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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Abby Boreen’s path to the PWHL started on outdoor rinks in Minnesota and now has her helping shape a new team and culture with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
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February 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM
ICYMI: my podcast, along with all 110 conversations I’ve been so fortunate to do, has a brand new home!
Subscribe now to stay up to date with every episode, and so much extra content! And trust me when I say that I’m just getting started!
Subscribe now to stay up to date with every episode, and so much extra content! And trust me when I say that I’m just getting started!
Just because there aren’t any games going on, doesn’t mean we should take a break from the PWHL records and milestones.
Here’s the latest edition for you:
Here’s the latest edition for you:
February 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Just because there aren’t any games going on, doesn’t mean we should take a break from the PWHL records and milestones.
Here’s the latest edition for you:
Here’s the latest edition for you:
Reposted by Chris Sinclair
Abby Boreen’s path to the PWHL started on outdoor rinks in Minnesota and now has her helping shape a new team and culture with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Abby Boreen’s path to the PWHL started on outdoor rinks in Minnesota and now has her helping shape a new team and culture with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Discover her journey, and the milestones along the way, on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Let’s highlight the goals against leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Mya Lucifora (UBC): 0.83 in 12 games played
2. Elise Hugens (UBC): 0.87 in 16 games played
3. Sarah Howell (Laurier): 0.93 in 14 games played
1. Mya Lucifora (UBC): 0.83 in 12 games played
2. Elise Hugens (UBC): 0.87 in 16 games played
3. Sarah Howell (Laurier): 0.93 in 14 games played
February 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Let’s highlight the goals against leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Mya Lucifora (UBC): 0.83 in 12 games played
2. Elise Hugens (UBC): 0.87 in 16 games played
3. Sarah Howell (Laurier): 0.93 in 14 games played
1. Mya Lucifora (UBC): 0.83 in 12 games played
2. Elise Hugens (UBC): 0.87 in 16 games played
3. Sarah Howell (Laurier): 0.93 in 14 games played
Next up, top-3 goals leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 24 goals in 28 games
2. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 21 goals in 23 games
3. Abby Whitworth (Toronto): 20 goals in 26 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 24 goals in 28 games
2. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 21 goals in 23 games
3. Abby Whitworth (Toronto): 20 goals in 26 games
February 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Next up, top-3 goals leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 24 goals in 28 games
2. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 21 goals in 23 games
3. Abby Whitworth (Toronto): 20 goals in 26 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 24 goals in 28 games
2. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 21 goals in 23 games
3. Abby Whitworth (Toronto): 20 goals in 26 games
Here are your top-3 points leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 37 points in 23 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 37 points in 28 games
3. Émilie Lussier (Concordia): 35 points in 23 games
1. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 37 points in 23 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 37 points in 28 games
3. Émilie Lussier (Concordia): 35 points in 23 games
February 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Here are your top-3 points leaders in USPORTS women’s hockey:
1. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 37 points in 23 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 37 points in 28 games
3. Émilie Lussier (Concordia): 35 points in 23 games
1. Jessymaude Drapeau (Concordia): 37 points in 23 games
1. Grace Elliott (UBC): 37 points in 28 games
3. Émilie Lussier (Concordia): 35 points in 23 games
I spoke with Ottawa Charge forward Michela Cava about the impact the PWHL is having on women’s hockey worldwide.
I then caught up with forward Olivia Wallin about what the first half of this season has taught her about herself both as a player and as an individual.
I then caught up with forward Olivia Wallin about what the first half of this season has taught her about herself both as a player and as an individual.
February 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I spoke with Ottawa Charge forward Michela Cava about the impact the PWHL is having on women’s hockey worldwide.
I then caught up with forward Olivia Wallin about what the first half of this season has taught her about herself both as a player and as an individual.
I then caught up with forward Olivia Wallin about what the first half of this season has taught her about herself both as a player and as an individual.
Congratulations to friend of the show Tara Bach, goaltender with Mercyhurst University, who was named AHA’s Goaltender of the Week!
February 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Congratulations to friend of the show Tara Bach, goaltender with Mercyhurst University, who was named AHA’s Goaltender of the Week!
I had a couple of really great conversations with Michela Cava and Olivia Wallin following practice today.
I’ll be sharing some quotes later this afternoon, so stay tuned.
I’ll be sharing some quotes later this afternoon, so stay tuned.
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I had a couple of really great conversations with Michela Cava and Olivia Wallin following practice today.
I’ll be sharing some quotes later this afternoon, so stay tuned.
I’ll be sharing some quotes later this afternoon, so stay tuned.
And a scrimmage to end today’s practice here at TD Place:
February 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
And a scrimmage to end today’s practice here at TD Place:
Interesting drill, as the coaching staff have the defenders leading the…charge (sorry, not sorry) into the offensive zone as the puck carriers.
They’re the ones driving the net, with the forwards stepping in as defenders in some cases.
They’re the ones driving the net, with the forwards stepping in as defenders in some cases.
