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Keady Norton Welcomes Eight Members of the Class of 2026
8/26/2022 2:30:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
Head Coach Liz Keady Norton announces the Big Green's freshman class
HANOVER, N.H. — Head Coach of Women's Ice Hockey Liz Keady Norton and her staff have announced the eight incoming members of the class of 2026 set to join the Big Green for the 2022-23 season.
The Big Green's incoming freshman class features three forwards, three defenders and two goalies. The Class of 2026 features student-athletes from six different states.
"I am excited to welcome our incoming freshmen to Hanover this fall," head coach Liz Keady Norton said. "As a group, they will bring a level of competitiveness, energy and depth that will be critical to our success. Their successes on and off the ice prior to Dartmouth has demonstrated their commitment to excellence and desire to be the best versions of themselves. We are certainly excited to welcome them to the woods!"
The Class of 2026, listed numerically by their jersey numbers with the Big Green, is as follows:
Cally Dixon
Forward | No. 2
Woodbridge, Conn. | Loomis Chaffee
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete in ice hockey and soccer, lettering in both from her freshman to
senior years… Served as captain for her ice hockey and soccer teams at Loomis Chaffee during her senior season… Was a member of Loomis Chaffee's 2021-22 and 2018-19 Founders League Championship teams… Won three Tier I Regional and State Championships with the Connecticut Polar Bears… Earned All-Founders League honors as a sophomore and senior at Loomis Chaffee and first-team all-state honors as a freshman at Amity Regional High School.
Personal: Daughter of Brian and Jennifer Dixon… Has one brother… Enjoys writing and riding her horse, Teddy… Plans to study neuroscience and history and pursue a career in medicine or law.
Why Dartmouth: "I was drawn to Dartmouth by both the top tier faculty and its emphasis on undergraduate education and the intimate, high achieving community of Dartmouth athletics."
Izee Powell
Defense | No. 5
Oxford, Ohio | Shady Side Academy
Before Dartmouth: Played for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite and won a USA Hockey Tier I National
Championship in 2019… Served as a captain for Shady Side Academy during her senior year and an alternate captain for the Penguins for the 2021-22 season… Won consecutive Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Lacrosse Championships with Shady Side Academy in 2021 and 2022.
Personal: Daughter of Cody and Kate Powell… Has eight siblings, five sisters and three brothers… Enjoys cooking, baking and working out… Plans to study chemistry and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because I knew I would be surrounded by people who are invested in my success both athletically and academically."
Shae Messner
Forward | No. 10
Mound, Minn. | Holy Family Catholic High School
Before Dartmouth: Played for Holy Family Catholic High School during the 2021-22 season… Member of
three-straight Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class A championship teams from 2018-2020 at Breck High School… Played for Minnesota Elite in 2021, which finished as runner-up at the Tier I USA Hockey National Championships… Served as a captain for Breck during her junior season… Lettered in golf as a junior.
Personal: Daughter of Mike and Kari Messner… Has two brothers… Father wrestled for Southern Oregon University… Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose to further my education and hockey career at Dartmouth because of its academic rigor and collaborative learning environment where one can exceed and grow."
Maura Fiorenza
Defense | No. 18
Wilmington, Mass. | Governor's Academy
Before Dartmouth: Three-sport athlete at Governor's Academy in ice hockey, softball and soccer…
Lettered in all three sports from her freshman season and served as a captain of her hockey and softball teams during her senior year… Earned All- New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and All-Independent School League (ISL) honors following her senior hockey season… Earned the Hobey Baker Character Award and Governor's Hockey Team Award in 2022… Coaches Award recipient following her senior year in softball and soccer.
Personal: Daughter of Michael and Aileen Fiorenza… Has one brother… Enjoys volunteering and fundraising and playing cards… Plans to study neuroscience.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the opportunity to receive an Ivy League education while being able to play Division I college hockey. In addition, I chose Dartmouth for its great location and beautiful campus."
Vanessa Stamper
Forward | No. 21
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. | Cranbrook Kingswood High School
Before Dartmouth: Served as a captain or alternate captain for three-straight seasons with the Little
Caesars Hockey Club from 2017-2020… Won the 2022 19U New York State Amateur Hockey Association (NYSAHA) State Championship with the BK Selects and advanced to the USA Hockey National Championships… Won the 2021 19U Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) State Championship with Honeybaked Hockey Club… Earned the BK Selects U19 Rookie of the Year award.
