Dara Greig

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Dara Greig
Born (2000-12-30) December 30, 2000 (age 23)
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PWHL team Montreal Victoire
Playing career 2019–present

Dara Greig (born December 30, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Wisconsin and Colgate.

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Early life

Greig attended George Elliot Secondary School where she played basketball and ice hockey. [1] During her sophomore season, she helped her team win the Detroit 2 Nations Cup Championship and was named the tournament's MVP. She was also named a World Sports Challenge first-team All-Star. She then attended the Pursuit of Excellence. During her junior year, she won the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championship, scoring 25 goals and 38 assists for a league-high 63 points. During her senior year, she recorded 20 goals and 42 assists in 25 games and won the Stoney Creek Invitational Championship. [2]

Playing career

College

Greig began her collegiate hockey career for Wisconsin during the 2017–18 season. During her freshman year, she recorded three goals and three assists in 36 games. During 2020–21 season in her sophomore year, she recorded two goals and three assists in 21 games, and helped the Badgers win the 2021 NCAA tournament. [2]

In July 2021, Greig transferred to Colgate. [3] During the 2021–22 season in her junior year, she recorded 20 goals and 22 assists in 39 games. During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded 20 goals and 17 assists in 39 games. During the 2023–24 season, as a graduate student, she recorded 17 goals and 25 assists in 40 games. [4] [5] She finished her collegiate career with 62 goals and 70 assists in 175 games. [4]

Professional

On June 10, 2024, Greig was drafted in the fourth round, 23rd overall, by PWHL Montreal in the 2024 PWHL Draft. [6] [7] In November 2024, she signed a standard contract with Montreal. [8]

Personal life

Greig was born to Mark and Cindy Greig, and has a brother, Ridly, and a sister, Kyra. Her father, Mark, played nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ridly is a professional ice hockey player for the Ottawa Senators. [9] Kyra played ice hockey at the University of Lethbridge. [6] Her uncle, Bruce, is also a former professional ice hokey player. [4]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 University of Wisconsin WCHA 363368—————
2020–21 University of WisconsinWCHA212352—————
2021–22 Colgate University ECAC 3920224234—————
2022–23 Colgate UniversityECAC3920173725—————
2023–24 Colgate UniversityECAC4017253725—————
NCAA totals1756270132108—————

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Dara Greig". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Women's Hockey Class of 2025 Revealed". colgateathletics.com. July 7, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Dara Greig". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (May 11, 2024). "PWHL Draft Profile: Dara Greig". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Lethbridge's Dara Greig drafted by PWHL Montreal in 2024 draft". Lethbridge News Now. June 11, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ Tomalty, Conor (November 9, 2024). "Dara Greig Embarks on Pro Hockey Dream with Montreal". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ Laprade, Pat (November 27, 2024). "Pending Waivers, Here's A Look At The Montreal Victoire's Final Roster". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ Adams, Alex (June 26, 2024). "Batherson And Greig Sibling Ties Bind The PWHL And NHL". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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