Abigail Levy Bio
Abigail Levy, born April 2, 2000, is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. She plays in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), the top women’s hockey league in North America. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, Levy has built a reputation as a technically sound netminder through standout amateur and collegiate seasons before turning pro in 2023.
Over the course of her career, Levy has competed for PWHL New York, the Boston Fleet, and PWHL San Jose, while also representing the United States at the international level. Her combination of size, composure, and consistency has marked her as one of the more accomplished American goaltenders of her generation.
Early Life and Background
Abigail Levy was born on April 2, 2000, in Congers, New York. Raised in a sports-minded household on the East Coast, she grew up as a fan of the New York Islanders, a connection her family supported through long-standing season tickets. That early bond with professional hockey helped spark her interest in the goaltending position, a role she would eventually pursue at a high level.
As a young athlete, Levy explored multiple sports, including basketball, soccer, and volleyball, before concentrating on hockey. She comes from a large family with four siblings, and athletics clearly ran in the household. Her brother Harrison played lacrosse at SUNY Oswego, reinforcing a household culture that valued competitive sport.
Path to Hockey
Levy attended Shattuck St. Mary’s, a Minnesota-based prep school well known for developing elite hockey talent. Playing for the school’s 16U and 19U teams, she won three USA Hockey National Championships in three seasons. During those championship tournaments, she allowed only about one goal per game, an exceptional mark that established her as a premier amateur goaltender.
On May 8, 2016, Levy announced her commitment to Minnesota State University, beginning her NCAA Division I career with the Mavericks. Her development at the collegiate level paved the way for a transfer to Boston College and, ultimately, a professional contract in the PWHL.
Abigail Levy Career
Early Career (2018–2020)
During her freshman season at Minnesota State in 2018–19, Levy started 34 games and set Mavericks single-season records for shutouts and minutes played. She also recorded her first NCAA assist on December 17, 2018, against Robert Morris University, signaling her all-around awareness in net.
In her sophomore year, the 2019–20 season, Levy started 20 games and appeared in 22 total. By the end of that season, she held Mavericks records for save percentage (.917) and goals against average (2.58), while ranking second in shutouts, fifth in wins, and sixth in saves in program history.
Boston College Era (2020–2023)
Levy transferred to Boston College for the 2020–21 season, posting two shutouts and six wins in eleven games. In the quarterfinals of the 2021 NCAA championship, she made 45 saves in a 3–1 loss to Ohio State, a performance that highlighted her ability to handle high-pressure situations.
As a junior in 2021–22, she started a career-high 33 games for the Eagles, finishing fifth nationally in wins with 18 and first in saves with 1,143, the latter a Boston College single-season record. She added two assists and turned in two 50-save games, including a 50-save loss to Harvard in the Beanpot tournament final.
Playing as a graduate student in 2022–23, Levy was named alternate captain of the Eagles. She matched her career best in shutouts and posted a .947 save percentage, ranking second in the nation and setting a new Boston College single-season record. She became the first female goaltender in Hockey East history to complete a full conference schedule with a save percentage above .945 and a goals against average below 1.75, a minimum 30 shots against per game threshold, and she was a semifinalist for National Goalie of the Year and runner-up for Hockey East Goaltender of the Year. By the end of her Boston College career, she held program records for save percentage (.940) and saves per game (31.96).
Professional Women’s Hockey League Era (2023–Present)
As a graduating NCAA athlete, Levy was not eligible for pre-draft free agency when the PWHL launched. She was selected 64th overall by PWHL New York in the eleventh round of the 2023 PWHL Draft and signed a one-year contract on November 8, 2023. During the league’s inaugural season, she recorded PWHL New York’s first home-ice victory, a 3–2 shootout win over Montreal on February 21, 2024, and finished the year with a .906 save percentage.
On June 21, 2024, Levy signed a one-year contract extension with New York. The following offseason, after appearing in just two games during the 2024–25 campaign, she signed a one-year deal with the Boston Fleet on June 20, 2025. On June 21, 2026, Levy signed a one-year contract with expansion side PWHL San Jose, continuing her professional journey in the league.
Driving Style and Strengths
Levy is a left-catching goaltender whose 6-foot-1 frame allows her to cover the upper portion of the net effectively. Her collegiate records suggest a goalie built on positional discipline and shot volume management, capable of absorbing high shot totals while maintaining strong save percentages. Her performance in 50-save games reflects notable mental endurance under pressure.
Notable Events and Milestones
Levy’s three USA Hockey National Championships at Shattuck St. Mary’s stand as a cornerstone achievement of her amateur career. She also owns Boston College’s single-season saves record of 1,143 and set a Hockey East conference-schedule benchmark in 2022–23. Her PWHL New York home-ice shootout win in February 2024 marked a league milestone for her original club.
Abigail Levy Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Levy comes from a large athletic family. She has four siblings, and her brother Harrison played lacrosse at SUNY Oswego, underscoring a household environment that encouraged competitive sport from an early age.
Personal Life
Levy earned a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology and human development from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development in 2022. She is Jewish and a member of the LGBT community. A longtime New York Islanders supporter, she wears jersey number 39 in tribute to her childhood favorite, former Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro.
2025 Season Performance
Heading into the 2025 PWHL campaign, Levy remained under contract with New York after re-signing in June 2024. Her workload, however, was limited, as she appeared in just two games during the 2024–25 season, a sharp contrast to her heavier collegiate usage.
On June 20, 2025, Levy signed a one-year contract with the Boston Fleet, signaling a fresh start within the league. The move paired her with a Boston organization looking to stabilize its goaltending depth, and Levy entered her Boston tenure focused on reclaiming a starting-level role.
Looking ahead, her Hockey East legacy, including program records for save percentage and saves per game, and her .906 inaugural-season save percentage in the PWHL, offer a strong foundation. If she can translate her college-level volume and efficiency to a regular professional workload, Levy is positioned to remain a contributing PWHL goaltender in 2025 and beyond.