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Gophers Sign Six to 2023-24 Freshmen Class
11/17/2022 4:26:00 PM | Women's Hockey
Minnesota's second largest signing class since 2018 is made up of five Minnesotans and the first Hungarian in program history.
MINNEAPOLIS – Head coach Brad Frost and the Golden Gopher women's hockey team are pleased to announce the addition of six incoming student-athletes into the 2023-24 signing class. Five Minnesotans and one Hungarian make up the 'U's largest second largest signing class since 2018.
"We are so excited to announce our 2023 recruiting class," said head coach Brad Frost. "Each player brings a unique skillset to the table, but most importantly, will represent our program and University well with their academics, athletic ability and types of people each of them are."
Isa Goettl, Forward, Andover High School (Andover, Minn.)
A left-handed forward, Isa Goettl joins the Gophers from Andover High School. With the Huskies, she was a two-time MSHSL AA state champion ('20, '22) and was named to the 2022 All-Conference, All-State and All-Tournament Teams. The Minnesota Ms. Hockey nominee tallied 56 points in 29 games last season. As a freshman, Goettl won team Rookie of the Year while sharing a lineup with current Gophers Peyton Hemp and Madison Kaiser.
Frost on Goettl: "Isa is a crafty forward who plays hard every shift. She makes others around her better by her play with and without the puck. She competes in all three zones and brings a positive attitude to the rink every day."
A right-handed defender from Andover, Minn., Josie Hemp joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, tallied 39 points in 29 games and was named all-conference and an honorable mention to the all-state team. As a freshman, Hemp won a state title with Andover High School with fellow-signee Isa Goettl and current Gophers Peyton Hemp and Madison Kaiser. She is a three-time 'A' honor roll student and the younger sister of Peyton Hemp.
Frost on Hemp: "Josie is a tall defender who loves to jump into the offensive play. She has very good instincts all over the ice and competes well. She'll be joining her sister Peyton which will be a lot of fun."
A left-handed defender, Elly Klepinger joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, Klepinger tallied 30 points in 31 games last season and was named an honorable mention for the all-state team. Prior to her time with Minnetonka, she won two class A state titles with the Breck School and fellow signee Ava Lindsay and current Gophers Sadie Lindsay and Emily Zumwinkle. Klepinger represented the United States at the U18 Series in Calgary in August.
Frost on Klepinger: "Elly is a strong defender with a tremendous shot. She brings valuable experience playing in big moments with the US U18 Team. Elly defends well, plays a tough game and makes her teammates better with her play."
A left-handed forward, Emma Kreisz joins the Gophers from Stanstead College in Canada. The first player to hail from Hungary in program history represented her home country at the 2022 IIHF Women's World Championship. She scored a goal against Sweden in that tournament. Kreisz tallied 47 points in 37 games in her first season with Stanstead last season.
Frost on Kreisz: "Emma is a very talented forward from Hungary who has meaningful experience playing on the world stage with her national team. She has a great presence about her on the ice. Emma has great size, reach and a great shot which will allow her to put the puck in the net."
A right-handed forward, Ava Lindsay joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, Lindsay tallied 58 points in 30 games last season and was named team forward of the year. The sister of current Gopher Sadie Lindsay is a two-time all-state and all-tournament team honoree. She won three class A state titles with the Breck School and fellow signee Elly Klepinger and current Gophers Sadie Lindsay and Emily Zumwinkle. Lindsay also won silver with Team USA at the U18 Women's World Championships this past summer.
Frost on Lindsay: "Ava is a very skilled forward. She has great hands, is a shifty player and sees the ice at a very high level. Ava has been on the US U18 team and will bring that experience with her to our team. She absolutely loves playing hockey."
A right-handed forward, Lauren O'Hara joins the Gophers from Centennial High School. Last season with the Cougars, O'Hara tallied 51 points in 28 games and was named an honorable mention to the all-state team. She is a three-time all-conference team honoree and a two-time team MVP. O'Hara is also a three-time 'A' honor roll student.
Frost on O'Hara: "Lauren is a very smart forward who plays a strong game. She has great size and uses her reach to her advantage. O'Hara has a high hockey IQ and makes an impact all over the ice. She has a knack for scoring goals or setting up her teammates."
"We are so excited to announce our 2023 recruiting class," said head coach Brad Frost. "Each player brings a unique skillset to the table, but most importantly, will represent our program and University well with their academics, athletic ability and types of people each of them are."
Isa Goettl, Forward, Andover High School (Andover, Minn.)
