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Clarkson adds six newcomers for 2020-21 season

4 forwards, 1 defenseman, & a goalie round out incoming players

Women's Hockey

Clarkson adds six newcomers for 2020-21 season

4 forwards, 1 defenseman, & a goalie round out incoming players

The Golden Knights, who had their 9th NCAA Appearance cut short by COVID last March, will bring in 4 forwards to add scoring depth, a defenseman, and a goalkeeper to the 2020-21 roster.  The group includes a graduate transfer that lead her team in scoring & 3 athletes that attended the 2019 Canadian National Team Selection Camp.

Clarkson Head Coach Matt Desrosiers's comments on this incoming group of athletes, "We are extremely excited to be welcoming these six student-athletes to Clarkson University for the 2020-21 season. Collectively, this group of incomers have high work ethic, character and commitment that will help our program continue to grow and compete nationally. They have achieved a high-level of success, both on and off the ice, prior to getting to Clarkson, and have competed at the highest levels in national and international competitions. The coaching staff is looking forward to working with these talented individuals and welcoming them to the Clarkson family."

In alphabetical order, here is your Clarkson Women's Hockey newcomers for 2020.

Jaden Bogden

Jaden Bogden is a freshman forward from Edmonton, Alberta.  Jaden attended 2019 Canadian National Women's Development Team Selection Camp.  Bogden recorded 16 points in 24 games for the St. Albert Slash last season.

"Clarkson holds an atmosphere of success, accountability and commitment. I chose Clarkson because it is a place where I will be challenged and motivated every day. The culture surrounding Clarkson is inspiring and truly makes you want to be the best version of yourself." – Jaden Bogden

Coach Desrosiers on Bogden: "We are excited to get Jaden to the Green and Gold. As a strong power forward, she will bring some good size and scoring ability to our lineup. Last year she gained experience with Hockey Canada, as she was selected to take part in last years U-18 USA/Canada Series in Lake Placid. Her work ethic off the ice has increased over the last few years and will help her transition to the college game seamlessly."

Nicole Gosling

Nicole Gosling, the lone Defense coming in this fall, should help bolster the Golden Knights blueline for four more years.  The freshman from London, Ont has a great history with Team Canada's Development teams including attending the 2019 Canadian National Women's Development Team Selection Camp.  Nicole played on the U18 Team Canada National Team won Gold and Silver, Team Ontario for Canada Winter Games, Team Ontario Red U18 Nationals where her team won Gold. Nicole posted 23 points in 35 games for the London Jr. Devilettes last season in the PWHL.

"Clarkson proves a great balance between academics and athletics to help me achieve my goals in both. The small campus and coaching staff made it very welcoming with me when I stepped on campus, as well made it feel like home away from home. " – Nicole Gosling

Coach Desrosiers on Nicole: "We are excited to welcome Nicole to Clarkson this upcoming season as we expect her to make an impact on our program immediately. She is a good puck moving defenseman that sees the ice very well and can make a good first pass out of our end. She has shown the ability to quarterback the power play by making good decisions with the puck
and being a strong shot from the blue line. The experience she has gained from being a leader on her team, as well as capturing gold and silver Medal with Team Canada at the U18 World Championships the past two years, will help her make the transition to college hockey seamless."


Sena Hanson

Sena Hanson is a graduate transfer from in league rival, Brown University.  The Forward from New Brighton, MN, was a three time All-ECAC Academic at Brown.  On the ice, Sena was named Honorable Mention All-Ivy in 2018-19 while she lead the team in goals and points.  In three season with Brown, Sena tallied 26 goals and 53 points over 85 games, being names ECAC Player of the Week once and ECAC Rookie of the Week twice.

"I chose Clarkson because it offered me the opportunity for the best academics while being able to pursue athletics at the highest level." – Sena Hanson

Coach Desrosiers on Hanson: "We are excited to welcome Sena to Clarkson University. Sena has three years of ECAC/college hockey under her belt, and with that, she possesses a great deal of knowledge and experience that will benefit her teammates and this program. She is a smart, 200 foot player that makes her a tough competitor to play against. Sena will add scoring depth, grind-it out mentality, and physicality to our team."

