MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Senior goaltender Ashley Gustafson (Hess) represents the Bethel University Royals on the 2025-26 MIAC Women's Hockey All-Conference Team. 

2025-26 MIAC WOMEN'S HOCKEY AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year: Lily Mortenson (Gustavus)
Defensive Player of thew Year: Nora Stepan (Augsburg)
Rookie of the Year: Nina Thorson (Hamline)
Sheila Brown Award: Makenzie Cole (St. Scholastica)
Coach of the Year: Elizabeth Bauer (Augsburg)

Gustafson (Hess) started 22 games in net for the Royals. The Zimmerman, Minnesota native ranked fourth in the MIAC with a 1.75 goals against average, a .935 save percentage, and three shutouts. Gustafson accumulated an 11-9-2 win-loss record.

Her career-high 60 saves in a 3-2 OT loss to Gustavus Adolphus on January 31 were six shy of an 18-year school record.

In addition, freshman defense Olivia Martin was named 2025-26 MIAC Women's Hockey All-Conference Honorable Mention, while senior defense Julia Helget earned a spot on the 2026 MIAC Women's Hockey All-Playoff Team.

The Royals finished the 2025-26 season with a 14-10-2 record.