Personal: Daughter of Todd and Pauline Stamper… Has one brother and one sister… Used to be a competitive dancer… Plans to pursue a career in law.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the exceptional education, the amazing coaching staff and the beautiful campus and community."
Meredith Jensen
Defense | No. 25
Lakeville, Minn. | Lakeville North High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete at Lakeville North High School in hockey and track and field… Began
playing varsity hockey under coach Buck Kochevar in eighth grade… Served as a captain of Lakeville North's hockey team during her senior season…Was a quarterfinalist for the Minnesota Ms. Hockey award following her senior season… Was a two-time all-conference selection in hockey… Served as a captain of her track and field team during her junior and senior years.
Personal: Daughter of Eric and Leta Jensen… Has two brothers and one sister… Father was a swimmer for Minnesota for four seasons… Plans to study environmental studies.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because the first time I walked onto campus, I felt welcomed and at home."
Elle Sullivan
Goalie | No. 30
Shrewsbury, Mass. | Cushing Academy
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete for Cushing Academy in ice hockey and lacrosse… Lettered in both
hockey and lacrosse three times… Won the 2019-20 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Small School Championship with Cushing Academy… Earned NEPSAC Defensive Player of the Year honors following her senior season… Won Class D Offensive Player of the Year in lacrosse in 2021-22.
Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Christine Sullivan… Has two sisters and one brother… Father played football for UMass… Brother, Matthew, played baseball for Babson College… Plans to study biology and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I loved Dartmouth from the second I stepped on campus. The people all around campus are extremely friendly, the teachers and academics are top notch, and I have met so many alumni who cannot say enough good things about the school. It was an easy decision to make when I saw how passionate everyone on campus was about their school!"
Margaret Burden
Goalie | No. 33
Kenilworth, Ill. | Shattuck-St. Mary's
Before Dartmouth: Attended prestigious Shattuck-St. Mary's from 2020-2022… Won a bronze medal at
the 2022 USA Hockey Tier I National Championships in the 19U division… Posted five shutouts for SSM during her senior year… Finished the 2021-22 season with a save percentage of .957 and a goals against average of 1.07… Earned High Honor Roll status at Shattuck-St. Mary's in both 2021 and 2022.
Personal: Daughter of Josh and Nancy Burden… Has one brother, Mick, who plays lacrosse at Bates College… Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the amazing academic and athletic opportunities, as well as the tight-knit community and beautiful campus."
The Big Green's incoming freshman class features three forwards, three defenders and two goalies. The Class of 2026 features student-athletes from six different states.
"I am excited to welcome our incoming freshmen to Hanover this fall," head coach Liz Keady Norton said. "As a group, they will bring a level of competitiveness, energy and depth that will be critical to our success. Their successes on and off the ice prior to Dartmouth has demonstrated their commitment to excellence and desire to be the best versions of themselves. We are certainly excited to welcome them to the woods!"
The Class of 2026, listed numerically by their jersey numbers with the Big Green, is as follows:
Cally Dixon
Forward | No. 2
Woodbridge, Conn. | Loomis Chaffee
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete in ice hockey and soccer, lettering in both from her freshman to
senior years… Served as captain for her ice hockey and soccer teams at Loomis Chaffee during her senior season… Was a member of Loomis Chaffee's 2021-22 and 2018-19 Founders League Championship teams… Won three Tier I Regional and State Championships with the Connecticut Polar Bears… Earned All-Founders League honors as a sophomore and senior at Loomis Chaffee and first-team all-state honors as a freshman at Amity Regional High School.Personal: Daughter of Brian and Jennifer Dixon… Has one brother… Enjoys writing and riding her horse, Teddy… Plans to study neuroscience and history and pursue a career in medicine or law.
Why Dartmouth: "I was drawn to Dartmouth by both the top tier faculty and its emphasis on undergraduate education and the intimate, high achieving community of Dartmouth athletics."
Izee Powell
Defense | No. 5
Oxford, Ohio | Shady Side Academy
Before Dartmouth: Played for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite and won a USA Hockey Tier I National
Championship in 2019… Served as a captain for Shady Side Academy during her senior year and an alternate captain for the Penguins for the 2021-22 season… Won consecutive Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Lacrosse Championships with Shady Side Academy in 2021 and 2022.Personal: Daughter of Cody and Kate Powell… Has eight siblings, five sisters and three brothers… Enjoys cooking, baking and working out… Plans to study chemistry and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because I knew I would be surrounded by people who are invested in my success both athletically and academically."
