Eastwood Inks Pro Deal
6/11/2020 11:43:00 AM | Ice Hockey
Lindsay Eastwood's incredible career will continue at the next level, as the Orange captain inked a deal with the Toronto Six of the NWHL.
Eastwood, who captained the Orange to its first CHA Championship in 2019 and was the recipient of the Doris R. Soladay Award, which is Syracuse Athletics' highest honor. The All-CHA defender shared the team lead in points and led 'Cuse in assists in 2019-20.
"I am extremely honored and excited to sign with the Toronto Six, as being a professional hockey player has been my dream since I was a little girl," Eastwood said. "As a Canadian, getting to be a part of the first Canadian team in the NWHL is very special, especially since we are one of the only professional women's sports teams in the country. I can't wait to hit the ice with my new teammates and compete for the Isobel Cup."
In 2018, Eastwood won the Syracuse 8 Courage Award, presented to a student-athlete who has "overcome challenges and demonstrated bravery in the face of adversity." Prior to her first year at Syracuse, Eastwood was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, which kept her from competing. She went on to play four seasons, the final three as a captain.
"Lindsay leaves Syracuse as one of its all-time most accomplished players," Head Coach Paul Flanagan said. "She is an exceptional leader who made her presence known at both ends of the ice. She not only was one of the CHA's best defenders, but a prolific scorer from the blue line. We wish Lindsay and the Toronto Six all the best this season."
Eastwood previously played for Team Canada's U18 team before joining the Orange and notching 75 career points and 52 assists. Her 23 goals led all Syracuse defenders in program history.
She leaves Syracuse after completing her master's degree in television, radio and film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications last month.
The Toronto Six will play their inaugural season in the NWHL this year.
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Eastwood, who captained the Orange to its first CHA Championship in 2019 and was the recipient of the Doris R. Soladay Award, which is Syracuse Athletics' highest honor. The All-CHA defender shared the team lead in points and led 'Cuse in assists in 2019-20.
"I am extremely honored and excited to sign with the Toronto Six, as being a professional hockey player has been my dream since I was a little girl," Eastwood said. "As a Canadian, getting to be a part of the first Canadian team in the NWHL is very special, especially since we are one of the only professional women's sports teams in the country. I can't wait to hit the ice with my new teammates and compete for the Isobel Cup."
In 2018, Eastwood won the Syracuse 8 Courage Award, presented to a student-athlete who has "overcome challenges and demonstrated bravery in the face of adversity." Prior to her first year at Syracuse, Eastwood was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, which kept her from competing. She went on to play four seasons, the final three as a captain.
"Lindsay leaves Syracuse as one of its all-time most accomplished players," Head Coach Paul Flanagan said. "She is an exceptional leader who made her presence known at both ends of the ice. She not only was one of the CHA's best defenders, but a prolific scorer from the blue line. We wish Lindsay and the Toronto Six all the best this season."
Eastwood previously played for Team Canada's U18 team before joining the Orange and notching 75 career points and 52 assists. Her 23 goals led all Syracuse defenders in program history.
She leaves Syracuse after completing her master's degree in television, radio and film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications last month.
The Toronto Six will play their inaugural season in the NWHL this year.
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