The Women's Hockey Commissioners Association has named the annual national Rookie of the Year Award after Harvard University and U.S. Olympic icon Julie Chu '07. Chu, a standout in both collegiate and professional hockey, has left a lasting legacy with her exceptional career spanning two decades. Her record-breaking performance at Harvard, including winning the Patty Kazmaier Award in 2007, has solidified her reputation as one of the best in the sport.

The Big Picture

Julie Chu's influence extends beyond her on-ice achievements, resonating in both collegiate and professional hockey, as well as in coaching roles.

By the Numbers
  • Chu recorded 42 goals and 51 assists for 93 points in an impressive freshman season at Harvard.
  • Her career at Harvard resulted in 196 career assists and 284 points, setting NCAA records at the time of her graduation.
  • Chu led the Concordia University Stingers to a league championship with a remarkable 25-0-0 regular season record and 29-2-0 overall this past year.
State of Play
  • The Women's Hockey Commissioners Association has honored Julie Chu by naming the national Rookie of the Year Award after her.
  • Chu's coaching career at Concordia University (Montreal) has seen significant success, culminating in a league championship victory.
What's Next

Julie Chu's impact will continue to shape the future of women's ice hockey, inspiring a new generation of players and coaches to reach their full potential.

Bottom Line

The naming of the national Rookie of the Year Award in honor of Julie Chu recognizes her outstanding contributions to women's ice hockey and underlines her enduring legacy as a player and coach.