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38 // SEPTEMBER 2023 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM M any parents remain uncertain of the path their daughters might take to play college hockey. Sadie Lundquist is working to change that. College Hockey Inc.'s director of women's hockey knows how confusing that journey can be as a former Division I and profes- sional player whose family was unfamiliar with recruiting. "We were not a hockey family, so we didn't k n ow t h e p r o c e s s w h e n I w a s l o o k i n g ," the former Bemidji State and Minnesota Whitecaps forward said. "Fortunately, I came up in a hockey community. Certainly, there was a disconnect, especially when you start looking at other kids' timelines and start worrying that you're missing out." Reminding parents and teens that players progress at different rates may ease their anxiety. For many, the uneasiness kicks in during eighth grade even though Division I coaches cannot contact girls until June 15 following their sophomore year. "The biggest surprise for me, and where we can make the most progress, is the edu- cation of prospective athletes and their fam- 38 // SEPTEMBER 2024 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM By Joe Paisley Sadie Lundquist, College Hockey Inc.'s First Director Of Women's Hockey, Is Ready To Help Grow The Collegiate Game Ohio State will be attempting to win a second consecutive national title this season. PHOTOS COURTESY OF Bemidji State University; College Hockey Inc.; Ohio State Athletics HORIZON HORIZON HORIZON A New