Tessa Janecke
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
At just 22, Tessa Janecke has already accomplished what many players dream of over a full career. She is Penn State's all-time leading scorer, a two-time CHA Player of the Year, and a two-time world champion. Her overtime goal in the 2025 World Championship final against Canada is already legendary in U.S. women's hockey lore. She was drafted 2nd overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft, reflecting her status as one of the top prospects in the world. With her combination of skill, work ethic, and big-game performances, she is on track to be a defining player of her generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Penn State All-Time Leading Scorer
Holds the program record for career points.
Patty Kazmaier Award Top-3 Finalist
Named a top-3 finalist for the award given to the top women's college hockey player.
Patty Kazmaier Award Top-10 Finalist
Named a top-10 finalist for the award.
Records & Feats
Penn State All-Time Leading Scorer
Became the program's all-time leader in career points during her junior season.
World Championship Gold Medal OT Goal
Scored the overtime game-winning goal in the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship final against Canada.