Port Moody field hockey player Emily Flood is taking her game to the east coast.
The Gleneagle secondary Talons midfielder has signed a letter of intent with the University of Massachusetts Lowell, an NCAA Div. I school, where she will join the River Hawks in the 2016 campaign.
“Emily is our first ever Canadian recruit,” said coach Shannon Hlebichuk. “She plays with two clubs at home that have prepared her well for the collegiate game.”
Since 2015, Flood has been a member of the Polar Bears Reyes Tour and has competed at the Disney Showcase twice. The 5’4” athlete has also joined her club team at the U.S. Nationals every year since 2013.
“Emily is a crafty player with regards to her elimination skills and her decision making, and she will provide us with efficiency in the attacking 23,” said Hlebichuk. She is truly committed to being a River Hawk, and we are excited to watch her develop over the next four years.”
During her four years at Gleneagle, Flood has captained the squad twice.
She was instrumental in their success during the 2013 bronze medal finish at the B.C. Field Hockey Provincial Championships and the following year when the team finished fifth.
