Sara Swiderski

Sara Swiderski
Born (2004-11-11) November 11, 2004 (age 21)
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
PWHL team Minnesota Frost
Playing career 2026–present

Sara Swiderski (born November 11, 2004) is a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played college ice hockey at Clarkson and Ohio State. She was drafted ninth overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Playing career

College

Swiderski began her college career at Clarkson University, where she skated in 78 games, scoring 19 points and achieving a +35. She moved to Ohio State for her junior season.

Professional

On June 17, 2026, Swiderski was drafted ninth overall by the Minnesota Frost in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

International play

Swiderski was a member of Canada's 2022 IIHF U-18 Women's World Championship team. She won gold and was named the tournament's top defender, as well as to the all-tournament team.

She attended the 2022 Canadian National Team Selection Camp.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 40 2 7 9 22 — — — — —
2023–24 Clarkson University ECAC 38 2 8 10 24 — — — — —
2024–25 Ohio State University ECAC 37 1 11 12 42 — — — — —
2025–26 Ohio State University ECAC 33 8 19 27 20 — — — — —
NCAA totals 148 13 45 58 108 — — — — —

References

  1. ↑ Sportsnet Staff. "2026 PWHL Draft Every Pick Made". Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sara Swiderski - Women's Hockey". Clarkson University Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Sara Swiderski | 2025-26 | Women's Ice Hockey". Ohio State. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2026 PWHL Draft". www.thepwhl.com. June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.