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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Episode 99 is here!
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Defender Emma Bergesen, who signed with the Ottawa Charge in the offseason, has signed with Brynäs IF in the SDHL for the remainder of this season.
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Defender Emma Bergesen, who signed with the Ottawa Charge in the offseason, has signed with Brynäs IF in the SDHL for the remainder of this season.
Czechia has named their team for next month’s Women’s Euro Hockey Tour:
For Ottawa Charge fans, Kateřina Mrázová and Carla MacLeod will head to Finland to compete.
For Ottawa Charge fans, Kateřina Mrázová and Carla MacLeod will head to Finland to compete.
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Czechia has named their team for next month’s Women’s Euro Hockey Tour:
For Ottawa Charge fans, Kateřina Mrázová and Carla MacLeod will head to Finland to compete.
For Ottawa Charge fans, Kateřina Mrázová and Carla MacLeod will head to Finland to compete.
The hotel weekends. The tournament circuits with multiple siblings competing. The countless hours invested.
On Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown, Gabrielle Santerre talks about the perspective shift in understanding her parent’s sacrifices.
Full episode: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
On Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown, Gabrielle Santerre talks about the perspective shift in understanding her parent’s sacrifices.
Full episode: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The hotel weekends. The tournament circuits with multiple siblings competing. The countless hours invested.
On Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown, Gabrielle Santerre talks about the perspective shift in understanding her parent’s sacrifices.
Full episode: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
On Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown, Gabrielle Santerre talks about the perspective shift in understanding her parent’s sacrifices.
Full episode: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod spoke post game following the team’s 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod spoke post game following the team’s 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
And make it official: Etobicoke Dolphins forward Adrianna Milani has signed with the University of Minnesota next season.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
And make it official: Etobicoke Dolphins forward Adrianna Milani has signed with the University of Minnesota next season.
Episode 99 is here!
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Episode 99 is here!
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Gabrielle Santerre joins the show and discusses her journey, the influence of family, her decision to stay in Canada for college, and the importance of mental preparation in sports.
Latest episode of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
In Ottawa women’s junior hockey news, Nepean Wildcats forward Sydney Semiga has officially signed with Boston College.
The Kanata, Ontario forward currently sits 10th in U22 Elite scoring with 27 points (1.35 ppg) and is a player who absolutely should be on people’s radars.
The Kanata, Ontario forward currently sits 10th in U22 Elite scoring with 27 points (1.35 ppg) and is a player who absolutely should be on people’s radars.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In Ottawa women’s junior hockey news, Nepean Wildcats forward Sydney Semiga has officially signed with Boston College.
The Kanata, Ontario forward currently sits 10th in U22 Elite scoring with 27 points (1.35 ppg) and is a player who absolutely should be on people’s radars.
The Kanata, Ontario forward currently sits 10th in U22 Elite scoring with 27 points (1.35 ppg) and is a player who absolutely should be on people’s radars.
Fast fact:
Kathryn Reilly, who made her PWHL debut after signing as a camp invitee, finished with 17:26 in ice time. The only defender with more minutes?
Rory Guilday at 18:28. Solid debut and proved to be a more than effective defender who stabilizes that bottom pairing.
Kathryn Reilly, who made her PWHL debut after signing as a camp invitee, finished with 17:26 in ice time. The only defender with more minutes?
Rory Guilday at 18:28. Solid debut and proved to be a more than effective defender who stabilizes that bottom pairing.
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Fast fact:
Kathryn Reilly, who made her PWHL debut after signing as a camp invitee, finished with 17:26 in ice time. The only defender with more minutes?
Rory Guilday at 18:28. Solid debut and proved to be a more than effective defender who stabilizes that bottom pairing.
Kathryn Reilly, who made her PWHL debut after signing as a camp invitee, finished with 17:26 in ice time. The only defender with more minutes?
Rory Guilday at 18:28. Solid debut and proved to be a more than effective defender who stabilizes that bottom pairing.
Today’s the day!
Gabrielle Santerre (yes, that very same Gabrielle Santerre who became the first player to win both USports Rookie *and* Player of the Year awards in the same season) joins me to talk about her hockey journey.
You won’t want to miss this. Subscribe now!
Gabrielle Santerre (yes, that very same Gabrielle Santerre who became the first player to win both USports Rookie *and* Player of the Year awards in the same season) joins me to talk about her hockey journey.
You won’t want to miss this. Subscribe now!
This week on Rinkside Rundown!
I’m joined by Gabrielle Santerre from Bishop’s University who shares her journey, her decision to stay in Canada, and the importance of mental preparation in sport.
Episode 99 drops tomorrow at 3:00pm EST. Subscribe now!
linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
I’m joined by Gabrielle Santerre from Bishop’s University who shares her journey, her decision to stay in Canada, and the importance of mental preparation in sport.
