Hoboken High School Freshman Selected For USA Ice Hockey Training

Press release from Hoboken High School:

June 22, 2021

Hoboken, NJ, — Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Gabriela Gross, a freshman at Hoboken High School has been selected to participate in 2021 USA Ice Hockey Girls 15 Player Development Camp. Gabriela has been identified as one of the top players in the country in the 2006 birth year. As such, she has earned this opportunity to train with and compete against the best competition in your age group nationwide.

“It is no surprise to hear about Gabby's selection for this prestigious spot. I have seen her work in school as a freshman, and what she has achieved in the classroom.” said Robin Piccapietra , Hoboken HIgh School Principal. “This selection speaks to Gabby's determination and ability to put 150% into whatever she is working on.”

During the advanced USA Ice Hockey camp, Players will experience a competitive, age-specific environment with on-ice training (drills, small area games, competitions, etc.) and off-ice training (strength and conditioning, team building, nutrition, classroom, etc.). The on-ice curriculum emphasizes age-specific skill development and aligns with the principles of USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM). Basic strength and conditioning sessions will be introduced throughout the week and players will receive guidance and direction from USA Hockey’s strength and conditioning staff about recommended best practices for improving in the areas of strength and conditioning, mobility, nutrition, and general athlete wellness. The
objective is to educate and equip players with knowledge and resources to foster their overall development. The top priority is that players show their competitive nature, take advantage of a great development opportunity, and bond with players from all over the country.

“The Hoboken High School Athletic Department would like to take the time to acknowledge Gabby's achievement to participate in the USA 15U Girls Ice Hockey Development Camp.” said Jack Baker, Hoboken High School’s newly appointed Athletic Director. “Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment and we want to wish you the best of luck during this camp experience.”

The 2021 USA Hockey Girls 15 Player Ice Hockey Development Camp will be held on July 10th to July 15th at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. This incredible opportunity for Gabby at the national level comes at the same time that Ice Hockey comes to Hoboken High School. Next year, Hoboken High School will offer an NJSIAA Ice Hockey team. As a result of quality feeder programs, ice hockey is quickly becoming a sport of choice by Hoboken High School and Middle School students.

“I have been playing hockey since I was 3-years old because of my Dad.” said Gabriela. “My father instilled a love of hockey in me. My ultimate goal is to play for the Northeastern Women’s Hockey Team and then the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team.”

The Hoboken Public School District is proud to highlight Gabriela’s achievement. “I have known Gabriela Gross for the past six years. Off the ice, she is a tenacious student and a lovely young woman. She contributes positively to her school community each and every day. I can’t wait to hear all about her experience at the 2021 USA Hockey Girls 15 Player Ice Hockey Development Camp and to see Gabriela in a Hoboken High School uniform next school year.” said Christine Johnson, Superintendent of Schools.

This press release was produced by Hoboken High School. The views expressed here are the author’s own.