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This week on Rinkside Rundown, Im joined by defender Erica Rieder.Erica opens up about her hockey roots in Saskatchewan, winning a USPORTS championship with the University of Manitoba, and playing at the highest levels of Sweden's SDHL with MoDo and Lule. We dive into her courageous decision to step away from hockey to pursue Olympic dreams in rowing and track cycling, and her mindset heading into the professional draft.Note: This conversation was recorded prior to the 2026 PWHL Draft, where Erica was selected 60th overall by the Montreal Victoire.Catch the full episode at the link in bio. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET!