Summary
What does it actually take to stand alone in the crease when the pressure is at its highest?This week on Rinkside Rundown, Im joined by St. Lawrence University goaltender and PWHL Hamilton draft pick Emma-Sofie Nordstrm. She opens up about growing up in a deeply rooted hockey family in Denmark, her development playing in Swedens SDHL, and the mindset that carried her across the Atlantic to NCAA Division I hockey.During our conversation, Emma-Sofie breaks down the mental resilience required in high-volume games, what leadership looked like as an assistant captain for the Saints, and her experience representing Denmark on the international stage at the Olympics.Note: This episode was recorded prior to the 2026 PWHL Draft. Emma-Sofie was subsequently selected in the fifth round, 54th overall, by PWHL Hamilton.If youre enjoying these stories, subscribe and share Rinkside Rundown with your fellow hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET, bringing you closer to the players shaping the women's game.