Lauren Bernard
Lauren Bernard is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League. She previously played for the Toronto Sceptres of the PWHL. She played college ice hockey at Clarkson and Ohio State.
Early life
Bernard attended Madison High School her first three years, before graduating from Bishop Kearney High School. She played ice hockey, softball and tennis in high school.Playing career
College
Bernard began her collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2019–20 season. During her freshman year, she recorded two goals and 11 assists in 37 games, and ranked third on the team with 65 blocked shots. During the 2020–21 season in her sophomore year, she recorded one goal and three assists in 19 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.On April 27, 2021, Bernard transferred to Ohio State. During the 2021–22 season in her junior year, she recorded four goals and 20 assists in 38 games, and helped lead the Buckeyes to their first NCAA women's ice hockey tournament championship in 2022. During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded three goals and 12 assists in 41 games. During the 2023–24 season as a graduate student, she recorded eight goals and 15 assists in 39 games, and helped lead the Buckeyes to their second NCAA tournament championship in 2024.