Girls' Ice Hockey | Cushing Academy

Cushing Academy Girls' Ice Hockey competes as a member of NEPSAC "Small School" league, with a competitive schedule including hosting the annual Watkins Tournament.

The Proving Ground for Ambition and Success

Cushing Academy Girls' Ice Hockey is a nationally renowned program with a strong tradition of developing players to compete professionally and collegiately at the highest level, including the Olympics.

The multi-championship winning program focuses on the holistic development of student-athletes, including technique, physical, mental wellness and strength, preparing players to succeed both on and off the ice.

Girls' Hockey Alumni

Cushing Academy Girls' Ice Hockey has a proud and storied tradition of graduating players to compete at the Olympics, professionally, and collegiately. Our first ever graduate to compete in college was Lorna Moody '85 who competed for the University of New Hampshire. Below is a selection of our most recent and notable graduates.

Elle Sullivan '22 - Dartmouth College
Kailey Smith '22 - Sacred Heart University
Mia Langlois '22 - Northeastern University
Ava Doyle '22 - Curry College
Sophie Gregory '22 - Elmira College
Shea Frost '22 - Boston College
Lily Brazis '22 - Northeastern University
Shea Verrier '21 - University of New Hampshire
Sage Desai '21 - Post University
Zoe Wilcox '20 - Salve Regina University
Maddy Biondi '20 - St. Michael's College
Mia Sacco '19 - UMass Boston
Alisa Canney '19 - Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Ally Frechette '18 - University of New England
Erin King '18 - King's College
Angela Polomsky '18 - Northern Michigan University
Susie Cavanaugh '13 - University of Connecticut
Natalie Flynn '13 - Boston University
Marissa Maccario '13 - Merrimack College
Meghan O'Donnell '13 - College of the Holy Cross
Caitlyn Ryan '13 - Amherst College
Diana Bennett '12 - Boston University
Justina Germano '11 - Connecticut College
Lauren Slebodnick '10 - Cornell University + Boston Pride (NWHL)
Madeline Lane '10 - Bowdoin College
Felicia Wieweg '09 - Quinnipiac University
Megan Shea '08 - Boston College
Allison Szlosek '08 - Boston College
Meghan Duggan '06 - University of Wisconsin + 2010 Olympics (Silver), 2014 Olympics (Silver), 2018 Olympics (Gold) + President of the Women's Sports Foundation
Erika Lawler '05 - University of Wisconsin + 2010 Olympics (Silver)
Meredith George '05 - Providence College
Stacy Silverman '04 - Brown University
Hayley Moore '04 - Brown University + Boston Pride (NWHL)
Laura Brady '04 - Harvard University
Lindsey Caleo Kirsh '03 - University of New Hampshire
Jessica Coppney '02 - Northeastern University
Katie Gannon '00 - University of Vermont
Thia Connelly-Philbin '99 - Boston College
Jane Jorge '98 - Boston College
Jill Marks '98 - University of Maine
Valarie Bono '97 - Providence College (current Head Coach)

All Varsity Home Games Live Streamed

Cushing Academy live streams all Girls' Ice Hockey home games and occasional JV home games, so you’ll never miss out on an event.

Cushing Athletics Livestream Links

View past live streams on our YouTube Girls' Ice Hockey Playlist.

Recent Girls' Ice Hockey Images

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Throughout the season, Cushing posts game and practice photos of Girls' Ice Hockey on Flickr: Varsity and JV Girls' Ice Hockey Album

Coaching Staff

Connect with a Coach

One thing you'll find at Cushing: Our coaches care deeply about our student athletes. But don't take our word for it, hear it from our coaches themselves:

If you're interested in Girls' Ice Hockey, we'd love to connect you with Coach Bono so you can learn first-hand how Cushing Academy can support your athletic goals. Submit an inquiry, and we'll help make the connection.

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