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2016 Roster

2016 National Festival Roster

Ninety-five players have been invited to the 2016 USA Hockey Women's National Festival, including 32 defensemen, 54 forwards and 9 goaltenders.

Team Rosters
Red, White, Blue, Gold, Goaltenders & U18

2016 National Festival Roster

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POS. HEIGHT WEIGHT BIRTHDATE S/C HOMETOWN 2015-16 TEAM
Amsley-Benzie Shelby G 5-7 155 1993-03-10 L Warroad, Minn. University of North Dakota (WCHA)
Anderson Stephanie F 5-9 165 1992-11-27 L North St. Paul, Minn. Bemidji State University (WCHA)
Baldwin Sydney D 5-8 145 1996-01-15 L Albany, N.Y. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Barnes Cayla D 5-3 140 1999-01-07 R Corona, Calif. East Coast Wizards
Bellamy Kacey D 5-7 145 1987-04-22 L Westfield, Mass. Boston Pride (NWHL)
Bender Lexi D 5-8 150 1993-07-22 R Snohomish, Wash. Boston College (HEA)
Bizal Grace D 5-5 130 1997-05-14 L Minnetonka, Minn. Boston College (HEA)
Boreen Abigail F 5-8 154 2000-04-03 R Somerset, Wis. Hill Murray
Bowlby Grace D 5-8 140 1998-09-19 L Edina, Minn. Edina High School
Bozek Megan D 5-8 170 1991-03-27 R Buffalo Grove, Ill. Buffalo Beauts (NWHL)
Brandt Hannah F 5-6 150 1993-11-27 R Vadnais Heights, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Brodt Sydney F 5-6 135 1998-05-03 R North Oaks, Minn. Mounds View High School
Brown Emily D 5-7 150 1998-12-30 L Blaine, Minn. Blaine High School
Browne Kelly F 5-5 149 2000-07-14 L Burlington, Mass. Tabor Academy
Buchbinder Natalie D 5-8 145 1999-01-22 R Fairport, N.Y. Shattuck St. Mary's
Bugalski Brittany G 5-9 170 1997-03-16 L Lake Worth, Fla. Northeastern University (HEA)
Burt Kaitlin G 5-7 140 1997-01-26 L Lynn, Mass. Boston College (HEA)
Carpenter Alex F 5-7 155 1994-04-13 L North Reading, Mass. Boston College (HEA)
Cianfarano Taylar F 5-6 153 1996-07-21 L Oswego, N.Y. Quinnipiac University (ECACH)
Compher Jesse F 5-7 135 1999-07-01 R Northbrook, Ill. Chicago Mission
Coyne Kendall F 5-2 125 1992-05-25 L Palos Heights, Ill. Northeastern University (HEA)
Curl Britta F 5-8 150 2000-03-20 L Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Blizzard
Czech Lindsay D 5-8 165 1999-03-03 L Medina, Minn. Wayzata High School
Daniels Sydney F 5-8 160 1995-04-19 L Southwick, Mass. Harvard University (ECACH)
Darkangelo Shiann F 5-9 145 1993-11-28 L Brighton, Mich. Connecticut Whale (NWHL)
Davis Samantha F 5-5 150 1997-04-23 L Pembroke, Mass. Boston University (HEA)
DeBlois Lauren D 5-6 160 2000-04-07 L Lewiston, Maine Edina High School
Decker Brianna F 5-4 148 1991-05-13 R Dousman, Wis. Boston Pride (NWHL)
DeGeorge Clair F 5-10 170 1999-06-07 L Anchorage, Alaska Shattuck St. Mary's
Drake Delaney F 5-8 147 1999-09-14 L Traverse, Mich. Leland High School
Duggan Meghan F 5-10 160 1987-09-03 R Danvers, Mass. Buffalo Beauts (NWHL)
Fidler Lolita F 5-8 136 2000-02-28 L Edina, Minn. Edina High School
Flanagan Kali D 5-5 130 1995-09-19 R Burlington, Mass. Boston College (HEA)
Gilmore Rebecca F 5-6 155 1998-02-15 R Wayland, Mass. East Coast Wizards
Gulstene Alex G 5-8 150 1999-04-14 L Evanston, Ill. Okanagan Hockey Academy
Heise Taylor F 5-7 127 2000-03-17 R Lake City, Minn. Red Wing High School
Heising Natalie F 5-6 145 1999-06-14 R Maple Grove, Minn. Wayzata High School
Hengler Crystalyn D 5-8 165 1999-09-11 R Eden Prairie, Minn. Eden Prairie High School
Hensley Nicole G 5-6 155 1994-06-23 L Lakewood, Colo. Lindenwood University (CHA)
Hickel Zoe F 5-6 153 1992-07-10 R Anchorage, Alaska Boston Pride (NWHL)
Hirschy Gracen D 5-9 160 1995-04-04 L Fort Wayne, Ind. University of North Dakota (WCHA)
Hughes Gabrielle F 5-8 135 1999-10-04 L Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial High School
Keller Megan D 5-11 150 1996-05-01 L Farmington, Mich. Boston College (HEA)
Kessel Amanda F 5-6 130 1991-08-28 R Madison, Wis. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Knight Hilary F 5-11 172 1989-07-12 R Sun Valley, Idaho Boston Pride (NWHL)
Koelzer Kelsey D 5-9 170 1995-06-16 R Horsham, Pa. Princeton University (ECACH)
