Alexa Vasko Explained

Alexa Vasko
Birth Date:7 February 1999
Birth Place:St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Position:Forward
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:5
Height In:5
Weight Lb:150
League:PWHL
Team:Ottawa Charge
Former Teams:PWHL Toronto
Sex:f
Career Start:2017

Alexa Vasko (born February 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for PWHL Toronto, and played college ice hockey at Mercyhurst.

Playing career

College

Vasko began her collegiate career for Mercyhurst during the 2018–19 season. During her freshman year, she recorded one goals and ten assists in 37 games. During the 2018–19 season in her sophomore year, she recorded 12 goals and six assists in 33 games.[1]

On May 15, 2019, Vasko was named co-captain for the 2019–20 season.[2] In her junior year, she recorded ten goals and 17 assists in 34 games, and blocked 36 shots. Following the season she was named the Best Defensive Forward in the CHA.[3] She served as captain her final three years at Mercyhurst.[4] During the 2020–21 season in her senior year, she recorded five goals and nine assists in 18 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the season she was named to the All-CHA Second Team.[5] During the 2021–22 season as a graduate student, she recorded ten goals and nine assists in 34 games.[1]

Professional

On September 18, 2023, Vasko was drafted in the fourteenth round, 83rd overall, by PWHL Toronto in the 2023 PWHL Draft. On November 29, 2023, she signed a one-year contract with Toronto.[6] [7] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded two goals in 24 games, and led the team with a 52.5% face-off percentage. On June 25, 2024, she signed a one-year contract with PWHL Ottawa.[8]

International play

Vasko represented Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she served as alternate captain and recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal.[1]

Personal life

Vasko was born to Dennis and Dana Vasko, and has a sister, Olivia. Her great uncle, Elmer Vasko, is a former National Hockey League player for the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Mercyhurst UniversityCHA371101131
2018–19Mercyhurst UniversityCHA33126186
2019–20Mercyhurst UniversityCHA3410172720
2020–21Mercyhurst UniversityCHA1859148
2021–22Mercyhurst UniversityCHA341091914
2022–23Team SonnetPWHPA2041510
2023–24PWHL TorontoPWHL24202450002
PWHL totals24202450002

International

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexa Vasko . hurstathletics.com . December 4, 2024.
  2. Web site: Women's Ice Hockey Announces Captains for 2019-20 Season . hurstathletics.com . May 15, 2019 . December 4, 2024.
  3. Web site: Mercyhurst’s Nuutinen claims CHA Player of Year award . . March 4, 2020 . December 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: Women's Ice Hockey Names Alexa Vasko as Team Captain for 2020-21 Season . hurstathletics.com . July 2, 2020 . December 4, 2024.
  5. Web site: College Hockey America Honors 2020-21 Regular Season Award Recipient . chawomenshockey.com . March 3, 2021 . December 4, 2024.
  6. Web site: Toronto Signing Summary (Live Tracker) . ThePWHL.com . . December 19, 2023 . December 4, 2024.
  7. Web site: Pressure a privilege for Alexa Vasko, Niagara native playing for Toronto entry in pro women’s hockey league . . Bernd . Franke . January 16, 2024 . December 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Alexa Vasko Signs One Year Deal In Ottawa . . Ian . Kennedy . June 25, 2024 . December 4, 2024.