TAN NISAN GOKSAL

POSITION: LEFT DEFENSESECONDARY POSITIONS: FORWARDSHOOTS: LEFT

I am a left-shot defenseman with strong gap control, calm puck movement, and reliable defensive structure. I compete with discipline in high-pressure games, from international tournaments to national team play. I adapt quickly to systems, support transitions, and make smart reads under pressure. Having played in the Youth Olympic Games and multiple leagues, I am ready to grow and contribute in a structured NCAA environment.

Tan Nisan Goksal's Ice Hockey cover photo

Personal profile

Hoosick Falls

May 13, 2008

Height: 5' 9

Weight: 130 lbs

Student profile

High School Graduation: 2027

GPA: 3.70

Committed To: Uncommitted | NCAA ID: 2511771

Athletic profile

Current Team: Hoosac School Girls Varsity Hockey

Level: 2008 Youth Girls Prep School

Jersey: #16

Additional profile

Citizenship: Other

Languages: English, Other

Hobbies & Interests: Shaped by violin, writing, nature, social impact, and a strong drive in sports.

Awards: IIHF U18: Gold; Best D; Team MVP; 4x POG; Top D goals (4G,3A); Youth Olympic Captain

Teams

Sep 2025 - Present

Hoosac School Girls Varsity Hockey - 2008 Youth - Girls Prep School - Hoosick Falls, NY, USA

Player - Defense - Jersey: #16

Coach Allison Sugar

• Left-shot defense with strong gap control and composed puck decisions.
• Key role in Hoosac’s breakout structure, transition support, and neutral-zone pressure.
• Part of Hoosac’s most successful NEPSAC D I season in recent years (9–5 record).
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• Contributed to a significant improvement in team results compared to prior seasons.
• Trusted in PK, late-game defensive shifts, and tight-score situations.
• Helped secure key road wins and OT results against strong NEPSAC opponents.
• GPA 3.84 (Trimester 2).
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Jan 2026 - Jan 2026

Turkiye U18 Women's National Team Alternate Captain - U18 Youth - Division II - Istanbul, Türkiye

Player - F/D - Jersey: #3

Coach Andrei KUNIAKOV

• Represented Türkiye at the IIHF U18 Women’s Ice Hockey Championship (Division IIA)
• Trusted in leadership and on-ice communication
• Named Player of the Game vs South Korea
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• Awarded Best Defenseman of the Tournament
• Scored a penalty shot goal vs Kazakhstan in a decisive moment
• Played key minutes on defense in all situations (even strength, PK)
• Contributed to Türkiye’s best historical U18 Women’s Championship (Division IIA) result
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Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

Rampage Veszprem Women's HC - Senior - Adult - Hungary, Austria

Player - Defense - Jersey: #3

Coach Mate Pukli

• Played in Austrian DEBL and Hungarian U25A as a top-2 D for Rampage.
• Scored 2 shootout goals in U25A semifinal to reach final.
• Team-best −1 plus/minus in DEBL; U25A: 2 GP, 1G, 1A, +1.
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• Logged ~30 games across Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Romania.
• Played every game without injury, showing resilience and durability.
• Adapted quickly to new system and international locker room.
• Missed final due to Turkish Senior Team call-up.
• Studied in Hungarian while living in dorms, gaining independence.
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Apr 2025 - Apr 2025

Turkish Women's National Team - Senior - Division II - Dunedin, New Zealand

Player - Defense - Jersey: #21

Coach Andrei KUNIAKOV

•Played all 5 games at the IIHF Women’s World Championship (Dunedin)
•Logged the most TOI on Team Türkiye, including shifts outside her D-line
•Scored vs. Ukraine as a crease crasher, battling for net-front presence
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•Named Best Player in Türkiye’s only win: 4–3 OT thriller vs. Belgium
•Anchored the PK unit, helping achieve 87.5% kill rate (2nd in group)
•Despite team’s 8.33% shot efficiency, stayed sharp as a two-way defenseman
•Finished with just -3 despite playing against top forward lines
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Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

Turkiye U18 Women's National Team Alternate Captain - U18 Youth - Division II - Istanbul, Türkiye

Player - F/D - Jersey: #3

Coach Andrei KUNIAKOV

Key D in Türkiye’s U18 gold-winning run at 2025 WJC-18 D2B
Returned after missing 2024 due to Gangwon Olympic call-up
Led all defense in goals (4) + 3 unrecorded assists (video confirmed)
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Scored game-winning goal vs. Mexico
Dominated PK and GA stats.
Awarded: Best Player on Team, Gold Medalist, Most Goals by Defenseman (4)
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Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

