Holy Cross junior forward Lulu Rourke has received the 2025-2026 Sarah Devens Award, honoring commitment and leadership on and off the ice. The award, presented by Hockey East and ECAC Hockey, includes a $15,000 post-graduate scholarship. Rourke expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized her intent to inspire others, reflecting the values of the award's namesake, a former athlete who passed away prematurely. This year, Rourke contributed significantly to her team, leading them to historic victories while maintaining a high academic standing.

By the Numbers
  • Rourke has a 3.89 GPA, majoring in Neuroscience and Chinese.
  • She ranked seventh on her team this season with 16 points (7 goals, 9 assists) and helped Holy Cross achieve a record 10 Hockey East victories.
State of Play
  • Holy Cross reached the Hockey East semifinals for the first time in program history.
  • The team finished the season with an overall record of 19-13-3 and a conference record of 10-11-3.
What's Next

Rourke is expected to leverage her scholarship to further her education after graduation, while continuing her contributions to the community and women's ice hockey.

Bottom Line

Rourke's recognition with the Sarah Devens Award highlights the impact of student-athlete leadership both in sport and academics, inspiring future generations to follow her path of excellence and community service.