Caty Flagg (born August 2, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender, currently playing with the Buffalo Beauts in the NWHL.
| Caty Flagg | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 2, 1998 Methuen, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| NWHL team Former teams |
Buffalo Beauts University of Massachusetts Boston University of New England | ||
| Playing career | 2020–present | ||
Career
editFlagg attended high school at Austin Preparatory School, where she served as the starting goalie for the school's women's hockey team.[1] She was named Most Valuable Player of the Catholic Conference in 2016, posting a 22-2 record with 10 shutouts and leading the school to the state championship.[2] She was also named 2016 Miss Hockey by ESPN Boston and named to the Boston Herald's 2016 All-scholastic team.[3][4]
After completing her high school, she would study and play at the University of New England for two years before transferring to University of Massachusetts Boston. She started 25 out of 26 games in her senior NCAA year, posting a 1.84 GAA and .942 save percentage, both second-best in the conference, and becoming the first UMass-Boston player to be named New England Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Year.
In June 2020, she signed her first professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts for the 2020–21 NWHL season.[5][6]
Style of play
editFlagg has been noted both for her patience and positioning within the goal crease, rarely having to scramble to reach pucks despite her smaller stature, but has attracted some criticism for her poorer rebound control.[7]
Personal life
editFlagg has a bachelor's degree in exercise and health sciences from the University of Massachusetts Boston.[8] In addition to ice hockey, she also played softball at the University of New England.[9]
References
edit- ^ Chipps, Isaac (July 31, 2020). "At Austin Prep, netminder Caty Flagg sets her own goals". Boston Globe.
- ^ "Flagg's career ends on high note". April 10, 2016.
- ^ "Austin Prep's Caty Flagg named 2016 ESPNBoston Miss Hockey". April 4, 2016.
- ^ "Girls hockey All-Scholastics". April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Beauts Keep Building Defense and Goalie Roster with New Signings". Buffalo News. 2020.
- ^ Ventura, Danny (July 1, 2020). "Former Austin Prep star Flagg signs NWHL deal". Boston Herald.
- ^ Murphy, Mike (January 21, 2021). "2021 NWHL Season Preview: Scouting the league's rookie goaltenders". The Ice Garden.
- ^ Noonan, Matt (May 8, 2020). "Noontime's Senior Salute: Caty Flagg (UMass Boston)". Noontime Sports.
- ^ "Caty Flagg - Softball".
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com