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Rinkside Rundown

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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. 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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What is Rinkside Rundown about?

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.

Who hosts Rinkside Rundown?

Rinkside Rundown is hosted by Chris Sinclair. The show has published 146 episodes to date.

What has Rinkside Rundown covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Kennedy Bobyck on Minnesota State, Overseas Pro Hockey, and Navigating PWHL Free Agency" (29 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Building an Elite Mindset: Elyssa Biederman on College Success and Preparing for the Pros" (22 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "From Denmark to NCAA Star: Emma-Sofie Nordström on Her Journey to the PWHL" (15 October 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does Rinkside Rundown publish?

Rinkside Rundown publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 146 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Rinkside Rundown?

Booking probability for Rinkside Rundown is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rinkside Rundown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rinkside Rundown's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Rinkside Rundown?

The strongest fits for Rinkside Rundown are Sports. Rinkside Rundown has a news audience and around 500 subscribers on YouTube.

About the host

Chris Sinclair hosts Rinkside Rundown, a news podcast with 146 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #147

    Kennedy Bobyck on Minnesota State, Overseas Pro Hockey, and Navigating PWHL Free Agency

    Oct 29, 202650 minS1

    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 graduate and HV71 forward Kennedy Bobyck. Kennedy opens up about...

  • Episode #143

    Grace Sadura on Community Leadership and Her New Chapter at Northeastern University

    Oct 1, 202638 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #142

    Tristan Thompson on the Road Back, Resilience, and Her New Start at St. Cloud State

    Sep 24, 202636 minS1

    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...

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  • Episode #141

    From Backyard Rinks to Becoming Pro-Ready with Boston University's Sydney Healey

    Sep 17, 202644 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #140

    How Penn State's Katie DeSa is Ready to Take the PWHL by Storm

    Sep 10, 202638 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #139

    Why India McDadi is Betting on Herself for the Next Level

    Sep 3, 202637 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #136

    Small-Town Roots, Professional Dreams: Maddy Christian on Hockey, Community, and Penn State

    Aug 13, 202640 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #134

    Sara Stewart on Community, Leadership and Inspiring the Next Generation of East Coast Hockey Players

    Jul 30, 202634 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #133

    Zoe Uens on Family, Growth at Quinnipiac and Her Journey to the PWHL

    Jul 23, 202632 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #132

    Alex Therien on Growing Up in Ottawa, Why Pressure Is a Privilege, and the Importance of the PWHL

    Jul 16, 202630 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #130

    Margot Page on Olympic Lessons, Transitioning from Player to Coach, and the Growth of Women's Hockey

    Jul 2, 202638 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #129

    Dr. Katie Peterson on Mental Health in Sports and the Unique Pressure Females Face

    Jun 25, 202645 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #128

    Michelle Pasiechnyk on Community Support, Rediscovering Her Passion, and a Journey to the Pros

    Jun 18, 202631 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #127

    Jamie Nelson on Her Minnesota Roots, Raising The Bar, and an Unwavering Pursuit of a Pro Career

    Jun 11, 202635 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #126

    Viivi Vainikka on Staying Grounded, Representing Finland, and the Pursuit of the PWHL

    Jun 4, 202635 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #125

    Charlotte Sonntag on Family, Finding Home at Holy Cross, and Carving Her Path To The Pros

    May 28, 202633 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #124

    Yale University's Carina DiAntonio on Childhood Dreams, Leadership, and Turning Pro in the PWHL

    May 21, 202631 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #123

    Thea Johansson on Sweden, NCAA hockey, and the PWHL Draft

    May 14, 202639 minS1

    <p>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...

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Tristan Thompson

Chief Digital Equity Officer, United Vapers Alliance

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Sydney Healey

Boston University

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Charlotte Sonntag

Holy Cross

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Carina DiAntonio

Yale University

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