Margot Page has seen the women’s game from every angle, first as an elite athlete on the world stage and now as the head coach of the Brock University Badgers.

In this week’s episode of Rinkside Rundown, we dive into her transition from the ice to the bench and her perspective on the growth of women’s hockey, both in Canada and in the PWHL.

In this episode, we explore:

• Her journey from collegiate and international competition to elite coaching.
• The critical role of multi-sport participation for developing well-rounded athletes.
• Reflections on her time competing at the World Championships and the Olympics.
• The rapid growth of U Sports and the shifting landscape for female athletes.
• Her vision for bridging the gap between collegiate hockey and the PWHL.

This week on Rinkside Rundown, I sit down with Dr. Katie Peterson, a licensed sports psychologist at Achieve Performance Psychology and two-time NCAA champion, as we discuss the mental side of sports and its impact on performance, growth and development.

Dr. Katie Peterson shares her own journey through hockey, including championship success, as well as what inspired her to swap the locker room for the doctor’s office when her playing days came to an end.

Join us for a really interesting conversation where you’ll also learn practical tools for managing stress in your own life, and just how important confidence can be for success.

Achieve Performance Psychology: https://www.achieveperformancepsych.com/

Instagram: @achieveperformancepsych

Follow Dr. Katie Peterson on Instagram: @kmf_peterson

Girls and Women’s Hockey Academy: https://www.gwhockeyacademy.com/

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.