Cornell's Izzy Daniel became the first player in school history to win the Patty Kazmaier Award as the NCAA's top player.
Cornell's Izzy Daniel became the first player in school history to win the Patty Kazmaier Award as the NCAA's top player.
DURHAM, New Hampshire — Cornell’s Izzy Daniel won the 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given to the nation’s top women’s ice hockey player.
Daniel, who earned ECAC Player of the Year and Forward of the Year honors, posted 59 points (21 goals and 38 assists) in 34 games of her senior season with the Big Red. Her 1.09 assists per game ranked second in the nation, while her 1.72 points per game ranked third.
A two-way workhorse forward, Daniel not only led Cornell in scoring, she accounted for 25 more points than any of her teammates. She also factored in 10 game-winners, including two goals and assists on eight. Daniel is the first Cornell player to win the award.
Off the ice, the Minnesota native volunteered for the “Do It For Daron” campaign promoting mental health, “Feed My Starving Children” organization and participated in the Salvation Army’s Adopt a Family efforts.
With Daniel’s eligibility exhausted, she will attend Team USA’s selection camp in late March to battle for a spot on the 2024 team. The winger is expected to be a top selection in the upcoming PWHL draft.
The other 2024 finalists included sophomore Kirsten Simms and senior Casey O’Brien from Wisconsin.
More to come.