BUFFALO - - Former women's ice hockey player Mariah Fujimagari signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts of the National Women's Hockey League on Tuesday.

The Markham, Ontario native played last season in the Canadian Women's Hockey League with the Worcester Blades.

Fujimagari finished her Black Bear career with 34 games played, 592 total saves, and was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after setting a career high of 44 saves against Mercyhurst during the 2013-14 season.

Mariah joins a group of former Maine players with time in the NWHL, including Audra Richards and Cailey Hutchison who played for the Metropolitan Riveters last season, as well as Harrison Browne who retired from the league in 2018.

-UMaine-