Allyson Simpson

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Allyson Simpson
Born (2000-12-20) December 20, 2000 (age 23)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
PWHL team New York Sirens
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Playing career 2024–present
Medal record
World U18 Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Czech Republic
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Russia

Allyson Simpson (born December 20, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Colgate. She was drafted 16th overall by New York in the 2024 PWHL Draft.

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Early life

Simpson was born to James and Amy Simpson in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Frisco, Texas. [1] She moved to Minnesota at 13 years old and attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, where she played ice hockey for five seasons. [2] She also played ultimate frisbee, golf and lacrosse. As a senior in 2019, she recorded eight goals and 29 assists in 43 games. She helped the Sabres win a national championship in 2015, 2016, and 2018. [1] [3]

Playing career

College

Simpson began her collegiate career for Colgate during the 2019–20 season, where she recorded seven goals and five assists in 38 games. During the 2020–21 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded one goal and seven assists in 23 games. During the 2021–22 season, in her junior year, she recorded eight goals and 12 assists in 33 games. During the 2022–23 season, in her senior year, she recorded five goals and 27 assists in 40 games. She recorded seven assists and ten blocked shots in seven games to begin the season, and was subsequently named ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week for consecutive weeks in October 2022. [4] [5] Following the season she was named to the All-ECAC Hockey third team. [6] During the 2023–24 season, in her fifth year, she recorded nine goals and 25 assists in 40 games. [1] She finished her collegiate career with 30 goals and 77 assists in 174 games. [7]

Professional

On June 10, 2024, Simpson was drafted in the third round, 16th overall, by PWHL New York in the 2024 PWHL Draft. [8] [9] Following pre-season mini camp, she signed a one-year contract with New York. [10]

International play

Simpson represented the United States at the 2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she was scoreless in five games and won a gold medal. She again competed at the 2018 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal and one assist in five games and won a gold medal. [11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 Colgate University ECAC 38751228—————
2020–21 Colgate UniversityECAC2318916—————
2021–22 Colgate UniversityECAC338122024—————
2022–23 Colgate UniversityECAC405273227—————
2023–24 Colgate UniversityECAC409253432—————
NCAA totals1743077107127—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg50006
2018 United StatesU18Gold medal icon.svg51120
Junior totals101126

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Allyson Simpson". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ Aquije, Omar Ricardo (March 15, 2024). "Simpson's Journey From Texas to Colgate". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ LeBlond, Will (April 15, 2019). "Women's Hockey Welcomes Nation's Top Recruiting Class". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Rappuhn, Nicholas (October 11, 2022). "Trio of the Raiders Earn Weekly Honors". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rappuhn, Nicholas (October 18, 2022). "Simpson Wins Back-to-Back Weekly Honors". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces 2022-23 Women's All-League Teams". ecachockey.com. March 2, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (May 15, 2024). "PWHL Draft Profile: Allyson Simpson". The Hockey News . Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ Schmidt, Quinn (June 11, 2024). "Six Raiders Selected in PWHL Draft". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (September 13, 2024). "Meet The Newcomers: New York Sirens". The Hockey News . Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (November 29, 2024). "New York Sirens Announce Their Final Roster Ahead Of PWHL Puck Drop". The Hockey News . Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Team USA: Ally Simpson". USA Hockey . Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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