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.
Gabrielle Santerre of Bishop's University shares the best advice she's received throughout her hockey career: sometimes less is more.
Discover more about Gabrielle Santerre’s journey on Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundow…
Discover more about Gabrielle Santerre’s journey on Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundow…
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Gabrielle Santerre of Bishop's University shares the best advice she's received throughout her hockey career: sometimes less is more.
Discover more about Gabrielle Santerre’s journey on Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundow…
Discover more about Gabrielle Santerre’s journey on Episode 99 of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundow…
Here is the first edition of “Quotes from the Rink,” as I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Meixner and Kate Reilly following practice today.
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Here is the first edition of “Quotes from the Rink,” as I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Meixner and Kate Reilly following practice today.
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.
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...
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)
Anyone can celebrate after a championship. But who shows up after a loss?
For Gabrielle Santerre, the focus isn't on winning another national title. It's about daily improvement, leadership, and staying present.
Full episode drops tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
For Gabrielle Santerre, the focus isn't on winning another national title. It's about daily improvement, leadership, and staying present.
Full episode drops tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Anyone can celebrate after a championship. But who shows up after a loss?
For Gabrielle Santerre, the focus isn't on winning another national title. It's about daily improvement, leadership, and staying present.
Full episode drops tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
For Gabrielle Santerre, the focus isn't on winning another national title. It's about daily improvement, leadership, and staying present.
Full episode drops tomorrow. Subscribe now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
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 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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...
Here, Rylind MacKinnon shares how the University of British Columbia helped shape her leadership skills and confidence.
Check out the full conversation on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown and be sure to click that subscribe button: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Check out the full conversation on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown and be sure to click that subscribe button: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Here, Rylind MacKinnon shares how the University of British Columbia helped shape her leadership skills and confidence.
Check out the full conversation on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown and be sure to click that subscribe button: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Check out the full conversation on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown and be sure to click that subscribe button: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Friend of the show Alexis Paddington has signed with MoDo Hockey in the SDHL.
“I want to contribute a positive offensive impact to the team, help with production and at the same time be a good two-way player with my size and strength.”
Learn more about Alexis: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
“I want to contribute a positive offensive impact to the team, help with production and at the same time be a good two-way player with my size and strength.”
Learn more about Alexis: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Friend of the show Alexis Paddington has signed with MoDo Hockey in the SDHL.
“I want to contribute a positive offensive impact to the team, help with production and at the same time be a good two-way player with my size and strength.”
Learn more about Alexis: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
“I want to contribute a positive offensive impact to the team, help with production and at the same time be a good two-way player with my size and strength.”
Learn more about Alexis: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
The Ottawa Charge have announced the signing of forward Reece Hunt to a reserve contract.
With this signing, the Ottawa Charge now have three players on their reserve list: forward Olivia Wallin, defender Vita Poniatovskaia, and Reece Hunt.
#PWHL | #OttawaCharge
With this signing, the Ottawa Charge now have three players on their reserve list: forward Olivia Wallin, defender Vita Poniatovskaia, and Reece Hunt.
#PWHL | #OttawaCharge
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Ottawa Charge have announced the signing of forward Reece Hunt to a reserve contract.
With this signing, the Ottawa Charge now have three players on their reserve list: forward Olivia Wallin, defender Vita Poniatovskaia, and Reece Hunt.
#PWHL | #OttawaCharge
With this signing, the Ottawa Charge now have three players on their reserve list: forward Olivia Wallin, defender Vita Poniatovskaia, and Reece Hunt.
#PWHL | #OttawaCharge
I wanted to share this today because I’ll inevitably forget to on game day, but I’ve been thinking about how I’d approach game two and what changes I’d make.
Here’s my projected roster, but I’d love to hear from you. What changes would you make against Vancouver?
Here’s my projected roster, but I’d love to hear from you. What changes would you make against Vancouver?
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I wanted to share this today because I’ll inevitably forget to on game day, but I’ve been thinking about how I’d approach game two and what changes I’d make.
Here’s my projected roster, but I’d love to hear from you. What changes would you make against Vancouver?
Here’s my projected roster, but I’d love to hear from you. What changes would you make against Vancouver?
In this clip from the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown, Rylind MacKinnon share how she is ready for her first season with the Boston Fleet.
Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In this clip from the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown, Rylind MacKinnon share how she is ready for her first season with the Boston Fleet.
Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Following the 4-0 shutout loss to New York in their home opener, Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod speaks about what the team needs to work on heading into game two.
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Following the 4-0 shutout loss to New York in their home opener, Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod speaks about what the team needs to work on heading into game two.
Hockey players shouldn’t have to choose between development and academics.
The R.I.S.E Elite Athlete Program offers a way to support both. Learn more at riseacademy.ca.
The R.I.S.E Elite Athlete Program offers a way to support both. Learn more at riseacademy.ca.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hockey players shouldn’t have to choose between development and academics.
The R.I.S.E Elite Athlete Program offers a way to support both. Learn more at riseacademy.ca.
The R.I.S.E Elite Athlete Program offers a way to support both. Learn more at riseacademy.ca.
