The goal was merely to earn a college scholarship. Growing up in Toronto, that’s what Sophie Jaques aspired to achieve in her hockey career. The same for her parents, Peter and Cindy. Beyond that, who could have predicted what she would become? No. 1 Ohio State is in the Frozen Four for the second straight year as it prepares to play No. 5 Yale on Friday in State College, Pennsylvania. It has been a team effort. That’s the nature of hockey, and the hallmark of this Buckeye team is its depth. News: Ohio State women’s hockey team beats Quinnipiac 4-3 in 2 overtimes in NCAA quarterfinals But Jaques (pronounced Jakes) is the clear star. With 59 points (21 goals, 38 assists), the senior leads the Buckeyes in scoring, which is rare for a defenseman. Sophie Jaques: ‘Success I’ve had has just made the experience that much more fun and exciting’ Jaques had the…
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