Women's Ice Hockey
2007 - 2008 Women's Ice Hockey Team
Bison Hockey News!
Nichols Athletics Adds Varsity Women's Ice Hockey
Dudley, Mass.- Nichols College President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D. and Director of Athletics Charlyn Robert announced today the addition of women's ice hockey to Nichols existing athletics varsity programs. The team, which will be a member of the ECAC Women’s East Ice Hockey League, will commence varsity competition during the 2008-2009 academic year. Women’s ice hockey will be the 15th varsity sport sponsored by Nichols and its seventh women’s sport.
2008 End Of Season Awards
Coach of the Year:
Beth McCann, University of Rhode Island
Zoe M. Harris Award:
Katherine Hannah, Lindenwood University
First Team All-American:
Forward: Ashley Boye, Lindenwood University
Forward: Maura Grainger, University of Massachusetts
Forward: Kate Garcia, University of Rhode Island
Defense: Gillian Couture, Lindenwood University
Defense: Hope Fullum, Robert Morris College
Goaltender: Lynn Pecci, University of Rhode Island
Second Team All-American:
Forward: Savannah Varner, Robert Morris College
Forward: Cara Murphy, University of Massachusetts
Forward: Jaime Ferrentino, University of Wisconsin
Defense: Amy Cauzillo, University of Michigan
Defense: Angela Rufo, University of Massachusetts
Goaltender: Christen Eulian, University of Massachusetts
Honorable Mention All-American:
Katie Kosobucki, Robert Morris College
Jolene Rambone, University of Rhode Island
Danielle McCutcheon, Robert Morris College
Chelsea Sacks, Penn State University
Leah Moore, University of Minnesota
Lauren Lobert, University of Michigan
Emily Gasper, University of Rhode Island
Alison Peters, Nichols College
Lauren Haverly, University of Michigan
Maggie Wagner, University of Michigan
Becca Bernet, University of Michigan
2008 All-Tournament Awards
Women’s Division I
Most Valuable Player:
Forward, from Lindenwood University, #9, Ashley Boye
First Team All-Tournament:
Forward, from Robert Morris College, #9, Savannah Varner
Forward, from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, #10 Maura Grainger
Forward, from University of Rhode Island, #17, Kate Garcia
Defense, from Robert Morris College, #59, Hope Fullum
Defense, from University of Rhode Island, #5, Emily Gasper
Goaltender, from University of Rhode Island, #33, Lynn Pecci
Second Team All-Tournament:
Forward, from Lindenwood University, #6, Kat Hannah
Forward, from Lindenwood University, #26, Nathalie Larsen
Forward, from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, #9, Cara Murphy
Defense, from Michigan State University, #5, Rebecca Wiseman
Defense, from University of Minnesota, #13, Lauren Haverly
Goaltender, from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, #31, Christen Eulian
Honorable Mention:
Forward, from University of Wisconsin, #13, Jaime Ferrentino
Forward, from University of Minnesota, #11, Anne Cascalenda
Forward, from Robert Morris College, #16, Danielle McCutcheon
Forward, from University of Wisconsin, #12, Elizabeth Donlan
Forward, from University of Colorado, #14, Azita Zeyghami
Forward, from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, #22, Courtney Smith
Forward, from University of Michigan, #5, Emily Nelson
Forward, from University of Rhode Island, #4, Ashley Pagliarini
Forward, from University of Colorado, #77, Ashley Abrams
Forward, from Robert Morris College, #8, Katie Kosobucki
Defense, from Northern Michigan University, #9 Laurie Crowe
Defense, from Nichols College, #66, Alison Peters
Defense, from University of Rhode Island, #18, Jolene Rambone
Defense, from Western Michigan University, #19, Rachel Deneau
Defense, from University of Rhode Island, #11, Kristen Leach
Defense, from University of Michigan, #8, Kate Zemenick
Goaltender, from University of Michigan, #31 Maggie Wagner
ACHA Women's Division 1 Rankings:
National Top 15
1. Lindenwood University
2. University of Rhode Island
3. Robert Morris College
4. Liberty University
5. University of Massachusetts - Amherst
6. Michigan State University
7. University of Minnesota
8. University of Michigan
9. University of Wisconsin
10. Nichols College
11. Western Michigan University
12. Northern Michigan University
13. University of Colorado
(tie) Ohio State University
15. Penn State University
Women's Ice Hockey Player Rebecca Hamwey wins Nichols Reads Contest.
