Victoria Mariano (born February 21, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey defender for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Northeastern.
| Tory Mariano | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 21, 2003 West Seneca, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| PWHL team | Ottawa Charge | ||
| Playing career | 2026–present | ||
Early life
editMariano, the younger of two daughters of Joseph and Kimberly Mariano, grew up in West Seneca and attended Nichols School, where she played field hockey and lacrosse alongside ice hockey.[1] She graduated in 2021. While in high school, Mariano also played for the Buffalo Bisons 19U AAA team and the Toronto Jr. Aeros.[2]
Mariano graduated from Northeastern University in 2026 with a bachelor of science degree in biology.[3]
Playing career
editMariano made her debut for the Northeastern Huskies during the 2021–22 season, scoring two assists in 22 games. She posted six points in 38 games in 2022–23, six points in 34 games in 2023–24, and 16 points in 37 games in 2024–25.[4] She also scored four points for Northeastern in the 2025 Women's Beanpot, including two assists in the team's 4–0 victory over Boston University in the final.[5][6]
Professional
editOn June 17, 2026, Mariano was drafted in the fourth round, 47th overall, by the Ottawa Charge in the 2026 PWHL Draft.[7]
Awards and honors
edit- AHCA/Krampade All-America Scholar (2023–24, 2024–25)
- Hockey East All-Academic Team (2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25)
- 2025 Beanpot Championship
References
edit- ↑ Sinclair, Chris (March 21, 2026). "Northeastern Defender Tory Mariano Is Ready For The 2026 PWHL Draft After A Year Away From The Game". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Victoria Mariano - Stats, Contract, Salary & More". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Klemm, Frances (June 22, 2026). "Four women's hockey players selected in 2026 PWHL draft". The Huntington News. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Tory Mariano - Women's Ice Hockey". Northeastern University Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Huskies celebrate third straight Women's Beanpot title, 20th overall before record TD Garden crowd". Northeastern Global News. January 21, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Klemm, Frances (January 22, 2025). "Northeastern women's hockey crushes Boston University to win 20th overall, 3rd consecutive Beanpot championship". The Huntington News. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 PWHL Draft Every Pick Made". Sportsnet. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.