# @amherstcollege on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=O-3ivpakQBE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56502433-amherstcollege-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8193df41dc.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-17T01:51:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AmherstCollege (@amherstcollege) — https://gondola.cc/amherstcollege

## Caption

In this episode of Between 2 Mammoths, President Michael Elliott visits Orr Rink to sit down with Natalie Stott ’26, the record-breaking starting goalie for the Amherst Mammoths women’s ice hockey team.

Natalie made waves in December by setting the NCAA Division III record for career shutouts, and she continues to extend that historic mark throughout her senior season. From stepping into a high-pressure starting role as a first-year to leading her team to the finals, Natalie shares how her approach to the game has evolved from managing intense expectations to finding joy in the "thrill" of being the last line of defense.

Beyond the rink, Natalie is a double major in Psychology and Economics. She discusses how her academic work—specifically her research on group creativity and decision-making—has helped her become a better leader and teammate on the ice.

In this episode, Natalie and President Elliott discuss:
- The evolution of her athletic and academic career
- Why Amherst was the right fit for a "tight-knit community" that challenges her academically and athletically
- How studying psychology and economics changes the way she views team dynamics
- Her advice for young hockey players considering the goalie path.

About Between 2 Mammoths:
"Between 2 Mammoths" is a video series where President Michael Elliott invites members of the Amherst community to sit down and chat about all things Amherst. These short dialogues offer a connection point and a snapshot of life on campus.

Learn more about Amherst Athletics: http://athletics.amherst.edu/
Explore Psychology at Amherst: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/psychology
Explore Economics at Amherst: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/economics

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