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Rinkside Rundown
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.
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Episodes
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Kennedy Bobyck on Minnesota State, Overseas Pro Hockey, and Navigating PWHL Free Agency
What does it look like to navigate the modern landscape of women's hockey on your own terms? This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Minnesota State…
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Building an Elite Mindset: Elyssa Biederman on College Success and Preparing for the Pros
What does it take to turn early competition and high expectations into a dominant collegiate career and a path to the professional ranks? This week on Rinkside…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Rinkside RundownReece 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…
Rinkside RundownRebecca 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…
Rinkside RundownGabrielle 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…
Rinkside RundownRylind 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…
Rinkside RundownJenna 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…
Rinkside RundownMegan McKay
On Episode 96 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Megan McKay, a talented defender from Zinesville, Indiana, who shares her inspiring journey…
Rinkside RundownKylie Hollingsworth
In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Kylie Hollingsworth, a talented forward with the Nepean Junior Wildcats, as she prepares…
Rinkside RundownMichelle Karvinen
Michelle Karvinen joins Episode 94 of Rinkside Rundown to share her hockey journey from her Danish and Finnish roots to the international stage. A multi-time…
Rinkside RundownCharli Kettyle
Episode 93 of Rinkside Rundown features defender Charli Kettyle, who shares her journey from Perth, Ontario, to playing professionally with Luleå HF in the…
Rinkside RundownSkylar Irving
Episode 92 of Rinkside Rundown features forward Skylar Irving, who shares her journey from Kingston, Massachusetts to Northeastern University, and now to…
Rinkside RundownMarah Wagner
Episode 91 of Rinkside Rundown features forward Marah Wagner, who takes us through her journey from Seattle to the NCAA and now to professional hockey in…
Rinkside RundownKatie Chan
Forward Katie Chan joins Rinkside Rundown to share her hockey journey from Richmond, B.C. to the NCAA. She reflects on two seasons at Colgate and two more at…
Rinkside RundownMaya Labad
Maya Labad joins Rinkside Rundown to share her journey from Mascouche, QC, to Team Canada, to Quinnipiac University, and now preparing for professional women’s…
Rinkside RundownAbby Hustler
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Abby Hustler, who shares her journey from the rinks of Prince Edward Island to NCAA stardom at St. Lawrence…
Rinkside RundownNatalie Snodgrass
Natalie Snodgrass, forward for PWHL Seattle, joins Rinkside Rundown to share her hockey journey. From her roots in Minnesota to UConn, through Team USA and two…