PRIOR TO PENN STATE
Nelson played five varsity seasons at Edina High School, appearing in 151 games while totaling 82 goals and 97 assists for 179 points. She helped lead Edina to the 2024 Minnesota State High School Championship and served as team captain during her senior season. Nelson earned All-Conference honors in all four seasons and All-State recognition twice. She was also named a three-time MSHSL All-Tournament Team honoree (2024, 2025, and 2026) and was a finalist for the 2026 Ms. Hockey Award.
Nelson also competed for the Minnesota Lakers Tier I program, helping the team capture the 2026 USA Hockey Tier I National Championship. She won the Minnesota High School Elite League championship and competed in the USA Hockey National Championship. She also helped her team win the Minnesota Hockey Girls U12 State Championship.
International Experience
Nelson represented the United States in the 2024 Under-18 Series against Canada. She also participated in USA Hockey's Player Development Camps five times at the 15, 16, 18, and 19 age levels, including two selections to the Under-19 National Camp.
PERSONAL
Parents are Steve and Jennifer... Has a brother Ricky (22) and Josie (15)... graduated high school with Academic Distinction in recognition of outstanding academic achievement...served as president of the Crafts for Cancer Club, was an Edina High School Hornet Mentor, and volunteered as a student helper with Unified Gym...played the flute in the school band from fifth through 12th grade... enjoys being outside swimming, running, walking dogs and spend time with friends...intends to major in Business Management/Advertising...following graduation, aspires to continue hockey career professionally and or pursue a career in business...