Clarkson University Athletics

Manness joins the roster as a highly skilled two-way forward with elite offensive instincts and a strong 200-foot game. A native of Winnipeg, she most recently starred for the Burlington Jr. Barracudas, where she posted an impressive 127 points (51 goals, 76 assists) in 46 games during the 2023–24 season. Prior to her time in the OWHL, she played for the Balmoral Hall Blazers and was named JWHL Forward of the Year in 2023.
Internationally, Manness has represented Canada at the 2024 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship and competed in the Canada Winter Games and Summer Series against the United States. She was named MVP of the 2023 National Women’s U18 Championship and helped lead Team Manitoba with nine points in six games at the Canada Winter Games.
 

THE BACK OF THE HOCKEY CARD:

• Hometown: La Salle, Manitoba

• Position: Forward

• Height:  5-9

• Shoots: Left

• Previous Team: Burlington Jr. Barracudas (OWHL U22 AA)

• Won Gold in 2025 and Bronze in 2024 with Team Canada at U18 Worlds 

GET TO KNOW SARA:

• Daughter of April Manness and Jason Manness

• Has two sisters, incoming Golden Knight and twin, Kate and older sister, Alison

• Enjoys tennis, golf, farming

• 2025 graduate of Abbey Park High School

• Psychology major at Clarkson