Gophers
Age: 22
Height/weight: 5-8, 170
Position: Defenseman
Olympic experience/Sochi stats: First/1 goal, 4 assists.
Twitter handle: @meganebozek
Bio: A linchpin of the 2012-13 Gophers team that went 41-0 and won a second consecutive NCAA title, Bozek was one of three finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the best player in women's college hockey. She also was named an All-America and the WCHA's defensive player of the year. Bozek, who has played in the past two world championships, finished the pre-Olympic schedule with three goals and seven assists — tops among American defensemen and tied for second on the team.
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