Gophers women's hockey signs All-American from transfer portal

Minnesota will have an All-American defender next season.

Oct 29, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; University of Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle (12) attempts to block Ohio State University defenseman Sydney Morrow s (21) shot during the third period at Ohio State Ice Rink. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Hockey Osu Women Hockey / Joseph Scheller/Columbus Dispatch / USA

The Gophers women's hockey program announced the signing of All-American Colgate transfer defender Sydney Morrow on Friday.

Welcome to the #Gophers, Sydney Morrow! 〽️

The 2024 All-American defender will join the 2024-25 roster as a junior!

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— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) July 19, 2024

Morrow began her college career at Ohio State where she had three goals and five assists as a freshman. She then transferred to Colgate, where she blossomed into a CCM/AHCA Second Team All-American, totaling 13 goals and 26 assists last season.

"Adding a defender like Sydney, with her pedigree, is amazing for our group," said head coach Brad Frost. "She is incredibly gifted offensively, as anyone can see from her numbers at Colgate and Shattuck St. Mary's. Sydney comes with a lot of high-level collegiate experience and USA hockey stints under her belt. She is excited to become part of the Gopher program and we are thrilled to have a player and person like Sydney joining us."

Hailing from Darien, Conn., and listed at 5-foot-7, she will join transfers Krista Parkkonen and Natálie Mlýnková from Vermont and seven incoming freshmen as new players on the Gophers 2024-25 roster.