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Sadie Lundquist (born June 18, 1991) is a former American ice hockey executive and retired hockey player who played as a forward. Lundquist last played for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) during her playing career. She then went on to work as a Senior Account Executive, Fan Relations, for the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild. She is currently a Manager, Client Strategy & Services at Bold Orange.[1]

Lundquist has also competed in ice cross downhill events.[2]

Career

Lundquist played high school hockey for Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.[3] From 2009 to 2013, she attended Bemidji State University, scoring 83 points in 144 NCAA games.[4][5] She served as the team's captain in her senior year.[6]

After graduating, she joined the independent Minnesota Whitecaps. She was one of two Whitecaps players invited to the 3rd NWHL All-Star Game held in Minnesota.[7] She stayed with the Whitecaps as the team joined the NWHL ahead of the 2018-19 season, as the club won the Isobel Cup.[8][9]

In January 2019, a banner with her number was hung from the rafters at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena in her hometown, honouring her as the first professional women's hockey player from Cloquet.[10] In January 2020, she made an appearance with Team Minneapolis for Hockey Day Minnesota, scoring twice in a 4-3 loss to Team Minnesota.[11]

Personal life

Lundquist began working as a fan relations account executive for the Minnesota Wild after graduating with a bachelor's degree in sports management from Bemidji State. Outside of hockey, her family owns Gordy's Hi-Hat, a burger restaurant in Cloquet.[12] In 2013, she participated in the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition, with her top finish of second place in St. Paul. She also played at the 2018 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Ice Continues to be Good to Sadie Lundquist | News | Bemidji State University".
  2. ^ "Hey Boys And Girls: You, Too, Can Skate 40 MPH Downhill Over Jumps". Deadspin. 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  3. ^ "Prep newsmaker: CEC's Lundquist is a center of attention".
  4. ^ "Roster | Official Site of Bemidji State Athletics".
  5. ^ "Lundquist spearheads 5-2 victory over St. Cloud State".
  6. ^ "From the Catbird Seat...Lundquist makes career of hockey". 9 May 2013.
  7. ^ "NWHL All-Star Game Fitting Showcase for Whitecaps Sensation Sadie Lundquist". 6 March 2018.
  8. ^ "HOCKEY: Former Beaver Lundquist signs with Whitecaps". 23 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Isobel Cup visits Cloquet Arena". 19 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Arena honors CEC hockey alumna". 29 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Stars Shine Beneath Wintry Blanket". 18 January 2020.
  12. ^ "4Ever Wild: Sadie Lundquist". 14 December 2018.
  13. ^ "In world of Crashed Ice, the friendships are fast, too". 20 February 2014.
  14. ^ "Star-Studded women's team reunites and shines". 27 January 2018.

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