Chris Sinclair
@chrissinclairrr.bsky.social
Women’s hockey journalist and podcaster.
Host of Rinkside Rundown, covering the journey to pro hockey. Sharing stories and insights from the women’s game.
Host of Rinkside Rundown, covering the journey to pro hockey. Sharing stories and insights from the women’s game.
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Rinkside Rundown turns 100!
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Friend of the show Alexis Paddington, who signed with MoDo Hockey following her camp into to New York, has arrived in Sweden.
Here’s an interview she did with the team: youtu.be/6NwBjl5QyRM
Here’s an interview she did with the team: youtu.be/6NwBjl5QyRM
Alexis Paddington på plats i Ö-vik: "Har gått fort"
YouTube video by MoDo Hockey
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December 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Friend of the show Alexis Paddington, who signed with MoDo Hockey following her camp into to New York, has arrived in Sweden.
Here’s an interview she did with the team: youtu.be/6NwBjl5QyRM
Here’s an interview she did with the team: youtu.be/6NwBjl5QyRM
The New England Women’s Hockey Alliance has released their Players of the Month:
• Forward: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Defender: Melanie Targosz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Goaltender: Kayla Czukoski, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Rookie: Abby Broz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Forward: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Defender: Melanie Targosz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Goaltender: Kayla Czukoski, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Rookie: Abby Broz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The New England Women’s Hockey Alliance has released their Players of the Month:
• Forward: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Defender: Melanie Targosz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Goaltender: Kayla Czukoski, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Rookie: Abby Broz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Forward: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Defender: Melanie Targosz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
• Goaltender: Kayla Czukoski, 🇺🇸, Saint Anselm
• Rookie: Abby Broz, 🇺🇸, Franklin Pierce
In my new segment “Charge Abroad,” where I highlight former Ottawa players in new homes:
• defender Jessica Adolfsson has scored her second SDHL goal of the season in just her third game with SDE
• defender Jessica Adolfsson has scored her second SDHL goal of the season in just her third game with SDE
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
In my new segment “Charge Abroad,” where I highlight former Ottawa players in new homes:
• defender Jessica Adolfsson has scored her second SDHL goal of the season in just her third game with SDE
• defender Jessica Adolfsson has scored her second SDHL goal of the season in just her third game with SDE
In Lansdowne 2.0 news, construction vehicles are on site with work expected to begin this week.
This will be the first phase of the plan, which will include, among other smaller items, work on the new events centre, where the Ottawa Charge are slated to play.
This will be the first phase of the plan, which will include, among other smaller items, work on the new events centre, where the Ottawa Charge are slated to play.
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In Lansdowne 2.0 news, construction vehicles are on site with work expected to begin this week.
This will be the first phase of the plan, which will include, among other smaller items, work on the new events centre, where the Ottawa Charge are slated to play.
This will be the first phase of the plan, which will include, among other smaller items, work on the new events centre, where the Ottawa Charge are slated to play.
In one of my all-time favourite quotes, Ottawa Charge defender Rory Guilday had this to say about her first professional goal:
“Sometimes you’ve just got to rip it; in that moment, I wasn’t thinking of much else.”
“Rip it” she did, and what a goal it was.
“Sometimes you’ve just got to rip it; in that moment, I wasn’t thinking of much else.”
“Rip it” she did, and what a goal it was.
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In one of my all-time favourite quotes, Ottawa Charge defender Rory Guilday had this to say about her first professional goal:
“Sometimes you’ve just got to rip it; in that moment, I wasn’t thinking of much else.”
“Rip it” she did, and what a goal it was.
“Sometimes you’ve just got to rip it; in that moment, I wasn’t thinking of much else.”
“Rip it” she did, and what a goal it was.
Stryker Zablocki has been named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month.
Through 17 games this season, Zablocki has seven goals and 18 points. This month alone, she has two game winning goals, and has played great defensively, including five blocked shots.
Through 17 games this season, Zablocki has seven goals and 18 points. This month alone, she has two game winning goals, and has played great defensively, including five blocked shots.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Stryker Zablocki has been named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month.
Through 17 games this season, Zablocki has seven goals and 18 points. This month alone, she has two game winning goals, and has played great defensively, including five blocked shots.
