Introduction

Since I can remember, I've always wanted to play college hockey at some level. Most kids' dreams die off or the commitment becomes too hard. That wasn't the case for me. I love hockey. More than anything. I just never had the self confidence throughout high school to tell myself that I wanted to go as far as I could with the sport I love. I sold myself short, playing Colorado high school hockey for 4 years. But I couldn't be happier that I did. I had the best 4 years anyone could ask for, winning league championships in multiple sports, getting All-League and All-State recognitions in multiple sports, and making incredible friends that I will never forget. I am so happy that I got to experience high school the way I did because I was able to be involved in as many things as I wanted, especially going to a small school like Battle Mountain High School, and I got to stay close to my family, which I know many hockey players have to sacrifice at a young age.

During high school I was a 4 year varsity letter winner in soccer and hockey, and a 3 year participant in track (I gave up track my senior season to focus on hockey.) I played in 14 total postseason games in soccer and hockey, and ran in two state track meets. In all, I won 4 league championships, played in one state championship game in hockey, and won one state championship in track (4 X 800 Relay team in 2008). I had an unbelievable athletic career at BMHS, winning the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award and being recognized as one of 8 finalists for the Steinmark Award, an award for the student-athlete of the year in Colorado.

Along with all my athletic successes, I tried to involve myself in as many things as possible. I was a member of the National Honor Society and performed in three high school spring musicals. I also maintained a spot in the top 10% of my class during all 4 years of high school. I made it a priority to not only give 100% on the athletic fields, but also in the classroom and I made a name for myself throughout the high school with my character, smarts, and of course my athletic accomplishments.