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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Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
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Another goal, another first, another tie game.
Maddi Wheeler scores her first PWHL goal to tie the game 3-3 just before the midway point of the third and the back and forth continues.
It was a great breakaway goal, assisted by Kristin O’Neill and Jamie Bourbonnais.
Maddi Wheeler scores her first PWHL goal to tie the game 3-3 just before the midway point of the third and the back and forth continues.
It was a great breakaway goal, assisted by Kristin O’Neill and Jamie Bourbonnais.
December 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Another goal, another first, another tie game.
Maddi Wheeler scores her first PWHL goal to tie the game 3-3 just before the midway point of the third and the back and forth continues.
It was a great breakaway goal, assisted by Kristin O’Neill and Jamie Bourbonnais.
Maddi Wheeler scores her first PWHL goal to tie the game 3-3 just before the midway point of the third and the back and forth continues.
It was a great breakaway goal, assisted by Kristin O’Neill and Jamie Bourbonnais.
Attendance in the fourth game of the Takeover Tour series: 8,514
December 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Attendance in the fourth game of the Takeover Tour series: 8,514
Add another “first” for the night, as Lexie Adzija snipes here first in a Seattle uniform to make it 3-2 Torrent early in the third.
Mikyla Grant-Mentis gets her second point of the game, and defender Lyndie Lobdell gets her first PWHL point with the secondary assist.
Mikyla Grant-Mentis gets her second point of the game, and defender Lyndie Lobdell gets her first PWHL point with the secondary assist.
December 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Add another “first” for the night, as Lexie Adzija snipes here first in a Seattle uniform to make it 3-2 Torrent early in the third.
Mikyla Grant-Mentis gets her second point of the game, and defender Lyndie Lobdell gets her first PWHL point with the secondary assist.
Mikyla Grant-Mentis gets her second point of the game, and defender Lyndie Lobdell gets her first PWHL point with the secondary assist.
Here’s your second period summary from Dallas: SEA 2 | NY 2
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (x2)
We’ve also seen a goalie assist, as Murphy gets the secondary on Serdachny’s opening goal
Shots: 22 | 30
Faceoffs: 61% | 39%
PP: 0/2 | 1/3
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (x2)
We’ve also seen a goalie assist, as Murphy gets the secondary on Serdachny’s opening goal
Shots: 22 | 30
Faceoffs: 61% | 39%
PP: 0/2 | 1/3
December 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Here’s your second period summary from Dallas: SEA 2 | NY 2
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (x2)
We’ve also seen a goalie assist, as Murphy gets the secondary on Serdachny’s opening goal
Shots: 22 | 30
Faceoffs: 61% | 39%
PP: 0/2 | 1/3
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (x2)
We’ve also seen a goalie assist, as Murphy gets the secondary on Serdachny’s opening goal
Shots: 22 | 30
Faceoffs: 61% | 39%
PP: 0/2 | 1/3
What a fantastic sequence by New York on the power play, as Casey O’Brien picks up her second of the game and we have a tie game.
December 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
What a fantastic sequence by New York on the power play, as Casey O’Brien picks up her second of the game and we have a tie game.
In a “Charge Abroad” that’s a little bit closer to the nation’s capital, Natalie Snodgrass has her first point with Seattle, picking up the primary assist on Grant-Mentis’ goal.
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In a “Charge Abroad” that’s a little bit closer to the nation’s capital, Natalie Snodgrass has her first point with Seattle, picking up the primary assist on Grant-Mentis’ goal.
In my latest “Charge Abroad” segment, Akane Shiga picked up the secondary assist on Luleå’s 3-2 overtime win against Modo.
Luleå sits at the top of the standings with a record of 18-4-1-6, good for 63 points.
Luleå sits at the top of the standings with a record of 18-4-1-6, good for 63 points.
December 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In my latest “Charge Abroad” segment, Akane Shiga picked up the secondary assist on Luleå’s 3-2 overtime win against Modo.
Luleå sits at the top of the standings with a record of 18-4-1-6, good for 63 points.
Luleå sits at the top of the standings with a record of 18-4-1-6, good for 63 points.
First period summary from Dallas: SEA 2 | NY 1
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (1)
Shots: 11 | 21
Faceoffs: 62.5% | 37.5%
Power play: 0/1 | 0/2
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (1)
Shots: 11 | 21
Faceoffs: 62.5% | 37.5%
Power play: 0/1 | 0/2
December 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
First period summary from Dallas: SEA 2 | NY 1
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (1)
Shots: 11 | 21
Faceoffs: 62.5% | 37.5%
Power play: 0/1 | 0/2
• Danielle Serdachny (1), Mikyla Grant-Mentis (1)
• Casey O’Brien (1)
Shots: 11 | 21
Faceoffs: 62.5% | 37.5%
Power play: 0/1 | 0/2
Seattle takes the lead right back, as Mikyla Grant jumps on the rebound and pops it over Osborne for her first of the season.
2-1 Seattle even later in the first period.
2-1 Seattle even later in the first period.
December 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Seattle takes the lead right back, as Mikyla Grant jumps on the rebound and pops it over Osborne for her first of the season.
