Former X-Women Hockey Player Lea MacLeod to play Professional Hockey in Switzerland this fall

May 30, 2024 | Sports

Former St. FX X-Women Hockey stand out Lea MacLeod will be playing professional hockey in Switzerland this fall.

MacLeod has agreed to terms with SC Bern of the Swiss Women’s Hockey League for the 2024-25 season.

Lea MacLeod (St. FX Athletics photo)

In her first season of pro hockey with Germany’s ERC Ingolstadt, the Dartmouth native had 34 points, including 14 goals in 21 games.

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