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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Episode 106 is here!
This week, I’m joined by Ivy Nellis, goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club.
Ivy discusses her development, mindset in key moments, and what’s next in her hockey journey.
Available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
This week, I’m joined by Ivy Nellis, goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club.
Ivy discusses her development, mindset in key moments, and what’s next in her hockey journey.
Available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Checking in on the first semi-final game at the #U18WomensWorlds:
Hungary and Finland are all tied up at two after two periods of play. Yenna Kolmonen (FIN) opened the scoring on the power play.
Petra Polonyi (HUN), Senja Siivonen (FIN) and Reka Hiezl (HUN) have also scored.
Hungary and Finland are all tied up at two after two periods of play. Yenna Kolmonen (FIN) opened the scoring on the power play.
Petra Polonyi (HUN), Senja Siivonen (FIN) and Reka Hiezl (HUN) have also scored.
January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Checking in on the first semi-final game at the #U18WomensWorlds:
Hungary and Finland are all tied up at two after two periods of play. Yenna Kolmonen (FIN) opened the scoring on the power play.
Petra Polonyi (HUN), Senja Siivonen (FIN) and Reka Hiezl (HUN) have also scored.
Hungary and Finland are all tied up at two after two periods of play. Yenna Kolmonen (FIN) opened the scoring on the power play.
Petra Polonyi (HUN), Senja Siivonen (FIN) and Reka Hiezl (HUN) have also scored.
Looking for the best atmosphere in college hockey? The Women’s Beanpot Championships hit TD Garden this Tuesday!
Here is everything you need to know about tickets and timing. Let's Pack the Garden!
Here is everything you need to know about tickets and timing. Let's Pack the Garden!
January 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Looking for the best atmosphere in college hockey? The Women’s Beanpot Championships hit TD Garden this Tuesday!
Here is everything you need to know about tickets and timing. Let's Pack the Garden!
Here is everything you need to know about tickets and timing. Let's Pack the Garden!
Here is what you need to know ahead of semi-final play at the #U18WomensWorlds:
(I'll be at Charge practice for the afternoon, so no live tweeting until the Canada game tonight)
(I'll be at Charge practice for the afternoon, so no live tweeting until the Canada game tonight)
January 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Here is what you need to know ahead of semi-final play at the #U18WomensWorlds:
(I'll be at Charge practice for the afternoon, so no live tweeting until the Canada game tonight)
(I'll be at Charge practice for the afternoon, so no live tweeting until the Canada game tonight)
I asked Ottawa Charge defender Vita Poniatovskaia about an area she’s made the biggest stride in:
“The mental aspect. It's hard not being in the lineup every day. But I think it's a great learning point because it teaches you how to be an even better teammate.”
“The mental aspect. It's hard not being in the lineup every day. But I think it's a great learning point because it teaches you how to be an even better teammate.”
January 17, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I asked Ottawa Charge defender Vita Poniatovskaia about an area she’s made the biggest stride in:
“The mental aspect. It's hard not being in the lineup every day. But I think it's a great learning point because it teaches you how to be an even better teammate.”
“The mental aspect. It's hard not being in the lineup every day. But I think it's a great learning point because it teaches you how to be an even better teammate.”
Having the chance to speak with her today, I’ll say this about Fanuza Kadirova:
She may not speak much English, but my goodness! She’s as enthusiastic and engaging as anyone. Kadirova was also honest and thoughtful in all her answers and was very appreciative.
She may not speak much English, but my goodness! She’s as enthusiastic and engaging as anyone. Kadirova was also honest and thoughtful in all her answers and was very appreciative.
January 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Having the chance to speak with her today, I’ll say this about Fanuza Kadirova:
She may not speak much English, but my goodness! She’s as enthusiastic and engaging as anyone. Kadirova was also honest and thoughtful in all her answers and was very appreciative.
She may not speak much English, but my goodness! She’s as enthusiastic and engaging as anyone. Kadirova was also honest and thoughtful in all her answers and was very appreciative.
Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club goaltender Ivy Nellis talks about how having the Ottawa Charge in her hometown has changed the way she sees her future in hockey.
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club goaltender Ivy Nellis talks about how having the Ottawa Charge in her hometown has changed the way she sees her future in hockey.
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Well Charge fans, it finally happened: I had a chance to chat with Fanuza Kadirova after practice today. Story coming soon.
Shoutout to Vita Poniatovskaia for help translating!
