My last four years here at Suffolk cannot simply be defined in words. The people here and the experiences I went through with my teammates have been some of the best moments in my life that I will never regret. It has been an absolute privilege being a Suffolk University Ram, but more specifically, a member of the women’s hockey team at Suffolk. Being a part of the inaugural class was such a surreal experience; a new city, 23 players, 17 freshmen, unknown (but high) expectations, and the formation of a team bond and culture unlike any other. This bond not only transferred on the ice where we saw a successful first season, but it carried off the ice, in the weightroom, in the classrooms, at Dunkin’ Donuts, around campus, on the T, and everywhere in between Boston.

 

To my teammates,

I can’t describe how much each and every one of you mean to me. You are all incredible humans in the shells of great students and even better hockey players. I will always treasure our early morning practices, team lifts and competitions, on-ice warmups, pregame routines, van rides, study sessions, team dinners, bus rides, simply just hanging out, and everything else. Collectively, we each bring so much to the team with our unique personalities and energies. Our team wouldn’t be what it is now without each and every one of you. All of you are important. I am so proud of everyone and what we were able to accomplish this season. I know that this was not the outcome we wanted to end our season with, but we have so many positive accomplishments to look at, and I am so excited to see what this team will do in the future. You will probably read and hear this a thousand times, but college really does fly by and I hope that you all don’t take this for granted because this team is so special. Thank you for letting me be myself and being weird with all of you. One of my old coaches once said, “the margin of success is razor thin.” Although we did not win the championship, I definitely won by being on this team with all of you. I am so excited to see what the future holds for you all, and I know that if you put even half the effort and dedication as you do for hockey in anything else, nothing can stop you.

 

To my fellow seniors,

Thank you for these past four years. We have experienced so many ups, downs, and created memories that will last a lifetime together. There is no other group I'd rather spend 90 percent of my college years with. We have made history; we have cultivated this program into what it is today and what it will be in the future. We set the standard. More importantly, we created and maintained a team atmosphere of inclusivity, and I can proudly say that other teams are not as close as us. Each of you will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am beyond excited to continue on making more memories together and to watch you do wonderful things in life.

 

To Coach Taylor and Coach Bridget,

Thank you for being such great coaches and giving me the opportunity to be on this team. You have supported me throughout these four years and I am very thankful for that. Being on this team is so much more than being a hockey player, and you have taught and given us the opportunity to be better people as well. Thank you for using our platform for volunteering opportunities, and to shine a light on things going on in the world. I will miss seeing you at Ridge, on the ice, and on the bench.

 

To Anna, Rick, and Erin,

Thank you for everything you do. You are all as much a part of our team as everyone else. Although I did not get that many injuries throughout these years, I am so glad I was still able to form relationships with you, and I know I can talk to you whenever I go to Ridgeway.

 

To my family,

You three are my everything and I would not be where I am today without you all. Thank you for giving me unconditional support and love my whole life. You have sacrificed so much to make my dream of being a hockey player come true and I will never be able to show enough gratitude or love for all that you have done for me. Thank you for everything and for always being my biggest fans.

 

Hockey has given so much to my life these past 10 years, but most importantly, it has introduced me to people I can now call my family and friends for life. I am beyond grateful that the last four years of being a hockey player was here with this team. I came here as a 17-year-old freshman with 22 new teammates, and I am now leaving here as a 21-year-old senior with lifelong friends and countless memories I will forever cherish.

 

#RollRams

Sincerely,

Steph Moy #8