Episode 99 drops tomorrow at 3:00pm EST. Subscribe now!
linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today’s the day!
Gabrielle Santerre (yes, that very same Gabrielle Santerre who became the first player to win both USports Rookie *and* Player of the Year awards in the same season) joins me to talk about her hockey journey.
You won’t want to miss this. Subscribe now!
Gabrielle Santerre (yes, that very same Gabrielle Santerre who became the first player to win both USports Rookie *and* Player of the Year awards in the same season) joins me to talk about her hockey journey.
You won’t want to miss this. Subscribe now!
Brianne Jenner led the way, and Rory Guilday scored her first PWHL point, as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1 at TD Place.
The full, updated, story in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
The full, updated, story in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Jenner Scores Twice as Ottawa Rolls Past the Vancouver Goldeneyes
The Ottawa Charge welcomed the Vancouver Goldeneyes to TD Place looking to rebound from their shutout loss to New York in the home opener. Emotions ran high with the return of familiar faces in Emeran...
thehockeynews.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Brianne Jenner led the way, and Rory Guilday scored her first PWHL point, as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1 at TD Place.
The full, updated, story in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
The full, updated, story in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Toronto Sceptres forward Anneke Rankila has signed with SDE in the SDHL for the remainder of the season.
The contract also contains an option for next season.
The contract also contains an option for next season.
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Toronto Sceptres forward Anneke Rankila has signed with SDE in the SDHL for the remainder of the season.
The contract also contains an option for next season.
The contract also contains an option for next season.
"It sparked from a conversation we had with her a couple of days ago. I thought it would give us a different look. Obviously, she ran with it and her line was tremendous tonight.” - Carla MacLeod on Brianne Jenner's four point game
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
"It sparked from a conversation we had with her a couple of days ago. I thought it would give us a different look. Obviously, she ran with it and her line was tremendous tonight.” - Carla MacLeod on Brianne Jenner's four point game
The Ottawa Charge bounce back from their shutout loss in a big way, defeating the visiting Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1.
Here's my analysis in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Here's my analysis in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Jenner Scores Twice as Ottawa Rolls Past the Vancouver Goldeneyes
The Ottawa Charge welcomed the Vancouver Goldeneyes to TD Place looking to rebound from their shutout loss to New York in the home opener. Emotions ran high with the return of familiar faces in Emeran...
thehockeynews.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Ottawa Charge bounce back from their shutout loss in a big way, defeating the visiting Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1.
Here's my analysis in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Here's my analysis in my latest for The Hockey News:
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
Here are my "Sinclair's Three Stars" following Ottawa's 5-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Goldeneyes:
⭐️Brianne Jenner: 2 goals, 2 assists
⭐️⭐️Rory Guilday: 2 assists, including her first career PWHL point
⭐️⭐️⭐️Sarah Wozniewicz
Comment below with your 3 stars!
⭐️Brianne Jenner: 2 goals, 2 assists
⭐️⭐️Rory Guilday: 2 assists, including her first career PWHL point
⭐️⭐️⭐️Sarah Wozniewicz
Comment below with your 3 stars!
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Here are my "Sinclair's Three Stars" following Ottawa's 5-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Goldeneyes:
⭐️Brianne Jenner: 2 goals, 2 assists
⭐️⭐️Rory Guilday: 2 assists, including her first career PWHL point
⭐️⭐️⭐️Sarah Wozniewicz
Comment below with your 3 stars!
⭐️Brianne Jenner: 2 goals, 2 assists
⭐️⭐️Rory Guilday: 2 assists, including her first career PWHL point
⭐️⭐️⭐️Sarah Wozniewicz
Comment below with your 3 stars!
And your final from Ottawa: a resounding 5-1 win over the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Jenner finishes with four points, while both Hughes and Guilday finish with two each.
Shots on goal: Ottawa 35, Vancouver 19
Jenner finishes with four points, while both Hughes and Guilday finish with two each.
Shots on goal: Ottawa 35, Vancouver 19
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
And your final from Ottawa: a resounding 5-1 win over the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Jenner finishes with four points, while both Hughes and Guilday finish with two each.
Shots on goal: Ottawa 35, Vancouver 19
Jenner finishes with four points, while both Hughes and Guilday finish with two each.
Shots on goal: Ottawa 35, Vancouver 19
Anna Meixner scores late in the third to give the Ottawa Charge a 4-1 lead.
Brianne Jenner gets the assist, her third point of the game.
Brianne Jenner gets the assist, her third point of the game.
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Anna Meixner scores late in the third to give the Ottawa Charge a 4-1 lead.
Brianne Jenner gets the assist, her third point of the game.
