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Welcome to the Pack - Chace Sperling
9/6/2021 4:30:00 PM | Women's Hockey
St. Cloud State Women's Hockey welcomes five newcomers to the program in 2021-22, with one transfer and four true freshmen. Our first edition of "Welcome to the Pack" features transfer defender Chace Sperling, a freshman from Theodore, Saskatchewan and Robert Morris University. Sperling comes to SCSU following a season at Robert Morris University, playing in seven games last year for the CHA champions after working back from an injury. Originally from Theodore, Saskatchewan, the 5'8 defender spent two years at Clavet Comp before attending Holy Cross High School in grade 11 then concluding her prep career at George Elliot.
Before scoring two goals and adding four assists across 10 games in 2019-20 for Pursuit of Excellence, Sperling went 8-12-20 in 28 games with the Saskatoon Stars during the 2018-19 season. Earning a nod to Team Saskatchewan four years in a row, she received an invite to Team Canada's U-18 program and won silver at nationals. Sperling played in the Esso Cup during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 tournaments, winning the Hockey Canada award.
Huskies Athletics: Why did you choose St. Cloud State University?Â
Chace Sperling: I chose St. Cloud, I transferred from Robert Morris University, I enjoyed the conversation with the coaches from St. Cloud and I thought it would be a great fit here at SCSU for my hockey career. I also was talking to the girls, and everyone said they loved it here. I'm so glad I made a great decision.  Â
HA: When did you decide you wanted to play collegiate hockey?Â
CS: I decided when I was 12 years old and made my dream come true.Â
HA: You join St. Cloud State after a year at Robert Morris University, where you managed to incredibly work all the way back from a significant injury to play in seven games for the champions of the CHA. What was that recovery process like, and how great does it feel to be back on the ice?
CS: August 27th, 2020, was a day my life could have changed. I was granted great medical care and a great healing process with the help of higher powers. When lying in the hospital I was not giving up my lifelong dream of playing Division I hockey so here I am to play and continue my dream. I battled back faster than anyone would have thought. I was back skating 2 weeks after starting to walk. I went home for a month at Christmas and trained on/ off the ice, I feel as if this was the best decision I could have made. Later I got fully cleared on January 12th.
HA: You played four years with Team Saskatchewan as a prep, receiving an invite to Team Canada's U-18 program and winning silver at the Esso Cup. What are some of your favorite memories from your time playing on the national circuit? Â
CS: I have many favorite memories from different teams, I've had the opportunity to travel and see different parts of North America. But the best memories have been made with all the fantastic people I've met playing the game I love. The national circuit has only bettered me as a hockey player and person. I know what it takes to play at a national circuit from Grade 10 to my freshman year at college.Â
HA: Your hometown of Theodore is a small village in southeastern Saskatchewan with a 2016 census population of 323. What was it like growing up in such a small community, and what are some of your favorite things to do back home?Â
CS: I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan. My farm is roughly 3400 acres of grain land. Farm life taught me hard work and dedication. Farm life allows one to achieve life's desires and is a rewarding way of life. The bond my family has from farming is incredible. We all work as one team to get it done. We have raised dairy cows, beef cows, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. The main part of our farm is grain. We grain farm peas, wheat, oats, barley, and canola. I also have a dirt bike and quad to play around on in the off time. Our local village is small in population, but everybody knows everybody, and I feel it's a unique experience place to live. My favorite things to do in my village are volunteering at local events that we put on throughout the year and being able to utilize our local rink to develop my hockey skills.Â
HA: Where are some of your favorite places your prep hockey career took you?Â
CS: I was able to travel Canada from coast to coast and I've attended numerous tournaments throughout the USA including Washington DC which is one of the favorite places my hockey career took me to.
