walks through her…
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There Was No Blueprint: How Millie Sirum Built a Hockey Career
Millie Sirum’s hockey journey started in Oslo and has taken her across continents. In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair sits down with Norwegian national team forward Millie Sirum to talk about growing up in a non-traditional hockey market, competing against boys, and carving out a...
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Eva Harrison's Path From Player to Referee in Women’s Hockey
In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Eva Harrison, a hockey referee and former player whose journey through the game offers a perspective most fans never hear. Eva reflects on growing up with hockey in the UK, developing in a non-traditional market, and what led her to...
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Ivy Nellis, Goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club (U22 Elite)
In Episode 106 of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Ivy Nellis, a goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club in Ontario’s U22 Elite League. Ivy discusses her path to the position, how growing up in a hockey household shaped her mindset, and the competitive moments that...
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Peyton Tully, Forward at Post University (NCAA)
In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by Peyton Tully, a talented multi-sport athlete from Toledo, Ohio, who is now playing collegiate hockey at Post University. Peyton shares her journey from a late start in hockey to becoming a standout player in both hockey and lacrosse. She…
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Chelsea and Caileigh Tiller
Chelsea and Caileigh Tiller have grown up playing hockey side by side, sharing a journey from St Catharines, Ontario, to becoming key players with the Burlington Barracudas of the U22 Elite League. In Episode 104 of Rinkside Rundown, we talk about their early influences, and Chelsea shares the...
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Claire Buchanan
On Episode 103 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Canadian Para Ice Hockey forward and trailblazer Claire Buchanan. Claire shares their para hockey journey and we dig into the inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships. We cover what it meant, what stood out, and why it matters…
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Katia Pelowich
On Episode 102 of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by Katia Pelowich, a forward from Stouffville, Ontario playing at Concordia University. Katia and I talk about her hockey journey from early beginnings to St. Thomas University where she was team captain, and now to Concordia, representing Team…
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Reece Hunt
On Episode 101 of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by Reece Hunt, a forward from Nelson, BC who recently signed with the Ottawa Charge as a reserve player. Reece and I talk about her hockey family roots, playing for Team BC and Okanagan Prep, her college years at Bemidji State and UMD, and heading to...
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Rebecca Johnston
Episode 100 is here! On this milestone episode of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair is joined by Rebecca Johnston, a five-time Olympian, Team Canada gold medalist, and player development coach with the Calgary Flames. Rebecca opens up about her competitive upbringing in Sudbury, Ontario, the...
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Gabrielle Santerre
On Episode 99, I'm joined by Gabrielle Santerre, forward and team captain at Bishop's University, who shares her journey in women's hockey. Gabrielle discusses the influence of her family, her decision to stay in Canada for her collegiate career, and the importance of mental preparation in…
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Rylind MacKinnon
On Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Rylind MacKinnon, who traces the path from Cranbrook, BC to UBC captain and into the PWHL with the Boston Fleet. We dig into community support, leadership, balancing education with elite hockey, and breaking into the pro game.Rylind reflects on...
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Jenna Buglioni
In Episode 97 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Jenna Buglioni, the historic first draft pick for the PWHL's Seattle Torrent franchise. Jenna opens up about her remarkable hockey journey from her hometown of Port Moody, BC, to the professional ranks of the PWHL. Discover how...
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Megan McKay
On Episode 96 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Megan McKay, a talented defender from Zinesville, Indiana, who shares her inspiring journey in women's hockey. From her early beginnings and the motivation she found in being one of the few girls in the sport, to her experiences at...
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Kylie Hollingsworth
In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Kylie Hollingsworth, a talented forward with the Nepean Junior Wildcats, as she prepares for her upcoming journey at Boston University. Kylie shares her early experiences in hockey, the influence of her family, and the role…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rinkside Rundown with Chris Sinclair is your go-to podcast for women’s hockey stories, insights, and interviews.
From rising stars and NCAA standouts to pro players and coaches, get behind-the-scenes access to the journeys, training, challenges, and milestones shaping the future of women’s hockey. Whether you follow the PWHL, college hockey, or international play, Rinkside Rundown brings you expert conversations and authentic stories from across the women’s game.
Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes. Join a growing community passionate about women’s hockey and the sport’s biggest moments.
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Rinkside Rundown with Chris Sinclair is your go-to podcast for women’s hockey stories, insights, and interviews. From rising stars and NCAA standouts to pro players and coaches, get behind-the-scenes access to the journeys, training, challenges, and milestones shaping the future of women’s hockey....
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