Following the team’s home opener, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes spoke to the media about the team’s newest additions and how inspiring their performance was.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Following the team’s home opener, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes spoke to the media about the team’s newest additions and how inspiring their performance was.
Following the team’s home opener, Ottawa Charge forward spoke to the media about the team’s newest additions and how inspiring their performance was:
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Following the team’s home opener, Ottawa Charge forward spoke to the media about the team’s newest additions and how inspiring their performance was:
Another week of standout performances in NCAA women’s hockey action.
This week, I’m featuring Paige Vreeman, Anya Zupkofska, Elyssa Biederman, and Hailey Hansen. Each put together outstanding games for their respective teams.
As always, I’d love to hear from you! Comment below with your standouts
This week, I’m featuring Paige Vreeman, Anya Zupkofska, Elyssa Biederman, and Hailey Hansen. Each put together outstanding games for their respective teams.
As always, I’d love to hear from you! Comment below with your standouts
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Another week of standout performances in NCAA women’s hockey action.
This week, I’m featuring Paige Vreeman, Anya Zupkofska, Elyssa Biederman, and Hailey Hansen. Each put together outstanding games for their respective teams.
As always, I’d love to hear from you! Comment below with your standouts
This week, I’m featuring Paige Vreeman, Anya Zupkofska, Elyssa Biederman, and Hailey Hansen. Each put together outstanding games for their respective teams.
As always, I’d love to hear from you! Comment below with your standouts
Congratulations to Leila Ricciuti, who scored her first career collegiate goal yesterday in UConn’s 6-3 win over Vermont.
The forward is a Manotick, Ontario native and played for three years with the Nepean Jr Wildcats, recording 59 points in 64 games.
(📸 Nepean Wildcats)
The forward is a Manotick, Ontario native and played for three years with the Nepean Jr Wildcats, recording 59 points in 64 games.
(📸 Nepean Wildcats)
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congratulations to Leila Ricciuti, who scored her first career collegiate goal yesterday in UConn’s 6-3 win over Vermont.
The forward is a Manotick, Ontario native and played for three years with the Nepean Jr Wildcats, recording 59 points in 64 games.
(📸 Nepean Wildcats)
The forward is a Manotick, Ontario native and played for three years with the Nepean Jr Wildcats, recording 59 points in 64 games.
(📸 Nepean Wildcats)
Ahead of today’s game against the Montreal Victoire, learn more about Boston Fleet defender Rylind MacKinnon on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown.
Discover her journey from Cranbrook, BC, to UBC captain and USports standout, to the PWHL.
Available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Discover her journey from Cranbrook, BC, to UBC captain and USports standout, to the PWHL.
Available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ahead of today’s game against the Montreal Victoire, learn more about Boston Fleet defender Rylind MacKinnon on Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown.
Discover her journey from Cranbrook, BC, to UBC captain and USports standout, to the PWHL.
Available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Discover her journey from Cranbrook, BC, to UBC captain and USports standout, to the PWHL.
Available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Two periods in and despite some good back and forth action, including scoring chances at both ends, Ottawa and New York remain scoreless.
I shared a positive after one, so here's a negative to balance it out: Ottawa needs to shoot more, pass less.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
I shared a positive after one, so here's a negative to balance it out: Ottawa needs to shoot more, pass less.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
November 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Two periods in and despite some good back and forth action, including scoring chances at both ends, Ottawa and New York remain scoreless.
I shared a positive after one, so here's a negative to balance it out: Ottawa needs to shoot more, pass less.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
I shared a positive after one, so here's a negative to balance it out: Ottawa needs to shoot more, pass less.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
Following a wild first period here at TD Place, the Ottawa Charge and New York Sirens remain scoreless
New York may lead in shots on goal, but Ottawa played a strong period, establishing their physical presence early and often.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
New York may lead in shots on goal, but Ottawa played a strong period, establishing their physical presence early and often.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Following a wild first period here at TD Place, the Ottawa Charge and New York Sirens remain scoreless
New York may lead in shots on goal, but Ottawa played a strong period, establishing their physical presence early and often.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
New York may lead in shots on goal, but Ottawa played a strong period, establishing their physical presence early and often.
(Credit: Matti Rey Media)
A pregame skate moment this fan will never forget:
📸: Matti Rey Media
📸: Matti Rey Media
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A pregame skate moment this fan will never forget:
📸: Matti Rey Media
📸: Matti Rey Media
Following practice yesterday, Rebecca Leslie spoke to the media about the team’s new additions, as well as her motivation to get back to the Walter Cup final.
The Ottawa Charge begin their 2025-26 season tonight versus the New York Sirens.
The Ottawa Charge begin their 2025-26 season tonight versus the New York Sirens.
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Following practice yesterday, Rebecca Leslie spoke to the media about the team’s new additions, as well as her motivation to get back to the Walter Cup final.
The Ottawa Charge begin their 2025-26 season tonight versus the New York Sirens.
The Ottawa Charge begin their 2025-26 season tonight versus the New York Sirens.