First American in Dutch Hockey League | Concord News

Maria Armaganian, the 2021 Massachusetts Field Hockey Player of the Year and Northeastern standout, has traded Boston for the Netherlands to chase her pro hockey dreams—becoming the first American to play for Dutch top-tier team Schaerweijde. Balancing intense training, language learning, and cultural adjustment, she’s also pursuing a design-related job to meet visa needs while helping elevate the team’s defense. With eyes on the U.S. National Outdoor Team and a newfound appreciation for Dutch life’s rhythm, Armaganian is rewriting her story—one powerful stick swing at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da3fd494d9597578