HAMILTON, Ont.  — This afternoon, the OUA released the 2024 women's field hockey major award winners and all-stars. McMaster's Clara Gerardin (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the OUA Rookie of the Year and was selected as an all-star.

The first-year midfielder was a key player on both ends of the field. Gerardin consistently slowed down McMaster's opponents, controlling possession during many matches of the 2024 campaign. She also made an impact on the offensive end, scoring the lone McMaster goal against the Queen's Gales during her second ever game in a Marauder jersey.

The Marauder coaches are extremely proud of Gerardin. McMaster's Field Hockey Co- Head Coach, Jonathan Roberts, stated, "Clara has been an excellent addition to our team this year. As a first year she shows great leadership skills and maturity. She works extremely hard and is very confident about her abilities. Clara has played consistently well this season, and we are very happy to have her at McMaster."

Gerardin now holds the distinction of being the first Marauder within McMaster's women's field hockey program to win this major award.