Western Collegiate Hockey Association

Kirsten Simms Nominated for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award

Plymouth’s Kirsten Simms is on the verge of making history in NCAA women’s hockey as she is one of the finalists for the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. With 74 points in 37 games, Simms is the highest-scoring player in the nation as a sophomore and has been recognized as one of the top three finalists for the award. Simms’ impressive hockey career, which began with her learning the game from her older brother, has been marked by numerous achievements, including winning a gold medal at the world U18 women’s championships in 2020 and a silver medal at the U18 world championships in 2022.