One of three assistant team captains, senior defenseman Linnea Hedin is part of the leadership core for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team in 2017-18. The native of Huddinge, Sweden has suited up in 129 career games -- the second most of any currently rostered Bulldog, and is in the midst of a 74 consecutive games played streak. With three assists this season, Hedin has compiled three goals and 12 assists for 15 points over her career. Her award resume is lengthy -- the finance major has twice been named a prestigious Western Collegiate Hockey Association Scholar Athlete ( 2016-17, 2015-16), as well as a two-time WCHA All-Academic Team member (2016-17, 2015-16).
Her Favorites:
Opponent: Wisconsin
Opponent Arena: Sanford Center (Bemidji, Minn.)
Road Trip: Boston, Mass.
Professional Athlete: Niklas Lidström
Professional Team: New York Rangers
College Course: All classes related to the financial markets program
Pastime: Playing outdoor hockey on a winter day
Prized Possession: Sporting equipment
Book (Author): The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing (John Wiley & Sons)
Television Show: Suits
Actor/Actress: Gabriel Macht
Movie: Hidden The Big Short
Singer/Group: Ed Sheeran
Restaurant: Northern Waters Smokehouse
Vacation Spot: Cyprus
Mobile App: Snapchat
Up Close:
Why I Chose UMD: Beautiful city, the arena creates a great atmosphere to play in with great fans.
Hockey Strength/Weakness: Two way defensemen, skating skills / Size.
Game Day Ritual: Need to play some fun sewer ball in before off ice warm up. Puts on all equipment with left side first.
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Making it to the NCAA tournament last year.
Best Player I've Ever Faced: Lara Stalder
Pet Peeve: Laziness
Biggest Fear: Snakes
First Job (Age): Assistant hockey instructor at Maria Rooths Hockey Camp, 15 years old.
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Niklas Lidström
Why I Wear No. 95: I was born that year (1995)
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I know how to solve a rubik's cube
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Be less sassy
Influences on My Athletic Career: Inspiring and passionate coaches and teammates, as well as supportive family and friends.
My Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Work hard and be passionate about what you do. Always treat everyone with respect, no matter if its your teammate, coach, opponent or referee. Be positive and enjoy every moment of it, and always play big.
Post-UMD Plans: Aspire to work within management consulting or financial services industry and hopefully continuing to play hockey.
