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  • Mischa Palmitesso - View Profile
    Forward 5'1"
    2

    Mischa Palmitesso

    So. Biomedical Engineering Oswego, N.Y. Rome U19
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    Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Oswego, N.Y. Rome U19
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  • Leah Dube - View Profile
    Defense 5'6"
    3

    Leah Dube

    Sr. Elementary Education & Psychology Lewiston, Maine Boston Junior Eagles
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    Senior Elementary Education & Psychology Lewiston, Maine Boston Junior Eagles
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  • Julia Lindgren - View Profile
    Defense 5'3"
    8

    Julia Lindgren

    Fr. Neuroscience Örebro, Sweden MoDo
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    Freshman Neuroscience Örebro, Sweden MoDo
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  • Kaylin O'Connor - View Profile
    Forward 5'3"
    9

    Kaylin O'Connor

    So. Health Sciences Smithfield, R.I. Mount Saint Charles Academy
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    Sophomore Health Sciences Smithfield, R.I. Mount Saint Charles Academy
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  • Michaela Birmingham - View Profile
    Defense 5'4"
    10

    Michaela Birmingham

    Jr. Sport Management Enfield, Conn. St. George's School
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    Junior Sport Management Enfield, Conn. St. George's School
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  • Alana Bouthillette - View Profile
    Forward/Defense 5'4"
    11

    Alana Bouthillette

    Jr. Forensic Biology Broomfield, Colo. Team Colorado
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    Junior Forensic Biology Broomfield, Colo. Team Colorado
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  • Raquel Walecka - View Profile
    Forward 5'4"
    12

    Raquel Walecka

    So. Accounting & Finance Stoughton, Mass. Worcester Academy
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    Sophomore Accounting & Finance Stoughton, Mass. Worcester Academy
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  • Katrina Rapchuk - View Profile
    Defense 5'5"
    13

    Katrina Rapchuk

    Fr. Psychology Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Lightning
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    Freshman Psychology Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Lightning
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  • Jenna Lynch - View Profile
    Forward 5'9"
    14

    Jenna Lynch

    Sr. Biomedical Engineering Brookline, N.H. East Coast Wizards
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    Senior Biomedical Engineering Brookline, N.H. East Coast Wizards
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  • Madrid Satterstrom - View Profile
    Forward 5'5"
    15

    Madrid Satterstrom

    Fr. Neuroscience Rochester, Minn. Shattuck St. Mary's U19
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    Freshman Neuroscience Rochester, Minn. Shattuck St. Mary's U19
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  • Valerie DuVal - View Profile
    Forward 5'7"
    17

    Valerie DuVal

    Jr. Biomedical Engineering Inver Grove, Minn. Simley
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    Junior Biomedical Engineering Inver Grove, Minn. Simley
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  • Cameron Dickson - View Profile
    Forward 5'5"
    18

    Cameron Dickson

    Fr. Sport Management Toronto, Ontario Toronto Aeros
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    Freshman Sport Management Toronto, Ontario Toronto Aeros
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  • Kelsey Joiner - View Profile
    Defense 5'5"
    19

    Kelsey Joiner

    Jr. Health Studies White Lake, Mich. Little Caesars
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    Junior Health Studies White Lake, Mich. Little Caesars
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  • Elyssa Sharma - View Profile
    Defense 5'5"
    20

    Elyssa Sharma

    So. Biology Clarkston, Mich. Biggby Hockey
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    Sophomore Biology Clarkston, Mich. Biggby Hockey
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  • Lilly Ainley - View Profile
    Forward/Defense 5'6"
    21

    Lilly Ainley

    So. Biomedical Engineering Cranston, R.I. The Millbrook School
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    Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Cranston, R.I. The Millbrook School
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  • Hannah Baxter - View Profile
    Forward 5'9"
    22

    Hannah Baxter

    Jr. Computer Science Las Vegas, Nev. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite
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    Junior Computer Science Las Vegas, Nev. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite
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  • Ava Camelio - View Profile
    Forward/Defense 5'10"
    23

    Ava Camelio

    So. Psychology Auburn, N.H. Northern American Hockey Academy
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    Sophomore Psychology Auburn, N.H. Northern American Hockey Academy
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  • Mikayla Mrzywka - View Profile
    Forward 5'4"
    24

    Mikayla Mrzywka

    So. General Business Macedon, N.Y. Penfield
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    Sophomore General Business Macedon, N.Y. Penfield
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  • Caroline Bliss - View Profile
    Forward 5'2"
    25

    Caroline Bliss

    So. Law Saratoga, N.Y. The Hotchkiss School
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    Sophomore Law Saratoga, N.Y. The Hotchkiss School
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  • Katie Collins - View Profile
    Forward 5'8"
    26

    Katie Collins

    So. Sport Management Westfield, Mass. Brewster Academy
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    Sophomore Sport Management Westfield, Mass. Brewster Academy
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  • Mabel Gerard - View Profile
    Forward 5'11"
    27

