Gustavus Adolphus College

Allie Stanger is in her eighth year on the Gustavus women's hockey coaching staff in the 2026-27 academic year. Stanger joined the Gustavus coaching staff in 2019 as a graduate assistant after a successful four-year playing career for the Gusties. Stanger coaches primarily forwards and serves as the team's associate head coach.

Since Stanger has been with the Gusties as a coach, the team has won four MIAC regular season titles, four MIAC Playoff Championships, made five NCAA appearances, and took home the program's first-ever national championship. In Stanger's five seasons behind the bench, the Gusties have compiled a record of 136-35-6 overall and 87-13-6 in the MIAC.

Stanger has helped six forwards earn 23 All-Conference honors, and two earn two All-America nods (Hailey Holland and Lily Mortenson). Holland went on to become one of the greatest players in program history, totaling 74 goals and 68 assists for 142 points in 121 games while Mortenson finished with 47 goals and 64 assists for 114 points herself. 

As a player, Stanger played in 107 games, notching 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points with the Gusties going 64-28-17 during her time. A two-year captain for Gustavus, Stanger was a part of the 2016-17 team that finished third in the NCAA Tournament and she was named MIAC All-Conference in 2018-19. While a player, the Gusties claimed two regular season championships and made two NCAA tournament appearances.

A native of Paynesville, Minn., Stanger currently resides in Saint Peter.