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Goaltender Emma Pieper commits to play hockey at Bemidji State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

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Summary

East Grand Forks goaltender Emma Pieper has committed to play collegiate hockey at Bemidji State. The high school junior finalized her decision over the weekend, citing the university's campus and coaching staff as primary factors. Pieper made 12 appearances for the Green Wave last season, recording a 3.10 goals-against average and an.898 save percentage. The goaltender also participated in a three-game series for the U.S. Under-18 Women's Select Team against Canada this past August after training at USA Hockey's Women's National Festival. She joins a Bemidji State program led by head coach Amber Fryklund, which competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

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By the Numbers

•Emma Pieper is a goaltender for East Grand Forks Senior High.
•She committed to Bemidji State over the weekend before her junior year.
•Pieper was one of three goaltenders selected to the U.S. Under-18 Women's Select Team this summer.
•Bemidji State head coach Amber Fryklund took over the program in April 2024.

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2:42 PMYahoo Sports — East Grand Forks goaltender Emma Pieper commits to Bemidji State

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Sep. 2—EAST GRAND FORKS — Emma Pieper will enter her junior season at East Grand Forks Senior High with her college decision already made. The 5-foot-5 Green Wave goaltender committed to Bemidji State over the weekend. "It's like a relief off my shoulders," Pieper said. "It normally takes longer for goalies, so it was really nice to get all of that done before my junior year so there's no ...
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