Laing Lexie F 5-6 130 1996-06-24 R Marblehead, Mass. Harvard University (ECACH)
LaMantia Nicole D 5-4 145 1999-10-27 L Wayne, Ill. Chicago Mission AAA U16
Lamoureux-Davidson Jocelyne F 5-6 155 1989-07-03 R Grand Forks, N.D. Minnesota Whitecaps
Lamoureux-Morando Monique D 5-6 155 1989-07-03 R Grand Forks, N.D. Minnesota Whitecaps
Larcom Beth G 5-8 150 1998-01-16 L Middletown, R.I. Mass Spitfires
Linser Anneke F 5-9 167 1999-11-10 R Lino Lakes, Minn. Centennial High School
Lonergan Caitrin F 5-7 150 1997-09-10 R Roslindale, Mass. Assabet Valley
Marshall Patricia D 5-7 160 1998-05-11 R Thief River Falls, Minn. Shattuck St. Mary's
Marvin Gigi D 5-8 162 1987-03-07 R Warroad, Minn. Boston Pride (NWHL)
Mauermann Alexis F 5-2 135 1997-10-02 L Janesville, Wis. Shattuck St. Mary's
Menke Amy F 5-6 140 1995-04-09 R Shakopee, Minn. University of North Dakota (WCHA)
Morin Sydney D 5-5 128 1995-06-06 R Minnetonka, Minn. University of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
Murphy Maureen F 5-4 136 1999-12-15 R Buffalo, N.Y. Shattuck St. Mary's
Newkirk Makenna F 5-7 145 1995-08-11 R Scottsdale, Ariz. Boston College (HEA)
Norby Presley F 5-5 129 1998-02-13 R Shorewood, Minn. Minnetonka High School
Norton Elizabeth D 5-6 140 2000-02-14 L Long Lake, Minn. Jr. Whitecaps
Oden Emily F 5-8 150 1999-11-14 R Edina, Minn. Edina High School
Ostertag Gracie D 5-7 160 2000-02-14 R Shakopee, Minn. Shattuck St. Mary's
Pankowski Annie F 5-8 155 1994-11-04 R Laguna Hills, Calif. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Pannek Kelly F 5-8 165 1995-12-29 R Plymouth, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Pelkey Amanda F 5-3 130 1993-05-29 R Montpelier, Vt. Boston Pride (NWHL)
Petrie Dominique F 5-7 145 2001-01-21 R Los Angeles, Calif. Anaheim Jr. Ducks
Pettey Veronika F 5-5 136 1999-02-18 R Potomac, Md. Washington Pride
Pfalzer Emily D 5-2 125 1993-06-14 R Getzville, N.Y. Buffalo Beauts (NWHL)
Piazza Cara F 5-9 130 1995-10-09 L Darien, Ill. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Polusny Emma G 5-9 155 1999-03-16 Mound, Minn. Mound Westonka High School
Prater Kenzie D 5-4 140 1997-11-18 L Hudson, Wis. Hill Murray
Reed Lindsay G 6-0 168 2000-02-23 New Vernon, N.J. The Hotchkiss School
Rigsby Alex G 5-7 155 1992-01-03 L Delafield, Wis. Minnesota Whitecaps
Roque Abby F 5-6 150 1997-09-25 R Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. Sault Area High School
Ryan Jenny D 5-4 145 1995-01-24 R Victoria, N.Y. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Samoskevich Melissa F 5-4 165 1997-03-31 L Sandy Hook, Conn. Quinnipiac University (ECACH)
Schleper Anne D 5-10 170 1990-01-30 L St. Cloud, Minn. Minnesota Whitecaps
Seitz Emma D 5-5 130 2000-01-18 L New York, N.Y. New Jersey Colonials
Shaver Sophia F 5-10 150 1997-04-03 R Wayzata, Minn. University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Skaja Catherine F 5-7 139 1999-07-28 R New Prauge, Minn. New Prauge High School
Skarupa Haley F 5-6 140 1994-01-03 R Rockville, Md. Boston College (HEA)
Snodgrass Natalie F 5-6 155 1998-12-17 L Eagan, Minn. Eastview High School
Stack Kelli F 5-5 136 1988-01-13 R Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Connecticut Whale (NWHL)
Stecklein Lee D 6-0 170 1994-04-23 L Roseville, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Steffen Mekenzie D 5-6 160 1997-09-03 R White Bear Lake Township, Minn. Hill Murray
Thunstrom Allie F 5-5 145 1988-04-20 R Maplewood, Minn. Minnesota Whitecaps
Trivigno Dana F 5-4 135 1994-01-07 R Setauket, N.Y. Boston College (HEA)
Wente Taylor F 5-8 129 1999-04-01 R Plymouth, Minn. Maple Grove High School
Wethington Madeline D 5-10 155 2000-07-14 L Edina, Minn. Blake High School
Willard Taylor D 5-6 150 1995-11-02 R Naperville, Ill. University of Vermont (HEA)
Williamson Taylor F 5-7 140 1996-08-20 L Edina, Minn. University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Woken Alex F 5-8 150 1998-02-25 R Fargo, N.D. Shattuck St. Mary's
Zumwinkle Grace F 5-9 150 1999-04-23 R Excelsior, Minn. Breck High School

