Lily Shannon
| Lily Shannon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 21, 2003 Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| PWHL team | PWHL San Jose | ||
| Playing career | 2026–present | ||
Lily Shannon (born August 21, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey forward for PWHL San Jose of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Northeastern.
Playing career
College
Shannon began her college career with the Northeastern Huskies as a walk-on, with her coaches planning to redshirt her for her freshman season.[1] However, her play during the initial practices changed the mind of coaches who subsequently brought her into the full roster. She would end the season as an All-Rookie selection in the Hockey East conference.[2] Ahead of her senior season in 2025–26, Shannon was named as the Huskies' team captain, the first born in Massachusetts since 2016–17.[3] As a senior, she posted career highs in goals (19), assists (24) and points (43). In addition, she led the Huskies with six game-winning goals.[4]
Professional
On June 17, 2026, Shannon was selected in the fourth round, 40th overall, by PWHL San Jose in the 2026 PWHL Draft.[5]
Personal life
Shannon was born with moderate hearing loss and wears hearing aids in her everyday life as well as while playing hockey.[6] She began playing hockey at age seven after watching her older brother Jack playing the sport.[2]
Awards and honors
- Beanpot Championship (2025)
- Hockey East All-Rookie Team (2022-23)
- Hockey East First Team All-Star (2025-26)
- New England All-Star (2025-26)
- AHCA Krampade All-America Scholar (2023-24, 2024-25)
References
- ↑ Frojelin, Josh (June 18, 2026). "PWHL San Jose Drafts Lily Shannon, Mckenna Van Gelder, Reichen Kirchmair". San Jose Hockey Now. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- 1 2 "Northeastern women's hockey captain Lily Shannon has never let her hearing loss become an obstacle - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "The Northeastern women's hockey team is primed for revenge in the Frozen Four. But the Huskies aren't thinking about that. - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Lily Shannon - Women's Ice Hockey". Northeastern University Athletics. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 PWHL Draft Every Pick Made". Sportsnet. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Kennedy, Ian (March 6, 2026). "Lily Shannon Aims To Make A Big Impact Both On And Off The Ice In The PWHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 19, 2026.