Kate Klassen

Kate Klassen takes a shot against BC on January 31, 2021.

Photo by: Ainsley Keir

Kate Klassen controls the puck against Vermont on January 8, 2021.

Photo by: Stephen Slade

Kate Klassen controls the puck behind the Merrimack net on December 18, 2020.

Photo by: Stephen Slade

Kate Klassen celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against BU on December 11, 2020.

Photo by: Stephen Slade

Height:
5-7
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Chilliwack, British Columbia

2020-21: Started in all 20 games in first season in Storrs, scoring three goals and two assists. Scored first career goal against Boston College (Dec. 4). Scored goals in victories against Boston University (Dec. 11) and Merrimack (Dec. 19). Tallied assists in back-to-back games against New Hampshire (Jan. 15-16) to helpe Huskies sweep the Wildcats.

Before UConn: Played two years with the Pacific Steelers under coach Jeff Eaton… Led team in points during 2018-19 season… Two-time JWHL All-Star team selection… Also played field hockey and ran track… Qualified for three events to provincials (track)… MVP, points and assist leader for field hockey… Straight A student… Won Academic Proficiency Award… Featured in the Chilliwack Progress.

Personal: Daughter of Steve and Carrie Klassen…. Has two sisters, Jillian and Sophie… Kinesiology major.