HA: Who is an/are some important person/people in your life that has helped you reach the Division I level?Â
CS: There are numerous people that have been influential in getting me to the Division I level, but I would be nowhere without the support of my parents. My grandfather also always told me to "make it happen" when I went to the rink.Â
HA: What career field are you interested in?Â
CS: Nursing Â
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Quick ChecksÂ
Favorite hockey team: Edmonton Oilers Â
Dream job: Operating Room Nurse Â
Favorite book: Crossroads Â
Go-to karaoke song: Small Town Saturday NightÂ
Favorite movie/TV character: The Blindside / Liam HemsworthÂ
Coolest place you've traveled to: Jamaica Â
Favorite practice drill: 2v1sÂ
Personal pregame ritual: Put right side equipment on firstÂ
Before scoring two goals and adding four assists across 10 games in 2019-20 for Pursuit of Excellence, Sperling went 8-12-20 in 28 games with the Saskatoon Stars during the 2018-19 season. Earning a nod to Team Saskatchewan four years in a row, she received an invite to Team Canada's U-18 program and won silver at nationals. Sperling played in the Esso Cup during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 tournaments, winning the Hockey Canada award.
Huskies Athletics: Why did you choose St. Cloud State University?Â
Chace Sperling: I chose St. Cloud, I transferred from Robert Morris University, I enjoyed the conversation with the coaches from St. Cloud and I thought it would be a great fit here at SCSU for my hockey career. I also was talking to the girls, and everyone said they loved it here. I'm so glad I made a great decision.  Â
HA: When did you decide you wanted to play collegiate hockey?Â
CS: I decided when I was 12 years old and made my dream come true.Â
HA: You join St. Cloud State after a year at Robert Morris University, where you managed to incredibly work all the way back from a significant injury to play in seven games for the champions of the CHA. What was that recovery process like, and how great does it feel to be back on the ice?
CS: August 27th, 2020, was a day my life could have changed. I was granted great medical care and a great healing process with the help of higher powers. When lying in the hospital I was not giving up my lifelong dream of playing Division I hockey so here I am to play and continue my dream. I battled back faster than anyone would have thought. I was back skating 2 weeks after starting to walk. I went home for a month at Christmas and trained on/ off the ice, I feel as if this was the best decision I could have made. Later I got fully cleared on January 12th.
HA: You played four years with Team Saskatchewan as a prep, receiving an invite to Team Canada's U-18 program and winning silver at the Esso Cup. What are some of your favorite memories from your time playing on the national circuit? Â
CS: I have many favorite memories from different teams, I've had the opportunity to travel and see different parts of North America. But the best memories have been made with all the fantastic people I've met playing the game I love. The national circuit has only bettered me as a hockey player and person. I know what it takes to play at a national circuit from Grade 10 to my freshman year at college.Â
HA: Your hometown of Theodore is a small village in southeastern Saskatchewan with a 2016 census population of 323. What was it like growing up in such a small community, and what are some of your favorite things to do back home?Â
CS: I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan. My farm is roughly 3400 acres of grain land. Farm life taught me hard work and dedication. Farm life allows one to achieve life's desires and is a rewarding way of life. The bond my family has from farming is incredible. We all work as one team to get it done. We have raised dairy cows, beef cows, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. The main part of our farm is grain. We grain farm peas, wheat, oats, barley, and canola. I also have a dirt bike and quad to play around on in the off time. Our local village is small in population, but everybody knows everybody, and I feel it's a unique experience place to live. My favorite things to do in my village are volunteering at local events that we put on throughout the year and being able to utilize our local rink to develop my hockey skills.Â
HA: Where are some of your favorite places your prep hockey career took you?Â
CS: I was able to travel Canada from coast to coast and I've attended numerous tournaments throughout the USA including Washington DC which is one of the favorite places my hockey career took me to.
HA: Who is an/are some important person/people in your life that has helped you reach the Division I level?Â
CS: There are numerous people that have been influential in getting me to the Division I level, but I would be nowhere without the support of my parents. My grandfather also always told me to "make it happen" when I went to the rink.Â
HA: What career field are you interested in?Â
CS: Nursing Â
Â
Quick ChecksÂ
Favorite hockey team: Edmonton Oilers Â
Dream job: Operating Room Nurse Â
Favorite book: Crossroads Â
Go-to karaoke song: Small Town Saturday NightÂ
Favorite movie/TV character: The Blindside / Liam HemsworthÂ
Coolest place you've traveled to: Jamaica Â
Favorite practice drill: 2v1sÂ
Personal pregame ritual: Put right side equipment on firstÂ
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