Kristen Znaniecki is a Junior from Port Jefferson Station, New York who is majoring in Health Science and Physical Therapy. As the goalkeeper for the Mavericks field hockey team, she led NCAA Division II in saves per game last season and has tallied double-digit saves totals in her last three games.

What brought you to Mercy College?

I was initially recruited by Mercy as a lacrosse player. To be able to play lacrosse AND field hockey is just awesome.

What are your plans for life after Mercy?

I hope to work in a physical therapist’s office to start and then eventually, to work my own clinic.

Favorite athlete?

Henrik Lundqvist because I can relate to him as goalie that was ranked #1.

Best Advice?

“Stay mentally focused and keep your head in the game. Don’t let one play determine how you play the rest of your game” – various coaches

Most memorable sports moment?

Finding out I was ranked #1 in the country was really cool. I was playing for my teammates and  my coaches and had no idea until after the season that I was ranked #1 in saves per game. It was a nice surprise.