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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 7h

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 · 1d

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 · 7h

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 · 10h

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 · 10h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 11h

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 · 13h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 16h

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

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

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:
thehockeynews.com/womens/colle...

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.

thehockeynews.com

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 16h

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

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

Brianne Jenner will be honoured by Cornell University next Saturday for her induction into the Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame, as per the team.

Her recognition "celebrates exceptional contributions to the Big Red program and [the] lasting impact on Cornell Athletics."

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to friend of the show Brooke Mulvihill!

The Ottawa, Ontario native has notched her first collegiate points, two assists, this weekend against Vermont.

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

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:
thehockeynews.com/womens/colle...

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.

thehockeynews.com

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 1d

Three games on the OWHL schedule today, including three Ottawa teams.

The 67s look to make it 2-0 this weekend with a game against Kingston. The last game of the day features an all-Ottawa matchup between the Sens and Stars.