Lexie Adzija

Allexis Adzija (born June 30, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for PWHL Boston of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for PWHL Ottawa. She played college ice hockey at Quinnipiac.

Lexie Adzija
Adzija with PWHL Boston in 2024
Born (2000-06-30) June 30, 2000
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 74 kg (163 lb; 11 st 9 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PWHL team
Former teams		 PWHL Boston
PWHL Ottawa
Playing career 2018–present
Medal record
Women's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World U18 Championships
2018 Dmitrov

Playing career

Adzija began skating at the age of three, and decided to play hockey after watching her brother play,[1] at age four.[2] She began playing with her local Timbits program before joining the London Devilettes program. She moved to Oakville, Ontario while in high school before playing US College Hockey at Quinnipiac University. While playing at Quinnpiac, she was plagued by injuries.[1] During her final season there, she suffered from a separated shoulder and a concussion. She was the captain of the team, and scored 43 goals and had 66 assists in 151 games. While there, she took accounting and an MBA and is doing a master's degree in data analytics.[3]

Adzija was draftedin the 11th round, 65th overall, by PWHL Ottawa in the 2023 PWHL Draft. She was the first player drafted by Ottawa to be signed by the team. During the 2023 off season, she had signed a $60,000 contract for the Metropolitan Riveters of the Premier Hockey Federation before the league folded.[4] On March 18, 2024, she was traded to PWHL Boston, alongside the rights to Caitrin Lonergan, in exchange for Shiann Darkangelo. Prior to being traded she recorded five goals and three assists in 17 games.[5] She recorded one goal and two assists in seven games for Boston during the regular season and one goal in eight games during the Walter Cup. On June 21, 2024, she signed a one-year contract extension with Boston.[6]

Personal life

Outside of hockey, Adzija is a model. Her parents are named Mandy and Rob.[1] Her father put an artificial ice rink in her family's barn in St. Thomas so she can practice when she's home.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 London Jr. Devilettes Prov. WHL 20000 —————
2014–15 London Jr. Devilettes Prov. WHL 3419153420 30002
2015–16 London Jr. Devilettes Prov. WHL 3825214622 75166
2016–17 Oakville Jr. Hornets Prov. WHL 2610152520 1255102
2017–18 Oakville Jr. Hornets Prov. WHL 261081810 84264
2018–19 Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA 367111818 —————
2019–20 Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA 3411182916 —————
2020–21 Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA 16612182 —————
2021–22 Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA 398202810 —————
2022–23 Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA 26115164 —————
2023–24 PWHL Ottawa PWHL 175384 —————
2023–24 PWHL Boston PWHL 71232 81017
PWHL totals 2465116 81017

References
  1. "'Girly girl, yet fierce competitor': Lexie Adzija of St. Thomas, Ont. breaking barriers in PWHL". CTV London. January 25, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. "Playing with the PWHL is 'surreal' for St. Thomas hockey star Lexie Adzija". CBC London. November 25, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. "'How Lexie Adzija is breaking stereotypes on what it means to be a female athlete and a hockey player". Toronto Star. January 13, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. "PWHL Ottawa Inks Rookie Lexie Adzija". The Hockey News. October 27, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL Announces Trade Between Boston and Ottawa". Professional Women's Hockey League. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  6. Kennedy, Ian (June 21, 2024). "PWHL Boston Brings Back Lexie Adzija". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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