College Commitments

Mission congratulates senior defenseman Rachel Gorbatenko on her commitment to the University of Wisconsin. Rachel is a 7 year veteran with Chicago Mission. She is a powerful defenseman with a big shot. Rachel has a long list of hockey accomplishments. Topping the list is playing for Team USA u18’s and winning a USA Hockey National…

Congratulations to our Mission Seniors on their commitment to play NCAA College Hockey. Kayla Doerre – Oswego State Madison Gaines – Union College Nicole Gorbatenko – University of Wisconsin Rachel Gorbatenko – University of Wisconsin Isabella Gratzl – Brown University Addison Stewart – University of Connecticut Carla McSweeney – Harvard University Mackenzie Podewell – University…

Mission congratulates senior forward Mackenzie Podewell on her commitment to the University of Maine. Mackenzie is playing in her second season with the Mission u19’s. She is a tenacious forward who is hard on the puck, providing constant pressure on the opposition. Mackenzie has made multiple USA Hockey Development Camps and is a member of…

Congratulations to Mission Alum and current Windigo forward Teddy Richardson on his commitment to play NCAA D-I hockey at the University of Alaska- Fairbanks

Congratulations to senior forward Nicole Gorbatenko on her commitment to the University of Wisconsin. Nicole is in her 7th year at the Mission, after beginning to play hockey at the age of 4. Nicole’s size and strength help make her an offensive force with the u19’s.  Her hockey highlights include multiple MVP honors, being the…

Mission congratulates senior forward Carla McSweeney on her commitment to Harvard University. Carla began playing hockey at age 7. Her high hockey IQ and leadership skills are two of the many assets Carla brings to her Mission u19 team. Carla excels academically and was elected to the prestigious Erasmus Society by faculty at her high…

Congratulations to Mission’s senior forward Kayla Doerre on her commitment to Oswego State. Kayla starting playing hockey when she was 7 and is in her 2nd year at the Mission. Kayla also is an accomplished softball player. She uses her athleticism and strength effectively as a power forward on the u19’s. Kayla said “When I…

The Chicago Mission congratulates senior forward Ella Pukala on her commitment to the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ella began playing hockey at 5 years of age and has played for 6 seasons with the Mission.  She has many on and off ice accomplishments. – A-honor role student every high school semester. – Multiple USA Hockey…

Chicago Mission offers a belated congratulations to McKenna Walsh on her commitment to Penn State University. McKenna expected to play a gap year at the Mission, but Penn State decided to bring her in this season. When asked about her youth hockey experience. McKenna provided the following statement. I have been lucky enough to have…

Congratulations to Brady Cunningham on his commitment to Bowling Green State University. Brady could be one of the toughest defensemen to play against in recent years at the club. He is your prototypical shut down d who plays a hard physical game. Brady is a throwback as to hard defenseman used to play. His game…