Simon Fraser University Athletics

Hanna Finkelstein – Richmond, BC / Hugh Boyd Secondary / LIU Post
Position: Pitcher / Utility
Height: 5'7"
Club Team: White Rock Renegades
Peters: "Hanna will be transferring to us from LIU Post New York, my alma mater. With LIU Post and LIU Brooklyn merging into one Division I program following the 2019 season, I am pleased to welcome Hanna to our program. I expect her to come in and make a presence immediately on the mound, as we have two pitchers graduating this season. Hanna is also a utility player, does well with her bat and brings with her experience being on many successful teams. Last year, LIU Post made it to the NCAA Div. II Super Regionals and so her exposure and familiarity to that stage will help guide our team moving forward."

Hanna Finkelstein will return home to BC following two seasons with the Long Island - Post Pioneers. The native of Richmond graduated from Hugh Boyd Secondary in 2017 and played club softball with the White Rock Renegades, where she won the national title in 2015 and 2017. Finkelstein also represented Canada on the Junior Women's National Team in 2017.

In New York, Finkelstein not only excelled in the classroom but made an impact in the ballpark as a freshman. She made 20 total appearances for the Pioneers, including 11 as a pitcher, where she compiled a 1-0 record plus one save over 22.1 innings of work. At the plate, Finkelstein had a .278 batting average with five hits and two runs scored. Her team finished the 2018 season with a 38-19 overall record, winning the East Coast Conference Championship and advancing to the NCAA Division II Super Regionals. Finkelstein will pursue a major in Business with a concentration in marketing.

Why SFU? "I chose SFU for the opportunity to play for a competitive softball program coupled with a strong academic environment that provides ample development and career opportunities. The amazing and experienced coaching staff alongside the sense of community among the athletic community was also a large part of my decision."