Rachel Llanes


Rachel Llanes is an American ice hockey player who currently plays for Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays in the Russian Women's Hockey League. She is the first player to win the CWHL, NWHL, and ZHL championships.
She previously played for Kunlun Red Star in the Canadian Women's Hockey League, Boston Pride in the National Women's Hockey League and Boston Blades in the CWHL.

Early life

Born in San Jose, California, Llanes began playing hockey in her early teen years. Llanes is a Filipino-American.
She played for the Northeastern Huskies women's ice hockey team at Northeastern University from 2009 through 2013.

Playing career

CWHL

Llanes played for the Boston Blades in the CWHL, winning the Clarkson Cup with the team in 2015.

NWHL

In 2015, Llanes joined the Boston Pride for their inaugural NWHL season, winning the Isobel Cup with the team. In July 2016, it was announced that Llanes would continue with the team for the 2016/17 season, with a pay increase for a one-year $12,000 contract.

Return to CWHL & ZHL

In 2017, Llanes returned to the CWHL to sign for Kunlun Red Star in China. She would also serve as strength & conditioning coach for the team and the Chinese national team. She would stay with the team as it joined the ZHL after the CWHL folded. The team would become the first non-Russian team to win the ZHL championship.

Personal Life

Llanes is Filipina American. She has a degree in criminal justice and psychology.