At 15 years old she moved to Rochester, New York, to play hockey at Selects Academy.

She won two state championships and was twice named Most Valuable Player while playing as a forward.

[1][2] Bard began her collegiate hockey career with the Colgate Raiders during the 2019–20 season.

[5] Bard finished her collegiate career as Syracuse's all-time leader in points by a defenseman with 112.

[9] Bard represented the United States at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship and recorded one assist in five games and won a silver medal.