Nina Jobst-Smith

Nina Jobst-Smith, captain of the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, shares the story of her journey from North Vancouver to representing Germany on the international stage. Jobst-Smith reflects on the challenges of leading a top collegiate program, building team culture, and navigating life as an elite athlete balancing academics and international competition.Jobst-Smith discusses what it means to take the next step into professional women’s hockey and how her leadership experiences shaped her approach to the game.This episode was recorded before the 2025 PWHL Draft, where Jobst-Smith was selected in the third round by PWHL Vancouver. Subscribe for weekly stories from inside women’s hockey.Thanks to MB Performance Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Fuel your game with expert guidance at melissaboufounos.comCheck out more episodes of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundownpodcast