2021 | Minnesota | GIRLS

East Ridge | Raptors | GIRLS

Lauren is a natural leader with exceptional character. Several parents of other players have praised Lauren for including and welcoming younger players, and even standing up for a player when she was bullied by others. Calling out peers and holding them accountable is not easy, but Lauren possess a strong moral compass and does what is right when it’s not necessarily popular. Furthermore, Lauren was moved from forward to defense and made the transition seamlessly without complaint to help the team. Her values and team-first mentality earned her captainship her senior year. Throughout her five years of playing high school hockey, Lauren has exhibited all the dispositions to be a great example for her teammates and our youth players, as well as an outstanding representation of the program. Lauren is also involved in several clubs and committees at school and works at the local nursing home. She is a good-natured and sympathetic individual who strives to make a positive impact on the people around her.