Motz went un-recruited by Ohio State’s coaching staff and made the team via open tryout. “We’re thrilled to have Meredith with us” says Coach Cunningham. She’s going to help the squad. Meredith is an athletic kid who, I believe, has big-time upside. Her academics are terrific too.” Motz spent her youth hockey days with her Concord high school boy’s team and the U19 Seacoast Lightening, based out of New Hampshire. With Meredith’s help the Lightening won the USA Hockey national bound New Hampshire states and the Bay States regionals both her junior and senior years. Says Cunningham, “Meredith comes from a background of winning – we look forward to greater infusion of that attitude in our locker room.”

In addition to hockey Motz is an accomplished equestrian athlete. She rides show horses competitively and participates within the USEA’s (United States Eventing Association) highest levels. Motz will ride competitively at Ohio State, too.

Academically Motz was a leader at Concord High. She earned a 3.7 GPA and was the recipient of several academic awards, including the Silver Key State of New Hampshire art award. Motz will study Zoology and Bio Chemistry at Ohio State.

Personal
Motz’s family includes mother Vicki and father Victor, who himself holds a graduate degree for Ohio State.

2007-08 Season
Motz played her rookie year on defense. She made an immediate impact scoring in her first collegiate game on September 28, 2007 against Penn State during the Great Lakes Showcase in East Lansing, Michigan. Ohio State won the game, 4 – 2.

2008-09 Season
Motz moved to forward at the start of the 2008-09 season. She has the best plus/minus rating for the first half of the season with -1.