Taylor Otremba

Taylor Otremba
Born (2003-12-23) December 23, 2003 (age 22)
Lakeville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PWHL team Ottawa Charge
Playing career 2026–present

Taylor Otremba (born December 23, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey forward drafted by the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State.

Playing career

With the Lakeville South Cougars, Otremba racked up 70 goals and 128 points in 95 games.

College

As a freshman in 2022-23, she played in 36 games. Finishing the season with 20 points, she also scored three game winning goals. Earning a place on the WCHA All-Rookie Team, she became the eighth player in program history to achieve this. She was named WCHA Rookie of the Month in January 2023.

During the 2025-26 season, Otremba served as team captain for the Mavericks. She appeared in all 38 games, ranking second on the team with 23 points. Of note, the program enjoyed a record 17 wins.[citation needed]

Professional

On June 17, 2026, Otremba was selected seventy-first overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Awards and honors

Personal life

Otremba is the granddaughter of former NCAA hockey player and coach Dean Blais.

References

  1. ↑ "Minnesota State Women's Hockey Signs Four for 2022-23". msumavericks.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Taylor Otremba earns WCHA All-Rookie Team honors". msumavericks.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Taylor Otremba earns WCHA Rookie of the Month". msumavericks.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ Sportsnet Staff. "2026 PWHL Draft Every Pick Made". Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ Frances Klemm. "Taylor Otremba Led Minnesota State to the WCHA Semifinals, Now She's Taking on the PWHL Draft". Retrieved June 21, 2026.