2-1 Seattle even later in the first period.
2-1 Seattle even later in the first period.
Alexa Vasko’s value isn’t measured by what you see on the game’s scoresheet. Instead, it’s measured by the little things she does so well.
She’s 61.7% in the face-off dot, has 12 hits (1.33/game), and is among the team leaders in blocked shots. All while averaging 10:59 TOI.
She’s 61.7% in the face-off dot, has 12 hits (1.33/game), and is among the team leaders in blocked shots. All while averaging 10:59 TOI.
December 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Alexa Vasko’s value isn’t measured by what you see on the game’s scoresheet. Instead, it’s measured by the little things she does so well.
She’s 61.7% in the face-off dot, has 12 hits (1.33/game), and is among the team leaders in blocked shots. All while averaging 10:59 TOI.
She’s 61.7% in the face-off dot, has 12 hits (1.33/game), and is among the team leaders in blocked shots. All while averaging 10:59 TOI.
Update: Fillier has returned to the ice. Really glad to see that.
After review, Aneta Tejralová’s crushing hit on Sarah Fillier was deemed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
December 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Update: Fillier has returned to the ice. Really glad to see that.
After review, Aneta Tejralová’s crushing hit on Sarah Fillier was deemed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
December 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
After review, Aneta Tejralová’s crushing hit on Sarah Fillier was deemed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
Fillier was slow to get up and went immediately to the dressing room after the hit.
And Danielle Serdachny gets her first goal as a member of the Seattle Torrent, as she goes end to end, sniping it past Osborne.
Assists to Megan Carter and Hannah Murphy.
What a play from Serdachny, as she showcased her speed and stick work on that play. 1-0 Seattle.
Assists to Megan Carter and Hannah Murphy.
What a play from Serdachny, as she showcased her speed and stick work on that play. 1-0 Seattle.
December 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And Danielle Serdachny gets her first goal as a member of the Seattle Torrent, as she goes end to end, sniping it past Osborne.
Assists to Megan Carter and Hannah Murphy.
What a play from Serdachny, as she showcased her speed and stick work on that play. 1-0 Seattle.
Assists to Megan Carter and Hannah Murphy.
What a play from Serdachny, as she showcased her speed and stick work on that play. 1-0 Seattle.
Looks to be a good turnout in Dallas for the fourth game of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour.
December 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Looks to be a good turnout in Dallas for the fourth game of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour.
Just finished editing Episode 104 of Rinkside Rundown, and realized that it marks another milestone for the podcast.
Thursday will be the show’s second anniversary, marking 104 consecutive weekly episodes. Thank you, and here’s to even more stories from around the world of women’s hockey!
Thursday will be the show’s second anniversary, marking 104 consecutive weekly episodes. Thank you, and here’s to even more stories from around the world of women’s hockey!
December 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Just finished editing Episode 104 of Rinkside Rundown, and realized that it marks another milestone for the podcast.
Thursday will be the show’s second anniversary, marking 104 consecutive weekly episodes. Thank you, and here’s to even more stories from around the world of women’s hockey!
Thursday will be the show’s second anniversary, marking 104 consecutive weekly episodes. Thank you, and here’s to even more stories from around the world of women’s hockey!
If you’re as big a fan of junior women’s hockey, including right here in Ottawa, as I am, you’ll want to make sure you’ve subscribed to Rinkside Rundown.
I have some really exciting interviews coming up soon that you won't want to miss!
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I have some really exciting interviews coming up soon that you won't want to miss!
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December 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you’re as big a fan of junior women’s hockey, including right here in Ottawa, as I am, you’ll want to make sure you’ve subscribed to Rinkside Rundown.
I have some really exciting interviews coming up soon that you won't want to miss!
substack.com/@rinksiderun...
I have some really exciting interviews coming up soon that you won't want to miss!
substack.com/@rinksiderun...
In Ottawa junior women’s hockey news, the Jr 67s (U22 Elite league) have announced the following staff additions:
• Recruitment Advisor: Sarah Thompson, Syracuse University grad
• Player Mentors: Tristan Thompson, Sarah Howell, Tiffany Hill, Marieve Roussel, Emma Eryou, Abby Glandon
• Recruitment Advisor: Sarah Thompson, Syracuse University grad
• Player Mentors: Tristan Thompson, Sarah Howell, Tiffany Hill, Marieve Roussel, Emma Eryou, Abby Glandon
December 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In Ottawa junior women’s hockey news, the Jr 67s (U22 Elite league) have announced the following staff additions:
• Recruitment Advisor: Sarah Thompson, Syracuse University grad
• Player Mentors: Tristan Thompson, Sarah Howell, Tiffany Hill, Marieve Roussel, Emma Eryou, Abby Glandon
• Recruitment Advisor: Sarah Thompson, Syracuse University grad
• Player Mentors: Tristan Thompson, Sarah Howell, Tiffany Hill, Marieve Roussel, Emma Eryou, Abby Glandon
Did you know?
Beyond para hockey, Claire Buchanan was also a 2-time Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Champion with the University of Alabama.
Talk about a great multi-sport athlete!
Discover more about Claire’s inspiring journey on Rinkside Rundown: open.substack.com/pub/rinkside...
