Rinkside Rundown

Join me this week as I talk with Alanna Mah, captain of Canada’s National Women’s Para Hockey Team and a practicing Exercise Physiologist. Born in Edmonton and diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a baby, Alanna found her passion through the Paralympic Sports Association and has risen to lead Team Canada. In this episode, Alanna shares her inspiring journey, what it takes to captain a national team, an...

In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Olivia Mobley to explore her remarkable journey from skating on backyard rinks in Minnesota to a standout five-year NCAA career. Olivia shares insights from competing across multiple collegiate programs, the passion and persistence that have driven her growth, and what it means to prepare for the next step into professional wo...

Emma Bergesen joins host Chris Sinclair to share her journey from Norway to the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge. As the league’s first Norwegian player, she talks about following in her mother’s footsteps, adapting to different levels of play, and developing her game at Mount Royal University and in Sweden’s SDHL. She also reflects on what it means to join a growing professional league and be part of a key m...

On Episode 78 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair is joined by Alexis Paddington, a forward from Minnesota State University whose hockey journey reflects resilience, leadership, and a deep love for the game. She what it was like growing up in Thunder Bay, learning the game on a backyard rink, and choosing hockey over dance at a young age. She opens up about playing boys hockey, transitioning...

On Episode 77 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair is joined by Rory Guilday, a standout defender from Minnesota who, shortly after this interview, was selected in the 2025 PWHL Draft by the Ottawa Charge. Recorded prior to the draft, she shares her hockey journey, from growing up in Minnesota to her collegiate career at Cornell, and how those experiences shaped her development as a player. We...

On Episode 76 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair is joined by Kristýna Kaltounková, the powerful and skilled forward from Czechia who would go on to be selected first overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft by the New York Sirens. Recorded before the draft, Kristýna reflects on her hockey journey, from her early days in Czechia to her standout collegiate career at Colgate. We discuss her offensive mi...

On Episode 75 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Vita Poniatovskaia, a standout defender for Yale and one of the most dynamic blue-liners in NCAA hockey. Vita shares her hockey journey, from playing boys’ hockey in Russia to captaining a team in Toronto and earning her spot at Yale. She talks about adjusting to the North American game, growing as a leader, and what it takes to be a top defender in...

On Episode 74 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Riley Brengman, a steady and standout defender from Ohio State—and one of the top blue-line prospects heading into the 2025 PWHL Draft. In this episode, Riley shares her hockey story, from growing up in Michigan and competing with elite programs like Little Caesars and Belle Tire, to becoming a two-time national champion with the Buckeyes. She talks...

On Episode 73 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Emma Gentry, a standout forward from St. Cloud State and a top prospect heading into the 2025 PWHL Draft. In this episode, Emma walks us through her hockey journey, from growing up in Michigan and dominating at the youth level to developing into a high-impact player in the NCAA and representing Team USA internationally. She reflects on the physical...

On Episode 72 of Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with Anna Bargman, captain of the Yale Bulldogs and one of the most exciting names heading into the upcoming PWHL Draft. In this episode, Bargman shares her journey from winning state and national titles to leading Yale through a pivotal era for the program. We talk about what it means to wear the “C,” how she’s grown as both a player and a leader, and...

On this episode of  Rinkside Rundown , I sit down with  Shay Maloney , a dynamic forward making her mark with the  Boston Fleet  in the  Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) . Maloney reflects on her journey from a standout  NCAA hockey career  to the pro ranks—where she now competes alongside some of the sport’s biggest names. We dive into her experience joining the Fleet in the PWHL’s secon...

On Episode 70 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Reichen Kirchmair, standout forward for the Providence College Friars and one of the fastest-rising stars in NCAA women’s hockey. Kirchmair shares her journey from the Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins to representing Team Canada at the U18 Women’s World Championship, where she won gold. We dive into her dominant 2024-25 season with Providence, including being...

