The ACHA Women's Division II team honors its seniors with a night of celebration and memories. Here are the following players being honored on senior night for their accomplishments throughout their college careers. 

 

#24 Hayley Whittaker

Years Playing for RMU: 4

Major: Bachelor's in Psychology and currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology and a Minor in Forensic Science

Awards: International Honors Society of Psychology Induction Award, Excellence in Leadership Award, RMU Thrive Art Gala First Place, RMU Rune art magazine Appearance (3 years), and Recipient of the Robert T. Erwin Scholarship

Plans for the Future: Continuing to complete Masters degree and become a therapist

Favorite Memory from time at RMU: First RMU collegiate goal, and visiting Niagara Falls after a game freshman year

Advice for Underclassmen: Keep working hard and remember to enjoy the journey because it goes by faster than you think

 

#21 Erin Secilia

Years Playing for RMU: 4

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Prior Hockey Clubs: Armstrong Arrows

Plans for the Future: Attend a local graduate school to study chemistry, and of course, stay involved with hockey. 

Favorite Memory from time at RMU: Scoring the first-ever women's D2 goal against Pitt in 2022. 

Advice for Underclassmen: Do not be afraid to make mistakes, they are how you grow, and to always remember to have fun.

 

#30 Mackenzie Walkowiak

Years Playing for RMU: 4

Major: Health science pre-professional allied health, minor in biology

Awards: Dean's list for 6 semesters, Excellence in leadership 2025, assistant captain 2025-2026 season, athlete of the week (December 2025). 

Plans for the Future: Currently working as a child development specialist at a pediatric psychiatric residential treatment facility, but plans on attending the University at Buffalo to obtain a Master's degree in genetic counseling to work in cancer or pediatric genetics

Favorite Memory from time at RMU: Beating Niagara in overtime our first year

Advice for Underclassmen: These four years go by in the blink of an eye, so make sure you enjoy every moment with your team. Always be kind to yourself and to your teammates. They become your family, and those relationships are priceless. 

 

#8 Brianna Medved

Years Playing for RMU: 4 (Will be 5!)

Major: Dual major in health science and sport management, minor in health administration. 

Prior Hockey Clubs: 

Awards: 5x Deans list

Plans for the Future: After next season, finally graduate (after 7 years in college!), keep coaching, and maybe go back to school for a teaching certificate!

Favorite Memory from time at RMU: Getting to be in college with my siblings, team bible studies, and the millions of laughs I've shared with my teammates

Advice for Underclassmen: Push yourself and each other to grow as both players and people. Lean into your teammates in both the highs and the lows, be there for each other. Give it all you have in the classroom and on the rink so you can walk into the next chapter of life knowing you set yourself up for success. As Proverb 17:17 says, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." I love all of you with all of my heart, and thank you for being a second family to me. 

 

RMU Senior night photo taken by Antonia Valeri