Gracen Hirschy

Gracen Hirschy is an American ice hockey defender, currently playing for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Women's Hockey League.

Gracen Hirschy
Born (1995-04-04) April 4, 1995
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SDHL team Modo Hockey
Played for Leksands IF
Djurgårdens IF
University of North Dakota
National team  United States
Playing career 2017–present

Career

Hirschy scored 66 points in 145 NCAA games for the University of North Dakota, being named an alternate captain in her final year.[1] She was named to the WHCA All-Rookie Team in her first year.[2]

After graduating, Hirschy signed with Djurgårdens IF in Sweden, getting 3 points in 5 games. The next year, she decided to stay in Sweden, and signed for Leksands IF[3] She put up 19 points in 34 games for Leksands, before leaving for Modo for the 2019-20 season.[4] For Modo, she scored another 19 points in 35 games, as the team finished last in the SDHL. She was suspended for one game following a collision with a referee.[5]

International

In 2013, Hirschy played in the U18 Women’s World Championship for the American national team, winning a silver medal.[6][7]

Personal life

Hirschy has a degree in political science.[8]

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References
  1. Marttila, Arlan (November 21, 2013). "Krzyzaniak and Hirschy help transform North Dakota blue line from weakness to strength". USCHO. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  2. Aurora University (2018-03-02). "Women's Hockey assistant signs pro contract". Aurora University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  3. Foster, Meredith (February 17, 2019). "Q & A with Leksands IF's Gracen Hirschy". The Ice Garden. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  4. Karlsson, Måns (2019-06-07). "Ännu en tung pjäs lämnar Leksand för konkurrent - Hockeysverige". Hockeysverige. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  5. Norberg, Simon (2019-11-26). "Modospelaren Gracen Hirschy stängs av – efter tackling på domaren". SVT Sport. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  6. Garrison, Jan (2014-08-06). "CGA grad Hirschy selected for U.S. hockey festival". Culver Academies. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  7. USA Hockey. "Gracen Hirschy". Retrieved 2020-04-08.
  8. Cohn, Justin A. (2016-03-15). "'The NHL for women'". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
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