ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following are the tribute scripts put together by the BK Selects staff to honor the 10 seniors in the Class of 2023.

The senior class was recognized last weekend as the No. 2-ranked 19U team went 1-0-1 against 12th-ranked Detroit Belle Tire at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex.

The seniors were recognized in numerical order:

4. F Olivia Rubinstein (Glencoe, Ill. / Wesleyan University)
A five-year BK Selects forward, Olivia will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Wesleyan Cardinals. She was accompanied on the ice by her father Dan and mother Abbey. Olivia is grateful to her parents for their unwavering support throughout her years at BK.

6. D Kate Meinert (Moon Township, Pa.)
In her mere three years at BK Selects, Kate has garnered many accomplishments, including two state championships, as well as USA Hockey national tournament runner-up last season. The Selects program is honored and thrilled to be welcoming Kate back next year for a post-grad year. She was accompanied on the ice by her father Dave and her mother Cristy, along with Kate’s twin sister Megan. Kate is grateful for the support from her family and is extremely excited to continue her journey here at BK.

8. F Kiara Kraft (Churchville, N.Y. / Providence College)
A four-year BK Selects forward, Kiara is committed to Providence College where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Friars. She was accompanied by her father Mike and mother Heather, and Kiara’s grandparents Phyllis, Scott and Claire. Kiara is extremely appreciative of her family’s unwavering support throughout her years at BK.

9. D Molly Jordan (Berlin, Conn. / Boston College)
We have had the privilege of coaching Molly for one year, but in her short amount of time she has made a positive lasting impact, both for BK and Team USA. Molly is committed to Boston College where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Eagles. Accompanying Molly is her father George and mother Jen. Molly is grateful to her parents for their support throughout her many years of hockey.

11. F Nikki Sharp (Perth, Australia / Nazareth College)
In her short amount of time at Selects, Nikki has made a positive lasting impact on the program. Our beloved Aussie will be returning to Rochester in the fall to pursue her academic and athletic career playing at this very rink for the Nazareth Golden Flyers. Her dorm parents Sarge and Haker joined her to celebrate. Nikki is grateful to the BK Selects program for all the support and encouragement throughout this year. 

16. F Bella Vasseur (Waitsfield, Vt. / University of Wisconsin)
A four-year BK Selects forward, Bella is committed to the University of Wisconsin where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Badgers. Her mother Cristal joined her on the ice to celebrate. Bella is grateful for the love and support from her mom and family throughout her years at BK.

18. F Izzy Krause (Calabasas, Calif. / Long Island University)
A three-year forward, Izzy is committed to Long Island University, where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Sharks. Izzy was accompanied by her father Dan and mother Kate. Izzy is extremely appreciative of her family’s unwavering support throughout her years at BK.

22. F Peyton Compton (Sanford, Fla. / Northeastern University)
A four-year forward at BK, Peyton is committed to Northeastern University where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Huskies. Her father Rich accompanied her on the ice to celebreate. Peyton is grateful for the love and support from her dad and family throughout her years at BK.

28. F Naomi Tink (Birmingham, Mich. / St. Michael’s College)
A three-year forward at BK, Naomi is committed to St. Michael’s College where she will continue to pursue her academic and athletic career with the Purple Knights. Naomi’s father Jason and mother Jocelyn joined her to celebrate. Naomi is grateful for the love and support from her family throughout her time at BK.

30. G Ava McNaughton (Seven Fields, Pa. / University of Wisconsin)
Ava has been a brick wall for BK for the last 4 years. Ava will be continuing her academic and hockey career, alongside current teammate Bella, at the University of Wisconsin. Joining Ava were her father Rob and mother Gretchen, plus her uncle Jon, aunt Amie, and aunt Susan. Ava is extremely grateful for her family’s love and support throughout her time at BK.

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We are so very proud of all our seniors for your vast and numerous accomplishments. We thank you for everything you have given and put into your time at BK, both academically and athletically. We have no doubt you will achieve success in each and every endeavor you pursue. We are looking forward to cheering you on throughout your next chapter.