University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Add Six for 2016-17
11/25/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
Nov. 25, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS - Head coach Brad Frost and the University of Minnesota women's hockey team are happy to announce the addition of six new student-athletes for the 2016-17 season in Lindsay Agnew, Serena D'Angelo, Kippin Keller, Patti Marshall, Katie Robinson, and Alex Woken.
"We are thrilled with the players that have chosen to become Gophers," head coach Brad Frost said. "Our culture is one where we want great people who happen to be good hockey players, and these young women exemplify that."
Lindsay Agnew, F (Oakville, Ontario)
A left-handed forward out of Oakville, Ontario, Lindsay Agnew joins the Gophers from Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team and the Mississauga Jr. Chiefs. Agnew took home silver with Canada at the 2015 IIHF U18 Women's World Championships. She captained Canada's National Women's U-18 team in the three-game series with the U.S. in 2015 and played with the team for the series in 2014 as well. She also attended the 2014 National Women's Team Fall Festival Camp in Calgary, Alberta. Agnew's national experience also includes time with Team Ontario, including winning gold as captain of Team Ontario Red at the 2015 U-18 national championships. With the Mississauga Jr. Chiefs, Agnew was an OWHA Provincial gold medalist, a PWHL Final 8 silver medalist, a two-time Stoney Creek University Showcase gold medalist, a two-time Union College Fall Fest gold medalist and a 2 Nations College Prep Series gold medalist. During her time with the Jr. Chiefs, Agnew has tallied 111 points (43g-68a) in 95 games, including 11 games this season. She is the daughter of Carolyn and David Agnew.
Frost on Agnew: "Lindsay is a strong forward with great hands and vision. She is responsible at both ends of the rink and has had great experiences playing at the World Championships with Hockey Canada."
Why Minnesota: "From my first visit to the University of Minnesota, I could really picture myself there, from both an academic and an athletic point of view. I feel that I can develop as a hockey player and a person with such an outstanding hockey program and amazing coaches. I love the culture of the team and the team first mentality," Agnew said.
Serena D'Angelo, G (Stoney Creek, Ontario)
Serena D'Angelo joins the Gophers from Stoney Creek, Ontario, where she plays for the Stoney Creek Sabres and has been a member of Team Ontario. She is in her second season with the Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres after spending two seasons with the Stoney Creek Midget AA Sabres from 2012-14. She led the Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres to the 2015 Provincial Women's Hockey League title. D'Angelo's national experience includes time with Team Ontario, winning gold with Team Ontario Red at the 2015 U-18 national championships. She has also attended Hockey Canada camps, including the Under-18 Strength and Conditioning Camp and Under-18 Goalie Camp. She is the daughter of Tom and Caroline D'Angelo.
Frost on D'Angelo: "Serena is a top level goalie coming out of the Toronto area. She is extremely quick, challenges appropriately and anticipates the play well. Serena just competed on Team Ontario Red which she won a gold medal at the Canadian U18 Nationals."
Why Minnesota: "I already knew that the academics were great and the hockey program was second to none, but when I first stepped on campus it really felt like home. I knew this is where I wanted to go," D'Angelo said.
Kippin Keller, F (Minnetonka, Minn.)
Kippin Keller, a left-handed forward, joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. A five-time hockey letterwinner and two-time all-conference honoree, Keller spent three years at Benilde-St. Margaret's High School before transferring to Minnetonka as a junior. At Benilde, Keller was teammates with current Gophers Caitlin Reilly and Kelly Pannek and helped BSM to three-straight North Suburban Conference championships from 2011-12 to 2013-14 along with a state runner-up finish in 2014. Last season at Minnetonka, Keller and the Skippers were Lake Conference champions and state runners-up. Entering her senior season, Keller has recorded 62 career points, including 34 while serving as an alternate captain as a junior. Keller also has experience playing with the Minnesota Thunder Academy and Minnesota Junior Whitecaps. She is a three-year USA Hockey developmental camp participant. Keller is also an all-conference soccer player. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Kurt Keller.