Shae Messner
Forward | No. 10
Mound, Minn. | Holy Family Catholic High School
Before Dartmouth: Played for Holy Family Catholic High School during the 2021-22 season… Member of
three-straight Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class A championship teams from 2018-2020 at Breck High School… Played for Minnesota Elite in 2021, which finished as runner-up at the Tier I USA Hockey National Championships… Served as a captain for Breck during her junior season… Lettered in golf as a junior.Personal: Daughter of Mike and Kari Messner… Has two brothers… Father wrestled for Southern Oregon University… Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose to further my education and hockey career at Dartmouth because of its academic rigor and collaborative learning environment where one can exceed and grow."
Maura Fiorenza
Defense | No. 18
Wilmington, Mass. | Governor's Academy
Before Dartmouth: Three-sport athlete at Governor's Academy in ice hockey, softball and soccer…
Lettered in all three sports from her freshman season and served as a captain of her hockey and softball teams during her senior year… Earned All- New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and All-Independent School League (ISL) honors following her senior hockey season… Earned the Hobey Baker Character Award and Governor's Hockey Team Award in 2022… Coaches Award recipient following her senior year in softball and soccer.Personal: Daughter of Michael and Aileen Fiorenza… Has one brother… Enjoys volunteering and fundraising and playing cards… Plans to study neuroscience.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the opportunity to receive an Ivy League education while being able to play Division I college hockey. In addition, I chose Dartmouth for its great location and beautiful campus."
Vanessa Stamper
Forward | No. 21
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. | Cranbrook Kingswood High School
Before Dartmouth: Served as a captain or alternate captain for three-straight seasons with the Little
Caesars Hockey Club from 2017-2020… Won the 2022 19U New York State Amateur Hockey Association (NYSAHA) State Championship with the BK Selects and advanced to the USA Hockey National Championships… Won the 2021 19U Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) State Championship with Honeybaked Hockey Club… Earned the BK Selects U19 Rookie of the Year award.Personal: Daughter of Todd and Pauline Stamper… Has one brother and one sister… Used to be a competitive dancer… Plans to pursue a career in law.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because of the exceptional education, the amazing coaching staff and the beautiful campus and community."
Meredith Jensen
Defense | No. 25
Lakeville, Minn. | Lakeville North High School
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete at Lakeville North High School in hockey and track and field… Began
playing varsity hockey under coach Buck Kochevar in eighth grade… Served as a captain of Lakeville North's hockey team during her senior season…Was a quarterfinalist for the Minnesota Ms. Hockey award following her senior season… Was a two-time all-conference selection in hockey… Served as a captain of her track and field team during her junior and senior years.Personal: Daughter of Eric and Leta Jensen… Has two brothers and one sister… Father was a swimmer for Minnesota for four seasons… Plans to study environmental studies.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth because the first time I walked onto campus, I felt welcomed and at home."
Elle Sullivan
Goalie | No. 30
Shrewsbury, Mass. | Cushing Academy
Before Dartmouth: Two-sport athlete for Cushing Academy in ice hockey and lacrosse… Lettered in both
hockey and lacrosse three times… Won the 2019-20 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Small School Championship with Cushing Academy… Earned NEPSAC Defensive Player of the Year honors following her senior season… Won Class D Offensive Player of the Year in lacrosse in 2021-22.Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Christine Sullivan… Has two sisters and one brother… Father played football for UMass… Brother, Matthew, played baseball for Babson College… Plans to study biology and pursue a career in medicine.
Why Dartmouth: "I loved Dartmouth from the second I stepped on campus. The people all around campus are extremely friendly, the teachers and academics are top notch, and I have met so many alumni who cannot say enough good things about the school. It was an easy decision to make when I saw how passionate everyone on campus was about their school!"
Margaret Burden
Goalie | No. 33
Kenilworth, Ill. | Shattuck-St. Mary's
Before Dartmouth: Attended prestigious Shattuck-St. Mary's from 2020-2022… Won a bronze medal at
the 2022 USA Hockey Tier I National Championships in the 19U division… Posted five shutouts for SSM during her senior year… Finished the 2021-22 season with a save percentage of .957 and a goals against average of 1.07… Earned High Honor Roll status at Shattuck-St. Mary's in both 2021 and 2022.Personal: Daughter of Josh and Nancy Burden… Has one brother, Mick, who plays lacrosse at Bates College… Plans to study economics and pursue a career in business.
Why Dartmouth: "I chose Dartmouth for the amazing academic and athletic opportunities, as well as the tight-knit community and beautiful campus."
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