ITHACA, N.Y. - Women's ice hockey welcomes five new student-athletes from the class of 2027. Below are summaries of each new addition:

Piper Grober
Grober joins the Big Red as a defensewoman. She boasts impressive accolades, including two consecutive gold medals as a part of Team Canada's U-18 group. Piper registered 30 points on 21 goals and nine assists for the Durham West Junior Lightning (OWHL U22) this past season. The Toronto native looks to add depth to a strong group of Big Red blue-liners.

Abby Thibodeau
Thibodeau joins the Big Red as a defensewoman. Thibodeau registered 31 points on eight goals and 23 assists last season for the Burlington Barracudas (OWHL U22). Just like her 27' classmate Piper, she will add valuable depth and versatility to a studded Cornell blue-line. 

Beatrice Perron-Roy
Perron-Roy joins the Big Red as a forward. Her well rounded offensive game led her be fourth on the team (Stanstead College) in points last year with 56, notching 24 goals and 32 assists. She looks to add firepower to a Big Red group that was 12th in the nation last year in scoring offense.

Karel Prefontaine
Prefontaine joins the Big Red as a forward. She served as an assistant captain for Team Canada in the U-18 World Championships, aiding in a gold medal finish for the squad. At Stanstead College, one of the top prep programs in North America, she registered 66 points on 43 goals and 23 assists. Karel, like her Stanstead College and now Cornell teammate Beatrice, aims to add more scoring options to an already potent Big Red team.

Annelies Bergmann
Bergmann joins the Big Red as a goaltender. Standing at six foot one, she has a knack for the puck and has the athleticism and ability to move well and stretch out when needed. Bergmann excelled during her time as a USA representative in the U18 World Championships and for the Oakland AAA program. Bergmann will bring her skills and net protection to East Hill, behind a plethora of defensive zone support.