Rebecca Eaton '21 Recruiting Profile

        In the 8 years I have been playing ice hockey, I've always been inspired by my papa (step-grandfather on my dad's side of the family) to play college hockey. He has told me many stories of being the enforcer for his high school team in Michigan that remain firm in my memories and strengthen my desire to play, not only high school hockey like he did, but also college hockey, and beyond.

        With this desire to play college hockey, I am willing to work hard improving my skills to be an even better player than in previous years. One method I will use in order to do so, is listen to advice given from my coaches, family, and teammates. I am very thankful that they have always helped me in the past and continue to help me now. A second method I will use in order to play college hockey is, participate in as many hockey opportunities as possible. This past summer, I went to the New England Hockey Development camp in New Hampshire and attended many of the skill sessions that my hockey club, the Hartford Junior Wolfpack, provided. Lately, I have been taking private lessons to increase my hockey opportunity. Finally, a third method I will use is, to give at least 110% effort every time I am on the ice as well as during off-ice training. With my effort, I will not only become a better player, but I will also contribute to my team's overall success, which makes the effort that I put out, even more important.

        I am a good candidate for college hockey because not only am I willing to work hard improving my skills every day, but I also have many qualities that coaches desire. First of all, coaches don't have to be concerned about my grades, because as a student, I motivate myself to get good grades, be successful, and learn in school. Secondly, on the ice I have no fear of facing anyone on an opponent's team, even if they are way bigger than me in size. If there is a battle in the corner, I am determined to be the one to come away with the puck. Lastly, I play my position and do "my job". When I need to hold the blue line in the offensive zone, I hold the blue line in the offensive zone and when I need to keep the opponent from creeping near my goalie's crease for a shot or rebound, I keep the opponent from creeping near my goalie's crease for a shot or rebound. Very rarely am I out of position, which makes for a reliable player.