Shoutout to Vita Poniatovskaia for help translating!
January 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Well Charge fans, it finally happened: I had a chance to chat with Fanuza Kadirova after practice today. Story coming soon.
Shoutout to Vita Poniatovskaia for help translating!
Shoutout to Vita Poniatovskaia for help translating!
“We could be unbelievable,” says Carla MacLeod at practice.
She stopped practice to remind the group how loud she wants them to be. “In this building, in this moment, this place should be loud. Communicate and you’ll see how good we can be.”
She stopped practice to remind the group how loud she wants them to be. “In this building, in this moment, this place should be loud. Communicate and you’ll see how good we can be.”
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
“We could be unbelievable,” says Carla MacLeod at practice.
She stopped practice to remind the group how loud she wants them to be. “In this building, in this moment, this place should be loud. Communicate and you’ll see how good we can be.”
She stopped practice to remind the group how loud she wants them to be. “In this building, in this moment, this place should be loud. Communicate and you’ll see how good we can be.”
More SDHL news coming your way:
Brynäs IF has announced that goaltender Ena Nystrøm has suffered a lower body injury. They have signed Slovenian goaltender Pia Dukaric for the remainder of this season.
Indications are that she’ll arrive in early February, according to the team.
Brynäs IF has announced that goaltender Ena Nystrøm has suffered a lower body injury. They have signed Slovenian goaltender Pia Dukaric for the remainder of this season.
Indications are that she’ll arrive in early February, according to the team.
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
More SDHL news coming your way:
Brynäs IF has announced that goaltender Ena Nystrøm has suffered a lower body injury. They have signed Slovenian goaltender Pia Dukaric for the remainder of this season.
Indications are that she’ll arrive in early February, according to the team.
Brynäs IF has announced that goaltender Ena Nystrøm has suffered a lower body injury. They have signed Slovenian goaltender Pia Dukaric for the remainder of this season.
Indications are that she’ll arrive in early February, according to the team.
Here are the matchups ahead of semifinal play tomorrow:
Hungary vs Finland (11:00 am EST)
USA vs Sweden (3:00 pm EST)
Canada vs Czechia (6:30 pm EST)
Who do you think will play for gold on Sunday? Comment down below with your thoughts!
#U18WomensWorlds
Hungary vs Finland (11:00 am EST)
USA vs Sweden (3:00 pm EST)
Canada vs Czechia (6:30 pm EST)
Who do you think will play for gold on Sunday? Comment down below with your thoughts!
#U18WomensWorlds
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Here are the matchups ahead of semifinal play tomorrow:
Hungary vs Finland (11:00 am EST)
USA vs Sweden (3:00 pm EST)
Canada vs Czechia (6:30 pm EST)
Who do you think will play for gold on Sunday? Comment down below with your thoughts!
#U18WomensWorlds
Hungary vs Finland (11:00 am EST)
USA vs Sweden (3:00 pm EST)
Canada vs Czechia (6:30 pm EST)
Who do you think will play for gold on Sunday? Comment down below with your thoughts!
#U18WomensWorlds
Have you checked out the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown?
Get to know one of my favourite junior players before she heads off to Ontario Tech (USports) next season. It’s a great conversation you’ll really enjoy!
Get to know one of my favourite junior players before she heads off to Ontario Tech (USports) next season. It’s a great conversation you’ll really enjoy!
Episode 106 is here!
This week, I’m joined by Ivy Nellis, goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club.
Ivy discusses her development, mindset in key moments, and what’s next in her hockey journey.
Available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
This week, I’m joined by Ivy Nellis, goaltender with the Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club.
Ivy discusses her development, mindset in key moments, and what’s next in her hockey journey.
Available now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Have you checked out the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown?
Get to know one of my favourite junior players before she heads off to Ontario Tech (USports) next season. It’s a great conversation you’ll really enjoy!
Get to know one of my favourite junior players before she heads off to Ontario Tech (USports) next season. It’s a great conversation you’ll really enjoy!
In SDHL news for your Friday morning, Brynäs IF has announced the signing of Czech national team defender Sára Čajanová to a one year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Čajanová has played in 136 games with the team, amassing 77 points.
Čajanová has played in 136 games with the team, amassing 77 points.
January 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
In SDHL news for your Friday morning, Brynäs IF has announced the signing of Czech national team defender Sára Čajanová to a one year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Čajanová has played in 136 games with the team, amassing 77 points.
Čajanová has played in 136 games with the team, amassing 77 points.
