Mahoney commits to Mercyhurst
By Bill Potrecz - January 6, 2021
Kylee Mahoney didn’t need much persuading to commit to Mercyhurst University.
The 18-year-old Niagara Falls native visited the school last year before the COVID-19 pandemic and came away convinced the NCAA Division 1 institution was the perfect fit for her, on and off the ice.
“They were always on the top of my list,” said Mahoney, a Grade 12 student at Saint Michael Catholic High School. “They are a top 10 school in the nation.
“Last year I was recruited and was able to go and see the campus and watch a couple of games. It was really nice there.”
Mahoney appreciated being able to see the school in person.
“It was definitely a lot better than virtual,” she said. “I got to see everything up close and personal. The coaches gave me a tour of the campus and I saw the dressing room. It was a really cool experience.”
The Lakers, who play in the College Hockey American conference, began the recruiting process last year but only recently did Mahoney put pen to paper to make it official.
“It all happened so quickly, honestly. It really was amazing,” she said.
Mahoney appreciates the opportunity to continue to play while she majors in biology/medical imaging.
“I’ve always wanted to play at the highest level, the D1 level, and a lot of coaches helped me out to get there,” she said. “Everyone around me has supported me throughout my career. My dad (former college player Brent Mahoney) always told me he knew I could do what I wanted to do.”
Madi Burnside was excited for the summer.
