As just a sophomore, Chrissy Hodgson has proven her worth to the team and her school.
Chrissy, daughter of Jim and Joanne plays on the Mount Royal Cougars women’s hockey team and was selected as the Mount Royal University Female Athlete of the Year and her team’s MVP. She was presented the awards at the 46th Annual Cougars Night on Thursday, March 25. The MVP was selected by her coaching staff and the Athlete of the Year was awarded by the Athletic Association.
“It was quite the honour, I really couldn’t believe it at first,” said Chrissy.
She is an assistant captain and plays centre. Chrissy helped her team along to the Cougars’ first ACAC gold medal in five seasons. Known as a playmaker, she had 14 assists and four goals.
“It is pretty special because there are a lot of great female athletes at Mount Royal,” said Chrissy.
This was a special season for the Cougars. Chrissy explains the team lost one of their players, and good friend (Sash Hochlander) in a motor vehicle accident midway through the season. After the tragedy, the team came together.
“We started clicking,” said Hodgson. “It was amazing because we bounced back from something that other teams couldn’t have, but that was the type of person (Sash) was. She never let anything bring her down.”
The team dedicated the season to their teammate.
Chrissy got her start in Drumheller Minor Hockey. She played until the bantam level before she went to Strathmore and then Okotoks to continue her career. She is in her second year of eligibility and is studying Early Learning Childcare.
It was a special night for Drumheller athletes as Andrea Price, who plays on the volleyball team was selected as her team’s MVP. Andrea was also awarded a league all star.
“Drumheller girls rules all,” laughs Chrissy.
