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 CYA has had great success with moving girls on to College Hockey.  It is important to note that our success is not based on a special list of schools but, rather our success is based on moving girls on to the schools of their choice. Whether it’s NCAA D1, D3 or ACHA D1, it’s not about us; it’s about the player and helping them reach their Athletic and Scholastic Goals. 

The process begins the moment you join CYA. We sit down with all players on our U16 & U19 Teams to begin compiling information about the student/athlete is and what their goals are. We will work with you over the years to help you reach that goal. But remember, the word STUDENT is the key in becoming a successful Student/Athlete. 

Below is a brief list of some of the players and where they have gone over the past few years:

NCAA D1

Carli Pridmore- University of Connecticut

Jackie Camardo- University of Connecticut

Nicole Camardo- University of Connecticut

Jessica Puig - Quinnipiac University

Carla Pentimone- University of Wisconsin

Audrey Stapleton- RPI

Adelle Calahan- Union College

Tara Kent- Sacred Heart University

Carley King- Rochester Institute of Technology

NCAA D3

Natalie Bernstein – Williams College

Ashley Baugher – Wisconsin Eau Claire

Alez Kazmer – St. Anselm

Kelsey Patten – St. Anselm

Elisa Rascia – Colby College

Katie Riley – Lake Forest

Amanda Gallagher - College of the Holy Cross 

Megan Brantley - St. Mary's University

Julia Muscarello-   St. Norbert College

Breanna Kelly - St. Norbert College

Alex Jewett - Marian University

Cassidy Radjenovic - Marian University

Erin Dunphy - Marian University

Jessica Merritt - Salve Regina University

Sammy Zitzer- Salve Regina

Alex Riewer- Salve Regina

Andi Senne- St. Norbert College

Jeanna Dudley- Augsburg College

Nicole Gorr- Augsburg College

Devan Lesch- Marian University

Ingrid Klockars- St. Marys University

Jenna Brankin – Lake Forest

Madeline Tank – Amherst College

Amanda Antos – Adrian College

Lauren Zachwieja – Adrian College

Carolyn Fuwa – Colby College

ACHA D1

Jessie Gould – University of Miami (Ohio)

Jessica Hoelzer- Michigan State University

Chelsea Bilyk- Michigan State University

Maureen O'Brien- Michigan State University

Mara Greenwald- University of Wisconsin

Amye Koziel – Penn State

Canada

Laura Jordan – University of British Columbia

Congratulation goes out to CYA U16 player Erin O’Connor, a 4 year CYA veteran, on her recent commitment to Harvard.

Everyone at CYA is very proud of her for her hard work and dedication to the program. Congrats!!!

Williams College was recently evaluated as the #1 school on Forbes top 100 list.  Natalie, who played for CYA for four years, was one of only five students in the state of Illinois that were accepted early decision.  Congratulations to Natalie on her accomplishments.

"Lake Forest freshman goaltender Jenna Brankin stopped all 23 shots on goal she faced in the contest to earn her first career victory. She is the first netminder in team history to record a shutout over a varsity program in her collegiate debut."

For complete article, CLICK HERE.

"OSWEGO, N.Y. – The women's hockey team began the 2011-12 season with a weekend sweep of Oswego State with a 5-3 victory on Saturday (Oct. 29). Five different Bulldogs scored a goal in the win..."

For complete article, CLICK HERE.

Michigan State won the National Championship on March 13, 2011.  Three CYA alumni are rostered on the team:

Chelsea Bilyk  CYA 09
Jess Hoelzer  CYA 09
Maureen O'Brien CYA 08

Congratulations to our alumni on their accomplishment!