February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Interesting drill, as the coaching staff have the defenders leading the…charge (sorry, not sorry) into the offensive zone as the puck carriers.
They’re the ones driving the net, with the forwards stepping in as defenders in some cases.
They’re the ones driving the net, with the forwards stepping in as defenders in some cases.
For the first time, forward Reece Hunt, a reserve with the Charge who has been rehabbing a knee injury, is in a full contact jersey.
Hunt has been really impressive, despite not being at 100%: so fast, great stick work, good first step, high hockey IQ.
Hunt has been really impressive, despite not being at 100%: so fast, great stick work, good first step, high hockey IQ.
February 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
For the first time, forward Reece Hunt, a reserve with the Charge who has been rehabbing a knee injury, is in a full contact jersey.
Hunt has been really impressive, despite not being at 100%: so fast, great stick work, good first step, high hockey IQ.
Hunt has been really impressive, despite not being at 100%: so fast, great stick work, good first step, high hockey IQ.
Back at the rink, as the Ottawa Charge take to the ice for practice.
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Back at the rink, as the Ottawa Charge take to the ice for practice.
I joined the guys at The Hockey News yesterday to chat about the semifinal matchups and how things look heading into the medal round on Thursday.
Always a great conversation. Check it out and share your thoughts: thehockeynews.com/news/podcast...
Always a great conversation. Check it out and share your thoughts: thehockeynews.com/news/podcast...
The Hockey News Big Show At The Games: USA, Canada To Meet In Olympic Women's Hockey Final
Andrew McInnis, Michael Augello, Chris Sinclair and Ryan Kennedy react to Team USA and Canada's semifinal wins before previewing the highly anticipated medal day.
thehockeynews.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I joined the guys at The Hockey News yesterday to chat about the semifinal matchups and how things look heading into the medal round on Thursday.
Always a great conversation. Check it out and share your thoughts: thehockeynews.com/news/podcast...
Always a great conversation. Check it out and share your thoughts: thehockeynews.com/news/podcast...
The semifinals are over, and the medal round is set in women’s hockey at the Olympics.
Here are your latest PWHL records and milestones:
Here are your latest PWHL records and milestones:
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM
The semifinals are over, and the medal round is set in women’s hockey at the Olympics.
Here are your latest PWHL records and milestones:
Here are your latest PWHL records and milestones:
From outdoor rinks in Minnesota to helping build something brand new in Vancouver, Abby Boreen’s path through hockey has taken her across every stage of the game.
She joined me on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown to share that journey: rinksiderundown.ca
She joined me on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown to share that journey: rinksiderundown.ca
February 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM
From outdoor rinks in Minnesota to helping build something brand new in Vancouver, Abby Boreen’s path through hockey has taken her across every stage of the game.
She joined me on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown to share that journey: rinksiderundown.ca
She joined me on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown to share that journey: rinksiderundown.ca
Well, it may not have gone as they drew it up, but Canada advances to the gold medal game, beating Switzerland 2-1.
Marie-Philip Poulin, as she’s done so many times before, was the difference maker, scoring both of Canada’s goals.
SOG: 46-8 Canada
Canada vs USA for gold
Marie-Philip Poulin, as she’s done so many times before, was the difference maker, scoring both of Canada’s goals.
SOG: 46-8 Canada
Canada vs USA for gold
February 16, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Well, it may not have gone as they drew it up, but Canada advances to the gold medal game, beating Switzerland 2-1.
Marie-Philip Poulin, as she’s done so many times before, was the difference maker, scoring both of Canada’s goals.
SOG: 46-8 Canada
Canada vs USA for gold
Marie-Philip Poulin, as she’s done so many times before, was the difference maker, scoring both of Canada’s goals.
SOG: 46-8 Canada
Canada vs USA for gold
Switzerland gets on the board, as Rahel Enzler is left all alone in front and takes the great feed from Alina Müller.
It was Switzerland’s seventh shot on goal. 2-1 Canada in the third.
It was Switzerland’s seventh shot on goal. 2-1 Canada in the third.
February 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Switzerland gets on the board, as Rahel Enzler is left all alone in front and takes the great feed from Alina Müller.
It was Switzerland’s seventh shot on goal. 2-1 Canada in the third.
It was Switzerland’s seventh shot on goal. 2-1 Canada in the third.
Two periods down and Canada has a 2-0 lead over Switzerland in semifinal play.
Canada’s captain is the difference maker, and record setter, scoring twice in that frame.
SOG: 35-4
TOI leaders
CAN: Renata Fast (16:16)
SUI: Alina Müller (15:42)
Canada’s captain is the difference maker, and record setter, scoring twice in that frame.
SOG: 35-4
TOI leaders
CAN: Renata Fast (16:16)
SUI: Alina Müller (15:42)
February 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Two periods down and Canada has a 2-0 lead over Switzerland in semifinal play.
Canada’s captain is the difference maker, and record setter, scoring twice in that frame.
SOG: 35-4
TOI leaders
CAN: Renata Fast (16:16)
SUI: Alina Müller (15:42)
Canada’s captain is the difference maker, and record setter, scoring twice in that frame.
