Minnesota Gophers forward Peyton Hemp was named the National Rookie of the Year on Wednesday. The award is given out by the Hockey Commissioners Association. She becomes the third Gopher wo win the award since it’s introduction in 2014 joining Dani Camaranesi in 2014 and Sarah Potomak in 2016.
Hemp was the WCHA Freshman of the Year leading the WCHA in both points and goals by a freshman. The Andover native stepped in and was a major presence on the Gophers second line this season a year after winning Minnesota’s Ms. Hockey award in 2021. Hemp scored five game-winning goals and scored in every situation by adding both a power play and shorthanded goal on the year.