Muzerall Announces 2025 Signing Class
11/19/2024 5:32:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State head coach Nadine Muzerall announced Tuesday the student-athletes from the class of 2025 who will continue their athletic and academic careers at Ohio State.
The class represents four countries and includes five forwards and two defenders.
Jenna Raunio | Defender | Huskvarna, Sweden | HV71
The class represents four countries and includes five forwards and two defenders.
Jenna Raunio | Defender | Huskvarna, Sweden | HV71
- Won a silver medal at the 2023 U18 World Championships with Sweden
- Played five seasons with HV71 in the SDHL
- Won gold at the TV Pucken tournament in both 2021 and 2022, recording the most goals, assists, and points by a defenseman at the 2022 tournament
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because I know that the environment will bring out the best in me."
- Won a silver medal at the 2023 U18 World Championships with Sweden and was named one of the top three players on the team
- Named the 2023 SDHL Rookie of the Year
- Participated in the 2024 World Championships with Sweden and led the team in scoring
- Named to the 2023 SDHL All-Star Team
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because I know the program's conditions and environment will help me to become better every day."
- Four-year varsity letter winner for Orono High School and was named captain for the 2024-25 season
- Named to the Minnesota Class A All-State and All-Conference teams for the 23-24 season
- Won a gold medal at the 2024 U18 World Championship with Team USA
- 2024 Tier 1 16U National Championship third place finish with Minnesota Magazine 16U
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because of its unbelievable women's hockey program. It's the most competitive program in the country with a good culture, amazing coaches and talented, hard-working players. I also love the campus and knew on my very first visit that it was the perfect fit for me. I am so excited to be a Buckeye!"
- Named the Finnish Naisten Liiga Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Playoff Player in 2023
- Finnish Naisten Liiga Champion in 2023 and 2024
- Has competed in four world championships with Finland, winning bronze medals in 2021 and 2024
- Won an Olympic bronze medal with Finland in 2022
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because it has really good coaches and players. It is the best place to get better, and the city is also great."
- Won a Minnesota State Championship and USA Hockey Nationals Gold Medal with Shattuck St. Mary's during the 2023-24 season
- Named captain of Team Newfoundland for the 2024 season, as well as assistant captain of Team Atlantic
- Won a USA Hockey Nationals silver medal with Shattuck St. Mary's during the 2022-23 season
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because of the coaching staff's belief in me and in my potential. Ohio State is well known for its sports programs and passionate fan base. The campus has a welcoming atmosphere and a broad range of educational programs. After my visit to Ohio State, I felt that this was a place where I could grow as both an athlete and a student."
- 2024 U18 Hockey Canada gold medal winner with Team Ontario as team captain.
- 2024 U18 World Championships bronze medalist for Team Canada
- Named team captain of the Mississauga Jr. Hurricanes for the 2024 season.
- Why Ohio State: "I chose Ohio State because of its elite hockey program and the opportunity to compete in the highest collegiate level while pursuing a top-tier education. Ohio State's dedicated coaching staff, incredibly supportive athletic environment, and strong academic reputation made it the perfect fit for my goals both on and off the ice."
- Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 U18 World Championship
- Committed to playing both hockey and lacrosse for Ohio State
- Five-time letter winner for hockey at the North American Hockey Academy
- Why Ohio State: "I chose The Ohio State University because of the team culture Coach Muzerall has instilled in each of her players. I also believe the environment will push me to continue my development as an athlete and person throughout my four years."
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