Alexa Vasko

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Alexa Vasko
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Vasko with PWHL Toronto in 2024
Born (1999-02-07) February 7, 1999 (age 26)
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PWHL team
Former teams
Ottawa Charge
PWHL Toronto
Playing career 2017present

Alexa Vasko (born February 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for PWHL Toronto, and played college ice hockey at Mercyhurst.

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Playing career

College

Vasko began her collegiate career for Mercyhurst during the 2018–19 season. During her freshman year, she recorded one goal and ten assists in 37 games. During the 2018–19 season in her sophomore year, she recorded 12 goals and six assists in 33 games. [1]

On May 15, 2019, Vasko was named co-captain for the 2019–20 season. [2] In her junior year, she recorded ten goals and 17 assists in 34 games, and blocked 36 shots. Following the season she was named the Best Defensive Forward in the CHA. [3] She served as captain her final three years at Mercyhurst. [4] During the 2020–21 season in her senior year, she recorded five goals and nine assists in 18 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the season she was named to the All-CHA Second Team. [5] During the 2021–22 season as a graduate student, she recorded ten goals and nine assists in 34 games. [1]

Professional

On September 18, 2023, Vasko was drafted in the fourteenth round, 83rd overall, by PWHL Toronto in the 2023 PWHL Draft. On November 29, 2023, she signed a one-year contract with Toronto. [6] [7] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded two goals in 24 games, and led the team with a 52.5% face-off percentage. On June 25, 2024, she signed a one-year contract with PWHL Ottawa. [8]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Czech Republic

Vasko represented Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she served as alternate captain and recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal. [1]

Personal life

Vasko was born to Dennis and Dana Vasko, and has a sister, Olivia. Her grand uncle, Elmer Vasko, is a former National Hockey League player for the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Mercyhurst University CHA 371101131
2018–19 Mercyhurst UniversityCHA33126186
2019–20 Mercyhurst UniversityCHA3410172720
2020–21 Mercyhurst UniversityCHA1859148
2021–22 Mercyhurst UniversityCHA341091914
2022–23Team Sonnet PWHPA 2041510
2023–24 PWHL Toronto PWHL 24202450002
2024–25 Ottawa Charge PWHL24224880000
PWHL totals4842612130002

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 Canada U18 Silver medal icon.svg51010
Junior totals51010

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Alexa Vasko". hurstathletics.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  2. "Women's Ice Hockey Announces Captains for 2019-20 Season". hurstathletics.com. May 15, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  3. "Mercyhurst's Nuutinen claims CHA Player of Year award". Erie Times-News . March 4, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. "Women's Ice Hockey Names Alexa Vasko as Team Captain for 2020-21 Season". hurstathletics.com. July 2, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. "College Hockey America Honors 2020-21 Regular Season Award Recipient". chawomenshockey.com. March 3, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  6. "Toronto Signing Summary (Live Tracker)". ThePWHL.com. Professional Women's Hockey League. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  7. Franke, Bernd (January 16, 2024). "Pressure a privilege for Alexa Vasko, Niagara native playing for Toronto entry in pro women's hockey league". St. Catharines Standard . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  8. Kennedy, Ian (June 25, 2024). "Alexa Vasko Signs One Year Deal In Ottawa". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.