HANOVER, N.H. - Dartmouth women's hockey head coach
Laura Schuler has announced the addition of eight players to the roster as members of the Class of 2022.
Joining the Big Green ahead of the 2018-19 season are Gabby Billing, Givanna Foglia, Jessica Forcey, Sara McClanahan, Lotti Odnoga, Chloe Puddifant, Brooke Schroeder and Taylor Stadeli.
"We are very excited to announce this year's incoming group of freshmen to the Dartmouth campus and community," Schuler said. "The Class of 2022 brings a great deal of experience to the forefront, with many newcomers having seen action at the state/provincial, national and even international levels of play. They have all significantly impacted the success of their individual programs, along with many of them helping their teams earn various championship titles along the way."
Name: Gabby Billing
Hometown/High School: Corcoran, Minn. / Breck School
Club Team: Breck / Minnesota Whitecaps
Position: Forward
Accolades: Nine-time letter winner in hockey, soccer and track at the Breck School … hockey captain as a senior … All-Conference … hockey MVP … Hobey Baker Character Award … MSHSL Most Total Assists in state tournament.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I fell in love with Dartmouth the moment I visited campus. There was a sense of community similar to my high school so I felt welcomed right away. I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to receive an incredible education while being able to continue my hockey career at the same time.
Name: Givanna Foglia
Hometown/High School: Tinton Falls, N.J. / Shattuck St. Mary's
Club Team: N/A
Position: Defense
Accolades: Four-time letter winner in hockey at Shattuck St. Mary's … captain as a junior … competed at the U16 and U19 USA Hockey National Championship.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because it is a unique place that provides me with a Division I hockey program and a high-level education. I am confident that my time spent at Dartmouth will be some of the best years of my life and will prepare me for the future.
Name: Jessica Forcey
Hometown/High School: London, Ontario / Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
Club Team: Bluewater Jr. Hawks
Position: Forward
Accolades: Twelve-time letter winner in hockey, track and cross country at Mother Teresa … hockey captain as a senior … Athlete of the Year … U18 Canadian National Team member … S.P.A.R.T.A.N. Girls Hockey and Track Awards … Colin Mood OFSAA School Sport Award … drama award … Honor Roll … Principal's Honor Roll … student of distinction … S.P.E.C.T.R.A. Award.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because it is a world-renowned school with a gorgeous campus and a great hockey program!
Name: Sara McClanahan
Hometown/High School: Wayzata, Minn. / The Blake School
Club Team: The Black School / Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps
Position: Forward
Accolades: Eleven-time letter winner in hockey, soccer and lacrosse at the Blake School … USA Hockey U18 national select camp … academic all-state … Feed My Starving Children.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because of the beautiful campus, the close community and a great education. I also know that the coaching staff can help push me to become the best player I can be.
Name: Lotti Odnoga
Hometown/High School: Györ, Hungary / Vermont Academy
Club Team: Vermont Academy
Position: Defense
Accolades: Ten-time letter winner in hockey, soccer and tennis at the Vermont Academy … tennis captain as a senior … U18 Hungarian National Team … Hungarian Senior Team … Cushing A. Invitational All-Tournament Team … NEPSAC DII first team … NEPSAC Class D All-Star Team.
Why I chose Dartmouth: Dartmouth has always been my dream college. The first college hockey game I ever saw was at Thompson Arena. I love the location, the community, the education that I will get and the opportunity to become a better hockey player and a better person.
Name: Chloé Puddifant
Hometown/High School: Calgary, Alberta / Bishop Carroll High School
Club Team: Rocky Mountain Raiders
Position: Forward
Accolades: Lettered in hockey at Bishop Carroll High School … competed for Team Alberta in U18 Nationals (2015-17) … CSSHL League freshman nominee … CSSHL League top scorer … Mac's Midget AAA Tournament first team All-Star … Principal's List.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because of the welcoming green atmosphere that felt like home to me. From the small town to the family qualities of the team, I am excited to attend a school that will let me learn new things about the world and myself every day.
Name: Brooke Schroeder
Hometown/High School: Bayfield, Ontario / St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School
Club Team: Bluewater PWHL
Position: Defense
Accolades: Four-time letter winner in hockey and soccer at St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School … captain for both hockey and soccer as a senior … Top Female Athlete … First Class Honors … Western Ontario champion for rugby.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I knew Dartmouth was the place for me as soon as I stepped foot on campus. To be able to play the highest level of hockey, in addition to attaining a world-class education at an Ivy League school, is an unimaginable opportunity. The sense of community the campus provided and the superlative athletics and educational facilities truly made me confident in my decision to attend Dartmouth.
Name: Taylor Stadeli
Hometown/High School: Scottsdale, Ariz. / Loomis Chaffee
Club Team: Mid Fairfield
Position: Goalkeeper
Accolades: Four-time letter winner in hockey at Loomis Chaffee … U16 Tier I New England District regional champion (2016-17) … U19 Tier I Connecticut state champion (2017-18) … Most Valuable Defensive Player … USA Hockey U18 national camp.
Why I chose Dartmouth: I chose Dartmouth because I liked how dedicated the staff are at ensuring the team is constantly improving, both on and off the ice. I also get an excellent opportunity to better my education.