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
