Meagan Byrum '20 Recruiting Profile

I am from Potomac, Maryland and aspire to play hockey in college.  I would like to play at the highest level possible for me whether it be division 1, division 2, or division 3.  I am almost 16 and I play for Washington Pride U19s.  I like giving people advice and helping them out, but I also enjoy constructive criticism on how I can improve my game.  I have also volunteered at several hockey and skating camps for kids helping to spread my love for the game.

School is very important to me and I want to make sure I find the right college that fits who I am.  I would like to go to a medium to large school in a somewhat urban environment.  I have a 3.9 GPA and I plan on taking the standardized tests as soon a possible.  

I have played team sports since I was little.  I used to play soccer, basketball, and hockey but I have gravitated towards hockey.  Last year I started getting really serious about hockey and I discontinued playing my other sports.  Because I have always played on a team, I have become very good at supporting my teammates and being encouraging to them on and off the ice.  Whether it be in the gym, or on the ice, I will always have my teammates’ backs.  

I have played every position except for goalie on the ice.  I played defense when I was younger, but transitioned to forward, specifically center.  I like playing center because it gives me the chance to see the ice completely different from the other positions.  I like how center is a mix of offense and defense.  I love being able to help out down low in the defensive zone and the offensive zone.  To me it’s the perfect mix of what I love about hockey which makes me enjoy it so much.