Frost on Keller: "Kippin is smooth-skating forward. She has the vision to set people up as well as the ability to score. She will be a great teammate and member of our team."
Why Minnesota: "I was born and raised in Minnesota, so playing hockey for the Gophers so close to my home in the state I love seemed like the right fit for me. I look forward to playing for an amazing hockey team and coaching staff at a university with great opportunities in the academic program I'm pursuing."
Patti Marshall, D (Thief River Falls, Minn.)
The Gophers have signed Patti Marshall, a right-handed defenseman from Thief River Falls, Minn., out of Shattuck-St. Mary's School. Marshall is a member of the U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team as well, participating in two IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championships and winning gold in 2015 and silver in 2014. She has also participated in three Under-18 Series vs. Canada and is a three-time USA Hockey Women's National Festival invitee. With Shattuck-St. Mary's, Marshall won national championships in 2013 and 2014 and finished as runners-up in 2015, falling 3-2 to the Chicago Mission in the 2015 Toyota-USA Hockey Girls Tier I 19U national championship game. While playing for Thief River Falls High School as an eighth grader, Marshall was an all-state honorable mention selection and an all-conference honoree in 2011-12. A three-sport athlete, Marshall has lettered in swimming and tennis along with hockey. She is the daughter of Rick Marshall and Chris Harff.
Frost on Marshall: "Patti is a veteran defenseman from the United States U-18 team. She is extremely responsible defensively and also has the ability to be an offensive threat whenever she is on the ice."
Why Minnesota: "It was my dream as a kid to play here," Marshall said.
Katie Robinson, D (Kasson, Minn.)
A right-handed defenseman, Katie Robinson joins the Gophers from the Dodge County Wildcats and Kasson-Mantorville High School. She was named an all-state honoree as a junior in 2014-15 after leading the Wildcats to an 18-6-1 overall record. She finished her junior year as the Minnesota State High School League's top-scoring defensemen in Class AA with 40 points on 12 goals and 28 assists. Robinson is a three-year varsity captain. She was the team's 2010-11 Rookie of the Year and 2014-15 MVP for defense. She has experience playing with the Minnesota Junior Whitecaps, Os Selects, and the Upper Midwest Elite League. Robinson has also attended USA Hockey national development camps. She is the daughter of Douglas Robinson and Debra Robinson.
Frost on Robinson: "Katie is a big, strong defenseman who moves well. She has good vision and uses her size to her advantage. Katie is sound in her own end and will provide offense as she gains confidence."
Why Minnesota: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of the excellent school and hockey program and because it's close to home. It's always been a dream to be Gopher," Robinson said.
Alex Woken, F (Fargo, N.D.)
A right-handed forward from Fargo, N.D., Alex Woken joins the Gophers from Shattuck-St. Mary's School. While playing for Shattuck-St. Mary's, Woken has recorded 123 points (70g-53a) in 110 games in her first two seasons. Woken was named a 2015 Second Team All-American by USA Today/American Family Insurance after finishing as 2015 Toyota-USA Hockey Girls Tier I 19U national runners-up with Shattuck. She was a member of Shattuck's 2014 U16 national championship team as well. As a member of the U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team, Woken won gold at the 2015 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship. She has participated in two Under-18 Series vs. Canada and is a two-time attendee of the USA Hockey Women's National Festival. She has attended U.S. development camps since 2012. Before transferring to Shattuck, Woken spent her ninth grade year at Davies High School and was named Team MVP. She also has experience playing with the Minnesota Junior Whitecaps. She is the daughter of Scott and Kathy Woken.
Frost on Woken: "Alex has tremendous speed and is able to generate chances for herself and her teammates. She has a quick release and has a knack for finding the back of the net. Her time with the United States U18 team will benefit her greatly."
Why Minnesota: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of the culture instilled throughout the years and the success of the team as well as the great education that I will receive. When I went on my first visit, I knew right away that it was the place for me," Woken said.
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