Clarkson University Athletics

JUNIOR YEAR (2021-22):  Played in 30 games in her first year in the Green and Gold... Named Assistant Captain...Recorded 1 goal and 7 assists for 8 points...Goal came in a 5-3 win at Lindenwood...She was tops among Defense with a +18, which was 3rd best on the team...Had 2 assists against Brown...Third on the team in Penalty Minutes with 24...Named ECAC All-Academic.

Before Clarkson:  A transfer from St. Cloud State University, where she played 3 seasons.  Participated in USA National Development camps from 2015-2018.

Personal:  Daughter of Danny Hanson & Tasha Hanson...Has two siblings, Oakdin CJ Hanson (12) Hockey Player and golfer, Owen Greer Hanson (17) Hockey Player and guitar player...From West Fargo, North Dakota....Born June 29, 2000...Left shot Defense...Graduated from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in 2018... Business Innovations and Entrepreneurship Major...Enjoys volleyball, softball, golf, wake surfing, & water skiing...Father played at Lake Superior for hockey, mother played Volleyball and ran track at U-Mary.

Why Olivia chose Clarkson: "I chose Clarkson for their great reputation on the ice and in the class room. The facilities, campus, and people are amazing. Very excited and grateful for my opportunity of becoming a Knight!"  Also recruited by UND, St.Cloud, Bemidji, Mercyhurst, Merrimack, Quinnipiac, & Robert Morris.

Coach Desrosiers on Olivia: “We are excited to have Liv (Olivia) as part of the Green and Gold this year. She comes to us with 3 years of experience from St. Cloud in the WCHA. She brings a hard-working, experienced, and physical presence to our D-core. Liv brings an everyday drive and love for the game that makes her teammates better. We are eager to see Liv in the Green and Gold this year."

Olivia Hanson Stats