Nicole Vallario

  • Award
    Defender of the Week
  • Week Of
    11/13/2023
  • Sport
    Hockey
  • School
    University of St. Thomas
  • Year
    Junior
  • Position
    Defense
  • Hometown
    Lugano, Switzerland
  • High School
    SPSE Tenero (Switzerland)

A junior blueliner from Lugano, Switzerland, Vallario was a driving force for the Tommies during their 4-1 win over Minnesota State on Nov. 9 in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game.  She helped St. Thomas limit the Mavericks to one goal and 22 shots on net in the game.  Vallario finished the game with two assists on both of the Tommies’ power play goals.  She had two shots on goal in the game and was +1 on the plus/minus.  On the season, Vallario has charted three goals and four assists for UST.