Shayna Grais '20 Recruiting Profile

I started playing hockey at the age of 8, as a winger.  From the moment I stepped on the ice, I knew I loved it!  After a few years, I switched to goalie and I never looked back.  I continue to grow as a goalie using every opportunity to improve at a very challenging position.   All these experiences listed below, and the elite coaching, has continued to expand my skills while allowing me to compete at a high level.

Over the past few years, I've had some incredible experiences.

In 2018, we finished 2nd in the State of Illinois. 

In June 2017,  we finished in 1st place out of 34 teams for the Rush Hockey Showcase in Canada

In April 2016, our U14 team won State and then played for a National Championship in Vermont (finishing 2nd in the Nation).

In July 2016, I was selected to attend the USA Hockey National Development Camp. (I was the only goalie from Illinois)

In June (2015 and 2016), I was invited to the USA Hockey Central District Development Camp.

The summer of 2016, I played in the Bauer Select Camps working directly with goalies Jessie Vetter and Alex Rigsby who are two of my role models.

When I wasn't traveling over the summer, I volunteered as a Counselor-in-Training at a local hockey camp. I was proud to teach what I have learned to starting goalies ages 6 to 12. Docendo Discimus--By teaching we learn.

This season, I am excited to play for Team Illinois.

Sincerely,

Shayna Grais