University of Minnesota Athletics
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Hockey
Lorence Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps
8/5/2019 1:02:00 PM | Women's Hockey
Meghan Lorence, a three-time NCAA national champion with the Gophers, has signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps for 2019-20.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Meghan Lorence, a three-time NCAA national champion with the Gophers, has signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps for 2019-20. Lorence, a Mounds View, Minn., native is the third Gopher alumna to sign with the NWHL and the defending Isobel Cup champions for the upcoming season.
"When I was younger, I remember going to Whitecaps games in Minnesota when the team first formed and they were playing independently, and I thought it was so cool that there was a chance for female hockey players to continue their hockey career after college," said Lorence. "Being a former Jr. Whitecap, I'm honored to have the opportunity to continue my journey and be a part of the Whitecaps and NWHL this year, to keep the tradition going for the young female athletes to have the same opportunity for years to come."
Lorence played for the Maroon & Gold from 2011-12 to 2014-15, advancing to four consecutive NCAA national championship games and winning three national titles. She was part of the most decorated senior class in program history, a group that went 140-9-7 during its four years (.920 winning percentage). Lorence recorded 102 career points on 50 career goals and 52 career assists in 158 games played for the Gophers. She earned four WCHA Player of the Week awards during her career, served as an assistant captain on Minnesota's 2015 national championship squad, and earned WCHA All-Academic Team honors as a senior.
Lorence will serve as a coach in the Minnesota High School Girls Elite League this season, while continuing her work as a customer success manager for a website platform company.
2019-20 Gophers in the Pros
Amanda Leveille, Minnesota Whitecaps
Nicole Schammel, Minnesota Whitecaps
Meghan Lorence, Minnesota Whitecaps
###
"When I was younger, I remember going to Whitecaps games in Minnesota when the team first formed and they were playing independently, and I thought it was so cool that there was a chance for female hockey players to continue their hockey career after college," said Lorence. "Being a former Jr. Whitecap, I'm honored to have the opportunity to continue my journey and be a part of the Whitecaps and NWHL this year, to keep the tradition going for the young female athletes to have the same opportunity for years to come."
Lorence played for the Maroon & Gold from 2011-12 to 2014-15, advancing to four consecutive NCAA national championship games and winning three national titles. She was part of the most decorated senior class in program history, a group that went 140-9-7 during its four years (.920 winning percentage). Lorence recorded 102 career points on 50 career goals and 52 career assists in 158 games played for the Gophers. She earned four WCHA Player of the Week awards during her career, served as an assistant captain on Minnesota's 2015 national championship squad, and earned WCHA All-Academic Team honors as a senior.
Lorence will serve as a coach in the Minnesota High School Girls Elite League this season, while continuing her work as a customer success manager for a website platform company.
2019-20 Gophers in the Pros
Amanda Leveille, Minnesota Whitecaps
Nicole Schammel, Minnesota Whitecaps
Meghan Lorence, Minnesota Whitecaps
###
Follow Women's Hockey
Women's Hockey Tickets
Experience the excitement and tradition connecting generations of Gopher fans! Create memories for a lifetime with your friends and family while you root for your Golden Gophers. Get Tickets
Support Women's Hockey
Support the University of Minnesota Women's Hockey program. Your support helps our student-athletes succeed athletically, academically, and socially. It takes just seconds to make a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for your support! Give Now
Ella Huber Drafted by Boston
Wednesday, June 25
Natalie Mlynkova Drafted by Montreal
Tuesday, June 24
Peyton Hemp Drafted by Ottawa
Tuesday, June 24
CHS Home Grown Gophers: Kendra Distad
Friday, May 16