Sacred Heart University

Allison Roethke joined the Pioneers as an assistant coach in the fall of 2023, bringing with her a year of coaching expertise and four years of collegiate playing experience to the bench. 

In 2024-25, Roethke helped SHU capture the second NEWHA Tournament title in school history and make the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance.

Prior to SHU, Roethke spent the 2022-23 season as an assistant coach for NEWHA rivals Post under Gretchen Silverman. Roethke also served as an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications during her time at Post. 
 
Roethke played at Quinnipiac from 2016-20, appearing in 114 games in four seasons as both a forward and defenseman for the Bobcats. Roethke earned the coaches award her senior year after displaying tremendous growth on-and-off the ice in her four years at QU. 
 
A native of Buffalo, Minn., Roethke earned both a bachelor's degree in Communication and a master's in Elementary Education from Quinnipiac.