Clarkson's Matt Desrosiers Talks Nicole Gosling's Level-Headed Mindset Ahead of Her PWHL Debut

Matt Desrosiers discusses Gosling’s mentality and preparation for the pros, joining forces with Clarkson alum Erin Ambrose

Clarkson's Matt Desrosiers Talks Nicole Gosling's Level-Headed Mindset Ahead of Her PWHL Debut
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It's been a busy summer for Nicole Gosling. After being selected fourth overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft, she's been hard at work on the ice participating in Hockey Canada training camps and gearing up to make her professional debut with the Montréal Victoire.

En route to the big leagues, Gosling spent her last five years at Clarkson University under longtime head coach Matt Desrosiers. Helping the team to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, she worked her way up to team captain in her fifth year, building a close relationship with Desrosiers in the process. Now as Gosling gets set to jump to the pros, her former coach shared that more than anything, she just can't wait to get going.