December was an exciting month for the RHA Female U18 Prep team as the team had their NLI Signing day where 7 female student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to their chosen schools.
Sarah Paul signed Princeton’s Tigers | Forward, Sarah Paul from the RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna has signed her National Letter of Intent with the Princeton Tigers. Kelowna born, Paul has played her last 2 seasons with the RINK Hockey Academy, including her first season when RHA was formerly known as Pursuit of Excellence. Last season, Paul represented Canada at the U18 Female Worlds where she tallied 2 goals in 5 games and was named to the 2020 Team Canada Summer Camp.
Holly Gruber signed her papers to the University of Minnesota Duluth | Goaltender, Holly Gruber has been with the RINK Hockey Academy for 2 years, including her first when RHA was formerly Pursuit of Excellence. Holly will be playing at the University of Minnesota Duluth which is close to her hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Holly was one of the last goalies cut from 2020 Team USA U18 National Camp.
Kailee Peppler signed to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds | Saskatoon born, Kailee Pepper had her inaugural year with the RINK Hockey Academy, formerly playing for the Prince Albert Bears of the SFMAAAHL (W). Kailee is a member of the Top 27 for Team Saskatchewan 2020.
Jessie Burks signed to Rochester Institute of Technology | Defencemen, Jessie Burks from Hailey, Idaho has been with the RINK Hockey Academy for 2 years, including her first season when RHA was formerly Pursuit of Excellence. Jessie will suit up at RIT alongside twin sister, Annie.
Alli Pahl signed to the University of St. Thomas | Defencemen, Alli Pahl from Medicine Hat, Alberta will be attending the University of St. Thomas. Pahl, has been with the RINK Hockey Academy for 2 years, including her first year when RHA was formerly Pursuit of Excellence.
Annie Burks signed to Rochester Institute of Technology | Forward, Annie Burks from Hailey, Idaho has been with the RINK Hockey Academy for 2 years, including her first season when RHA was formerly Pursuit of Excellence. Annie will suit up at RIT alongside twin sister, Jessie.
Devyn Millwater signed to the St. Cloud State Huskies | Defencemen, Devyn Millwater from Brentwood Bay will suit up the Huskies next season. Devyn has played her past 2 seasons with the RINK Hockey Academy, including her first year when RHA was formerly Pursuit of Excellence. Devyn is a 2-Time member of Team BC and was named an alternate for Team Canada Camp last season.