Canada defeats Finland by a final of 12-0 to advance to the semifinals #U18WomensWorlds
Players of the Game
CAN: Adrianna Milani
FIN: Senja Siivonen
Top 3 Players for Finland
Tinja Tapani, Maija-Viivi Ruonakoski, Senja Siivonen
Players of the Game
CAN: Adrianna Milani
FIN: Senja Siivonen
Top 3 Players for Finland
Tinja Tapani, Maija-Viivi Ruonakoski, Senja Siivonen
January 16, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Canada defeats Finland by a final of 12-0 to advance to the semifinals #U18WomensWorlds
Players of the Game
CAN: Adrianna Milani
FIN: Senja Siivonen
Top 3 Players for Finland
Tinja Tapani, Maija-Viivi Ruonakoski, Senja Siivonen
Players of the Game
CAN: Adrianna Milani
FIN: Senja Siivonen
Top 3 Players for Finland
Tinja Tapani, Maija-Viivi Ruonakoski, Senja Siivonen
2,528 in attendance for this game between Canada and Finland #U18WomensWorlds
January 16, 2026 at 2:50 AM
2,528 in attendance for this game between Canada and Finland #U18WomensWorlds
Now that we're into the knockout stages at the #U18WomensWorlds, I'll be including my Sinclair's Three Stars for Canada following the game.
January 16, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Now that we're into the knockout stages at the #U18WomensWorlds, I'll be including my Sinclair's Three Stars for Canada following the game.
A three-goal second period has Canada leading 8-0 heading into the third and final frame.
Maddie McCullough, Sofia Ismael, and Rachel Piggott were your second-period goal scorers.
Shots: 19 | 4 (46 | 6 total)
Canada had two power plays #U18WomensWorlds
Maddie McCullough, Sofia Ismael, and Rachel Piggott were your second-period goal scorers.
Shots: 19 | 4 (46 | 6 total)
Canada had two power plays #U18WomensWorlds
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
A three-goal second period has Canada leading 8-0 heading into the third and final frame.
Maddie McCullough, Sofia Ismael, and Rachel Piggott were your second-period goal scorers.
Shots: 19 | 4 (46 | 6 total)
Canada had two power plays #U18WomensWorlds
Maddie McCullough, Sofia Ismael, and Rachel Piggott were your second-period goal scorers.
Shots: 19 | 4 (46 | 6 total)
Canada had two power plays #U18WomensWorlds
The Ottawa Senators Women's Hockey Club has announced their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.
GM: Natasha Danschinko
Head Coach: Reagan Fischer
Assistant Coach: Katrina Bert
Assistant Coach: Ryan O'Neill
GM: Natasha Danschinko
Head Coach: Reagan Fischer
Assistant Coach: Katrina Bert
Assistant Coach: Ryan O'Neill
January 16, 2026 at 1:56 AM
The Ottawa Senators Women's Hockey Club has announced their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.
GM: Natasha Danschinko
Head Coach: Reagan Fischer
Assistant Coach: Katrina Bert
Assistant Coach: Ryan O'Neill
GM: Natasha Danschinko
Head Coach: Reagan Fischer
Assistant Coach: Katrina Bert
Assistant Coach: Ryan O'Neill
Canada leads Finland 5-0 after the first period in quarterfinal play, highlighted by Adrianna Milani's two-goal performance.
Hayley McDonald, Rosalie Tremblay, and Rachel Piggott also scored.
Shots: 27 | 2
Canada had two power plays in the opening frame. #U18WomensWorlds
Hayley McDonald, Rosalie Tremblay, and Rachel Piggott also scored.
Shots: 27 | 2
Canada had two power plays in the opening frame. #U18WomensWorlds
January 16, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Canada leads Finland 5-0 after the first period in quarterfinal play, highlighted by Adrianna Milani's two-goal performance.
Hayley McDonald, Rosalie Tremblay, and Rachel Piggott also scored.
Shots: 27 | 2
Canada had two power plays in the opening frame. #U18WomensWorlds
Hayley McDonald, Rosalie Tremblay, and Rachel Piggott also scored.
Shots: 27 | 2
Canada had two power plays in the opening frame. #U18WomensWorlds
In some PWHL news, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have activated Sarah Nurse from LTIR.
Great news for both Vancouver, and Team Canada.
Great news for both Vancouver, and Team Canada.
January 16, 2026 at 12:40 AM
In some PWHL news, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have activated Sarah Nurse from LTIR.
