Some players choose a program for the ranking. Béatrice Bilodeau chose Ottawa because it felt like home.

The Gee-Gees captain grew up in Quebec's hockey culture, played on boys' teams until she was 12, and developed through one of the province's most competitive junior pathways before making a deliberate decision to come to uOttawa. Not for the profile. For the fit.

In this episode, we get into what shaped her as a player, what leadership looks like from the inside, and how she carries that same commitment into her community work with youth programs, mentorship, and seniors in long-term care, which culminated in being awarded the Marion Hilliard Award in earlier this month.

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Molly Jordan is a defender at the University of Minnesota and one of the most compelling young players in the NCAA women's game.

Mature, humble, and deeply passionate about the sport and her community, the native of Berlin, Connecticut brings a perspective that goes well beyond the ice.

In Episode 115 of Rinkside Rundown, Molly talks about what it has been like to grow as a player and a person at one of the most competitive programs in college hockey, what it means to represent the United States on the international stage, and why she believes the American program is on a different level right now.

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Wyoming isn't exactly a hotbed for women's hockey, but for Haley Box, it's where the love for the game started. The Etobicoke Dolphins forward and incoming University of Wisconsin Badger joins Rinkside Rundown to talk about the journey that brought her from Cheyenne to one of the most storied programs in the sport.

Haley reflects on what it meant to represent Team USA, the Nashville camp that shifted the trajectory of her career, and the role the Etobicoke Dolphins have played in her development. She also opens up about the mental side of the game and what the continued rise of the PWHL means to her as a player with professional aspirations.

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She started on outdoor rinks, and now she's one of the most exciting forwards at Penn State. In Episode 113 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Grace Outwater for a conversation that covers everything from the grind of being a student athlete to the moments in her career that shaped who she is as a player and a person.

Grace talks about the coaches and mentors who believed in her, what it meant to play in an outdoor game, how she stays locked in on and off the ice, and why the rise of the PWHL has her genuinely fired up about the future of women's hockey.

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Five years ago, Kao Lawrie asked a simple question. Were there others like them in hockey?

As a trans non-binary player, Kao rarely saw people who shared their experience in the sport. That realization led them to create This Tournament Has Everything, an inclusive hockey weekend on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia for women, trans, two-spirit, and non-binary players.

What began as a small, community-driven tournament has since grown into an event that now brings together more than 120 players from across North America and beyond.

In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, Kao shares their hockey journey, the experiences that shaped their perspective, and how one idea helped create a space where players can feel seen, safe, and welcomed in the sport.

With this year’s tournament taking place March 6–8, 2026, this conversation highlights the impact of grassroots efforts and the importance of community in hockey.

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SDHL goaltender and Norwegian national team member Ena Nystrøm joins Rinkside Rundown to share the mindset and experiences that shaped her path to professional women’s hockey.

Currently playing with Brynäs IF, Ena reflects on her development from Norway to college hockey in North America and how those experiences prepared her for the professional level. She discusses the importance of embracing pressure, explaining why she believes “pressure is privilege” and how that perspective has influenced her growth as an international goaltender.

Ena also talks about representing Norway, the continued global growth of women’s hockey, and the role increased visibility plays in creating opportunities for the next generation.

This episode offers insight into the mentality, progression, and international journey required to compete at the professional level.

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In this episode of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Abby Boreen to talk about the experiences that shaped her path in women’s hockey.

From skating outdoors in Minnesota to navigating the demands of NCAA hockey at the University of Minnesota, Abby reflects on the moments that tested her and helped define her game.

She discusses leadership during her junior and collegiate career, the value of playing multiple sports, and what it takes to balance high level hockey with a strong commitment to education.

The conversation also explores building culture with a new team in Vancouver and how those earlier lessons continue to influence her approach to the professional game.

This episode is about development, patience, and the long view required to build a career in women’s hockey. It offers perspective for players, coaches, and fans who are interested in how elite athletes grow over time.

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Kaitlin Finnegan is helping build something entirely new.

In Episode 109 of Rinkside Rundown, Chris Sinclair is joined by Kaitlin Finnegan, forward and co-captain of the University of Delaware women’s hockey team, the newest NCAA Division I programs in the country.

Kaitlin walks through her hockey journey, from growing up in Kansas and carving out opportunities in a non-traditional hockey market, to her time at Lindenwood University, and now stepping into a leadership role during Delaware’s inaugural season. She shares what it means to be part of a program from day one, the challenges that come with it, and why those challenges are also what make the experience so special.

This conversation is about perseverance, belief, and the excitement of helping grow women’s hockey at the Division I level. It’s also a reminder that there is no single path to the game, and that opportunity often comes from staying ready when the moment arrives.

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