The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 7 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on April 2, 2021.
By Ean Goldstein ‘23
Staff Writer
A business major hailing from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, senior women’s ice hockey player Jordan Trapp ’21 was recently named to the Women’s All-NCHA team for the second consecutive season. Through seven games, Trapp is currently tied for the most points for Foresters this season, with one goal and three assists, for a total of four points.
Trapp has been a captain of the team for two seasons and has played every game for Lake Forest College over the past four seasons. Stentor staff interviewed Trapp about her accomplishments on the ice and her plans for after graduation.
Stentor: What are your plans for after graduation?
Trapp: I am staying in the Chicago area. I have accepted a [position with the]Rotational Summer Global Supply Chain and Services Program at Zebra Technologies.
Stentor: How long have you been playing hockey?
Trapp: I started skating at the age of four.
Stentor: What has been your best memory with the Lake Forest women’s hockey team?
Trapp: My favorite memory with the Lake Forest women’s hockey team took place my sophomore year when, instead of practice for the day, the team hopped on the train and rode down to the city to skate on the Ice-Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park. It was so nice to be reminded why we love hockey and enjoy the time with my teammates.
Stentor: What does it mean to you to be named to the Women’s All-NCHA team?
Trapp: I take pride in being named to the Women’s All-NCHA team. It is very exciting to see your hard work being recognized next to other amazing women athletes in our conference.
Stentor: What is it like playing during the pandemic?
Trapp: I am grateful to have been able to finish out my career this year during the pandemic. Being a senior, it was really the last chance I could get. I was really just happy to be spending time with my teammates and on my skates this season regardless of the adversity we faced.
Stentor: What is your favorite part about playing hockey?
Trapp: My favorite part about playing hockey is the genuine camaraderie that comes along with being a part of a team. I have met so many great people and have made memories to last a lifetime—I am going to miss it!
Stentor: What advice would you give to other college hockey players?
Trapp: If I had to give advice to other college hockey players, it would be to cherish the time with your teammates and when you work hard for each other, good things will come.
