Senior defenseman and assistant captain Catherine Daoust is part of the leadership core that the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team will rely heavily on this season.

The two-time WCHA Scholar Athlete and WCHA All-Academic Team member, who is a mechanical engineering when she's off the ice, has a goal and two assists so far this season, including a power play tally.  Over her Bulldog career, Daoust has compiled seven goals and 20 helpers for a total of 27 points.  With 113 games in a UMD sweater, she ranks in the top-four for games played among her current teammates this season, giving her a crucial amount of experience on a young squad.

HER FAVORITES

Opponent: Minnesota

Opponent Arena: LaBahn Arena (Madison, Wisc.)

Road Trip: Any trip east so my family can see my play

Professional Athlete: Connor McDavid

Professional Team: Montreal Canadiens

College Course: Smart Materials and Structures

Pastime: Reading and watching TV shows

Prized Possession: My championship ring from winning gold with Team Canada U18 in 2013

Book (Author): An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth (Chris Hadfield)

Television Show: Grey's Anatomy

Actor/Actress: Leonardo DiCaprio/Alicia Vikander

Movie: Hidden Figures

Singer/Group: Ed Sheeran

Restaurant: Gema Pizza (In Montreal)

Vacation Spot: Hermit Island Campground in Maine

Mobile App: Instagram
 

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Why I Chose UMD:  It is a great hockey program, the city, and the rink are amazing and UMD also allowed me to study mechanical engineering while playing hockey. I felt right at home when I visited Duluth.

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My vision on the ice/Overthinking

Game Day Ritual: Playing Sewer ball with my teammates

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Winning gold with Team Canada U-18 at Worlds

Best Player I've Ever Faced: Marie-Philip Poulin

Pet Peeve: People who chew loudly

Biggest Fear: Heights

First Job (Age): Residential window washer (19 years old)

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Elon Musk

Why I Wear No. 12: I really like even numbers and I've had this number since I was 10

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm a big Star Wars fan (I even have Star Wars socks that I wear on game day)Something I

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I would make myself taller

Influences on My Athletic Career: My parents and Caroline Ouellette

My Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Always work hard to achieve your dreams and never forget why you started playing in the first place.

Post-UMD Plans: Continue playing hockey and doing a Masters in Aerospace Engineering