On Episode 98 of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Rylind MacKinnon, who traces the path from Cranbrook, BC to UBC captain and into the PWHL with the Boston Fleet. We dig into community support, leadership, balancing education with elite hockey, and breaking into the pro game.Rylind reflects on setting a new standard at UBC, lessons from the jump to the PWHL, and what a successful first season in Boston looks like on and off the ice. We also talk adversity, growth, and how the women’s game is evolving.

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In Episode 97 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Jenna Buglioni, the historic first draft pick for the PWHL's Seattle Torrent franchise.

Jenna opens up about her remarkable hockey journey from her hometown of Port Moody, BC, to the professional ranks of the PWHL. Discover how family support shaped Jenna's path in women's hockey, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and why mentorship matters at every level of the game.

Jenna shares candid stories from her time at Ohio State, navigating the highs and lows of NCAA Division I hockey, and what it means to step into her professional career as part of the PWHL's historic expansion.

Topics covered:

- Jenna's early hockey development in Port Moody, British Columbia

- Being selected as the Seattle Torrent's first-ever draft pick

- The impact of family support on athletic success

- Multi-sport athlete experiences and development

- Finding and building mentorship relationships in hockey

- Ohio State Buckeyes hockey career highlights and challenges

- Transitioning from collegiate to professional women's hockey

- PWHL expansion and the future of the league

And don't miss the final minutes — Jenna shares an unexpected, must-hear story from her journey that we only reveal at the very end. Stick around to catch it.

On Episode 96 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Megan McKay, a talented defender from Zinesville, Indiana, who shares her inspiring journey in women's hockey.

From her early beginnings and the motivation she found in being one of the few girls in the sport, to her experiences at Mercyhurst and her transition to Clarkson University, Megan discusses the challenges, sacrifices, and growth she has encountered along the way. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community involvement, and the evolving landscape of women's hockey, particularly with the rise of the PWHL.

Megan's story is one of resilience, dedication, and the desire to inspire the next generation of female athletes. Subscribe for weekly conversations with the voices changing the game of women's hockey.

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In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair interviews Kylie Hollingsworth, a talented forward with the Nepean Junior Wildcats, as she prepares for her upcoming journey at Boston University.

Kylie shares her early experiences in hockey, the influence of her family, and the role models who inspired her. She discusses the importance of community, leadership, and the diverse sports background that has shaped her as an athlete.

Kylie reflects on her commitment to hockey, the challenges she has faced, and her excitement for the future, including the opportunities presented by the PWHL.

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Michelle Karvinen joins Episode 94 of Rinkside Rundown to share her hockey journey from her Danish and Finnish roots to the international stage. A multi-time Olympic and World Championship medalist, Michelle reflects on her path through Europe’s top leagues and what it means to be drafted seventh overall by Vancouver in the 2025 PWHL Draft.

She discusses her approach to the game, her passion for growing women’s hockey, and what she’s looking forward to most as she begins her PWHL chapter.

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Episode 93 of Rinkside Rundown features defender Charli Kettyle, who shares her journey from Perth, Ontario, to playing professionally with Luleå HF in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL).

Charli reflects on growing up in small-town Ontario, the support of her family, and the pride she feels representing her community on an international stage. Her story is one of perseverance, growth, and the love of the game that continues to drive her forward.

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Episode 92 of Rinkside Rundown features forward Skylar Irving, who shares her journey from Kingston, Massachusetts to Northeastern University, and now to professional women’s hockey with the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL.

Skylar reflects on the love for the game her father helped instill, the growth she experienced during her years at Tabor Academy and Northeastern, and what it means to join the best women’s hockey league in the world. She’ll attend Montreal’s training camp this fall after being selected in the third round of the 2025 PWHL Draft.

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Episode 91 of Rinkside Rundown features forward Marah Wagner, who takes us through her journey from Seattle to the NCAA and now to professional hockey in Sweden with Skellefteå AIK of the SDHL. Raised on the West Coast in Washington and British Columbia, Marah reflects on her development, her time at Robert Morris, and three seasons at RPI where she led the Engineers as captain in her final two years.

Since our conversation, Marah has received an invite to PWHL Seattle’s training camp, adding another step to her already impressive journey in women’s hockey.

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Forward Katie Chan joins Rinkside Rundown to share her hockey journey from Richmond, B.C. to the NCAA. She reflects on two seasons at Colgate and two more at Cornell, discussing development, being a multi-sport athlete, competition, and lessons learned at the top collegiate level.

Since this conversation, Chan has signed with Färjestad BK in the SDHL and earned an invite to PWHL Vancouver’s training camp, adding another step to her growing career.

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Maya Labad joins Rinkside Rundown to share her journey from Mascouche, QC, to Team Canada, to Quinnipiac University, and now preparing for professional women’s hockey.

We discuss her NCAA experience, international play, and how she’s getting ready for the next step in her pro hockey career.

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Note: this episode was recorded before the 2025 PWHL Draft, where Maya was selected in the fifth round by her hometown Montreal Victoire.