Emma Vlasic

Emma Vlasic is an American ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Connecticut Whale in the NWHL.

Emma Vlasic
Born (1996-09-02) September 2, 1996
Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Height 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NWHL team Connecticut Whale
Played for Yale University
Playing career 2019–present

Career

Across four NCAA seasons at Yale, Vlasic put up 45 points in 113 games, serving as team captain in the 2018–19 season.[1]

On the 1st of August 2019, Vlasic signed her first professional contract with the Connecticut Whale.[2] In her rookie NWHL season, Vlasic scored 9 goals in 24 games, leading the Whale in goals as the team finished last in the league.[3] She was noted for her strong two-way play, finishing third in the league in faceoff percentage.[4] She has been touted as a potential franchise centre for the club, being named to the 2020 NWHL All-Star Game for Team Dempsey.[5][6][7]

Personal life

Vlasic's cousin, Marc-Édouard plays professional hockey in San José, and her brother Alex plays for Boston University.[8][9]

References
  1. "Emma Vlasic - 2018-19 - Women's Ice Hockey". Yale University.
  2. "NWHL: Whale Sign Emma Vlasic, Whitecaps Sign Richards and Lorence". August 5, 2019.
  3. "Whale rookie Emma Vlasic has all the makings of a franchise cornerstone in Connecticut". TheHockeyNews. February 7, 2020.
  4. "Whale's Emma Vlasic Proving Herself Elite on the Dot". OurSports Central. November 27, 2019.
  5. Murphy, Mike (March 30, 2020). "The Unofficial NWHL All-Rookie Team". The Ice Garden.
  6. Strollo, Leighann (February 7, 2020). "2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend Preview". The Ice Garden.
  7. "Connecticut Whale: Emma Vlasic Making a Splash in Rookie Season". October 31, 2019.
  8. "Vlasic hoping to add to family legacy at 2019 NHL Draft". NHL.com.
  9. "Chicago Blackhawks: Q & A with Prospect Alex Vlasic". March 25, 2020.


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