BY: Adrianna Hanzak
"Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight." The opening lines of the "Miracle on Ice" pregame speech. Lauren Bernard recited this hockey speech before a softball game to motivate her peers into playing their hardest.
Jordan Pasalaqua, a teammate of Bernard's, described that moment of inspiration and motivation to express the kind of teammate that she truly is. While she excels in softball as an extracurricular activity, Bernard's passion and major recognition lies in a different sport outside of Madison High School, outside of Ohio even: hockey.
Growing up, five year old Bernard was a spectator in the stands of her older cousin's hockey matches. Over time, she wanted to give the icy sport a try, not knowing that it would give her an opportunity that'll help her promote her future. Around ten years later, on October 13, 2016, she committed to Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York as a sophomore in high school.
Before her commitment to Clarkson, Bernard wrote to college scouts, informing them of her upcoming tournaments and matches with her team, the Pittsburgh Penguin Elite U16, hoping for them to take an interest in her. While her efforts to find a school were present, it was Clarkson University was the one who found her, contacting her coach and offered to set up a college visit. After visiting ten other schools, Bernard made her final decision to commit to carrying out her education at Clarkson University.
While hockey is her major passion, Lauren Bernard plans to go into a field such as physical therapy or sports medicine while playing for Clarkson. As a student athlete with her future locked down, Bernard leaves this advice to those looking to take their passion farther: "Always work hard with what you do."
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