Syracuse Sun

The Syracuse University women's club hockey team recently celebrated a significant achievement by winning their first Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national championship in Jacksonville, Florida. The team's success story was particularly remarkable due to the substantial growth and improvement they exhibited over recent years.

Jordan Boron, a sport management major at Syracuse, played a crucial role as a defenseman during this milestone season. Boron, alongside teammates Sarah Anderson, Sophie Lauzon, Neve Padulo, and Bryana Treon, contributed to the team going undefeated (20-0) throughout the season. Boron expressed her excitement about this achievement: “I am honored to be a part of this team and to be a part of how far it has come.”

Boron was instrumental in Syracuse's 4-2 victory against the University of Tampa in the final match of the championship. Reflecting on the win and the efforts put forth by herself and her teammates, Boron stated, “During the last few minutes of the championship game our bench was going wild because the inevitable win was in sight.”

Boron began playing hockey at age 10 in Mount Airy, Maryland, and despite academic pursuits being her focus at Syracuse, she joined the club team which significantly increased in players during her time at the university. Her involvement in AAU College Hockey, an organization established in 2022 to encourage more structured competition for club teams, saw her team advance through rigorous practice and a competitive match schedule.

The team's performance in the national tournament included notable victories, including a 10-2 win over Alabama, which was a pivotal moment for the team's confidence, as Boron recalls, “The 10-2 win against Alabama was the moment for our team that made us feel like we had a real chance to win a national championship.”

For Boron, who will graduate in December 2025, this championship not only capped her academic and sport endeavors but also complemented her multiple internships with sports organizations like the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the Syracuse Crunch.

In her future career, Boron aims to work in youth hockey development, with a vision to make the sport more accessible. Her experiences and dedication to the sport have been a significant part of her journey at Syracuse, and she hopes similar opportunities become available to future young athletes.