Rinkside Rundown

Chris Sinclair
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    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 her path from youth hockey with Little Caesars through her collegiate stops at Holy Cross and Colgate, and what she discovered about herself both on and off the ice along the way. Casey opens up about the impact of team culture and leadership, the reality of transitioning from junior to NCAA Division I, and how mental resilience and sports psychology helped her handle pressure at every level. We also dig into how she’s preparing for the pro game and what it means to build a career beyond the scoresheet. Since we spoke, Casey’s hard work has paid off in a big way. At the 2026 PWHL Draft, she heard her name called by her hometown club, PWHL Detroit, who selected her 22nd overall. In doing so, she became the organization’s first-ever draft pick from the state of Michigan. On August 14, 2026, Casey signed her first professional contract, inking a one-year deal with Detroit ahead of the 2026-27 season. “It’s a dream come true to come home and play in the same arena that helped me fall in love with hockey and find my passion for the game,” Casey said via team release. If you’re enjoying these conversations, subscribe and share Rinkside Rundown with your fellow women’s hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET, featuring players from across the women’s game, from youth and college to the pros. Link in bio.

  2. Aug 20

    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 graduate of Clarkson University, who grew up in Zionsville, Indiana and is now preparing for a professional career in the PWHL. Since Megan last appeared back on Episode 96 of the show (https://youtu.be/q6yg3V-ip9w), she wrapped up her collegiate career and declared for the PWHL Draft. In this episode, she shares the lessons she learned and growth she achieved while at Clarkson University, and how it’s helped prepare her for the next step of her career. We also chat about her own podcast, Her Shift, her blossoming broadcasting career, and the work she’s done within her community to help support and develop the next generation of women’s hockey stars. This conversation was recorded before the 2026 PWHL Draft. Since then, Megan has accepted an invite to PWHL San Jose’s camp this fall. If you’re enjoying these conversations, consider subscribing and sharing with your fellow hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00pm EST and feature talented players from across the world of women’s hockey. Link in bio.

  3. Aug 13

    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 inspiring hockey story. Maddy talks about the importance of community back home in Elk River, Minnesota and how they helped shape her into the player she is on the ice and the person she is away from it. She also reflects on the growth she went through in becoming part of the leadership group at Penn State University and what it took to pursue her dreams of playing alongside the best in the world. This conversation was recorded before the 2026 PWHL Draft where Maddy was selected 33rd overall by her hometown Minnesota Frost. If you’re enjoying these conversations, consider subscribing and sharing with your fellow hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00pm EST and feature talented players from across the world of women’s hockey.

  4. Jul 30

    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 on her career, her growth and development at Colgate University, and what it means to be representing the East Coast for her and the next generation of female hockey players. This conversation took place prior to the 2026 PWHL Draft, where Sara also shares what it would mean to hear her name called at the draft and to embark on a career in the best league in the world. Since we spoke, Sara has signed her first professional contract, joining MoDo Hockey of the SDHL. If you’re enjoying the conversations, make sure to click that subscribe button so you never miss a brand new episode, releasing every Thursday at 3:00pm EST.

  5. Jul 23

    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 and brother play, why playing multiple sports mattered for her development, and what it was like growing up in Belleville. We talk about her junior career with the Kingston Ice Wolves, her decision to commit to Quinnipiac, and the growth she went through over four years as a Bobcat. Since we recorded this conversation, Zoe was drafted in the third round, 36th overall, by the Montreal Victoire. Follow Zoe’s food journey on Instagram: @chueyeats If you like deep dives into women’s hockey and hearing the stories behind the players, click that follow button and subscribe on Substack.

  6. Jul 16

    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 University of New Hampshire, and this week, she joins me on Rinkside Rundown. We talk about the value of being a multi-sport athlete, Alex’s leadership experiences, and what it means to have a professional women's hockey team, the Ottawa Charge, playing in her hometown. Since our conversation, Alex has begun a new chapter with St. Lawrence University.

  7. Jul 9

    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 professional player in Germany to a leading advocate for athlete development, both on and off the ice. Chloe shares her journey from a young hockey player inspired by her father to a college athlete and eventually a coach, and the lessons learned along the way. We dive into how her academy supports young players by focusing on personalized physical wellness, psychological training, and proactive health habits to help keep athletes on the ice. We also discuss the Girls and Women’s Hockey Academy’s workshops, their work with the PWHL, and its future plans to continue making a positive impact on the next generation. Website: https://www.gwhockeyacademy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580099482512 Instagram: @gw.hockeyacademy Contact: glasschloe42@gmail.com Subscribe to Rinkside Rundown for weekly interviews with the voices of women’s hockey.

  8. Jul 2

    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. In this week’s episode of Rinkside Rundown, we dive into her transition from the ice to the bench and her perspective on the growth of women’s hockey, both in Canada and in the PWHL. In this episode, we explore: Her journey from collegiate and international competition to elite coaching.The critical role of multi-sport participation for developing well-rounded athletes.Reflections on her time competing at the World Championships and the Olympics.The rapid growth of U Sports and the shifting landscape for female athletes.Her vision for bridging the gap between collegiate hockey and the PWHL.

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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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  • Creator
    Chris Sinclair
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Chris Sinclair

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