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Rising Star: White Rock's Grace Elliott Shines in U Sports Women's Hockey

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Grace Elliott, a power forward from White Rock, has established herself as the top player in Canadian university women's hockey this year, drawing attention from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). With records of 22 goals and 42 points in 28 games, Elliott has set two new British Columbia program records, earning her the 2025 Brodrick Trophy U Sports Player of the Year trophy and First Team All-Canadian honors. At 6'2", Elliott's height and skills make her a unique prospect for the 2026 PWHL draft.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elliott led U Sports women's hockey in goals and points this season, setting two new British Columbia program records: 22 goals and 42 points in 28 games.
  • She was awarded the 2025 Brodrick Trophy U Sports Player of the Year trophy and named First Team All-Canadian.
  • Elliott's height and skills make her a unique prospect for the 2026 PWHL draft.
  • Her size, coordination, vision, and passing abilities make her a well-rounded player.
  • UBC women's hockey head coach Graham Thomas believes Elliott has the potential to be the U Sports first direct-to-PWHL prospect with star potential.
  • Thomas expects Elliott to continue improving and believes she has not yet reached her full potential.

Statistics:

  • 22 goals and 42 points in 28 games.
  • 2 new British Columbia program records set by Elliott.
  • 6'2" - Elliott's height.
  • 2025 Brodrick Trophy U Sports Player of the Year trophy award.
  • First Team All-Canadian honors.
  • 2024-25 Canada West Women's Hockey Player of the Year award.
  • 2026 PWHL draft - Potential prospect.

Sources:

  • [Peace Arch News, Grammar Thomas]

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