This week on Rinkside Rundown, we welcome back friend of the show, Lyndsey Janes.

When we first spoke back on Episode 47, Lyndsey was in the middle of her playing career at Mount Royal University. Now, she is stepping into a brand new chapter as an assistant coach with the University of Manitoba Bisons.

In this conversation, Lyndsey opens up about navigating the shift from player to coach, what she takes from her time wearing the "C" into her leadership behind the bench, and the incredible growth of women's hockey on the coaching side.

Episode 47 is linked here.

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Grace Sadura joins the show to talk about her hockey journey, leadership, and commitment to the community. From growing up in Minnesota and playing three seasons at Minnesota Duluth to starting a new chapter with Northeastern University, Grace shares what has shaped her path on and off the ice.

We dive into her role as a leader, her academic focus in psychology and Mandarin Chinese, and her impactful work in the community that earned her a nomination as a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award.

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This week on Rinkside Rundown, we welcome back friend of the show, Tristan Thompson.

When we first spoke back on Episode 10, she was just getting ready to step onto campus for her freshman year at Northeastern University. Now, she is preparing for a brand new chapter with St. Cloud State University.

In this conversation, Tristan opens up about the realities of dealing with early career injuries, how stepping away from the ice tested her mental perspective, and what it took to get her game back on track. We also dive into her decision to enter the transfer portal, what she found in St. Cloud State, and her unique connection to the professional game through her hometown Ottawa Charge.

Check out Episode 10 to discover how Tristan's journey started.

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