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2025-26 Women's Hockey Roster

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Distad_Kendra
Jersey Number 17

Kendra Distad

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Position:
    Forward
  • Shoot/Catch:
    R
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Hometown:
    Burnsville, Minn.
  • High School:
    Minnetonka HS

2024-25 • Freshman Season:

  • Appeared in 26 games
  • Made collegiate debut against UConn on Sept. 28

 Parents: Kelly and Tyson, Siblings: Adrian and Isaac

Athletic Achievements:
  • Varsity Letter X6
  • MSHSL State Tournament Participant 2020, 2021 (3rd), 2022 (2nd), 2023 (4th), 2024 (3rd)
  • Lake All Conference Honorable Mention 2021, 2022
  • Lake All Conference 2023, 2024
  • Captain 2024
  • High Performance Festival for 14s and 15s
  • High Performance 15 Minnesota Hockey Summer Camp, USA Hockey National Select 15 Development Camp
  • High Performance 16 Minnesota Hockey Spring Festival, Final 54 & USA National Select 16 Development Camp
  • High Performance 17 Minnesota Hockey Spring Festival, Final 54
  • USA Hockey 18 Select Camp X2, USA Hockey 18 August Fest X2
  • MN Hockey Tier 1 Regional Champions (Nationals Canceled) 2020
  • USA Hockey National Champion 2022
  • USA Hockey National Tournament Participant, U18 US/Canada Series 2023
  • IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships in Sweden - Bronze with Team USA 2023
  • IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships in Switzerland - Gold with Team USA 2024
  • All State 2024
  • Ms Hockey Finalist 2024
Academic Achievements: 
  • Honor Roll 2021, 2022, 2023
Behind the Scenes: Media Day
Tuesday, September 16
Ella Huber Drafted by Boston
Wednesday, June 25
Natalie Mlynkova Drafted by Montreal
Tuesday, June 24
Peyton Hemp Drafted by Ottawa
Tuesday, June 24