After a record-setting career at Amherst College, the Massachusetts native is preparing for an opportunity at Boston Fleet training camp.
For Natalie Stott, a record-breaking college career has led to another opportunity to keep playing the game she loves. The former Amherst College goaltender is preparing for Boston Fleet training camp after earning an invitation ahead of the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League season.
Stott leaves Amherst with a résumé that places her among the most accomplished goaltenders in Division III women’s hockey history. Now, the Franklin, Massachusetts, native has an opportunity to test herself at the professional level.
During four seasons with the Mammoths, Stott compiled an 86-17-9 record, a .960 career save percentage and 45 shutouts. Her 86 victories and 45 shutouts are Division III career records, while her save percentage stands as the highest career mark in college hockey history across men’s and women’s programs and all divisions.
Her consistency earned recognition throughout her collegiate career. Stott was a four-time First Team All-American and four-time All-NESCAC selection, establishing herself as one of the premier goaltenders in college hockey.
Those individual accomplishments also came alongside team success. Stott helped Amherst capture the NESCAC championship in March 2026, closing out her college career with another conference title. Her performance throughout the postseason reinforced the impact she had made on the program during her four years in net.
Despite her historic collegiate résumé, Stott went undrafted in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft. Her invitation to Boston’s training camp provides another opportunity to pursue professional hockey and compete for a place in the league.
The Fleet announced a 29-player training camp roster in October, with Stott among five goaltenders listed. The group includes established professionals as well as other players looking to earn their place, setting up a competitive environment as Boston prepares for the upcoming season.
Stott’s path also highlights the talent developed outside Division I college hockey. Her accomplishments at Amherst demonstrate that elite goaltending can emerge from programs beyond the NCAA’s highest-profile division, even as the transition to the professional game presents a new challenge.
As training camp approaches, Stott will have the chance to show how her college experience translates to the professional level. Her records at Amherst are already secure; the next chapter will be defined by what she does with this opportunity.
