Luisa Welcke (born 29 April 2002) is a German ice hockey player. She has been a member of the German national team since 2021, and participated in the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Playing career College Welcke has played college ice hockey with the Boston University Terriers women's ice hockey program in the Hockey East (HEA) conference of the NCAA Division I since 2023. Prior to joining the Terriers, she spent the 2022-23 season with the Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey program and amassed 22 points on eight goals and 14 assists.
International In Germany's third game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Germany defeated in overtime. Welcke recorded an assist on the overtime winner scored by Nina Jobst-Smith.
Personal life Welcke and her twin sister, Lilli, were born on 29 April 2002 in Heidelberg, Germany. As children, Luisa, Lilli, and their elder sister, Lea (born 1999), began playing minor ice hockey after participating in an ice hockey camp held at the outdoor rink of the Heidelberg Christmas Market. Lilli and Luise have played on the same teams throughout their careers.
Career statistics International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 Germany U18 1st 5 0 0 0 0 2018 Germany U18 8th 5 2 2 4 6 2019 Germany U18 D1A 2nd 5 3 3 6 0 2020 Germany U18 D1A 1st 5 2 2 4 4 2022 Germany WC 9th 4 1 0 1 0 2023 Germany WC 8th 6 0 1 1 0 2024 Germany WC 6th 6 2 1 3 0 2025 Germany 3 1 2 3 0 2025 Germany WC 8th 5 1 2 3 0 2026 Germany OG 7th 5 0 3 3 2 Junior totals 20 7 7 14 10 Senior totals 26 4 7 11 2
Awards and honours Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week (awarded 28 November 2022) 2022–23 Hockey East All-Academic Team 2023 Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team (unanimous selection)
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