Meghan Fardelmann (born 7 June 1987) is a former professional women's ice hockey player for the New York Riveters.
| Meghan Fardelmann | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
June 7, 1987 Lansing, Kansas, USA | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Centre (ice hockey) | ||
| Played for | New York Riveters | ||
College career
editFardelmann played her college career with Boston College (2005–2008).[1] She scored 99 points in 137 games and helped the Eagles to the 2007 Frozen Four, the first time the Eagles had qualified for the national tournament.[2][3][4]
Professional career
editFardelmann began her professional career playing in Europe.[5] She played for the DEC Salzburg Eagles as an assistant captain and member of the coaching staff.[6]
Fardelmann played with the New York Riveters in the National Women's Hockey League. She participated in the ceremonial faceoff for the NWHL's first ever game.[6] She was the first Riveter to record a hat trick on December 27, 2015, against the Buffalo Beauts.[7] She was recognized as the NWHL's Player of the Week.[6]
In January 2016, Fardelmann was loaned to the Boston Pride for one game to participate in the first Women's Winter Classic, as many Pride members had commitments to the US national team.[6][8]
International career
editFardlemann participated in the Women's National Festival in Lake Placid, N.Y. and was the top scorer in 2007. She was one of 22 players named to the 2007 U.S. Women's Under-22 Select Team. In 2008, Fardlemann played for the U.S. Women's National Select Team in the Four Nations Cup and scored in a 4–0 win against Sweden.[9][10]
Personal life
editFardelmann started playing hockey at the age of four. She played for an all-girls team in a boys league as a ten year old.[5] She played four seasons at Culver Academy. She also played varsity lacrosse and varsity soccer.[9]
She now works in the automotive industry.
References
edit- ^ "NWHL Player Meghan Fardelmann Attends Girls Holiday Practice at KCIC". Kansas City Stars Hockey. 6 January 2021. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Meghan Fardelmann". Hockey DB. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Meghan Fardelmann Fires a Rocket". YouTube. 27 September 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Gravellese, Joe (15 March 2007). "Eagles squeak past Dartmouth in NCAAs". The Heights. p. 19. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ a b Kornacki, Karen (10 September 2015). "KC woman chosen for new women's pro hockey league". KMBC News. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Staffieri, Mark. "Memorable Week Filled with Milestones for Meghan Fardelmann". Women's Hockey Life. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Hartman, Russell (9 August 2017). "New York Riveters Review: Part One". Forever Blueshirts. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Blinn, Michael (30 December 2015). "NWHL's Pride, CWHL's Canadiennes ready for Outdoor Women's Classic". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Meghan Fardelmann". BC Eagles. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Helling, Derek (11 September 2015). "Breaking the ice". NWF Daily News. Retrieved 17 August 2024.