Lexi Badali, the first-year goaltender for the College of Saint Benedict hockey team, has earned a spot on the DIII Hockey News All-Rookie Team, a first in the program's history. She played a pivotal role in leading her team to their inaugural national playoff appearance this season. Badali recorded a career-high 43 saves in a tight overtime loss against No. 3 Amherst during the NCAA Division III Ice Hockey Championship, showcasing her skills throughout the postseason.

By the Numbers
  • Badali logged 1,329:21 in goal, starting 22 games.
  • She finished the season with a .942 save percentage, ranking second in the MIAC and 18th nationally.
  • She made a total of 631 saves this season, second in the MIAC and the second-most in program history.
  • Badali recorded three games with 40 or more saves, including a 43-save effort in the playoffs.
State of Play
  • The Bennies concluded a record-setting season with 16 wins (16-8-4), their best to date.
  • Badali was also named to the MIAC All-Playoff Team and earned All-MIAC Honorable Mention honors.
  • The team achieved their first-ever MIAC Playoff title during this season.
What's Next

Looking forward, Badali is expected to continue her standout performance next season, as the Bennies aim to build on their successful campaign and make a deeper postseason run. With her record-setting save percentage and skills demonstrated this season, Badali will be a key player as they look to enhance their competitiveness in the MIAC and NCAA tournaments.

Bottom Line

Lexi Badali's remarkable debut season not only earned her All-Rookie honors but also set a new standard for goaltending at Saint Benedict. Her performance has laid a solid foundation for the program's future ambitions, and her continued development will be crucial to the team's aspirations in the upcoming years.