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American ice hockey player and executive From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anya Packer (née Battaglino; born November 19, 1991) is an American retired ice hockey player and former general manager of the Metropolitan Riveters of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).[1] She played three PHF seasons with the Connecticut Whale before retiring from top-level play and stepping into the role as executive director of the Premier Hockey Federation Players' Association.
Anya Packer | |||
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Born |
Waltham, Massachusetts, US | November 19, 1991||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | ||
Weight | 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Defense | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | |||
Playing career | 2010–2018 |
During college, Packer played for the Boston University Terriers women's ice hockey team during the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons.[2]
Packer began her post-collegiate career with the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) in the 2012–13 season, making her debut with the team in a game against the Calgary Inferno on December 10, 2012.[3] In 2013, her first season with the team, Packer won the Clarkson Cup.[2]
Packer signed a contract with the Connecticut Whale in 2015, joining the franchise for the inaugural 2015–16 NWHL season. Packer was injured in a November 2015 game against the Buffalo Beauts.[4][5]
Following the 2016–17 season, Packer was named one of the NWHL Fans' Three Stars of the Season alongside Harrison Browne and Rebecca Russo after a fan vote.[6]
On the June 2, 2017, it was reported that Packer had signed an extension to play with the Connecticut Whale for the 2017–18 NWHL season.[7]
In early 2017, Packer was named director of the NWHL Players' Association after serving as a players' representative in previous seasons.[8][9]
In 2019, the NWHLPA negotiated a 50/50 revenue split between the league and players, leading to a 26% increase in player salaries.[10]
She was named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Hockey by Sportsnet in 2020 and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Sports 2021 List.[11][12]
Packer was named general manager of the Riveters for the 2021–22 season, but did not renew her contract the following year.[13][14]
Packer has actively campaigned in support of mental health awareness and inclusivity in sport.[15]
In March 2018, Packer came out and composed an accompanying commentary published on the website OutSports.com.[16] On July 22, 2018, she became engaged to fellow NWHL player Madison Packer.[17] The two married in August 2019 and welcomed their first child, Waylon, in September 2020.[18]
In addition to her career as an ice hockey executive, Packer works in cybersecurity and technology research.[19]
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