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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 3h

Check out this clip!

Skylar Irving shares how being a role model for young hockey players is exciting and rewarding.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 8h

Belleville Sens Weekly Stats Recap:

• Stephen Halliday leads the team with 3 points
• Carter Yakemchuk scored his first AHL goal
• Jorian Donovan leads the team with 11 PIMs
• Mads Søgaard has a 4.04 GAA
• Hunter Shepard has a .875 SV%

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 10h

The past four days were likely my most productive contributing to The Hockey News. Four articles in four days.

More than that, it was rewarding. Specifically the piece about Rachel McQuigge and her new life after hockey. It’s one I’m really proud of.

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Rachel McQuigge: Life After Hockey and the Lessons That Shape Her

Rachel McQuigge built her life around hockey, first as a standout goaltender in junior and university, then as a professional in the PHF and the PWHL's inaugural season in Ottawa. Today, she is bringi...

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 10h

Skylar was one of my all-time favourite NCAA players and I was thrilled to have the chance to watch her play in the Beanpot (albeit on tv).

The only thing more thrilling? Sitting down and chatting with her on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown. Make sure to check it out:

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 5d

Episode 92 is here!

From the backyard rink her dad built to the pros in Montreal, Skylar Irving joins the show and shares her journey, along with the lessons learned along the way.

Episode 92 is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 11h

Full list of ECAC Players of the Week:

Forward: Emma Pais, 🇨🇦, Colgate
Defender: Zoe Uens, 🇨🇦, Quinnipiac
Goalie: Felicia Frank, 🇸🇪, Quinnipiac
Rookie: Taylor Senecal, 🇺🇸, Colgate

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 11h

NCAA news:

Emma Pais (Colgate University) was named ECAC Forward of the Week after extending her point streak to four games over the weekend.

Teammate Taylor Senecal was named Rookie of the Week after picking up two assists on Saturday and going +5 over the weekend.

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 11h

Here are the five burning questions I have about the Ottawa Charge heading into the 2025-26 PWHL season.

My latest for The Hockey News:
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Five Burning Questions for the Ottawa Charge in 2025–26

After a run to the Walter Cup Final that ended just short against the defending champion Minnesota Frost, the Ottawa Charge enter the 2025-26 season with plenty of questions. Key players departed thro...

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: here are some of the highlights from this weekend in NCAA women’s hockey.

I’d love to hear what moments and performances stood out to you. Comment below.

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

From first goals to highlight-reel moments, this weekend was full of standout performances across NCAA women’s hockey.

What moments and performances from this weekend stood out to you the most? Comment below!

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Skylar Irving talks about moving to Canada for her professional career and how she leans on the networks she built along the way.

Watch the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown, available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Full list of WCHA Players of the Week:

Forward: Kirsten Simms (Wisconsin)
Defender: Caroline Harvey (Wisconsin)
Goalie: Hannah Clark (Minnesota)
Rookie: Maria Mikaelyan (St. Cloud)

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

I was hesitant at first as well, but everything I’ve seen and heard suggests that they’ll definitely be solid offensive contributors this season.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

University of Minnesota goaltender Hannah Clark has been named the WCHA Goaltender of the Week.

Clark is 4-0 with a 0.60 GAA and a .968 SV% so far this season. I have a feeling we’ll be hearing her named called a lot throughout the year.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Aurora Kahlert from the University of New Hampshire has been named the Hockey East Defender of the Week.

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Ottawa’s very own Zoe Cliche (University of Vermont) has been named the Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week.

Cliche made 25 saves against St. Lawrence over the weekend, en route to her first collegiate win.

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

In my latest for The Hockey News, I discuss five of the biggest question marks facing the Ottawa Charge heading into the 2025-26 season.

As always, I’d love to hear from you, so make sure to leave a comment.

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Five Burning Questions for the Ottawa Charge in 2025–26

After a run to the Walter Cup Final that ended just short against the defending champion Minnesota Frost, the Ottawa Charge enter the 2025-26 season with plenty of questions. Key players departed thro...

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s check in on Ottawa’s OWHL stats:

Standings

6. Nepean Wildcats (19 points)
13. Ottawa Jr Sens (14 points)
14. Stars (13 points)
23. 67s (3 points)

Scoring
7. Sydney Semiga (Nepean): 14 points

Goaltending
5. Anna Rioux (Stars): 2-2 | .952 SV% | 1.51 GAA | 1 SO

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Here are your OWHL standings:

🥇Etobicoke (28 points)
🥈Central York (24 points)
🥉Barrie (22 points)
4. Stoney Creek (20 points)
5. Toronto Aeros (20 points)

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a new week, so let’s check in on the OWHL stats leaders:

Scoring

🥇Adrianna Milani (Etobicoke): 22 points
🥈Madeline McCullough (Etobicoke): 17 points
🥉Mikayla Barnes (Stoney Creek): 16 points

Goaltending

🥇Emeline Grennan (Etobicoke): 3-0 | 1.000 SV% | 0.00 GAA | 2 SO

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Make sure to check out my latest for The Hockey News:

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

Yale University graduate Olivia Muhn has already made her mark as both a hockey player and as a leader.

From captaining the Burlington Barracudas to launching an anti-bullying program, she's leading by example.

My latest for The Hockey News:
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Yale University's Olivia Muhn Leads On and Off the Ice

Throughout her hockey career, Olivia Muhn has earned recognition not only for her skills on the ice, but also for the character and leadership that she brings off it.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

From first goals to highlight-reel moments, this weekend was full of standout performances across NCAA women’s hockey.

What moments and performances from this weekend stood out to you the most? Comment below!

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

I’m preparing to sit down and edit the 93rd episode of Rinkside Rundown and this one’s a really unique one for me.

This week, I’m joined by a defender who actually hails from the same small town where I went to high school. This was such a blast.

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Rinkside Rundown | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

View rinksiderundownpodcast’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

Going back to the vault!

This week, we revisit Episode 33, featuring Ottawa Charge goalie Logan Angers, who shares the lessons she learned in college and the value of redshirting.

Learn more about Logan on Episode 33 of Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 5d

Episode 92 is here!

From the backyard rink her dad built to the pros in Montreal, Skylar Irving joins the show and shares her journey, along with the lessons learned along the way.

Episode 92 is available now: linktr.ee/rinksiderund...

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Ottawa, Ontario native Zoe Cliche, who picked up her first career collegiate win yesterday.

The University of Vermont goalie made 25 saves against St. Lawrence in the 2-1 victory. Cliche played junior with the Nepean Wildcats.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 2d

The Belleville Senators lost their second game in a row, falling 6-2 to Bridgeport. Of note:

· Carter Yakemchuk scored his first professional goal
· Hunter Shepard stopped 28 of 33 shots in his Sens debut
· Stephan Halliday leads the team in scoring, now with three points in two games

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