On Oct. 23rd, Nichols College announced the winners of the "Nichols Reads" Essay Contest. First-year students were required to write an original essay on the best-selling book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. In their essays, contestants addressed one of four topics covered by the author: culture; moral and ethical decision making; tolerance and social expectations; and living in a war region.
Essays were chosen based on the quality of the writing and the meaningful insight provided on the topics. Rebecca Hamway, from Lancaster, Mass., wrote the winning essay entitled "Jealousy and Betrayal - A Vicious Circle."... (Click on the link for the whole story)
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2007 - 2008 Roster
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No.
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Name |
Pos.
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Cl.
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City |
State
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Previous Team |
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2
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Caitlyn Bernick |
F/D
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Fr.
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Madison |
CT
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Connecticut Polar Bears |
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6
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Ashley Parker (C) |
F
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So.
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West Jordan |
UT
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Utah Lady Grizzlies |
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7
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Megan Sherman |
G
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So.
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Waltham |
MA
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Waltham H.S. |
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8
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Carolyn Tannetta |
D
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So.
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Dedham |
MA
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Dedham H.S. |
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9
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SueEllen Nault |
F
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Fr.
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Goffstown |
NH
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Manchester Lady Monarchs |
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10
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Brittany Driscoll |
F/D
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Jr.
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Leominster |
MA
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Assabet Valley |
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11
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Casey Souza |
F
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Fr.
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Westford |
MA
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Westford Academy |
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12
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Cheri Winter |
F
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Fr.
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Cupertino |
CA
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San Jose Jr. Sharks |
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13
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Katie West |
D
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So.
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Lee |
NH
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Seacoast Lightning |
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14
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Sydney Gilbert |
F
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Fr.
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Portage La Prairie |
MB
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Portage Collegiate Institute |
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15
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Erica Adams |
F
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Sr.
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Weymouth |
MA
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Braintree H.S. |
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16
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Ashley O'Donnell |
F/D
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Fr.
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North Scituate |
RI
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LaSalle Academy |
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17
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Candice Ellis |
F
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So.
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Gloucester |
MA
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Austin Prep |
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18
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Gretchen Lange |
F
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Fr.
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Greenville |
RI
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Woonsocket Northstars |
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20
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Rebecca Frazer |
F
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So.
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East Falmouth |
MA
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Falmouth H.S. |
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21
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Katelyn Pfeifer |
F
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Jr.
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Natick |
MA
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Natick H.S. |
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23
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Ashley Nolan (A) |
F/D
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So.
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Manassas |
VA
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Prince William Panthers |
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24
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Shaleese Young |
D
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Fr.
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Salt Lake City |
UT
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Utah Lady Grizzlies |
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25
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Rebecca Hamwey |
F
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Fr.
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Lancaster |
MA
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Saint Bernards Central Catholic |
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27
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Denise Cardello |
F
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So.
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North Babylon |
NY
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Sound Shore Warriors |
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28
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Brianna Wilson |
D
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So.
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Falmouth |
MA
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Falmouth H.S. |
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33
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Kayla Latham |
F
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So.
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Idaho Falls |
ID
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Idaho Falls Golden Eagles / Utah Lady Grizzlies |
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35
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Christine Rigosi |
G
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Fr.
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Ridgewood |
NY
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Sound Shore Warriors |
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44
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Melissa Mansfield (A) |
G
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So.
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Ronkonkoma |
NY
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Sound Shore Warriors |
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55
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Melisa Bianchi |
D
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So.
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North Reading |
MA
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Wilmington H.S. |
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66
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Ali Peters |
D
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Jr.
