2016-17 Women's Ice Hockey Roster
Kayla Friesen
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Freshman
- Shoots/Catches:
- L
- Hometown:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
2017-18 (Sophomore): One of eight Huskies to appear in all 33 games ... scored four goals, 13 assists and 17 points—which ranked fifth, third and third on the team, respectively ... scored the game-winning goal in SCSU's 4-0 win over Bemidji State on November 22 ... scored the shootout-winning goal in the Huskies' 3-3 tie and shootout win over No. 7 Minnesota on February 2 ... blocked 24 shots, which led all team forwards ... charted 63 shots on goal, which ranked second on the team.
2016-17 (Freshman): One of nine players to appear in all 36 games ... scored seven goals, 11 assists, and 18 points, which all led first-year players and were third, first, and second on the team, respectively ... ranked in the top five in both assists and points among WCHA rookies ... named WCHA Rookie of the Week for Jan. 20-22 ... tallied a four-game point streak from Feb. 3-11, which was the longest for a Husky on the season ... charted 59 shots on goal ... blocked 37 shots, which was the most among the team’s forwards.
Before SCSU: Attended St. Mary’s Academy where she played for Coach Larry Bumstead...Earned letters in golf, field hockey, handball, volleyball, and basketball ...Played in the 2016 IIHF Worlds U18 for Team Canada.
Personal: The daughter of Rob and Traci Friesen of Winnipeg, Manitoba...Lists her father as the greatest influence on her career...Intends to major in Crimonology at St. Cloud State.