Turkiye U20 Women's National Team - U20 Girls - Junior - Istanbul, Türkiye

Player - Defense - Jersey: #7

Coach Ashley Salerno

•Represented Türkiye U20 Women’s Team in an IIHF U16 Boys International Tournament.
•Played against top U16 male players from multiple countries.
•As a left-shooting D, held her own with strong gap control and crease coverage.
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•Showed poise under pressure, winning puck battles and blocking shots.
•Proved she can compete in high-tempo, cross-gender settings with grit and composure.
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Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

Zeytinburnu BSK - U18 Girls - Erzurum, Türkiye

Player - F/D - Jersey: #9

Coach Yavuz Karakoc

•In the 2024 Turkish U18 finals, Tan led Zeytinburnu BSK to a historic championship.
•It remains the club’s only title to date.
•During the U18 league playoffs, she scored a lacrosse-style Michigan goal—the first ever in Turkish hockey (men’s or women’s).
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•Finished the season with a strong +23 plus-minus rating.
•Throughout the U18 league playoffs, Tan demonstrated advanced stickhandling by nutmegging defenders, executing tight toe drags at the top of the crease, and finishing plays with precise L-cut movements.
•Both goals reflected elite poise, puck control, and hockey IQ.
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Sep 2023 - May 2024

Angels Women's HC - Senior - Adult - Hungary, Austria

Player - Defense - Jersey: #6

Coach Zoltan Lang

• Played defense for Angels in Austria’s DEBL and Hungary’s U25A league
• At age 15, became the first Turkish female player to transfer abroad
• Trusted top-4 D, used in penalty kill and high-pressure minutes
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• Logged ~26 games across Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Romania
• Showed strong reads, body positioning, and poise under pressure
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Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

Turkish Women's National Team - Senior - Division II - Istanbul, Türkiye

Player - Defense - Jersey: #21

Coach Ashley Salerno

•Made her senior national team debut at 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship
•In must-win game vs. New Zealand, delivered clutch shot block with goalie.
•Earned “Best Player” award vs. Hong Kong with standout defensive effort
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•In must-win game vs. New Zealand, delivered clutch shot block with goalie
•Helped Türkiye secure 2–1 win and avoid relegation despite tough team stats
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Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

Turkiye U16 Youth Olympics Women'sNational Team 3vs3 Team Captain - U16 Girls - Olympics - Gangwon, South Korea

Player - F/D - Jersey: #3

Coach Ashley Salerno

•Captain of Türkiye’s U16 3v3 Winter Youth Olympic squad (Gangwon 2024)
•Ranked top 3 on team in offensive production
•Scored a short-handed goal vs. China, showcasing two-way instincts
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•Excelled in puck support, transition, and D-zone coverage
•Key in securing 5th place—Türkiye’s best-ever Youth Olympic finish
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

BKSK U18 Girls - U18 Girls - Junior - Istanbul

Player - Defense - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Çelik

•Second U18 league season with increased ice time and two-way responsibilities.
•Joined team practices with Angels SE (Hungary) to boost tempo and defensive reads.
•Worked on gap control, breakout support, and puck retrieval under pressure.
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•Finished the season with a strong +16 plus-minus rating.
•Gained experience with faster shifts and forechecking during international scrimmages.
•Balanced Turkish league games with European drills to enhance overall hockey IQ
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

BKSK Women's - Senior - Istanbul

Player - Defense - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Çelik

•Played in the Women’s League during the 2022–23 season as a regular defenseman.
•Faced high-caliber opponents and grew through tough competition.
•Finished with a -13 plus/minus, reflecting team-wide defensive struggles.
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•Showed mental resilience in a challenging environment.
•Maintained her position and adapted to the pace and intensity of senior-level play.
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Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

Turkiye U18 Women's National Team - U18 Girls - Division II - Dumfries, Scotland, UK

Player - Defense - Jersey: #3

Coach Ashley Salerno

•First season with the Turkish National Team (2023)
•Helped improve PK% from 86.67 (2022) to 92.31% (2nd in group)
•Improved team GAA from 4.33 (2022) to 2.16
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•Raised team SV% from 88.72 (2022) to 94.58% (best in tournament)
•Despite weakest GF (6), helped avoid relegation with elite D-zone play and shot suppression.
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

BKSK U14 - U14 Youth - Junior A - Ankara, Turkiye

Player - Defense - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Çelik

•Earned a regular spot in the top 6 D-core.
•Improved gap control and defensive reads.
•Trusted on breakout plays with accurate first passes.
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•Contributed in transition from D-zone to O-zone.
•Deployed on both power play and penalty kill units.
•Gained coach’s trust through disciplined positioning.
•Showed growth in stamina and reaction under pressure.
•Maintained strong defensive pair chemistry.
•U14 was a key season for hockey IQ and on-ice leadership.
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

