Sophie Jaques beat out finalists Alina Mueller of Northeastern and Danielle Serdachny of Colgate.
DULUTH, Minn. − Ohio State senior defenseman Sophie Jaques has been chosen as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s hockey.
“It is kind of ironic that Patti was a defenseman, but this award usually goes to a forward so I'm very happy for Sophie and Ohio State because I think it's important to recognize a defenseman and she's definitely been a fantastic player for her whole career,” said former Minnesota coach Laura Halldorson, who was Kazmaier’s teammate at Princeton
“I’m so thrilled for Sophie bringing the Patty Kaz back to the blueline," Ruggiero said."She has been phenomenal all season on both ends of the ice and is doing things unheard of for a defender. Twenty-four goals, 48 points in 40 games is game-changing. She’s a major reason why the Buckeyes are back in the championship and I’m looking forward to watching her skate on Sunday.”
A true two-way player, Jaques is an imposing, strong and effective defenseman who not only stops opposing offenses but starts her team’s counter from the back. She has blocked 55 shots, and has helped the team hold opponents to just 1.75 goals and 20.75 shots per game.
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