Professional Women’s Hockey League Champion Returns to Hometown Lakewood

Press Release

Nicole Hensley, the accomplished goalie for the Minnesota Frost and Team USA, will be bringing the Walter Cup back to Lakewood this week.

Hensley played 4 years at Green Mountain High School and calls Lakewood her hometown.  

Edge Ice Arena is hosting a meet and greet with Nicole and local female hockey players at on Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Her remarkable hockey resume is inspiring, and we would love for you to share her story and showcase her achievements. This event is a great chance to highlight both Nicole’s greatness and the local hockey community. 

Highlights from Team USA website

• Represented the U.S. in two Olympic Winter Games (gold-2018, silver-2022)
• As a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, has earned a spot on six International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship teams (gold- 2016, 2017, 2023; silver- 2021, 2022, 2024), as well as two Four Nations Cups (1st-2016, 2017)
• Additionally, was a two-time member of the U.S. Under-22 Women’s Select Team (2014, 2015)
• Has represented the U.S. in various other international events, including the 2023-24 Rivalry Series, 2022-23 Rivalry Series, 2021 My Why Tour, presented by Toyota, 2019-20 Rivalry Series and The Time Is Now Tour, presented by Toyota (2017)
• Earned numerous accolades during her time at Lindenwood University, including winning the Presidential NCAA Award (maintained one of the highest GPAs among NCAA athletes, nominated by head coach)
• Won a high school state championship in 2012