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19 Photos / USA Hockey F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8 | M H J ON L I N E . C O M –KELLY PANNEK You won't find better hockey players than in the state of Minnesota—guys or girls—you just won't. When you have 10,000 frozen chances to play outside, it's a part of who we are and that's why so many of us are so successful in this sport, from NHLers to Olympians. HANNAH BRANDT (First Olympics) Hometown: Vadnais Heights High School: Hill-Murray College: University of Minnesota Notes: Brandt led the Pioneers to four straight conference titles and a fourth- place finish at the 2011 Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. Her sister, Marissa, is competing for the Korean women's team at the Games. 20 No. LEE STECKLEIN (Second Olympics) Hometown: Roseville High School: Roseville Area High School College: University of Minnesota Notes: Stecklein helped the Raiders clinch high school glory with a championship in 2010. She has won hardware with Team USA at several other international tournaments including three straight gold medals at the IIHF World Championships (2015, 2016, 2017). Lee on playing on her second Olympic team: "I think it's different. I know a little of what to expect. Everything still keeps you on your toes. Just getting to know the girls even better. Last time I was so new to the program, so having friendships already established has made it so much more enjoyable." No. 2 5 6 2 6 3 KELLY PANNEK (First Olympics) Hometown: Plymouth High School: Benilde-St. Margaret's College: University of Minnesota Notes: Pannek is taking a redshirt this season from the U of M to compete in the Olympic Games. 12 No. GIGI MARVIN (Third Olympics) Hometown: Warroad High School: Warroad High School College: University of Minnesota Notes: Marvin is the seventh Olympian to come out of Warroad. She helped Warroad to an 18-5-1 record her senior season (2004-05) and finished high school with 196 goals and 229 assists, good for fifth all-time in the state in points. 19 No. Women's Team By the Numbers First-time Olympians 7 Minnesotans University of Minnesota Players University of Minnesota Duluth Players Ms. Hockey (Gigi Marvin, Hannah Brandt, Dani Cameranesi) MSHSL Hockey Championships: Lee Stecklein (1), Sidney Morin (3), Dani Cameranesi (2)