Flo Lessard

Florence Lessard is a speedy skating Forward out of Quebec City, Quebec.  Florence was invited to the 2019 Canadian National Women's Development Team Selection Camp.  She posted 28 points in 26 games with Cégep Limoilou Titans "C" during the 2019-20 season.

"The moment I stepped the first time on campus, I felt Clarkson has something different that I was looking for. Beside its welcoming environment and community, Clarkson offers me excellence in both hockey and academic. It has the perfect combination between thrive and fun. I am excited to be part of the Golden Knight culture, I can't wait to call this team my new family." – Florence Lessard

Coach Desrosiers on Florence: "Our coaching staff is happy to welcome Florence to Clarkson and know that her relentless puck hunting skills and speed will help her transition into our program very well. Florence is going to be able to hound pucks for us, and frustrate other teams with her relentlessness. She brings a great attitude every day, and her experience at the CEGEP level will allow her to use her leadership qualities at Clarkson. We are excited to watch Florence's progress over the next four years."

Emily Oosterveld

Emily Oosterveld is a forward out of Waterdown, Ontario.  The freshmen comes in from the Oakville Jr Hornets, where she had 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 games.  The power forward accumulated 34 penalty minutes last season.  She played for Team Canada In-line and won Bronze at world championships in 2016 and 2019.  Also a great student, Emily was on her schools' Honor Roll grade 10 & 11, won Art Award grade 10, and named Student Athlete of The Year grade 11.

"I chose Clarkson because all it has to offer, the opportunities, education, culture, campus, and community.  It's a very developed hockey program that will push me to be the best I can be.  The small class sizes will give me to the chance to excel, and being from a small town in the country I felt right at home on campus." Emily Oosterveld

Coach Desrosiers on Emily:  "We are excited to have Emily join the Green and Gold. She is a physical player that has the ability to put pucks away around the net. She will add to the strength and depth of our lineup right away, and we are eager to see her progress over her career." 

Michelle Pasiechnyk

Goalie Michelle Pasiechnyk will help bolster an already strong goaltending corp.  
The freshman out of Ottawa, Ontario joins a long list of current & former Golden Knights to come to Clarkson via the Nepean Jr Wildcats.   Michelle played in 27 games for the Nepean, and was named PWHL Goalie of the Year. She posted a 1.33 GAA and a .950 save %.   Pasiechnyk also played with Ontario Red U18, appearing in two games with a 1.50 GAA & .947 save %.

"I chose Clarkson because it was a small school with good academic credentials and a great hockey program. When I stepped on campus for the first time, I felt like I was at home." – Michelle Pasiechnyk

Coach Desrosiers on Michelle: "We are extremely excited to welcome Michelle to the Clarkson family. She has continually improved over the last few years, culminating in being named the PWHL Goalie of the Year last season, and invited to the Hockey Canada Goalie Development Camp. She has a very calm demeanor, clean technical style, and rebound control, which will help us bolster the crease for us in future years."
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Players Mentioned

Nicole Gosling

#21 Nicole Gosling

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5' 7"
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Jaden Bogden

#27 Jaden Bogden

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Freshman
Emily Oosterveld

#10 Emily Oosterveld

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5' 6"
Freshman
Sena Hanson

#12 Sena Hanson

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5' 9"
Graduate Student
Florence Lessard

#28 Florence Lessard

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5' 2"
Freshman
Michelle Pasiechnyk

#1 Michelle Pasiechnyk

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5' 9"
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Players Mentioned

Nicole Gosling

#21 Nicole Gosling

5' 7"
Freshman
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Jaden Bogden

#27 Jaden Bogden

5' 10"
Freshman
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Emily Oosterveld

#10 Emily Oosterveld

5' 6"
Freshman
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Sena Hanson

#12 Sena Hanson

5' 9"
Graduate Student
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Florence Lessard

#28 Florence Lessard

5' 2"
Freshman
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Michelle Pasiechnyk

#1 Michelle Pasiechnyk

5' 9"
Freshman
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