Great news for both Vancouver, and Team Canada.
Great news for both Vancouver, and Team Canada.
Canada’s roster for their quarterfinal matchup against Finland #U18WomensWorlds
McCullough - Tiller - McDonald
Korte - Piggott - Ismael
Aubin - Tremblay - Milani
Lévesque - MacKinnon - Doiron
Hughson
Viel - Leprohon
Matt - Mossey
Tiller - Maechtel
Houweling
Charrois
McCullough - Tiller - McDonald
Korte - Piggott - Ismael
Aubin - Tremblay - Milani
Lévesque - MacKinnon - Doiron
Hughson
Viel - Leprohon
Matt - Mossey
Tiller - Maechtel
Houweling
Charrois
January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Canada’s roster for their quarterfinal matchup against Finland #U18WomensWorlds
McCullough - Tiller - McDonald
Korte - Piggott - Ismael
Aubin - Tremblay - Milani
Lévesque - MacKinnon - Doiron
Hughson
Viel - Leprohon
Matt - Mossey
Tiller - Maechtel
Houweling
Charrois
McCullough - Tiller - McDonald
Korte - Piggott - Ismael
Aubin - Tremblay - Milani
Lévesque - MacKinnon - Doiron
Hughson
Viel - Leprohon
Matt - Mossey
Tiller - Maechtel
Houweling
Charrois
Here’s what you need to know as Canada faces Finland in the final game of quarterfinal play #U18WomensWorlds
January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Here’s what you need to know as Canada faces Finland in the final game of quarterfinal play #U18WomensWorlds
The United States defeats Hungary in quarterfinal play, 9-0.
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Emily Pohl
🇭🇺: Helga Tamas
Hungary’s 3 Best Players of the Tournament:
Zoe Takacs, Luca Farago, Petra Polonyi
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Emily Pohl
🇭🇺: Helga Tamas
Hungary’s 3 Best Players of the Tournament:
Zoe Takacs, Luca Farago, Petra Polonyi
January 15, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The United States defeats Hungary in quarterfinal play, 9-0.
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Emily Pohl
🇭🇺: Helga Tamas
Hungary’s 3 Best Players of the Tournament:
Zoe Takacs, Luca Farago, Petra Polonyi
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Emily Pohl
🇭🇺: Helga Tamas
Hungary’s 3 Best Players of the Tournament:
Zoe Takacs, Luca Farago, Petra Polonyi
Another busy period for the Americans, highlighted by the outstanding performance of Jane Daley, who scored her 11th goal of the tournament.
Lindsay Stepnowski and Talla Hansen also scored, giving the US a 9-0 lead over Hungary heading into the third period. #U18WomensWorlds
Lindsay Stepnowski and Talla Hansen also scored, giving the US a 9-0 lead over Hungary heading into the third period. #U18WomensWorlds
January 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Another busy period for the Americans, highlighted by the outstanding performance of Jane Daley, who scored her 11th goal of the tournament.
Lindsay Stepnowski and Talla Hansen also scored, giving the US a 9-0 lead over Hungary heading into the third period. #U18WomensWorlds
Lindsay Stepnowski and Talla Hansen also scored, giving the US a 9-0 lead over Hungary heading into the third period. #U18WomensWorlds
What a tournament by Jane Daley, as she scores her 11th and makes it 8-0 US over Hungary in the second period.
She's now one goal away from a fourth straight hat trick, and has tied the Women's U18 single tournament goals record. Unbelievable. #U18WomensWorlds
She's now one goal away from a fourth straight hat trick, and has tied the Women's U18 single tournament goals record. Unbelievable. #U18WomensWorlds
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
What a tournament by Jane Daley, as she scores her 11th and makes it 8-0 US over Hungary in the second period.
She's now one goal away from a fourth straight hat trick, and has tied the Women's U18 single tournament goals record. Unbelievable. #U18WomensWorlds
She's now one goal away from a fourth straight hat trick, and has tied the Women's U18 single tournament goals record. Unbelievable. #U18WomensWorlds
Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club goaltender Ivy Nellis reflects on how working as a Hockey Canada official and goalie development coach has shaped her perspective on the game.
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is live now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is live now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club goaltender Ivy Nellis reflects on how working as a Hockey Canada official and goalie development coach has shaped her perspective on the game.
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is live now: rinksiderundown.substack.com
Full episode with Ivy Nellis is live now: rinksiderundown.substack.com