November 23, 2009

Martino a Heady Player

Photo by Ned Dykes
Photo by Ned Dykes

The following article featuring Cornell forward Jess Martino appeared in the November 2009 issue of the New England Hockey Journal.

 

By Mike Zhe

Nobody has to tell Cornell sophomore Jess Martino to keep her head up. Her head is always up.

Part of that is the way she plays the game. A rushing defenseman, her biggest asset may be her ice vision, one reason she managed 13 assists last season – most among Big Red defensemen.

Part of it is pride. The path from Winthrop, Mass., to the Ivy League is not a well-worn one, but one she’s followed, right into a large role on the ice and a promising future off of it.

Complete article can be accessed via the NEHJ Web site by clicking here.