SOG: 35-4
TOI leaders
CAN: Renata Fast (16:16)
SUI: Alina Müller (15:42)
Poulin does it again for Canada, scoring her 20th goal of her Olympic career, and doubles the lead in the second period.
MPP is playing on one good knee and still puts this team on her back.
Daryl Watts and Ella Shelton with the assists. 2-0 Canada over Switzerland in the 2nd.
MPP is playing on one good knee and still puts this team on her back.
Daryl Watts and Ella Shelton with the assists. 2-0 Canada over Switzerland in the 2nd.
February 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Poulin does it again for Canada, scoring her 20th goal of her Olympic career, and doubles the lead in the second period.
MPP is playing on one good knee and still puts this team on her back.
Daryl Watts and Ella Shelton with the assists. 2-0 Canada over Switzerland in the 2nd.
MPP is playing on one good knee and still puts this team on her back.
Daryl Watts and Ella Shelton with the assists. 2-0 Canada over Switzerland in the 2nd.
Marie-Philip Poulin scored and sets the all-time Olympic record, breaking the tie with fellow Canadian Hayley Wickenheiser.
Sophie Jaques and Daryl Watts with the assist. 1-0 Canada over Switzerland in the second period.
Sophie Jaques and Daryl Watts with the assist. 1-0 Canada over Switzerland in the second period.
February 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Marie-Philip Poulin scored and sets the all-time Olympic record, breaking the tie with fellow Canadian Hayley Wickenheiser.
Sophie Jaques and Daryl Watts with the assist. 1-0 Canada over Switzerland in the second period.
Sophie Jaques and Daryl Watts with the assist. 1-0 Canada over Switzerland in the second period.
No score after the first period between Canada and Switzerland in the day’s second semifinal matchup.
SOG: 13-1 Canada
Switzerland is doing a great job keeping Canada to the outside, limiting their shooting efficiency. Canada needs to have better support when gaining the zone.
SOG: 13-1 Canada
Switzerland is doing a great job keeping Canada to the outside, limiting their shooting efficiency. Canada needs to have better support when gaining the zone.
February 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
No score after the first period between Canada and Switzerland in the day’s second semifinal matchup.
SOG: 13-1 Canada
Switzerland is doing a great job keeping Canada to the outside, limiting their shooting efficiency. Canada needs to have better support when gaining the zone.
SOG: 13-1 Canada
Switzerland is doing a great job keeping Canada to the outside, limiting their shooting efficiency. Canada needs to have better support when gaining the zone.
Congratulations to friend of the show Grace Beer, goaltender with the Dalhousie University Tigers, who has now surpassed 2500 career saves.
February 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations to friend of the show Grace Beer, goaltender with the Dalhousie University Tigers, who has now surpassed 2500 career saves.
Canada’s lineup vs Switzerland in the second semifinal game. Winner faces the USA.
Watts - Poulin - Fillier
Clark - Turnbull - Stacey
Maltais - Nurse - Jenner
Gosling - O’Neill - Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque - Fast
Shelton - Jaques
Thompson - Ambrose
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
Watts - Poulin - Fillier
Clark - Turnbull - Stacey
Maltais - Nurse - Jenner
Gosling - O’Neill - Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque - Fast
Shelton - Jaques
Thompson - Ambrose
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
February 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Canada’s lineup vs Switzerland in the second semifinal game. Winner faces the USA.
Watts - Poulin - Fillier
Clark - Turnbull - Stacey
Maltais - Nurse - Jenner
Gosling - O’Neill - Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque - Fast
Shelton - Jaques
Thompson - Ambrose
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
Watts - Poulin - Fillier
Clark - Turnbull - Stacey
Maltais - Nurse - Jenner
Gosling - O’Neill - Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque - Fast
Shelton - Jaques
Thompson - Ambrose
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
And the United States will play for gold, as they beat Sweden 5-0 in the day’s first semifinal game.
Goals: Barnes, Heise, Murphy, Coyne Schofield, Scamurra
SOG: 34-23 USA
TOI leaders
USA: Caroline Harvey (21:54)
SWE: (unchanged) Maja Nylen Persson (25:17)
Goals: Barnes, Heise, Murphy, Coyne Schofield, Scamurra
SOG: 34-23 USA
TOI leaders
USA: Caroline Harvey (21:54)
SWE: (unchanged) Maja Nylen Persson (25:17)
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
And the United States will play for gold, as they beat Sweden 5-0 in the day’s first semifinal game.
Goals: Barnes, Heise, Murphy, Coyne Schofield, Scamurra
SOG: 34-23 USA
TOI leaders
USA: Caroline Harvey (21:54)
SWE: (unchanged) Maja Nylen Persson (25:17)
Goals: Barnes, Heise, Murphy, Coyne Schofield, Scamurra
SOG: 34-23 USA
TOI leaders
USA: Caroline Harvey (21:54)
SWE: (unchanged) Maja Nylen Persson (25:17)