Today we celebrate our seniors! In top photo (left to right): #18 Mary Leys, #22 Jace Zapata, #9 Emma Kelly and #8 Mikaela Langbacka
#8 Mikaela Langbacka
Lorton, Virginia
Mikaela nears career highs in goals and points as a senior captain. She scored four goals against Sacred Heart this season and added a two-point game at New Hampshire. An alternate captain as a junior, Mikaela has qualified twice for NEWHA All-Academic honors. She is a double major in information systems and business administration.
#9 Emma Kelly
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Emma made the move from the blue line to center this year en route to posting career highs in goals and points. She has won nearly 150 faceoffs and turned in a two-point game at Stonehill in November. Emma is a one-time qualifier for NEWHA All-Academic, and is a double major in criminology and political science.
#18 Mary Leys
Newport, Rhode Island
Mary has matched career highs in goals and power-play goals as a senior while nearing a personal best in points. The captain has found the net twice against Stonehill this season. An alternate captain as a junior, Mary has earned seven career national and NEWHA academic awards. She majors in English.
#22 Jace Zapata
Brea, California
Jace has recorded career highs in points, assists and blocked shots this season, pushing her career blocks total toward 125 in three years. The captain potted goals against both Saint Anselm and Post. Jace has earned NEWHA All-Academic honors every season. She majors in business administration.
Maddie Musselman
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Maddie has been a vital part of the women's ice hockey family thanks to her dedication and diligence as team manager. According to the coaching staff, she is a rock star behind the scenes, is the first one here and last one to leave, and is there for players and coaches when times are tough and when times are good. She is the glue that keeps our team together. Maddie is majoring in accounting.
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Photos: Jim Laskarzewski '86