Through 17 games this season, Zablocki has seven goals and 18 points. This month alone, she has two game winning goals, and has played great defensively, including five blocked shots.
Etobicoke Dolphins defender Megan Mossey has been named as a finalist for the 2025 Ladner’s Source for Sports Junior Female Athlete of the Year award.
Learn more about Mossey and her incredible hockey journey in my feature for The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...
Learn more about Mossey and her incredible hockey journey in my feature for The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...
Pressure Is Privilege: The Mindset Driving Megan Mossey’s Rise
From the beaches of Prince Edward Island to the rinks of Ontario, Megan Mossey has quickly made a name for herself as a composed, right-shot defender who thrives under pressure. But for Mossey, pressu...
thehockeynews.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Etobicoke Dolphins defender Megan Mossey has been named as a finalist for the 2025 Ladner’s Source for Sports Junior Female Athlete of the Year award.
Learn more about Mossey and her incredible hockey journey in my feature for The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...
Learn more about Mossey and her incredible hockey journey in my feature for The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...
Rinkside Rundown turns 100!
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Rinkside Rundown turns 100!
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
On this milestone episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Johnston, Canadian Olympian and trailblazer, as we talk about her journey from Sudbury, Ontario to the world’s biggest stage.
Episode 100 releases tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
The Minnesota Frost spoil an emotional night in the nation’s capital, beating Ottawa 5-1 on the backs of a hat trick from their captain and a strong performance in goal from Nicole Hensley.
My latest for The Hockey News:
My latest for The Hockey News:
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored a hat trick to lead the Minnesota Frost to a regulation win on the road, on an emotional night in Ottawa thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Minnesota Hands Charge 5-1 Loss On Emotional Night In Ottawa
Pink filled the arena as Ottawa honoured coach Carla MacLeod. On the ice, the Frost dominated, fuelled by their captain's hat trick.
thehockeynews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Minnesota Frost spoil an emotional night in the nation’s capital, beating Ottawa 5-1 on the backs of a hat trick from their captain and a strong performance in goal from Nicole Hensley.
My latest for The Hockey News:
My latest for The Hockey News:
The Minnesota Frost scored within the game's first 30 seconds and never looked back, as they defeated the Ottawa Charge by a final of 5-1 in an emotional game.
My latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
My latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Minnesota Hands Charge 5-1 Loss On Emotional Night In Ottawa
Pink filled the arena as Ottawa honoured coach Carla MacLeod. On the ice, the Frost dominated, fuelled by their captain's hat trick.
thehockeynews.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Minnesota Frost scored within the game's first 30 seconds and never looked back, as they defeated the Ottawa Charge by a final of 5-1 in an emotional game.
My latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
My latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Here are my “Sinclair’s Three Stars,” as the Ottawa Charge drop a forgettable 5-1 game to the Minnesota Frost:
⭐️Mannon McMahon: fast and physical
⭐️⭐️Emily Clark: threat on every shift
⭐️⭐️⭐️Kateřina Mrázová: physical and strong board battles
As always, share yours below!
⭐️Mannon McMahon: fast and physical
⭐️⭐️Emily Clark: threat on every shift
⭐️⭐️⭐️Kateřina Mrázová: physical and strong board battles
As always, share yours below!
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Here are my “Sinclair’s Three Stars,” as the Ottawa Charge drop a forgettable 5-1 game to the Minnesota Frost:
⭐️Mannon McMahon: fast and physical
⭐️⭐️Emily Clark: threat on every shift
⭐️⭐️⭐️Kateřina Mrázová: physical and strong board battles
As always, share yours below!
⭐️Mannon McMahon: fast and physical
⭐️⭐️Emily Clark: threat on every shift
⭐️⭐️⭐️Kateřina Mrázová: physical and strong board battles
As always, share yours below!
Despite the score from tonight's game, I have donated $100 to the Canadian Cancer Society, and I did so in Carla's name.
If you're in a position to do the same, you can do so here: cancer.ca/en/
If you're in a position to do the same, you can do so here: cancer.ca/en/
Canadian Cancer Society
As Canada’s largest national cancer charity, the Canadian Cancer Society funds cancer research, offers cancer support services and shares trusted information.
cancer.ca
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Despite the score from tonight's game, I have donated $100 to the Canadian Cancer Society, and I did so in Carla's name.
