Sadie Lundquist
| Sadie Lundquist | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 18, 1991 Cloquet, Minnesota, United States | ||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Minnesota Whitecaps Bemidji State Beavers | ||
| Playing career | 2009–2019 | ||
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Ice Continues to be Good to Sadie Lundquist | News | Bemidji State University".
- ^ "Hey Boys And Girls: You, Too, Can Skate 40 MPH Downhill Over Jumps". Deadspin. 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Prep newsmaker: CEC's Lundquist is a center of attention".
- ^ "Roster | Official Site of Bemidji State Athletics".
- ^ "Lundquist spearheads 5-2 victory over St. Cloud State".
- ^ "From the Catbird Seat...Lundquist makes career of hockey". 9 May 2013.
- ^ "NWHL All-Star Game Fitting Showcase for Whitecaps Sensation Sadie Lundquist". 6 March 2018.
- ^ "HOCKEY: Former Beaver Lundquist signs with Whitecaps". 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Isobel Cup visits Cloquet Arena". 19 June 2019.
- ^ "Arena honors CEC hockey alumna". 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Stars Shine Beneath Wintry Blanket". 18 January 2020.
- ^ "4Ever Wild: Sadie Lundquist". 14 December 2018.
- ^ "In world of Crashed Ice, the friendships are fast, too". 20 February 2014.
- ^ "Star-Studded women's team reunites and shines". 27 January 2018.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com