Rinkside Rundown

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 talk about her defensive mindset, c...

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 mindset, growth at the NCAA level, and...

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 the ECAC.

We discuss her internation...

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 about what it takes to deliver in b...

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 style of play that defines her game,...

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 why now feels like the right time t...

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 second season, what the adjustment to pro hockey ha...

On Episode 70 of Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with Reichen Kirchmair, a star forward for the Providence College Friars.

In this episode, 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 standout 2024-25 season—where she was named Hockey East Player of the Year, earned a unanimous First Team All-Star selection, and was ...

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 representation, inspiring the next ge...

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 Canada on the international stage at th...

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 with the Sceptres. She also shares h...

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 level. She also shares insight into the...

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 talk about leadership, team culture, a...

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 fanbase!

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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!

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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 transition to Mercyhurst, what drives her...

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.

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