Charlotte Akervik

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Charlotte Akervik
Born (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 (age 23)
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 contract on December 22, 2024. [1] [2]

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
NCAA totals15322355767

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References

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