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Penn State women’s hockey defenseman Leah Stecker earns AHA Defenseman of the Week

For the first time in her collegiate career, senior defenseman Leah Stecker has been named AHA Defenseman of the Week.

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— Penn State Women’s Hockey (@PennStateWHKY) October 7, 2025

Stecker finished the weekend series against Vermont with her first goal of the season, along with two assists.

The defenseman has recorded three points in three straight games and is tied with the most points on the team among defenders.