
Bruno Catch Up: Abby Nearis, Women’s Hockey
3/17/2021 10:00:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey
Brown University athletics will be recognizing its winter senior student-athletes who had competition cancelled for the 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior student-athletes will be featured during the week on Brownbears.com and various social media platforms.
Name: Abby Nearis
Hometown: Beverly, Mass.
Sport: Women's Hockey
Concentration: Political Science
Accolades: Three-time ECAC All-Academic Team selection.
Accomplishment you are most proud of:
My greatest accomplishment would be getting into Brown, an Ivy League institution, and getting the opportunity to play Division I hockey. I have been playing competitive ice hockey since I was six years old and it has been my lifelong dream to play hockey at the Division I level while also receiving a great education.
The best part of being on my team is:
The best part of being on my team is the people. I have had some great times with my teammates but we have all gone through a lot together and I think that has created a very tight bond.
Favorite spot on campus:
My favorite spot on campus would be the quiet green.
Most memorable game:
A memorable game for me was against Harvard my freshman year. I live north of Boston and my entire family came to my game. It was very special to me because I scored my first career goal and they all were there to see it.
Name: Abby Nearis
Hometown: Beverly, Mass.
Sport: Women's Hockey
Concentration: Political Science
Accolades: Three-time ECAC All-Academic Team selection.
Accomplishment you are most proud of:
My greatest accomplishment would be getting into Brown, an Ivy League institution, and getting the opportunity to play Division I hockey. I have been playing competitive ice hockey since I was six years old and it has been my lifelong dream to play hockey at the Division I level while also receiving a great education.
The best part of being on my team is:
The best part of being on my team is the people. I have had some great times with my teammates but we have all gone through a lot together and I think that has created a very tight bond.
Favorite spot on campus:
My favorite spot on campus would be the quiet green.
Most memorable game:
A memorable game for me was against Harvard my freshman year. I live north of Boston and my entire family came to my game. It was very special to me because I scored my first career goal and they all were there to see it.
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