In Episode 97 of Rinkside Rundown, host Chris Sinclair sits down with Jenna Buglioni, the historic first draft pick for the PWHL's Seattle Torrent franchise.
Jenna opens up about her remarkable hockey journey from her hometown of Port Moody, BC, to the professional ranks of the PWHL. Discover how family support shaped Jenna's path in women's hockey, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and why mentorship matters at every level of the game.
Jenna shares candid stories from her time at Ohio State, navigating the highs and lows of NCAA Division I hockey, and what it means to step into her professional career as part of the PWHL's historic expansion.
Topics covered:
- Jenna's early hockey development in Port Moody, British Columbia
- Being selected as the Seattle Torrent's first-ever draft pick
- The impact of family support on athletic success
- Multi-sport athlete experiences and development
- Finding and building mentorship relationships in hockey
- Ohio State Buckeyes hockey career highlights and challenges
- Transitioning from collegiate to professional women's hockey
- PWHL expansion and the future of the league
And don't miss the final minutes — Jenna shares an unexpected, must-hear story from her journey that we only reveal at the very end. Stick around to catch it.