BURLINGTON, Vt. - Monday morning the NWHL announced that former standout forward Mackenzie MacNeil '18 has signed with the leagues newest team the Toronto Six for the 2020-21 season.
 
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"Growing up playing the majority of my minor hockey career in the Toronto area, I'm thrilled to be joining the Toronto Six for their inaugural NWHL season," said MacNeil. "To me, playing for the Toronto Six is all about growing an incredible new program and giving back to one of the best hockey cities in the world that helped shape me into the person and athlete I am today. The Six has made a large impact on the local community in a short few months. The organization as a whole from the management to my teammates – everything and everyone is first-class. I look forward to being part of a team of leaders and role models in the community both on and off the ice."
 
MacNeil played 139 games in the green and gold. During her senior year, she earned Hockey East Player of the Week honors after a hat trick led UVM to a victory over Toronto's Ryerson University. As a junior, she helped the team reach the Hockey East Semifinals for the second time in program history.
 
"It's great to see Mackenzie continue her playing career with the Toronto Six," said Head Coach Jim Plumer. "Her speed will surely be something that teammates and fans notice and Mack always plays with a smile on her face.  I am looking forward to seeing the impact she will make on this new franchise!"
 
After her collegiate career, the Ontario native played 25 games for the CWHL's Toronto Furies in 2018-29 and had two goals and two assists. In 2019, MacNeil played eight games in Denmark for Hvidovre of the EWHL.