Westchester native Aerin Frankel making big moves for Team USA
She played for the Westchester Vipers organization growing up. Fast forward to the present day, she is a goaltender for Team USA.
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A women's hockey goaltender with ties to Westchester County has made it to the Olympic stage.
Aerin Frankel attended Roaring Brook Elementary School in Chappaqua before later transferring to Shattuck-Saint Mary's preparatory school in Minnesota.
Her love for the game started at the Westchester Skating Academy in Elmsford.
She played for the Westchester Vipers organization growing up. She started off on the girls team but then quickly made the switch to playing with the boys.
Frankel's former coach believes that's what made her tougher and competitive.
"I'm so proud of her. One word, just praise. Nothing but good things to say about her," said Frankel's former coach, Kevin Hagen.
Fast forward to the present day, and she is a goaltender for Team USA.
Team USA women's hockey team faced off against Canada on Feb. 10. Frankel was in the net.
Frankel made 20 saves to help Team USA win 5-0.
This was the first time the Canadian women's team had ever been shut out in the Olympics.
"She is playing so above and beyond anything we ever thought would ever happen. It's truly amazing to watch," said President of the Westchester Vipers, David Mensi.
This marks Frankel's second shutout during the Olympic Games. The first was against Finland on Feb. 7.
Team USA will take on Italy in the quarterfinals on Feb. 13.
"Win gold. You will, you'll be back here with the gold," said Hagen.