On Episode 69, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Jenna M. Prestidge—athlete, author, and creator of the ”Rosie the Hockey Player” book series. Jenna shares her journey from hockey player to published author, the inspiration behind her newest release, ”The History of Women's Hockey” (created in partnership with the PWHL), and how storytelling is helping grow the women's game. We dive into represen...

On Episode 68 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Grace Beer, goaltender for the Dalhousie University Tigers. Beer shares her journey through the ranks of Canadian hockey—from her junior days with the Oakville Hornets to becoming a standout in the AUS with Dalhousie. We talk about her evolution between the pipes, what it takes to compete at the U SPORTS level, and the experience of representing Can...

On Episode 67 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Kassidy Sauvé, goaltender for the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL. Sauvé walks us through her road to the pros—starting with a standout NCAA career, continuing through a memorable stint in Europe, and now making her presence felt in the PWHL.We chat about her approach to the game, what it means to play in her hometown, and how she’s finding her rhythm...

On Episode 66 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Morgan Neitzke, a high-impact forward with the Lindenwood University Lions. Neitzke takes us through her journey—from growing up in the Great Lakes State to becoming a driving force for the Lions. We chat about her development as a player, the pride she takes in representing her hometown, and what it means to lead the way offensively at the NCAA lev...

On Episode 65 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Dayle Ross, a standout defender for St. Cloud State. We dive into her journey—from growing up in Alberta to becoming a key piece of St. Cloud’s defensive core. Ross shares what drew her to the program, how she’s developed her game at the NCAA level, and the mindset it takes to compete in one of the toughest conferences in college hockey. Plus, we ta...

On Episode 64 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Lucy Morgan, a Mandan, North Dakota native and the newest goaltender for the Ottawa Charge. We dive into her journey—from growing up in North Dakota, to her collegiate career, to making the jump to the PWHL and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Plus, we chat about the excitement of joining Ottawa and playing in front of a passionate fan...

On Episode 63 of  Rinkside Rundown , I’m joined by Syd Bard, a standout defender for the Boston Fleet. We dive into her hockey journey—from growing up in New York, to her time at Colgate University, to making the jump to the PWHL and playing in one of the league’s most passionate markets and so much more! Don’t miss this deep dive with one of the PWHL’s rising stars! And don't forget to click that...

On Episode 46 of Rinkside Rundown, Etobicoke Dolphins forward Lexie Bertelsen opens up about her hockey journey, her favourite moments on the ice, and what fuels her passion for the game. We also talk about her decision to continue her career at Boston University! Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of women’s hockey’s rising stars!

On Episode 62 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Brooke Becker, a standout defender for Providence College. We dive into her hockey journey—from playing for the Buffalo Bisons and Stoney Creek Sabres to making her mark with the Friars. Plus, we talk leadership, balancing hockey with academics, and the impact of the PWHL on women’s hockey. Tune in now!

On the 61st episode of  Rinkside Rundown , I’m joined by Jorden Mattison, a standout goaltender from Mercyhurst University who has been a rock between the pipes. With a stellar .929 save percentage (20th in the NCAA) and a 1.84 goals-against average (18th), Mattison continues to prove why she’s one of the top netminders in college hockey. Mattison shares her journey through college hockey, the tra...

On the 60th episode of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by the incredible Clara Yuhn, a forward with Boston University and Michigan native! From winning multiple state and national championships— including as captain —to making her mark at BU, Yuhn takes us inside her journey to the top of college hockey. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation with a true leader in women’s hockey and make sure...

On Episode 59 of Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with University of Wisconsin defender Emma Venusio. A Toronto native, Venusio is making waves in her first season with the Badgers after a standout junior career with the Etobicoke Dolphins in the OWHL.Tune in as we discuss her transition to NCAA hockey, representing her country, her passion for the game and so much more. Don’t miss this insightful con...

On Episode 58 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Sophie Rausch, a forward for Mad Dogs Mannheim in the DFEL! From the rinks of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to suiting up for the University of Minnesota, and now chasing her pro dreams in Germany, Sophie’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into her path through the game, the transition to European hockey, and what fuels her passion on and o...