University of Connecticut Athletics
2019-20 Women's Ice Hockey Roster
Claire Peterson
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Jose, Calif.
2022-23: Appeared in 34 games... As a senior, recorded six goals and eight assists... Had game-winning goals against RIT on Sept. 24 and against New Hampshire on Dec. 3... Had a season high two assists in a win over Vermont on Jan. 14... Was awarded Hockey East Defender of the Week.
2021-22: Played in all 37 games for the Huskies… Scored four goals and dished out eight assists for 12 points on the season…Blocked 25 total shots with a +13 on the season…Dished out two assists in win verse Holy Cross on December 4.
2020-21: Played in all 20 games. Registered three assists on the year. Posted assists in the first two games of the season against Providence (Nov. 21-22). Assisted in a win against Holy Cross (Feb. 13).
2019-20: Skated in all 39 games for the Huskies… Totaled seven points (1g, 6a) during freshman campaign… Led team in plus/minus (+10)… Slotted home first career goal in the Dec. 6 game vs. Providence… Provided assist on game-winning goal in the 2-0 shutout of Boston College in Game 2 of the Hockey East Quarterfinals… Chipped in assists against Maine (Nov. 17, Jan. 25), Holy Cross (Jan. 4) and Vermont (Feb. 8-9).
Before UConn: Graduated from Valley Christian High School…Competed with the San Jose Jr. Sharks…Leading defensive scorer from 2015-19…Finished second on team in points during 2018-19 season…Three time medalist (19UAA Gold and Silver, 12UAA Bronze) at National Championships…2018 Varsity High School Champions, 2019 runner-up…2018 USA Hockey National Camp…Player of the Game in 2017 Mac’s Tournament Calgary and 2014 Richmond Raven’s (British Columbia) Ice Classic…Served as captain and assistant captain on 14U and 19U Jr. Sharks teams…Three-year Scholar Athlete honoree…Also played club and high school roller hockey for the Silicon Valley Quakes...Assisted team in capturing eight championships – AAU Jr. Olympics, TORHS national champions, Team USA coed, U18 women and four varsity roller hockey team titles…Honors and AP Science and Math Student…Applied Math, Science and Engineering (AMSE) minor…Treasurer of the French Club…Member of the Veterinary club and St. Jude’s Cancer club…Sports Medicine intern for high school football team.
Personal: Claire Rani Peterson…daughter of David and Sheela Peterson…has an older brother, Eric…Math/Physics major.