A left-handed forward, Isa Goettl joins the Gophers from Andover High School. With the Huskies, she was a two-time MSHSL AA state champion ('20, '22) and was named to the 2022 All-Conference, All-State and All-Tournament Teams. The Minnesota Ms. Hockey nominee tallied 56 points in 29 games last season. As a freshman, Goettl won team Rookie of the Year while sharing a lineup with current Gophers Peyton Hemp and Madison Kaiser.
Frost on Goettl: "Isa is a crafty forward who plays hard every shift. She makes others around her better by her play with and without the puck. She competes in all three zones and brings a positive attitude to the rink every day."
Josie Hemp, Defender, Minnetonka High School (Andover, Minn.)𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 10, 2022
Another Husky is now a #Gopher!
Welcome to the #GWH family, @isagoettl! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/OvEHqgcA41
A right-handed defender from Andover, Minn., Josie Hemp joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, tallied 39 points in 29 games and was named all-conference and an honorable mention to the all-state team. As a freshman, Hemp won a state title with Andover High School with fellow-signee Isa Goettl and current Gophers Peyton Hemp and Madison Kaiser. She is a three-time 'A' honor roll student and the younger sister of Peyton Hemp.
Frost on Hemp: "Josie is a tall defender who loves to jump into the offensive play. She has very good instincts all over the ice and competes well. She'll be joining her sister Peyton which will be a lot of fun."
Elly Klepinger, Defender, Minnetonka High School (Corcoran, Minn.)𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 10, 2022
From the Blue and White to the Maroon & Gold!
Welcome to the #GWH family, @josie66608449! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/rsQicxa8C8
A left-handed defender, Elly Klepinger joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, Klepinger tallied 30 points in 31 games last season and was named an honorable mention for the all-state team. Prior to her time with Minnetonka, she won two class A state titles with the Breck School and fellow signee Ava Lindsay and current Gophers Sadie Lindsay and Emily Zumwinkle. Klepinger represented the United States at the U18 Series in Calgary in August.
Frost on Klepinger: "Elly is a strong defender with a tremendous shot. She brings valuable experience playing in big moments with the US U18 Team. Elly defends well, plays a tough game and makes her teammates better with her play."
Emma Kreisz, Forward, Stanstead College (Budapest, Hungary)𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 9, 2022
From one 'M' on her jersey to another...
Welcome to the #GWH family, @elly_klepinger! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/zBzuGaYM7Z
A left-handed forward, Emma Kreisz joins the Gophers from Stanstead College in Canada. The first player to hail from Hungary in program history represented her home country at the 2022 IIHF Women's World Championship. She scored a goal against Sweden in that tournament. Kreisz tallied 47 points in 37 games in her first season with Stanstead last season.
Frost on Kreisz: "Emma is a very talented forward from Hungary who has meaningful experience playing on the world stage with her national team. She has a great presence about her on the ice. Emma has great size, reach and a great shot which will allow her to put the puck in the net."
Ava Lindsay, Forward, Minnetonka High School (Minnetonka, Minn.)𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 16, 2022
Introducing the first player from Hungary in program history!
Welcome to the #GWH family, Emma Kreisz! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/nitkdShkLX
A right-handed forward, Ava Lindsay joins the Gophers from Minnetonka High School. With the Skippers, Lindsay tallied 58 points in 30 games last season and was named team forward of the year. The sister of current Gopher Sadie Lindsay is a two-time all-state and all-tournament team honoree. She won three class A state titles with the Breck School and fellow signee Elly Klepinger and current Gophers Sadie Lindsay and Emily Zumwinkle. Lindsay also won silver with Team USA at the U18 Women's World Championships this past summer.
Frost on Lindsay: "Ava is a very skilled forward. She has great hands, is a shifty player and sees the ice at a very high level. Ava has been on the US U18 team and will bring that experience with her to our team. She absolutely loves playing hockey."
Lauren O'Hara, Forward, Centennial High School (Blaine, Minn.)𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 10, 2022
What's better than one Lindsay? Two! ✌️
Welcome to the #GWH family, @avajlindsay! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/wNG5yEcymD
A right-handed forward, Lauren O'Hara joins the Gophers from Centennial High School. Last season with the Cougars, O'Hara tallied 51 points in 28 games and was named an honorable mention to the all-state team. She is a three-time all-conference team honoree and a two-time team MVP. O'Hara is also a three-time 'A' honor roll student.
Frost on O'Hara: "Lauren is a very smart forward who plays a strong game. She has great size and uses her reach to her advantage. O'Hara has a high hockey IQ and makes an impact all over the ice. She has a knack for scoring goals or setting up her teammates."
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 9, 2022
Welcome to the #GWH family, Lauren O'Hara! 〽️#GWH | #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/9Xm6iFDc82
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