Charlotte Akervik

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Charlotte Akervik
Born (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 (age 24)
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position Defence
PWHL team Minnesota Frost
Playing career 2024present

Charlotte Akervik (born February 17, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State.

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Playing career

College

Avervik played her college ice hockey at Minnesota State. She appeared in 153 games over five seasons and left as the highest-scoring defencemen in the program with 57 points, 21st all time for the Maveriks. [1] [2] She was named the WCHA Defender of the Week for January 10, 2024. [3] Avervik also served as captain her final season. [4]

Professional

The Minnesota Frost signed Akervik as a Reserve Player for the 2024–25 season after training camp. Following the injury of Frost defender Sophie Jaques, the team signed Akervik to a standard player agreement on December 22, 2024. [1] [2] She signed another standard player agreement with the Frost on February 6, 2025, after Natalie Buchbinder was placed on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 Minnesota State WCHA 3533614
2020–21 Minnesota StateWCHA2011212
2021–22 Minnesota StateWCHA328172510
2022–23 Minnesota StateWCHA32561114
2023–24 Minnesota StateWCHA34581317
2024–25 Minnesota Frost PWHL 20000
PWHL totals20000

Awards and honors

HonorsYear
PWHL
Walter Cup Champion 2025 [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Kennedy, Ian (December 22, 2024). "Sophie Jaques Moved To LTIR, Frost Sign Charlotte Akervik". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Minnesota Frost Sign Defender Charlotte Akervik". The PWHL. December 22, 2024. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024.
  3. Wolf, Sydney (January 9, 2024). "Two Wisconsin skaters headline WCHA Players of the Week". The Rink Live. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. Wauthy, Alex (October 14, 2024). "Three Minnesota Frost Camp Invites To Watch". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  5. "Minnesota Frost Sign Charlotte Akervik To A Standard Player Agreement". The PWHL. February 6, 2025. Archived from the original on February 8, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  6. "Minnesota Frost capture second Walter Cup title". Sportsnet.ca. May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.