If you're in a position to do the same, you can do so here: cancer.ca/en/
If you're in a position to do the same, you can do so here: cancer.ca/en/
Final buzzer and the Charge lose 5-1 to Minnesota.
Stay tuned for player quotes and a full recap, coming soon.
Stay tuned for player quotes and a full recap, coming soon.
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Final buzzer and the Charge lose 5-1 to Minnesota.
Stay tuned for player quotes and a full recap, coming soon.
Stay tuned for player quotes and a full recap, coming soon.
Rory Guilday has scored her first professional goal, a power play marker. 4-1 Minnesota in the third.
Assists to Gabbie Hughes and Brianne Jenner.
Congratulations to Guilday!
Assists to Gabbie Hughes and Brianne Jenner.
Congratulations to Guilday!
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Rory Guilday has scored her first professional goal, a power play marker. 4-1 Minnesota in the third.
Assists to Gabbie Hughes and Brianne Jenner.
Congratulations to Guilday!
Assists to Gabbie Hughes and Brianne Jenner.
Congratulations to Guilday!
Your Ottawa TOI leaders (but this time, I’ve actually done it right):
Ronja Savolainen (14:07)
Jocelyne Larocque (13:26)
Rory Guilday (13:25)
Emily Clark (12:52)
Brooke Hobson (11:41)
Ronja Savolainen (14:07)
Jocelyne Larocque (13:26)
Rory Guilday (13:25)
Emily Clark (12:52)
Brooke Hobson (11:41)
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Your Ottawa TOI leaders (but this time, I’ve actually done it right):
Ronja Savolainen (14:07)
Jocelyne Larocque (13:26)
Rory Guilday (13:25)
Emily Clark (12:52)
Brooke Hobson (11:41)
Ronja Savolainen (14:07)
Jocelyne Larocque (13:26)
Rory Guilday (13:25)
Emily Clark (12:52)
Brooke Hobson (11:41)
Well, the good news is that at least in that period, Ottawa had some really good chances, and now lead in shots on goal.
The bad news? The game remains 3-0 in favour of the other side.
The bad news? The game remains 3-0 in favour of the other side.
December 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Well, the good news is that at least in that period, Ottawa had some really good chances, and now lead in shots on goal.
The bad news? The game remains 3-0 in favour of the other side.
The bad news? The game remains 3-0 in favour of the other side.
The Ottawa Charge head to the first intermission down 3-0 to Minnesota, and will begin the second with 1:07 left in the box.
Tough opening frame for the Charge, as they never looked settled, from Philips to the defence, to the forwards.
10-10 tie in shots on goal.
Tough opening frame for the Charge, as they never looked settled, from Philips to the defence, to the forwards.
10-10 tie in shots on goal.
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Ottawa Charge head to the first intermission down 3-0 to Minnesota, and will begin the second with 1:07 left in the box.
Tough opening frame for the Charge, as they never looked settled, from Philips to the defence, to the forwards.
10-10 tie in shots on goal.
Tough opening frame for the Charge, as they never looked settled, from Philips to the defence, to the forwards.
10-10 tie in shots on goal.
Early in this game, and the Minnesota Frost lead 3-0 over Ottawa on goals from Coyne Schofield, Petrie and Zumwinkle.
December 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Early in this game, and the Minnesota Frost lead 3-0 over Ottawa on goals from Coyne Schofield, Petrie and Zumwinkle.
Kendra Woodland receives the rookie lap, as she’ll be dressing as the backup tonight.
Many of the players have pink tap on their sticks in support of Carla.
Many of the players have pink tap on their sticks in support of Carla.
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Kendra Woodland receives the rookie lap, as she’ll be dressing as the backup tonight.
Many of the players have pink tap on their sticks in support of Carla.
Many of the players have pink tap on their sticks in support of Carla.