Beyond para hockey, Claire Buchanan was also a 2-time Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Champion with the University of Alabama.
Talk about a great multi-sport athlete!
Discover more about Claire’s inspiring journey on Rinkside Rundown: open.substack.com/pub/rinkside...
Episode 103 is here!
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Did you know?
Beyond para hockey, Claire Buchanan was also a 2-time Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Champion with the University of Alabama.
Talk about a great multi-sport athlete!
Discover more about Claire’s inspiring journey on Rinkside Rundown: open.substack.com/pub/rinkside...
Beyond para hockey, Claire Buchanan was also a 2-time Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Champion with the University of Alabama.
Talk about a great multi-sport athlete!
Discover more about Claire’s inspiring journey on Rinkside Rundown: open.substack.com/pub/rinkside...
Congratulations to Abby Hustler, who scored her first career PWHL goal in last night’s thrilling 2-1 overtime Frost victory.
Abby has looked like a seasoned veteran in her first season in the league, and this goal is undoubtedly one of many more to come.
Abby has looked like a seasoned veteran in her first season in the league, and this goal is undoubtedly one of many more to come.
December 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations to Abby Hustler, who scored her first career PWHL goal in last night’s thrilling 2-1 overtime Frost victory.
Abby has looked like a seasoned veteran in her first season in the league, and this goal is undoubtedly one of many more to come.
Abby has looked like a seasoned veteran in her first season in the league, and this goal is undoubtedly one of many more to come.
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Episode 103 is here!
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
December 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Episode 103 is here!
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Join me as I chat with para ice hockey forward Claire Buchanan.
We talk about her journey, the inaugural Para Ice Hockey World Championships, and the sport’s continued growth.
Don't miss this inspiring story, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...
Here are my Sinclair’s Three Stars, as the Ottawa Charge stretch their season best winning streak to three with a win over the Boston Fleet.
As always, I’d love to hear your picks in the comments below! How are you feeling after that win?
As always, I’d love to hear your picks in the comments below! How are you feeling after that win?
December 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Here are my Sinclair’s Three Stars, as the Ottawa Charge stretch their season best winning streak to three with a win over the Boston Fleet.
As always, I’d love to hear your picks in the comments below! How are you feeling after that win?
As always, I’d love to hear your picks in the comments below! How are you feeling after that win?
Here are your Ottawa Charge TOI leaders following their 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Fleet.
While the team continues to lean on defenders, it’s nice to see other names on this list. Including in that is Rebecca Leslie, who’s noticeable every game, and has been so impressive.
While the team continues to lean on defenders, it’s nice to see other names on this list. Including in that is Rebecca Leslie, who’s noticeable every game, and has been so impressive.
December 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Here are your Ottawa Charge TOI leaders following their 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Fleet.
While the team continues to lean on defenders, it’s nice to see other names on this list. Including in that is Rebecca Leslie, who’s noticeable every game, and has been so impressive.
While the team continues to lean on defenders, it’s nice to see other names on this list. Including in that is Rebecca Leslie, who’s noticeable every game, and has been so impressive.
Make it three in a row, as the Ottawa Charge beat the league-leading Boston Fleet in the shootout.
My recap, along with the good and the bad, in my latest for The Hockey News:
My recap, along with the good and the bad, in my latest for The Hockey News:
The Ottawa Charge came from behind again, and for the third straight game used overtime or in this case a shootout, to earn a win, and captain Brianne Jenner played hero.
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Ottawa Charge Rally Again to Edge Boston in Shootout
The Ottawa Charge earned their third straight win with a 3-2 shootout victory over league-leading Boston Fleet. After falling behind in the second period, Ottawa relied on a late third-period goal fro...
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December 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Make it three in a row, as the Ottawa Charge beat the league-leading Boston Fleet in the shootout.
My recap, along with the good and the bad, in my latest for The Hockey News:
My recap, along with the good and the bad, in my latest for The Hockey News:
More on the attendance for today’s game:
The 8,497 was second all-time for Ottawa, only 79 shy of the all-time record of 8,576 set on April 26, 2025.
The 8,497 was second all-time for Ottawa, only 79 shy of the all-time record of 8,576 set on April 26, 2025.
December 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
More on the attendance for today’s game:
The 8,497 was second all-time for Ottawa, only 79 shy of the all-time record of 8,576 set on April 26, 2025.
The 8,497 was second all-time for Ottawa, only 79 shy of the all-time record of 8,576 set on April 26, 2025.
Ottawa Charge fast fact:
The shootout was Ottawa’s first on home ice since the first season when they also defeated Boston 3-2.
The eight-round shootout was the longest in PWHL history.
The shootout was Ottawa’s first on home ice since the first season when they also defeated Boston 3-2.
The eight-round shootout was the longest in PWHL history.
December 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Ottawa Charge fast fact:
The shootout was Ottawa’s first on home ice since the first season when they also defeated Boston 3-2.
The eight-round shootout was the longest in PWHL history.
The shootout was Ottawa’s first on home ice since the first season when they also defeated Boston 3-2.
The eight-round shootout was the longest in PWHL history.