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2024-25 Season

• Played in 19 games during her rookie year with the Roos finishing with two points off a goal and an assist
• Had her first point in her very first collegiate game with an assist on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win at No. 2 Adrian (11/1/24), the highest ranked win of any sport in school history
• Scored her first career goal and the game-winning goal in SUNY Canton’s 4-0 win against Chatham (2/1/25) 
• Earned SUNYAC Women’s Hockey Rookie of the Week Honors (11/4/24)
• Named to SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

High School/Previous Team 

• Ally attended Ontario Hockey Academy in Cornwall, ON
• Achieved Academic Honor Roll in 2022, 2023 and 2024 
• 2023-2024 OWHL Blue Division Regular Season Champs 
• Was named team captain for the 2022-2023 season 
• Earned the best sportsmanship award for the 2023-2024 season 

 
Personal 

• Born November 3rd, 2006 
• Daughter of Paige and Don Bickford 
• Sister of Alex Bickford 
• Physical Therapist Assistant Major

 
Fun Facts 
Career Ambition: Sports Physiotherapist 
What is a Little-Known Fact About Yourself? I can name every country in the world on a map 
Who is Your Personal Hero/Idol and Why? My grandfather because he is the most genuine person I've ever known and he always wants the best for people. He also taught me how to skate!
Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Penguins 
Favorite Professional Athlete: Blayre Turnbull 
Favorite Food: Tacos 
Favorite Song: Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers 
Favorite Music Artist: Tate McRae 
Favorite Movie: Tangled 
Favorite Sports Movie: The Mighty Ducks 
Why Did You Chose SUNY Canton: I chose SUNY Canton because of the positive atmosphere of the team and how welcoming coach was. SUNY Canton also has a great Physical Therapy program. 
What Do You Like Most About SUNY Canton: I like how welcoming everyone is and how competitive our team is.  
Who is Your Favorite SUNY Canton Professor and Why? My favorite Professor is Dr. McDonald because she is so patient and willing to help you out if you don’t understand something. She also keeps her class light and fun making sure we enjoy ourselves while we are learning 
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at SUNY Canton: I love how positive our team is and how tight knit we are.