Madison Bizal

Madison Bizal
Bizal with PWHL Montreal in 2024
Born	(2000-01-25) January 25, 2000 (age 25) Elk River, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
SDHL team Former teams	SDE Hockey PWHL Montreal
Playing career	2018–present

Madison Bizal (born January 25, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for SDE Hockey of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She previously played for PWHL Montreal of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Ohio State.

Playing career

College

Bizal began her collegiate career for Ohio State during the 2018–19 season. During her freshman year, she recorded six assists in 35 games. She ranked second on the team with 45 blocked shots. During the 2019–20 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded four goals and 12 assists in 38 games. During the 2020–21 season, in her junior year, she recorded one goal and ten assists in 20 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[1]

During the 2021–22 season, in her senior year, she recorded three goals and 24 assists in 38 games. ^[1] She ranked second on the team in scoring among defensemen with 27 points and helped lead the Buckeyes to their first NCAA women's ice hockey tournament championship in 2022. ^{[2] [3]} During the 2022–23 season, in her graduate student year, she recorded four goals and 15 assists in 41 games. ^[1]

Professional

On June 12, 2023, Bizal signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). ^[4] The PHF ceased operations on June 29, 2023, as a result she never played a game for the Whitecaps. ^[5]

On September 18, 2023, Bizal was drafted 43rd overall by PWHL Montreal in the 2023 PWHL Draft. ^[6] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded two assists in 21 games with Montreal. Prior to the 2024–25 season, she was invited to the New York Sirens' pre-season training camp, and was released from the team in November 2024. ^[7]

On December 16, 2024, she signed a one-year contract with SDE Hockey of the SDHL. ^{[8] [9]}

International play

Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
	2018 Russia

Bizal represented the United States at the 2018 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship, where she recorded two assists in five games and won a gold medal. ^[10]

Personal life

Bizal was born to Terrence and Beth Bizal, and has a sister, Jessica, and a twin brother, Connor. Her cousin, Grace Bizal, played college ice hockey at Boston College. ^[1]

She was diagnosed with nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2020, and was declared cancer free in September 2023. ^{[11] [12]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018–19	Ohio State University	WCHA		35	0	6	6	8		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Ohio State University	WCHA		38	4	12	16	10		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Ohio State University	WCHA		20	1	10	11	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Ohio State University	WCHA		38	3	24	27	6		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Ohio State University	WCHA		41	4	15	19	10		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	PWHL Montreal	PWHL		21	0	2	2	4		3	0	1	1	0
PWHL totals				21	0	2	2	4		3	0	1	1	0

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018	United States	U18			5	0	2	2	2
Junior totals					5	0	0	0	2

References

1. "Madison Bizal". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
2. Rabinowitz, Bill (March 17, 2022). "Ohio State defenseman Sophie Jaques, a Kazmaier finalist, leads Buckeyes into Frozen Four". The Columbus Dispatch . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
3. Keatley, Josh (March 20, 2022). "Ohio State women's hockey wins national championship". USA Today . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
4. Kennedy, Ian (June 12, 2023). "Ohio State's Madison Bizal Signs Two-Year Deal With Minnesota". The Hockey News . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
5. Salvian, Hailey (June 30, 2023). "What we know about the PHF shutdown, and more on the new pro women's hockey league" . The Athletic . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
6. "Ten Buckeyes Selected in Inaugural PWHL Draft". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. September 18, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
7. Kennedy, Ian (November 26, 2024). "Cuts Complete, PWHL Releases Full Waiver List". The Hockey News . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
8. Kennedy, Ian (December 17, 2024). "Madison Bizal Signs With SDE In Sweden". The Hockey News . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
9. "Backen Madison Bizal ansluter till SDE". sdehockeydam.com (in Swedish). December 16, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
10. "Madison Bizal". USA Hockey . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
11. Salvian, Hailey (March 21, 2024). "Madison Bizal was diagnosed with cancer. It didn't keep her from playing hockey — and going pro". The Athletic . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
12. Stubbs, Dave (March 25, 2024). "Bizal relied on 'strength,' Ohio State support to beat cancer". NHL.com. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com , or  ThePWHL.com