University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Women's Hockey Roster

Fanale Celebration
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Jersey Number 97

Bella Fanale

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    Forward
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Hometown:
    Webster, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Webster Thomas High School
  • Previous Team:
    Bishop Kearney Selects 19U AAA

High School/Club:  • Skated for Bishop Kearney Selects in Rochester, NY.  • Won a Silver medal as Captain of Team USA at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.  • Earned Directorate Award for Best Forward. Won Gold at the 2024 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships for Team USA.  • Selected to Team USA in the Under-18 Series vs. Canada in 2022, 2023, and 2024.  • Received a Bronze medal in the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships for Team USA.

Personal:  • Daughter of Michele and Tony.  • Has two siblings, Mikayla and Maeliana.

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