Here is your Minnesota Frost lineup:
Coyne Schofield - Pannek - Curl Salemme
Hustler - Heise - Zumwinkle
Křižová - Petrie - Knoll
Anderson - Hymlárová - Butorac
Stecklein - Buchbinder
Batherson - Morin
Cooper - Becker
Hensley
Rooney
Coyne Schofield - Pannek - Curl Salemme
Hustler - Heise - Zumwinkle
Křižová - Petrie - Knoll
Anderson - Hymlárová - Butorac
Stecklein - Buchbinder
Batherson - Morin
Cooper - Becker
Hensley
Rooney
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Here is your Minnesota Frost lineup:
Coyne Schofield - Pannek - Curl Salemme
Hustler - Heise - Zumwinkle
Křižová - Petrie - Knoll
Anderson - Hymlárová - Butorac
Stecklein - Buchbinder
Batherson - Morin
Cooper - Becker
Hensley
Rooney
Coyne Schofield - Pannek - Curl Salemme
Hustler - Heise - Zumwinkle
Křižová - Petrie - Knoll
Anderson - Hymlárová - Butorac
Stecklein - Buchbinder
Batherson - Morin
Cooper - Becker
Hensley
Rooney
Here are my thoughts as the Ottawa Charge prepare to face the Minnesota Frost
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Here are my thoughts as the Ottawa Charge prepare to face the Minnesota Frost
Here's your Ottawa Charge lineup:
Clark - Hughes - McMahon
Meixner - Jenner - Leslie
Kadirova - Mrázová - Shokhina
Wozniewicz - Vasko - Hemp
Larocque - Guilday
Markowski - Savolainen
Hobson - Reilly
Isbell
Philips
Woodland
Clark - Hughes - McMahon
Meixner - Jenner - Leslie
Kadirova - Mrázová - Shokhina
Wozniewicz - Vasko - Hemp
Larocque - Guilday
Markowski - Savolainen
Hobson - Reilly
Isbell
Philips
Woodland
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Here's your Ottawa Charge lineup:
Clark - Hughes - McMahon
Meixner - Jenner - Leslie
Kadirova - Mrázová - Shokhina
Wozniewicz - Vasko - Hemp
Larocque - Guilday
Markowski - Savolainen
Hobson - Reilly
Isbell
Philips
Woodland
Clark - Hughes - McMahon
Meixner - Jenner - Leslie
Kadirova - Mrázová - Shokhina
Wozniewicz - Vasko - Hemp
Larocque - Guilday
Markowski - Savolainen
Hobson - Reilly
Isbell
Philips
Woodland
The ticket has been claimed but I’ll have more to give away for each of their home games!
Giveaway!
I have one free ticket for tonight’s game between the Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost!
If interested, send me a message! I’ve gone 0/2 so far in this ticket giveaway, so let’s end that streak!
I have one free ticket for tonight’s game between the Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost!
If interested, send me a message! I’ve gone 0/2 so far in this ticket giveaway, so let’s end that streak!
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The ticket has been claimed but I’ll have more to give away for each of their home games!
The PWHL has announced its first-ever “Starting Six”:
• Forwards: Taylor Girard, Brianne Jenner, Susanna Tapani
• Defenders: Claire Thompson, Megan Keller
• Goaltender: Aerin Frankel
The “Starting Six” is recognition of top performances from the past month.
• Forwards: Taylor Girard, Brianne Jenner, Susanna Tapani
• Defenders: Claire Thompson, Megan Keller
• Goaltender: Aerin Frankel
The “Starting Six” is recognition of top performances from the past month.
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The PWHL has announced its first-ever “Starting Six”:
• Forwards: Taylor Girard, Brianne Jenner, Susanna Tapani
• Defenders: Claire Thompson, Megan Keller
• Goaltender: Aerin Frankel
The “Starting Six” is recognition of top performances from the past month.
• Forwards: Taylor Girard, Brianne Jenner, Susanna Tapani
• Defenders: Claire Thompson, Megan Keller
• Goaltender: Aerin Frankel
The “Starting Six” is recognition of top performances from the past month.
In this clip from the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown, hear from Gabrielle Santerre on what her goal was when she chose Bishop’s University.
Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown is available now on YouTube and your favourite podcast app: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown is available now on YouTube and your favourite podcast app: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In this clip from the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown, hear from Gabrielle Santerre on what her goal was when she chose Bishop’s University.
Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown is available now on YouTube and your favourite podcast app: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown is available now on YouTube and your favourite podcast app: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...