Nicole Schammel

Nicole Schammel
Born (1996-04-09) April 9, 1996 (age 28)
Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PHF team Minnesota Whitecaps
Played for PWHPA
University of Minnesota
Minnesota State University
Playing career 2019–present

Nicole Schammel is an American former ice hockey forward who most recently played for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).

Career

Schammel began her university career with Minnesota State University, but after only year there, she decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota.[1][2] Across 152 NCAA games, she scored 113 points and was named a finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award in 2019.[3][4]

On June 6, 2019, Schammel signed her first professional contract with the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).[5][6] In her first PHF season, Schammel put up 25 points in 22 games, 12th highest in the league.[7] She was named to Team Dempsey for the 2020 NWHL All-Star Game.[8]

In September 2020, she announced that she was joining the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) for the 2020–21 season. She participated with the Minnesota regional team in the PWHPA's exhibition games against the United States Premier Hockey League's junior Minnesota Mullets, with the PWHPA team winning by scores of 8–1 and 9–3.[9]

On October 7, 2021, Schammel re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps.[10]

International

Schammel participated in the 2012 and 2013 USA Hockey Girls U-18 Select Development Camps, but has yet to play a game for the American national team.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Minnesota Whitecaps NWHL 22 11 14 25 6 1 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Independent PWHPA — — — — — — — — — —
NWHL totals 22 11 14 25 6 1 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Beyond Bounds: MN's Most Dangerous Girl On Skates -- Nicole Schammel". February 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Nicole Schammel - Women's Hockey". University of Minnesota Athletics.
  4. ^ "2019-20 NWHL Season Preview: Rookies to Watch". The Ice Garden. 2 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Whitecaps Sign Gophers' Scoring Star Nicole Schammel". The Hockey Writers. 8 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Whitecaps sign Gophers standout Nicole Schammel". Star Tribune.
  7. ^ "'Unpredictable' Whitecaps rookie Nicole Schammel is taking the NWHL by storm". The Hockey News. 6 December 2019.
  8. ^ "2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend Preview". The Ice Garden. 7 February 2020.
  9. ^ "PWHPA Opens Exhibition Schedule". The Victory Press. September 22, 2020.
  10. ^ "Nicole Schammel Returns to Whitecaps". Premier Hockey Federation. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2022-01-06. The Whitecaps are getting a familiar face back on their offense this year.
  11. ^ "Nicole Schammel". teamusa.usahockey.com.