Elyssa Biederman

Elyssa Biederman
Born (2004-07-14) July 14, 2004 (age 22)
Franklin, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
PWHL team PWHL Hamilton
Playing career 2022–present

Elyssa Biederman (born July 14, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey forward for PWHL Hamilton of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Colgate.

Playing career

College

Biederman began her college ice hockey career for Colgate during the 2022–23 season. In her freshman year, she recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 40 games, setting a new program record for points by a freshman with 38. During the 2023–24 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded 17 goals and 33 assists in 40 games. During the 2024–25 season, in her junior year, she recorded 19 goals and 32 assists in 39 games. Following the season she was named to the All-ECAC Second Team. During the 2025–26 season, in her senior year, she recorded 19 goals and 25 assists in 39 games. Following the season she was named to the All-ECAC Third Team.

She finished her collegiate career ranked in the top-five of several Colgate program records, including third in career points (183), third in career assists (111) and fifth in career goals (72).

Professional

On June 17, 2026, Biederman was drafted in the third round, 30th overall, by PWHL Hamilton in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Personal life

Biederman is Jewish. According to her USA Hockey profile, Biederman's favorite postgame meal is steak with green beans and potatoes.

Career statistics

College

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 Colgate University ECAC 40 17 21 38 24 — — — — —
2023–24 Colgate University ECAC 40 17 33 50 20 — — — — —
2024–25 Colgate University ECAC 39 19 32 51 25 — — — — —
2025–26 Colgate University ECAC 36 19 25 44 16 — — — — —
NCAA totals 155 72 111 183 85 — — — — —

References

  1. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces 2024–25 Women's Second Team All-ECAC". ecachockey.com. February 26, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Elyssa Biederman". colgateathletics.com. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces 2025-26 Women's Third Team All-ECAC". ecachockey.com. February 24, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2026 PWHL Draft Every Pick Made". sportsnet.ca. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ Stein, Steve. "College Hockey Star Elyssa Biederman Is Named to Tribe NIL's Inaugural Roster". thejewishnews.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Elyssa Biederman". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved September 25, 2026.