From the Rink to the Track: Erica Rieder's Detour to Professional Cycling

Erica Rieder dreamed of representing Canada at the Olympics. Pursuing that goal meant taking a different path, and a different sport.

From the Rink to the Track: Erica Rieder's Detour to Professional Cycling
Erica Rieder competes for indoor track cycling / photo curtsey of Erica Rieder

Defender Erica Rieder is preparing for fifth professional season in the SDHL and second season and with LuleƄ/MSSK. Looking at her Elite Prospects profile, though, there's a large two-year gap between 2022 and 2024 with no team listed. What was she doing?

The answer might surprise you.