University of Minnesota Athletics
2008-09 Women's Ice Hockey Roster
Drazan, Rachael
Jersey Number 6
Rachael Drazan
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Defense
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Benilde-St. Margaret's
- Hometown:
- Orono, Minn.
- Prev School:
- Minnesota Duluth
Bio
2008-09 • Senior Season: Named to the All-WCHA Second Team • named Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, WCHA All-Academic, and Academic All-Big Ten honoree • ranked 10th on the team and third among defense with 21 points (5g-16a) • played in 34 games • recorded 14 points (3g-11a) during 24 WCHA games • had two points (1g-1a) in an 8-2 win over Ohio State (10/18) • had back-to-back multi-point games on the road at Minnesota State, recorded two assists in a 9-1 win (1/30) and four points (1g-3a_ in a 7-4 win (1/31) • logged two assists in a 5-4 loss to Mercyhurst in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinal (3/20).
2007-08 • Junior Season: Named to the All-WCHA First Team • named WCHA All-Academic and Academic All-Big Ten honoree • recorded 27 points (10g-17a) to rank fifth on the team and second among defense in points • led the Gopher defense at +19 • scored five game-winning goals, seven power-play goals, and one short-handed goal • part of Minnesota’s WCHA-leading power play unit (24.5 percent conversion), which also ranked third in the nation • had 18 points on the power play • ranked second among WCHA defense with 22 points in league games • tied for third in the WCHA with 13 points on the power play • had four multi-point games • started her Gopher career with a goal and an assist against Northeastern (10/5) • scored the game-winner on the power play against Minnesota Duluth (10/26) • had two points (1g-1a) in a 3-2 win over Wisconsin (11/3) • had nine points during a season-high eight-game scoring streak (11/18-1/5) • had two assists in a 5-0 win over Bemidji State (11/30) • scored a power-play goal in the 3-1 win over Minnesota State (1/25) • recorded a career-best three points in the 7-3 win over Ohio State (2/8) • scored a short-handed goal in a 5-2 win over St. Cloud State (2/16) • represented the U.S. at the 2008 IIHF World Championships and earned gold.
The Drazan File: Began her collegiate career by spending the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons at Minnesota Duluth • sat out from competition in 2006-07 due to transfer rules • three-time member of USA Hockey Under-22 Team • competed with the U.S. at the 2006 Four Nation’s Cup and earned a silver medal • finished her sophomore season at UMD with five goals and 14 assists for 19 points, a high among the Bulldog defensive corps in 2005-06 • scored two power-play goals, one short-handed goal, and one game-winner as a sophomore • one of three Bulldogs to be named to the WCHA All-Star Team, which faced the U.S. National Team in September 2005 • named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team her freshman year after playing in all 34 games and recording 11 points (5g-6a) • a 2004 graduate of Benilde St. Margaret's where she led the Red Knights to two Minnesota State High School Class A Championships in 2001-02 and 2003-04 and was selected to both all-tournament teams • 2004 Ms. Hockey finalist • named first-team all-state by the Associated Press.
Personal: Daughter of Michael and Mary Drazan • shoots left.
2007-08 • Junior Season: Named to the All-WCHA First Team • named WCHA All-Academic and Academic All-Big Ten honoree • recorded 27 points (10g-17a) to rank fifth on the team and second among defense in points • led the Gopher defense at +19 • scored five game-winning goals, seven power-play goals, and one short-handed goal • part of Minnesota’s WCHA-leading power play unit (24.5 percent conversion), which also ranked third in the nation • had 18 points on the power play • ranked second among WCHA defense with 22 points in league games • tied for third in the WCHA with 13 points on the power play • had four multi-point games • started her Gopher career with a goal and an assist against Northeastern (10/5) • scored the game-winner on the power play against Minnesota Duluth (10/26) • had two points (1g-1a) in a 3-2 win over Wisconsin (11/3) • had nine points during a season-high eight-game scoring streak (11/18-1/5) • had two assists in a 5-0 win over Bemidji State (11/30) • scored a power-play goal in the 3-1 win over Minnesota State (1/25) • recorded a career-best three points in the 7-3 win over Ohio State (2/8) • scored a short-handed goal in a 5-2 win over St. Cloud State (2/16) • represented the U.S. at the 2008 IIHF World Championships and earned gold.
The Drazan File: Began her collegiate career by spending the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons at Minnesota Duluth • sat out from competition in 2006-07 due to transfer rules • three-time member of USA Hockey Under-22 Team • competed with the U.S. at the 2006 Four Nation’s Cup and earned a silver medal • finished her sophomore season at UMD with five goals and 14 assists for 19 points, a high among the Bulldog defensive corps in 2005-06 • scored two power-play goals, one short-handed goal, and one game-winner as a sophomore • one of three Bulldogs to be named to the WCHA All-Star Team, which faced the U.S. National Team in September 2005 • named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team her freshman year after playing in all 34 games and recording 11 points (5g-6a) • a 2004 graduate of Benilde St. Margaret's where she led the Red Knights to two Minnesota State High School Class A Championships in 2001-02 and 2003-04 and was selected to both all-tournament teams • 2004 Ms. Hockey finalist • named first-team all-state by the Associated Press.
Personal: Daughter of Michael and Mary Drazan • shoots left.
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