Brianne Jenner gets the assist, her third point of the game.
Claire Thompson scores on the power play to get Vancouver on the board.
Michela Cava and Michelle Karvinen with the assists. 3-1 Ottawa in the third.
Michela Cava and Michelle Karvinen with the assists. 3-1 Ottawa in the third.
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Claire Thompson scores on the power play to get Vancouver on the board.
Michela Cava and Michelle Karvinen with the assists. 3-1 Ottawa in the third.
Michela Cava and Michelle Karvinen with the assists. 3-1 Ottawa in the third.
Each of Ottawa's three goals have been assisted by a defender: Rory Guilday (x2), Markowski.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Each of Ottawa's three goals have been assisted by a defender: Rory Guilday (x2), Markowski.
Rebecca Leslie scores to make it 3-0 Ottawa early in the third period. Assists to Brianne Jenner and Rory Guilday.
That goal was a direct result of a solid defensive play by Rory Guilday, who got her stick in the lane in her own zone. It’s Guilday’s second of the game.
That goal was a direct result of a solid defensive play by Rory Guilday, who got her stick in the lane in her own zone. It’s Guilday’s second of the game.
November 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Rebecca Leslie scores to make it 3-0 Ottawa early in the third period. Assists to Brianne Jenner and Rory Guilday.
That goal was a direct result of a solid defensive play by Rory Guilday, who got her stick in the lane in her own zone. It’s Guilday’s second of the game.
That goal was a direct result of a solid defensive play by Rory Guilday, who got her stick in the lane in her own zone. It’s Guilday’s second of the game.
TOI leaders for the Charge through 40 minutes:
Brianne Jenner: 13:52
Rory Guilday: 13:46
Brianne Jenner: 13:52
Rory Guilday: 13:46
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
TOI leaders for the Charge through 40 minutes:
Brianne Jenner: 13:52
Rory Guilday: 13:46
Brianne Jenner: 13:52
Rory Guilday: 13:46
The Ottawa Charge have doubled their lead heading into the second intermission, 2-0, thanks to Mannon McMahon's first of the season.
Shots on goal: Ottawa leads in that category as well, 28-12. Night and day team from their home opener.
Shots on goal: Ottawa leads in that category as well, 28-12. Night and day team from their home opener.
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Ottawa Charge have doubled their lead heading into the second intermission, 2-0, thanks to Mannon McMahon's first of the season.
Shots on goal: Ottawa leads in that category as well, 28-12. Night and day team from their home opener.
Shots on goal: Ottawa leads in that category as well, 28-12. Night and day team from their home opener.
Mannon McMahon scores her first of the season off a feed in front from Gabbie Hughes (her second point of the game) and it's 2-0 Ottawa late in the second period.
Stephanie Markowski with the secondary assist.
Stephanie Markowski with the secondary assist.
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Mannon McMahon scores her first of the season off a feed in front from Gabbie Hughes (her second point of the game) and it's 2-0 Ottawa late in the second period.
Stephanie Markowski with the secondary assist.
Stephanie Markowski with the secondary assist.
First period TOI leaders for the Ottawa Charge:
Stephanie Markowski: 6:33
Ronja Savolainen: 6:26
Stephanie Markowski: 6:33
Ronja Savolainen: 6:26
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
First period TOI leaders for the Ottawa Charge:
Stephanie Markowski: 6:33
Ronja Savolainen: 6:26
Stephanie Markowski: 6:33
Ronja Savolainen: 6:26
The Ottawa Charge head to the intermission with a 1-0 lead over the Vancouver Goldeneyes thanks to a power play goal from Brianne Jenner.
What are the shots on goal, you ask? 12-4...for Ottawa.
Solid first period from the Charge, as they had an aggressive forecheck, and a shoot first mentality.
What are the shots on goal, you ask? 12-4...for Ottawa.
Solid first period from the Charge, as they had an aggressive forecheck, and a shoot first mentality.
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The Ottawa Charge head to the intermission with a 1-0 lead over the Vancouver Goldeneyes thanks to a power play goal from Brianne Jenner.
What are the shots on goal, you ask? 12-4...for Ottawa.
Solid first period from the Charge, as they had an aggressive forecheck, and a shoot first mentality.
What are the shots on goal, you ask? 12-4...for Ottawa.
Solid first period from the Charge, as they had an aggressive forecheck, and a shoot first mentality.
Brianne Jenner scores the opening goal of the game, on the power play. Gabbie Hughes and Rory Guilday with the assists.
(Credit: Ellen Bond)
(Credit: Ellen Bond)
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Brianne Jenner scores the opening goal of the game, on the power play. Gabbie Hughes and Rory Guilday with the assists.
(Credit: Ellen Bond)
(Credit: Ellen Bond)