SAINT PETER, Minn. – Over the course of the 2024-25 women's hockey season, several Gustavus alumni have shown their pride for the program and its history. Assistant Coach Allie Stanger '19 checked in with a few past players on how the Gustavus women's hockey program shaped their lives. 

Laine Fischer, 2015-19

While on the team from 2015-19, Fischer (Northfield, Minn.) was a part of the 2016-17 team that finished third in the NCAA Tournament. During her four-year playing career, the Gusties claimed a pair of regular season championships and made two NCAA appearances. She totaled 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 career points as a defender.

Following graduation in 2019 with a degree in accounting, Fischer began work at Anderson, a privately held company headquartered in Bayport, Minn. Anderson designs, manufactures, and markets premium windows and doors, and Fischer has served as a sales representative for the corporation for the last five and a half years. Currently, she partners with Certified Contractors to provide world-class customer experience that helps to grow their business, offers the necessary tools to sell and install Andersen windows and doors, and assists them in delivering a superior homeowner experience.

Favorite hockey memory as a player at Gustavus?

LF: Taking 3rd place in the Frozen Four in Adrian, Michigan. 

How did Gustavus impact you as a student-athlete?

LF: Gustavus created a culture where I could be myself. I remained motivated in academics and athletics allowing me to connect and network with the Gustavus community. Being a student-athlete created opportunities that helped me grow personally and professionally.

What did being a Gustavus Women's Hockey player mean to you? 

LF: Being a Gustavus Women's hockey player meant I had 25 "BFFs" at all times. Additionally, it meant I had the honor to represent a school and community that was much bigger than a single sport or individual. The entire athletic department at Gustavus was a privilege to be a part of and I am very fortunate to have been part of such a successful organization. 

What is the most important lesson that you learned as a student athlete? 

LF: Creating strong time management skills as a student athlete prepared me for the "real world". I had a great understanding on how to prioritize what meant most to me when I entered into my career – friends, family, health, school/work.

How do you stay engaged and connected with the Gustavus alumni network?

LF: After graduating in 2019, myself and three former Gustavus athletes lived in a house in St. Paul for four years. I still remain connected to several Gustavus peers on a weekly basis and even participate in WHAM. The team includes Gusties and other collegiate hockey players that still enjoy the sport and friendships. 

Check out additional alumni features here: 

Kelsey Kennedy '13
Courtney Boucher '15

Once a Gustie, Always a Gustie: Behind the Bench with Women's Hockey