    Mabel Gerard

    Jr. Mathematical Sciences Halifax, Nova Scotia Greenfoot Capitals
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    Junior Mathematical Sciences Halifax, Nova Scotia Greenfoot Capitals
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  • Bella LaRoche - View Profile
    Goaltender 5'5"
    30

    Bella LaRoche

    Fr. Health Studies/OTD Leominster, Mass. Worcester Academy
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    Freshman Health Studies/OTD Leominster, Mass. Worcester Academy
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  • Avery Sharma - View Profile
    Goaltender 5'4"
    31

    Avery Sharma

    So. Accounting & Finance Clarkston, Mich. Belle Tire Hockey
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    Sophomore Accounting & Finance Clarkston, Mich. Belle Tire Hockey
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  • Rachael Irving - View Profile
    Goaltender 5'2"
    32

    Rachael Irving

    Jr. Pharmacy Studies Auburn, N.H. New England Fall Prep IceGators
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    Junior Pharmacy Studies Auburn, N.H. New England Fall Prep IceGators
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  • Makenzie Copeland - View Profile
    Defense 5'8"
    33

    Makenzie Copeland

    Fr. Health Sciences Hartland, Mich. Little Caesars
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    Freshman Health Sciences Hartland, Mich. Little Caesars
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Staff Roster

Women's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Katie Zimmerman

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  • Assistant Coach

    Jess Goldberg

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  • Goalie Coach

    Lauren Sullivan

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  • Graduate Assistant Coach

    Molly Dukesherer

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2026-27 Women's Ice Hockey Roster
No. Name Pos. Cl. Hometown/Previous Team Major Ht.
2 Mischa Palmitesso Forward So. Oswego, N.Y. / Rome U19 Biomedical Engineering 5-1
3 Leah Dube Defense Sr. Lewiston, Maine / Boston Junior Eagles Elementary Education & Psychology 5-6
8 Julia Lindgren Defense Fr. Örebro, Sweden / MoDo Neuroscience 5-3
9 Kaylin O'Connor Forward So. Smithfield, R.I. / Mount Saint Charles Academy Health Sciences 5-3
10 Michaela Birmingham Defense Jr. Enfield, Conn. / St. George's School Sport Management 5-4
11 Alana Bouthillette Forward/Defense Jr. Broomfield, Colo. / Team Colorado Forensic Biology 5-4
12 Raquel Walecka Forward So. Stoughton, Mass. / Worcester Academy Accounting & Finance 5-4
13 Katrina Rapchuk Defense Fr. Brisbane, Australia / Brisbane Lightning Psychology 5-5
14 Jenna Lynch Forward Sr. Brookline, N.H. / East Coast Wizards Biomedical Engineering 5-9
15 Madrid Satterstrom Forward Fr. Rochester, Minn. / Shattuck St. Mary's U19 Neuroscience 5-5
17 Valerie DuVal Forward Jr. Inver Grove, Minn. / Simley Biomedical Engineering 5-7
18 Cameron Dickson Forward Fr. Toronto, Ontario / Toronto Aeros Sport Management 5-5
19 Kelsey Joiner Defense Jr. White Lake, Mich. / Little Caesars Health Studies 5-5
20 Elyssa Sharma Defense So. Clarkston, Mich. / Biggby Hockey Biology 5-5
21 Lilly Ainley Forward/Defense So. Cranston, R.I. / The Millbrook School Biomedical Engineering 5-6
22 Hannah Baxter Forward Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Computer Science 5-9
23 Ava Camelio Forward/Defense So. Auburn, N.H. / Northern American Hockey Academy Psychology 5-10
24 Mikayla Mrzywka Forward So. Macedon, N.Y. / Penfield General Business 5-4
25 Caroline Bliss Forward So. Saratoga, N.Y. / The Hotchkiss School Law 5-2
26 Katie Collins Forward So. Westfield, Mass. / Brewster Academy Sport Management 5-8
27 Mabel Gerard Forward Jr. Halifax, Nova Scotia / Greenfoot Capitals Mathematical Sciences 5-11
30 Bella LaRoche Goaltender Fr. Leominster, Mass. / Worcester Academy Health Studies/OTD 5-5
31 Avery Sharma Goaltender So. Clarkston, Mich. / Belle Tire Hockey Accounting & Finance 5-4
32 Rachael Irving Goaltender Jr. Auburn, N.H. / New England Fall Prep IceGators Pharmacy Studies 5-2
33 Makenzie Copeland Defense Fr. Hartland, Mich. / Little Caesars Health Sciences 5-8

Women's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

Women's Ice Hockey - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
HC Katie ZImmerman Katie Zimmerman Head Coach
AC Jess Goldberg Jess Goldberg Assistant Coach
AC Lauren Sullivan Lauren Sullivan Goalie Coach
GA Molly Dukersherer Molly Dukesherer Graduate Assistant Coach

Staff Roster

Women's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff