Fairfield University Athletics

2011: Buurma was named to the 2011 Gladiator by SGI/NFHCA Division I National Academic Team in her rookie campaign.  She had a phenomenal start to her career playing and starting all 17 games throughout the season.  She was a leader on the back half and earned her first collegiate start in the Stags' matchup against St. Joseph's.

Before Fairfield: Buurma enjoyed a solid career as a student-athlete at Shawnee High School where she excelled both in the classroom and on the field. She was a three-year starter as a defender and earned two All-Conference honors. She was a second-team selection in 2009 before moving up to the first-team in her final campaign. As a senior, Buurma served her teammates as captain. She also spent time with the Spirit of USA. She played in several tournaments during her time with the club team, namely the Disney Showcase (2007-09), the national indoor tournament (2007, 2009), the National Hockey Festival (2007-09), and the National Futures Championship (2008, 2010). Her team captured the U-14 title at the Disney Showcase in 2007, while the squad was crowned the U-16 pool champion at the 2009 National Hockey Festival. In the classroom, Buurma was a member of the NFHCA Academic Squad and the National Honor Society (2009-11). She graduated Magna Cum Laude at Shawnee High School as one of the class’ top 25 students.