BJ, from the Columbus suburb of Hilliard, OH, comes to the Ohio State program with six years of upper level youth hockey experience.  She spent two years with CAHA Boys Peewee and four with the U19 Sting.  Cunningham also qualified for and participated in the Chicago Showcase, having played on the same team with returning Buckeye Brittany Parker.  Says Coach Cunningham, “BJ is relatively small in stature but she’s very fit and has a hockey build to her.  If she can stay healthy she should be able to contribute.”

While attending Hilliard Davidson high school Cunningham maintained a remarkable academic record.  She graduated with a 3.9 cumulative GPA and was an honor roll student all four years.  Additionally, Cunningham was a Science Olympiad participant, was Vice President of the German Club, and a Girl Scout for twelve years.  Cunningham will study Pharmacy at Ohio State.