The Jefferson Girls High School Hockey team began in 1995, and since then, we’ve built a proud tradition rooted in character, hard work, and team culture. We honor and value the players and coaches who laid the foundation for the opportunities our current athletes have today. Their dedication has helped create an environment where players grow not just as hockey players, but as people. We’re proud to share that 40 of our former high school athletes have gone on to play at the collegiate level, with a handful continuing to play professionally. This success speaks volumes about the strength of our program and the culture that surrounds it.
We also recognize that there is a growing trend where athletes feel pressure to leave their hometown programs in search of more elite high schools that curate winning teams. While that path may work for some, we continue to work closely with our young athletes to show them the value of staying connected to their roots-playing alongside the teammates they grew up with, attending the school in their own community, and being supported by the families, friends, and fans who have believed in them from the start. We are especially grateful to the Bloomington Jefferson Youth Hockey program for instilling the core values and development needed in our young female athletes to prepare them for success in high school and beyond as student-athletes. Please see the list below to recognize those who have moved on to play at the next level.
Alumni Currently Playing in College
2025
Charlotte Bellmont
College of St. Benedict (D3)
2024
Jana Lesch
UW Eau Claire (D3)
2023
Julia Larson
St. Olaf College (D3)
2022
Grace Schuck
Franklin Pierce (D1)
Gustavus (D3)
Jaguar College & Professional Players
Professional Players
Kelsey Cline – Minnesota Whitecaps in the NWHL
Nikki Nightingale – Minnesota Frost in the PWHL
Olivia Spellmire – Swedish Women’s League
Division 1Grace Schuck ‘22 – Franklin Pierce
Chasity Anderson ‘22 – Franklin Pierce
Luci Bianchi ‘19 – St. Thomas
Holly Dietzler ‘14 – Lindenwood
Kelsey Cline ‘13 – Minnesota
Whitney Naslund ‘06 – RPI
Chrissy Norwich ‘02 – Princeton
Sharon Cole ‘02 – Wisconsin
Allison Lehrke ‘02 – UMD
Larissa Luther ‘01 – UMD
Jocelyn Cookson ‘01 – Wisconsin
Bethany Peterson ‘00 – Minnesota/UMD
Know someone missing from our list?
Email jaguargirlshockey@gmail.com
Division 3
Jana Lesch ‘24 – UW–Eau Claire
Julia Larson ‘23 – St. Olaf
Grace Schuck ‘22 – Gustavus (transfer)
Celena Rea ‘19 – Nazareth
Mara McClain ‘19 – Augsburg
Chloe Lafond ‘19 – St. Olaf
Makenzie Booth ‘18 – St. Olaf
Nikki Nightengale ‘16 – Augsburg
Hannah Currin ‘16 – UW–Superior
Bailey Plaman ‘15 – Amherst
Kallie McCullen ‘15 – St. Olaf
Olivia Spellmire ‘14 – Lake Forest
Karma Knutson ‘14 – St. Olaf
Alex Brolsma ‘14 – Franklin Pierce
Becca DeBlieck ‘13 – St. Ben’s
Allison Linde ‘10 – Bethel
Bradi Jonasson ‘08 – Concordia (Wis.)
Stephanie Tack ‘06 – St. Thomas
Sarah Wehland ‘05 – UW–Eau Claire
Lindsay Savat ‘05 – UW–Eau Claire
Kaytlyn Mount ‘04 – St. Kate’s
Allison Turgeon ‘03 – St. Thomas
Jocelyn Cookson ‘01 – Augsburg
Jessica Brandanger ‘00 or ‘01 – Gustavus
Amanda Leisenheimer ‘02 – St. Ben’s
Christy Hicks ‘99 – St. Mary’s
Lindsey Christensen ‘99 – Gustavus
Alyssa Stanley ‘98 – Gustavus
