Royals Alumni Spotlight: Mara Edwards
We are proud to recognize Mara Edwards, whose hockey journey reflects dedication, leadership, and a deep love for the game.
Mara began her hockey career right here in Gananoque. After several seasons as a Royal, she took the next step in her development by moving to Kingston in her second year of Atom, where she continued her minor hockey career with the Kingston Ice Wolves. Her leadership stood out at the U18 level, as she proudly wore the Captain’s “C” for the Ice Wolves U18 Tier 1 team for two seasons (2023–2024 and 2024–2025).
Mara’s commitment to excellence carried through to her high school career. She played for the LaSalle Women’s Varsity team (2021–2022), earning recognition as a KASSA finalist. From 2022–2025, she competed with the Holy Cross Women’s Varsity team, where she helped capture KASSA championships in all three seasons and advanced to OFSAA each year. A natural leader, Mara served as Assistant Captain in 2023–2024 and Captain in 2024–2025. She was also honoured with the Coach’s Award every season, a testament to her work ethic, leadership, and character.
As a result of her dedication and perseverance, Mara accepted an offer to play NCAA Division III hockey at SUNY Potsdam, where she began her collegiate career in August 2025.
Congratulations, Mara! Your Royals roots run deep, and we look forward to following your continued success on and off the ice.
