Danielle "Elle" Hartje (born April 13, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Yale.
| Elle Hartje | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 13, 2001 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| PWHL team | New York Sirens | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
College career
editHartje played her college hockey at Yale. Following her rookie season at Yale, she played for SKP Bratislava in the European Women's Hockey League (EWHL).[1] During the 2021-22 season, she returned to college and broke Yale's record for most assists in a season with thirty-five and scored fifty-one points (second in Yale history). She led ECAC in points-per-game with 1.42. In 2022-23, she averaged two points per game, and broke her own assists record, recording thirty-nine in a season. Yale won the Ivy League and Hartje was named Ivy League Player of the Year.[2] In 2023-24, Hartje served as the captain for Yale.[3] She earned All-Ivy and All-ECAC honors and broke Yale's all-time scoring record, graduating with 168 points in 129 games.[4][5][6]
Professional career
editHartje played for SKP Bratislava in the EWHL for the 2020-21 season and led the team in points with 25.[1][7]
Hartje was drafted by the New York Sirens in the fifth round, 25th overall, in the 2024 PWHL Draft.[8][9] Prior to the draft, she was considered a top prospect because of her 200-foot play, her playmaking ability, and her faceoffs.[5] The Sirens signed her to a three-year contract following their preseason camp.[10]
International career
editHartje played was a member of the U.S. Women's Under-18 Select Team at the U-18 Series vs Canada in 2018. She has also participated in USA Hockey Women's National Festivals and player development camps, most recently in 2023.[11]
Hartje played for the Slovakia national team in 2021 against Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic after she had lived in Slovakia for eight months and established residency. She received permission from USA Hockey to play with the team and is still eligable for the U.S. national team player pool.[12]
Personal life
editHartje is one of four children of Tod and Nicole Hartje. Her father played hockey at Harvard and her mother was the captain of the Harvard tennis team. Hartje is Jewish.[7][12][13] Her maternal grandparents are from Bratislava, Slovakia.[12]
In high school, she was named High School Athlete of the Year by Jewish News and the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation.[7] She also played soccer in high school.[12]
At Yale, she studied political science. She was awarded ECAC Hockey's Mandi Schwartz Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award in 2024 for her skill on the ice and her dedication to community service, organizing volunteer work at the Yale Community Kitchen, a fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and her involvement with Yale's Student Athlete organizations.[13][14]
Career statistics
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2019–20 | Yale University | ECAC | 28 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | SKP Bratislava | EWHL | 16 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Yale University | ECAC | 36 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Yale University | ECAC | 33 | 13 | 39 | 52 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Yale University | ECAC | 32 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 128 | 52 | 116 | 168 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
References
edit- ^ a b Kennedy, Ian (April 25, 2024). "Elle Hartje Thankful For A Future That Can Now Include The PWHL". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Elle Hartje". Yale Athletics. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Hartje Tabbed Captain of 2023-24 Bulldogs". Yale Bulldogs. May 8, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Hartje Earns All-Ivy, All-ECAC Honors". Yale Bulldogs. February 28, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Ian (May 18, 2024). "PWHL Draft Profile: Elle Hartje". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Hartje Breaks Points Record as Bulldogs Defeat Union". Yale Bulldogs. February 24, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Stein, Steve (June 21, 2024). "Jewish News High School Athlete of the Year Elle Hartje Drafted into Pro Hockey League". The Jewish News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Benwell, Cee (September 20, 2024). "Elle Hartje Excited To Earn Her Ice With The New York Sirens". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Hartje Selected by New York in PWHL Draft". Yale Bulldogs. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 29, 2024). "New York Sirens Announce Their Final Roster Ahead Of PWHL Puck Drop". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Elle Hartje". Team USA. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Stein, Steve (January 20, 2021). "Hockey Star Elle Hartje Explores Family Roots, Grows Personally During Pandemic-Plagued Season in Slovakia". The Detroit Jewish News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Stein, Steve (February 23, 2024). "The College Hockey Star Who Does It All". The Detroit Jewish News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Hartje Named 2024 Mandi Schwartz Scholar-Athlete of the Year Winner". Yale Bulldogs. February 9, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.