Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist
UMD Bulldog
“I’ve been lucky enough to play alongside Jess throughout my college and professional career. Her passion for the game and willingness to compete always drove me to play at my best. Together we always had fun and continued to push the envelope being a strong d pair who played for one another!”

USA National Team
UMD Bulldog
“Jess is one of my all time favorite teammates. Her energy, positive spirit, love for the game, and work ethic is contagious! Her talent on the ice as an elite player is evident, but it’s who she is as a person that sets her apart! Jess is a one of a kind person, leader, teammate, and friend!”

Swedish National Team
“Jess is a person who really makes a difference both on and off the ice. She always cares about all her teammates and wants everyone to be happy. She’s a natural leader and a perfect captain for a team. On the ice she’s a good skater and puck carrier.”

Swedish National Team
”Jess is such a skilled ice hockey player, leader and an amazing person. I am privileged to have played on the same team with. her She has qualities I would be looking for in a coach but also as a friend and I feel lucky to have her in my life.”

Spanish National Team
”Jess is one of the best defenseman I have ever seen. She has a great hockey sense and skills, but one of her key strengths is that she shares trust in not only herself but also her teammates. I always thought that one of the reasons I have been successful in hockey is because of her belief in me.”

Swiss National Team Captain
”I had the pleasure and honor to play and live with Jess at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Jess can light up every room with her positive energy. Her passion for the game and the love and kindness for her teammates are also things that define her.”

Swedish National Team
”Jess is the most positive person I know. Her laugh can make the whole world smile. The way she loves hockey makes everyone else feel the same. She is the best captain I’ve ever had and I will always look up to her.”

Harvard University
UMD Associate Head Coach
“Heals is, hands down, one of the elite skaters in professional women’s hockey. She plays the game at an incredibly high pace and is fully committed to all that it takes to be a high-performing athlete. Her experience at the NCAA Division I and international levels is invaluable to the youth players she coaches. Beyond that, though, she is one of the most positive people you could ever meet and the perfect role model for young players.”

Harvard University
Edina Hornets Head Hockey Coach
“Heals is by far one the best players and people that I have had the privilege to coach. Everything she does, she does 100% and it’s a big reason why she’s had so much success on and off the ice. Heals is someone that hockey players of all ages can and should look up to. She’s a great role model and has an impressive hockey mind that will help better those who learn from her. On top of it all, Heals is just an incredible person whose kindness, passion, and drive help better those around her.”

St. Lawrence Saints
Professional Hockey Player Connecticut Whale
“Jess is one of the best teammates I have ever played on a team with. Her drive and will to work hard and make herself better everyday is inspirational. She always has a positive outlook on life and cares about her teammates as people and athletes. Jess is someone who strives to be the best version of herself and is someone that any young athlete would be privileged to work with!”