Crandall Liska Inducted Into USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame
6/23/2022 4:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
Liska became the first Demon Deacon in program history inducted into Team USA Field Hockey’s Hall of Fame after an astounding career with the United States' national team. She is a three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016), and was captain of the 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio) Olympic teams.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Wake Forest field hockey legend and hall of famer Lauren Crandall Liska was inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame as a part of the organization's 2022 class at Team USA's 100-Year Anniversary Celebration.
"I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame," Crandall Liska said. "Being a team sport athlete my entire life makes it a bit uncomfortable to receive an individual honor, especially since I know for a fact I would not be receiving this honor without the many incredible teammates that inspired and motivated me throughout my career. My family, coaches, USAFH and supporters of USAFH have been my team behind the team that deserve a heartfelt thank you too. But mostly I'll take any excuse to be reunited with all of the teams I was lucky to be a part of."
"Lauren's induction into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame is a tribute to the leader, the superior athlete and the incredibly hard-working woman who has positively influenced so many, starting in high school through Wake Forest and on the international circuit," head coach Jennifer Averill said. "She is truly one of the best because of her talent and transformational leadership style."
Crandall Liska became the first Demon Deacon in program history inducted into Team USA Field Hockey's Hall of Fame after an astounding career with the United States' national team. She is a three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016), and was captain of the 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio) Olympic teams.
In addition to her trio of Olympic appearances, the hall of famer participated in one World Cup, three Pan-American Games, four Champion Challenges and one Championship Trophy tournament.
A first ballot inductee into the Wake Forest Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018, Crandall Liska was a member of Wake Forest's 2003 and 2004 national championship teams.
The Doylestown, Pa. native finished her collegiate career as a three-time All-American, earning third team honors in 2004 and first team honors in 2005 and 2006. She became the first Demon Deacon to earn All-South Region honors all four years while wearing the Old Gold and Black as she finished her career with 38 goals.
Crandall Liska returned home and joined Averill's staff as a volunteer assistant coach this season. Currently, Crandall Liska serves on the USA Field Hockey Board of Directors as an athlete representative.
Olympic Experience:
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Rio 2016 Olympic Games (5th, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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London 2012 Olympic Games (12th, London, England)
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (8th, Beijing, China)
World Championship Experience:
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2015 Pan American Games – (Gold, Toronto, Canada)
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2014 Champions Challenge – (Gold, Glasgow, Scotland)
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2013 World League Round 2 – (Gold, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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2011 Pan American Games – (Gold, Guadalajara, Mexico)
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2008 Olympic Qualifier Tournament (Gold, Kazan, Russia)
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2012 Champions Challenge I (Silver, Dublin, Ireland)
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2011 Champions Challenge I (Silver, Dublin, Ireland)
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2010 AtaHolding World Cup Qualifier Team (Silver, Chula Vista, Calif.)
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2009 Pan American Cup (Silver, Hamilton, Bermuda)
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2007 Pan American Games (Silver, Rio de Janiero, Brazil)
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2016 Champions Trophy (Bronze, London, England)
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2014 Rabobank Hockey World Cup (4th, The Hague, Netherlands)
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2007 Champions Challenge (4th, Baku, Azerbaijan)
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2015 World League Round 3 (5th, Valencia, Spain)
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