Festival Staff

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION
Carey Reagan Director, Women's Hockey
Kelly Matt Head Scout, Women's National Team
Halligan Marissa Manager, Women's Hockey
Koch Rob Director, Communications
Klee Ken O18 Head Coach
Stauber Robb O18 Assistant Coach & Head Goaltending Coach
Deraney Bob O18 Assistant Coach
Grier Mike O18 Assistant Coach
Strot Brett O18 Assistant Coach
Tamer Chris O18 Assistant Coach
Goehring Karl O18 Goaltending Coach
Johnson Joel U18 Head Coach
Kennedy Courtney U18 Assistant Coach
Lachapelle Katie U18 Assistant Coach
Silverman Gretchen O18 Assistant Coach
Altmann Alli U18 Goaltending Coach
Boyle Mike Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Bear Ray Strength & Conditioning Coach
Neeld Kevin Strength & Conditioning Coach
Vaughan Mike Strength & Conditioning Coach
Howe Ally Head Team Doctor
Costa Amy Team Doctor
Gillespie Heather Team Doctor
Lamoreau Todd Athletic Trainer
Olson Jim Athletic Trainer
Rucci Paul Athletic Trainer
Aprik Carrie Nutritionist
Colbert Whitney Hockey Operations Assistant
Fischer Logan Hockey Operations Assistant & Equipment Manager
Proulx Brent Head Equipment Manager
Kronberg Ian Equipment Manager
Zagorianakos Andrew Equipment Manager
Laurila Nick O18 Video Coordinator
Dawes Alex U18 Video Coordinator
Davidson Shawna National Festival Evaluator