Briana Mastel (born November 8, 1994) is an American

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player who currently plays for the

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in the

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Career

Mastel played for the

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team from 2013 to 2017, serving as team captain in her final season. As a senior she tied with her

and future

teammate

Lexie Laing Alexandria "Lexie" Laing is an American former ice hockey forward, most recently having played for the Boston Pride of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Career During high school, Laing played for the Noble and Greenough School, serving as ...

for the team lead in assists with 13. Across 128

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games, she would score 40 points in four years. Briana Mastel signed one-year deals with the

on July 22, 2019 and October 1, 2020. She played in all 25 regular and post season games for the team. Mastel's playing style has been described as both mobile and a defensive defender.

Personal life

Mastel has a degree in Psychology from

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, with a minor in Spanish. She works as an assistant coach of the East Coast Wizards junior girls team. Mastel also took part in the Boston Bruins Coaching academy as one of eight guest speakers at the 2019 event. She represented the Positive Coaching Alliance at the event that allowed coaches to receive certifications for the USA Hockey coaching education program. Mastel is part of the Take the Lead organization that brings together Boston professional sports teams to tackle racism, inequality and discrimination. She participated in a Take the Lead PSA video to encourage diversity and inclusion.

Career statistics

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Honours

*2016-17 All Ivy League selection *2016-17 Dooley Award winner for sportsmanship, enthusiasm, devotion to her team and to hockey *2014-17 Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team three years in a row *2013-14 Named to ECAC All-Rookie Team *2012 US National Women's Under 18 Team silver medalist

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mastel, Briana 1994 births Living people American women's ice hockey defensemen Boston Pride players Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey players Ice hockey players from Connecticut Premier Hockey Federation players People from Wallingford, Connecticut