Covering the Ottawa Charge for The Hockey News. Host of Rinkside Rundown, your weekly interview podcast featuring USPORTS, NCAA, PWHL and the SDHL.

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined June 2011
This week on Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Colgate graduate Elyssa Biederman as we chat about her journey from Michigan to Colgate and how she’s preparing for the pros! Our pre-draft conversation is available now: youtu.be/uWfjup_R-9k
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I just finished editing Episode 147 of Rinkside Rundown, and PWHL San Jose fans, this one’s for you! This Minnesota State grad is off to a great start in the SDHL and is now looking to make an impact in the PWHL! Follow Rinkside Rundown: linktr.ee/rinksiderundown
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People ask me which player from this year’s draft I’m most excited to see and my answer remains unchanged: Lily Shannon A fantastic player and a great role model for so many young girls. San Jose fans are going to love watching her this season and beyond.
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Congratulations to friend of the show Alanna Mah, who will be representing Canada at next month’s World Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships in Australia!
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Canada has announced its roster for next month’s World Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships. Here are the details for @TheHockeyNewsW and stay tuned for more coverage throughout the tournament: thehockeynews.com/womens/int…
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Ottawa, I have called you home for more than 17 years. Over that time, I’ve truly come to love and appreciate you. But you remain confusing and frustrating. We had the chance to make real, meaningful change today yet chose to stay the course. I just don’t get it.
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Congratulations to friend of the show Caileigh Tiller, who picked up her second Rookie of the Week honour!
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Reflecting on her career at Colgate University, Elyssa Biederman shares what she values most about her experiences. Discover more about Elyssa's hockey path on the latest episode of Rinkside Rundown: youtu.be/uWfjup_R-9k
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It’s difficult not to get fired up when the “Huuuuughes” chants get going
from draft day in 2023 to her name being a staple chant at the rink 🤞 Gabbie Hughes was our 20th overall selection in the inaugural PWHL Draft back in 2023, and she's been committed to our city and organization ever since. Let's take a walk back down memory lane 🥹
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RPI has announced the hiring of Olivia Cook as the program’s assistant coach. Cook had previously served as head coach at SUNY Potsdam since 2023. Throughout her career, Cook, who is Akwesasne Mohawk, has worked with Cree youth and was an instructor with First Assist.
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Ottawa friends, please make sure to get out and vote today! Everyone that I’ve spoken with has shared that it was a quick and super simple experience. If you don’t know where to go, here’s a tool that will help: elections.ottawa.ca/VotingLo…
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Chris Sinclair retweeted
There was no doubt in Katie Chan’s mind that she would remain a member of the #Goldeneyes after an exciting inaugural season. I spoke with her about her contract extension, off-season in VAN, and the upcoming season. @TheHockeyNews | @TheHockeyNewsW thehockeynews.com/womens/pwh…
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This is absurd and would never happen in men’s sports.
The WNBA will reportedly play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 12:30pm ET in Atlanta, per @ramonashelburne. The league had been in 'nonstop frantic discussions' to arrange a time and location for the game due to scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, who will play that same night in the same venue.
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Grace Sadura was meant to be a Dawg. For the first time in her career, Sadura is the Hockey East Player of the Week! 📰: bit.ly/4zd9wo3
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Congratulations to a well-deserving Grace Sadura, who is coming off a huge weekend with Northeastern, on being named Player of the Week!
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Congratulations to friend of the show, Grace Outwater, who has been named one of AHA’s Players of the Week!
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Chris Sinclair retweeted
Ottawa, please take the time to go cast a ballot in today's municipal election. Not sure who to vote for? Check out our great coverage online. The @OttawaCitizen team will be up late across the city sharing the results, to be sure to follow along. ottawacitizen.com/news/ottaw…
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Ottawa, we’re up:
Roundup: What you may have missed in the municipal election campaign last week ottawacitizen.com/news/local…
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