About this episode

Michelle Pasiechnyk discusses her hockey journey, the importance of community support, and her aspirations for the upcoming PWHL Draft.

Michelle Pasiechnyk grew up in Ottawa playing mini sticks and falling in love with hockey before going on to a collegiate career that saw her take home NCAA Goaltender of the Year. On this episode of Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with the Ottawa native to discuss a career defined by success on the ice, what it meant to step away from the game and the perspective she learned from doing so. With the 2026 PWHL Draft on the horizon, Michelle also shares what it would mean to hear her name called, and the importance of creating a true pathway for the next generation of girls in hockey. Discover more about Michelle Pasiechnyk and her hockey journey at www.rinksiderundown.ca , and follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rinksiderundownpod .

Topics covered

• hockey
• women in sports
• athlete journey
• community support
• NCAA
• PWHL Draft

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