Former Clarkson defenseman Sarah Swiderski participates in drills during Frozen Four practice. Swiderski, along with former Boston College defenseman Brooke Disher, transferred to Ohio State during the 2024 offseason.Credit: Provided by Stu Horne | University of New Hampshire Athletics Department
Just two weeks after winning the national championship, Ohio State is already rebuilding.
The Buckeyes women's ice hockey team has added two defensemen from the transfer portal, Clarkson University's Sarah Swiderski and Boston University's Brooke Disher, the teams announced Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Both sophomores played two seasons at their previous schools and have two years of NCAA eligibility remaining.
Swiderski had four goals and 15 assists in two seasons at Clarkson. Her 10 points this season helped Clarkson advance to the Frozen Four, but the Golden Knights lost 4-1 to Ohio State in the national semifinals.
Disher had 10 goals and 18 assists in two years at Boston College. In her freshman season she recorded her 17 points and was named to the Hockey East Conference All-Rookie team.
Swiderski and Disher have played together for two seasons. Both defenders played two years of high school at the RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada, where they won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Women's World Championship.
During their time at the U18 World Championship, Swiderski and Disher also played with current Buckeye forwards Jocelyn Amos and Jordan Baxter.
According to a source, Ohio State is considering adding two transfer forwards this offseason. Instagram post From April 3rd.
Last season, the Buckeyes added six players through the transfer portal: Kayla Barnes, Hannah Birka, Stephanie Murkowski, Olivia Mobley, Kiara Zanon, and Kelsey King, who will total 195 points in 2023-24. Obtained.
So far, only one Buckeye, graduate goaltender Quinn Kuntz, has entered the transfer portal.
