Stephanie Markowski

Stephanie Markowski
Born (2001-08-24) August 24, 2001 (age 23)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
PWHL team Ottawa Charge
Playing career 2024–present

Stephanie Markowski (born August 24, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Clarkson and Ohio State.

Early life

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Markowski was born to Carrie and Robert Markowski. She played ice hockey for the Pursuit of Excellence in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League. During the 2019 season, she recorded ten goals and 20 assists in 30 games and won the Top Defenseman award.[1]

Playing career

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College

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Markowski began her collegiate hockey career for Clarkson during the 2019–20 season. During her freshman year, she recorded 11 assists in 36 games, and ranked second on the team with 74 blocked shots. During the 2020–21 season in her sophomore year, she recorded two goals and nine assists in 19 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2021–22 season in her junior year, she recorded five goals and six assists in 37 games. During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded nine goals and 23 assists in 42 games, and blocked a team-high 82 shots.[1]

On March 28, 2023, Markowski announced she would transfer to Ohio State for her final year of eligibility.[2] During the 2023–24 season as a graduate student, she recorded three goals and 24 assists in 39 games, and helped lead the Buckeyes to their second NCAA women's ice hockey tournament championship in 2024.[3][4][5]

Professional

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On June 10, 2024, Markowski was drafted in the fourth round, 20th overall, by PWHL Ottawa in the 2024 PWHL Draft.[6] In November 2024, during pre-season camps, she scored one goal and two assists in two games.[7] Following her performance during the pre-season, she signed a one-year contract with Ottawa.[8][9]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
Women's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Japan

Markowski represented Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she served recorded one goal and two assists in four games and won a gold medal.[1][10]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Clarkson University ECAC 36 0 11 11 22
2020–21 Clarkson University ECAC 19 2 9 11 24
2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37 5 6 11 30
2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 42 9 23 32 28
2023–24 Ohio State University WCHA 39 3 24 27 4
NCAA totals 173 19 73 92 108

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 4 1 2 3 0
Junior totals 4 1 2 3 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Stephanie Markowski". clarksonathletics.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Muzerall adds Stephanie Markowski for 2023-24 Campaign". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. March 28, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ohio State Wins Second NCAA Championship". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. March 24, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ohio State wins 2024 NCAA NC women's ice hockey championship". NCAA.com. March 25, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Kennedy, Ian (May 23, 2024). "PWHL Draft Profile: Stephanie Markowski". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Eight Buckeyes Selected in 2024 PWHL Draft". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Duench, Janson (November 29, 2024). "Markowski And McMahon Impress Their Way Onto Ottawa's Roster Ahead of Season Opener". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 29, 2024). "Ottawa Charge Name Final Roster Ahead Of 2024-25 Season". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Becker, Neil (November 20, 2024). "Defenseman Stephanie Markowski thrilled to be an Ottawa Charge". ottawalife.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Canada wins gold at 2019 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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