Rebecca Eaton '21 Recruiting Profile

        In the 10 years that I have been playing ice hockey, I have 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 hockey 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. In the past, I have gone to the Beantown tournament with the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds, I have gone to the New England Hockey Development camp at Saint Anselm College, I have done strength training with the Parisi Speed School, and I have done hockey skills training with the IPH program. Due to COVID-19, it has been difficult to play hockey during the offseason this year, but I am determined to let nothing stop me from becoming a better hockey player. This summer I have been doing my own strength training and hockey skills training at home. I also played hockey at the Beantown tournament this year on August 4th, 5th and 6th with my club team, the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds. Finally, a third method I will use is, to give at least 110% effort every time I am on the ice or doing 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 I am not only willing to work hard improving my skills every day, but I also have many qualities that coaches desire. Coaches never have to be concerned about my grades because as a student, I motivate myself to learn and get good grades in school. Additionally, on the ice I have no fear of facing anyone on an opponent's team, even if they are bigger than me. If there is a battle in the corner, I am determined to be the one to come away with the puck, and I have no problem being physical in order to do so. I also have a lot of discipline when it comes to playing my position. 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.