BKSK U18 Girls - U18 Girls - Junior - Istanbul, Turkiye

Player - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Çelik

•First U18 Women’s League season for Tan (2021–22).
•Gained international ice time through joint tournaments with Hungarian club Angels.
•Won the Merry Janka Tournament with the Hungarian squad.
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•Finished the season with a strong +25 plus-minus rating.
•Improved defensive zone awareness and team synergy through international play.
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

BKSK Women's - Senior - Adult - Istanbul

Player - Defense - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Celik

•Played for Senior Team in Turkish Women’s Super League in 2021–22.
•Faced older opponents as a young defensive player.
•Showed maturity, vision, and resilience under pressure.
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•Participated in tournaments in Hungary with Angels SE.
•Gained international experience and adapted to various systems.
•Selected for playoffs and trusted by coaching staff.
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

BKSK U16 3vs3 - U16 Youth - Junior - Ankara, Turkiye

Player - F/D - Jersey: #13

Coach Hatice Çelik

•Joined a 3vs3 U16 boys' development tournament in the 2021–22 season
•Played in a fast-paced format that sharpened her gap control and agility
•Faced stronger physical play and learned to adapt her defensive style
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•Gained valuable experience by matching the speed and intensity of male players
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

BKSK - U12 Youth - Junior B - Istanbul, Turkiye

Player - Defense - Jersey: #13

Coach Tarık Göçmen

•Started skating at 6 with roller blades; picked up ice hockey at 7.
•Developed stickhandling, positional awareness, and edgework in U8 & U10 events across Turkiye.
•First international ice time in 2015.
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•In 2016, joined Hungary’s DAB Docler team for the Santa Claus Cup (U9).
•Played every game; team finished 6th among 20 teams from 6 countries.
•Earned 2 "Best Player of the Game" awards.
•Learned teamwork, discipline, and international hockey culture early on.
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

Dunaujvarosi Acelbikak - U12 Youth - Junior B - Dunaujvaros, Hungary

Player - F/D - Jersey: #13

Coach Vladmir Babic

•At age 8–9, Tan joined the Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák U12B team.
•She competed in tournaments, gaining real game experience.
•She developed her skating stride, stickhandling, and passing skills.
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•She learned puck movement, and heads-up play.
•These early seasons built her foundation as a two-way player.
•Her passion for hockey and her hockey IQ started to take shape.
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Key Stats

year	team	gp	g	a	pts	pim
2024-25	Austrian DEBL Rampage Veszprem Women's	11	0	2	2	4
2024-25	Turkiye U18 Women's National Team	4	4	3	7	0
2024-25	Turkish Women's National Team	5	0	1	1	2
2023-24	Zeytinburnu BSK U18 Girls	5	7	6	13	8
2023-24	Turkish Women's National Team	5	0	0	0	0
2023=24	Turkiye U16 Youth Olympics Women'sNational Team 3vs3 Team	7	0	0	0	0
2023-24	Angels Women's HC	13	3	2	5	20
2022-23	BKSK Senior Women's	12	1	1	2	0
2022-23	BKSK U18 Girls	5	5	1	6	14
2022-23	Turkiye U18 Women's National Team	5	0	0	0	0
2021-22	BKSK Senior Women's	13	0	1	1	6
2021-22	BKSK U18 Girls	7	3	1	4	2
2021-22	BKSK U14	6	0	7	7	2
2021-22	BKSK U16 3vs3	8	1	0	1	0
2018-19	BKSK U12	6	0	1	1	2

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Schedule

List of scheduled games and events

date	time	location	opponent	event
04-23-2025			Practice and Game with team CHS Vegas	CHS Florida Spring Break Showcase
04-24-2025			Practice with CHS Grey and Team Pro Blue	CHS Florida Spring Break Showcase
04-25-2025			Game Team Red	CHS Florida Spring Break Showcase
02-17-2026	3:00 PM	Hoosac Knickerbacker Ice Arena Troy NY	Northfield - Mt. Hermon	NEPSGIHA
02-19-2026	6:00 AM	860 Beech Street \| Pottstown, PA \| 19464	Hill School	NEPSGHIA ASC
02-20-2026	12:00 PM	860 Beech Street \| Pottstown, PA \| 19464	Mount St. Charles	NEPSGHIA
02-20-2026	8:00 PM	860 Beech Street \| Pottstown, PA \| 19464	Hockey Training Academy	NEPSGHIA EXT HSA
02-24-2026	4:00 PM	800 Logee St, Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA	Mount St. Charles	NEPSGHIA
02-27-2026	3:00 PM	131 Millbrook School Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545	Millbrook	NEPSGHIA