Hat Tricks Sign Female Goaltender Mariah Fujimagari to PTO

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks signed female goaltender Mariah Fujimagari to a PTO.

The 30-year-old Canadian last played for AIK in Sweden's SDHL (Swedish Women's Hockey League) during the 2022-23 season. The 5-foot-11-inch netminder suited up in 14 games posting a 1-11-0 record with a 4.25 goals against average and an .877 save percentage.

Fujimagari, a Markham, ON, CAN native, was on the Norfolk Admiral's roster (ECHL) last season, but did not appear in a game. Prior to the season, she was a Kalamazoo Wings camp invite and impressed in preseason action becoming the first female goaltender to win a game in the ECHL since 1995. 

From 2013-17, Fujimagari was at the University of Maine with the women's team dressing in a total of 34 games (3.56 GAA, .890 SV%) before hopping around the women's pro circuit (EWHL, CWHL, NWHL, and PHF). Most notably, she played for the Connecticut Whale of the NWHL and PHF from 2020-22 (6 GP, 4.41 GAA, .826 SV%).

"We’re excited to welcome Mariah back to Danbury," General Manager and Head Coach Billy McCreary said. "I am extremely impressed with her mindset and the way she competes in the net. We have had tremendous success at the goaltending position under our Goalie Coach, Matt Voity and Mariah has the ability to further that tradition."

“Connecticut was a second home for me for years," Fujimagari said. "I’m excited to come back to passionate fans and make a significant impact for the organization's success. I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to hit the ice.” 

Welcome to Hat City, Mariah!

The Hat Tricks are a Single-A professional hockey team based in Danbury, Connecticut. Established in 2019, the 2022-23 Commissioner’s Cup Champions compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL).

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