Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey sophomore defender Caroline “KK” Harvey has had a lot of success. Her nickname was given to her by her sister Grace. hockey It was inherited by Harvey's older brother Nolan.
early days
Harvey started skating 3 years old And we went from there.
I grew up in Salem, New Hampshire. opportunity In the case of women's hockey, Harvey had to make a difficult decision. At age 14, she moved to Rochester, New York to play with the Select Hockey Academy U16 team, where she stayed for two seasons.
She was then promoted to the Bishop Kearney Select U19 team, where she is also based. rochester.
team usa
Harvey received a call from Team USA for the first time this year. 2018, when she was selected to play in the U-18 series. She competed in her two series and her two world championships with her U18 team.
Finally, Harvey was called up to the 2021 Women's National Team to compete in the IIHF Women's World Championship, where she began to improve her record. team usa points. Harvey had one goal and three assists in the 2021 season alone.
Harvey returned to the Women's World Championship a few years later and blew away those statistics.She scored eight goals for the team during the 2022 season. Championship 14 for the 2023 seven-game tournament.
Olympic powerhouse
Harvey in preparation for the 2022 Beijing Olympics told ESPN The selection camp process was stressful. She said she had left her option open to join Wisconsin for the 2022-23 season before she knew whether she would join the team. Harvey said her national team schedule got in the way when she was selected to represent the United States in January 2022.
Surrounded by athletes he admired, Harvey went into the 2022 Beijing Olympics not knowing what to expect as the youngest player on the team. Harvey told ESPN that when he was 19 years old he was struggling with confidence and finding his place, he said. However, many experienced women gave me compliments and advice.
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“[Harvey’s] The potential is just incredible… It's scary to see what she's going to be in a few years, because she's already there,” said former Badger Hilary Knight. Associated Press.
Megan Keller, a veteran defenseman for Team USA, told ESPN Harvey's skating style is fast and wild.
“She’s a little energizer rabbit out there,” Keller said.
“If you watch her game, you wouldn't guess she's our rookie defenseman at 19 years old,” said Brianna Decker, a University of Wisconsin graduate and coach of Harvey's U-18 team. USA Today.
However, Harvey received little ice time during the Olympic Games, leaving behind a record. No points.With that experience, Harvey mental boxAnd she's lost a bit of the bubbly personality that helped her on the ice.
Team USA's coaching changes have allowed Harvey to reach his full potential. told the Associated Press.
“I felt like last year I was playing trying to avoid making mistakes,” Harvey said, adding that he didn't want to play scared anymore.
member of the wisconsin team
Harvey found her spot in Wisconsin after the IIHF Women's World Championship game, where Team USA lost to Canada in the gold medal game.After a slow start to her freshman season, Harvey picked up the pace and posted consistent records. point This follows his five assists in the 10-0 win over Lindenwood.
However, Harvey was injured in an October game against Bemidji State.
“my injury He taught me a lot on and off the ice,” Harvey told Kaz Watch. As Harvey grew as a leader and learned how to do better, her confidence grew at the University of Wisconsin. support Her teammates from the bench.
Harvey's big moment came when he 2023 NCAA Semifinals In the game against Minnesota, she scored the winning goal in overtime for Wisconsin. It was Harvey's second overtime score of her career and came a day after earning her All-America award.
Harvey had five goals and 30 assists this season.She also achieved a season high five. block Win Wisconsin WCHA Final Faceoff Championship Match against Ohio State University March.
Further in the future
Harvey played in 52 games. game He has continued his domestic career since joining Team USA in 2018. She won the title of United States Most Valuable Player in last year's IIHF Women's World Championship Series qualifying tournament against Switzerland.Harvey scored two goals in this game, both of which he scored. the goal It comes from a power play.
named Bob Allen Player of the Year Award Harvey definitely has more to offer heading into his freshman season at the University of Wisconsin.Harvey also won this award after playing 41 games in his rookie season. rookie all american — giving the Badgers the title for the first time since. 2001.
The Wisconsin team failed to come away victorious in the NCAA Championship title game. record For the national title we won last season.of 1-0 Even the loss to Wisconsin didn't stop Harvey and her four teammates from jumping into IIHF Women's practice. world.
Harvey scored the goal in the USA vs. Japan final. 2nd point The state of the tournament.She finished the tournament with 2 goals and 8 points. assist.
Both Badgers, playing on Team USA and Team Canada, have qualified for the gold medal game on April 14th. Although the U.S. team was unable to secure back-to-back wins, Hockey News named Caroline Harvey one of its best players. top 10 Performers at the tournament.
Harvey also Patti Kazmaier award.Kazwatch reporter nicole haase He said Harvey's skill lies in his hard-to-beat defense, which creates offensive opportunities. Harvey won the WCHA Defender of the Month Award in 2016. Decemberher wild style of skating and blocking skills are worthy of recognition.
As Johnson said, AP“She has that ‘it’ factor in a way.”
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