Nora Stepan, a defender for Augsburg University women's hockey, has been recognized as a CCM Hockey/American Hockey Coaches Association Division III All-American for the second consecutive year. She joins the West Region second-team and is now a three-time All-American. This season, she also earned the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year award for the second time and has achieved All-MIAC honors throughout her entire college career. Alongside her individual accolades, Stepan helped her team secure the MIAC regular-season championship and a spot in the NCAA Division III tournament for the second year running.

By the Numbers
  • 32 points scored this season (17 goals, 15 assists), leading the MIAC in overall goals.
  • Her 17 goals lead all NCAA Division III defenders and are tied for 18th among all players.
  • Finished with a career total of 99 points (49 goals, 50 assists) in 109 games.
State of Play
  • Augsburg finished the 2025-26 season with a 21-5-1 record and 15-2-1 in MIAC play.
  • This marks the fourth conference championship in school history and back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances.
What's Next

With Stepan graduating, Augsburg will focus on building a strong team around emerging players as they aim for continued success in the MIAC and further progression in the NCAA tournament next season.

Bottom Line

Nora Stepan's achievements highlight her significant impact on Augsburg women's hockey and set a high bar for upcoming players, marking a legacy of excellence in the program.