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Westford |
MA
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Westford Academy |
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2007 - 2008 Schedule
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| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time / Result |
| 10/27/2007 |
Babson College |
Babson Skating Center, Wellesley, MA |
W 5-0
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| 11/3/2007 |
# 5 UMASS Amherst * |
Mullins Center, Amherst, MA |
T 2-2
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| 11/10/2007 |
UCONN (Club) * |
Horgan Arena, Auburn, MA |
T 3-3
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| 11/16/2007 |
ACHA Showcase *
- # 15 Penn State University
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Brad Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI |
W 7-2
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| 11/17/2007 |
ACHA Showcase *
- # 4 Liberty University |
Brad Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI |
L 1-4
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| 11/17/2007 |
ACHA Showcase *
- # 1 Lindenwood University
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Brad Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI |
L 0-2
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| 11/19/2007 |
# 4 Liberty University * |
Horgan Arena, Auburn, MA |
L 0-3
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| 11/30/2007 |
# 2 URI * |
Brad Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI |
L 1-7
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| 12/2/2007 |
UCONN (Club) * |
Uconn Ice Rink, CT |
W 2-1
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| 12/5/2007 |
# 5 UMASS Amherst * |
Horgan Arena, Auburn, MA |
L 3-4
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| 1/5/2008 |
Salve Regina University |
St. Georges School, Middleton, RI |
L 1-7
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| 1/7/2008 |
Castleton State College |
New England Sports Center, MA |
T 1-1
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| 1/8/2008 |
Plymouth State University |
Waterville Valley, NH |
W 4-0
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| 1/12/2008 |
Sacred Heart University |
Wonderland of Ice, Bridgeport, CT |
L 1-6
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| 1/19/2008 |
MIT |
MIT, Cambridge, MA |
L 0-2
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| 1/26/2008 |
Wesleyan University |
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT |
L 1-3
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| 2/1/2008 |
UCONN (Club) * |
Horgan Arena, Auburn, MA |
W 9-0
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| 2/4/2008 |
# 2 URI * |
Horgan Arena, Auburn, MA |
L 2-7
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| 2/15/2008 |
# 5 UMASS Amherst * |
Mullins Center, Amherst, MA |
L 1-3
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| 3/1/2008 |
# 2 URI * |
Brad Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI |
L 0-2
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| 3/6/2008 |
ACHA National Tournament
- # 4 UMASS Amherst *
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The Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville, IL |
L 2-5
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| 3/7/2008 |
ACHA National Tournament
- # 5 Michigan State * |
The Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville, IL |
L 0-4
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| 3/8/2008 |
ACHA National Tournament
- #12 University of Colorado * |
The Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville, IL |
W 5-4
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| * indicates ACHA league game |
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4 - 10 - 2 ACHA Record
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6 - 14 - 3 Overall Record
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2007 - 2008 Player Stats
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No.
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Name |
GP
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G
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A
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PTS
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PEN
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MIN
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12
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Cheri Winter |
19
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10
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2
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12
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5
|
10
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17
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Candice Ellis |
22
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4
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8
|
12
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2
|
4
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24
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Shaleese Young
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22
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5
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4
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9
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13
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26
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27
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Denise Cardello |
16
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3
|
5
|
8
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4
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8
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33
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Kayla Latham |
22
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4
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4
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8
|
5
|
10
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14
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Sydney Gilbert
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22
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5
|
3
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8
|
2
|
4
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21
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Katelyn Pfeifer |
20
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5
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3
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8
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4
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8
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6
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Ashley Parker |
21
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3
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4
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7
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1
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2
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18
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Gretchen Lange |
22
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1
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6
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7
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2
|
4
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9
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SueEllen Nault |
22
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4
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2
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6
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2
|
4
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|
10
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Brittany Driscoll |
22
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1
|
5
|
6
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5
|
10
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23
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Ashley Nolan |
21
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1
|
4
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5
|
3
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6
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66
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Allison Peters |
22
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2
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3
|
5
|
13
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26
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|
11
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Casey Souza |
22
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1
|
2
|
3
|
2
|
4
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|
13
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Katie West |
18
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2
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1
|
3
|
5
|
10
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|
16
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Ashley O'Donnell
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21
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1
|
2
|
3
|
12
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24
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|
20
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Rebecca Frazer |
22
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1
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1
|
2
|
3
|
6
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|
2
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Caitlyn Bernick |
8
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0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
6
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|
8
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Carolyn Tannetta |
4
|
0
|
0
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0
|
2
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7
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|
15
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Erica Adams |
19
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0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
4
|
|
35
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Christine Rigosi
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22
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
44
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Melissa Mansfield |
22
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
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|
55
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Melisa Bianchi |
22
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0
|
0
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0
|
12
|
24
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|
25
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Rebecca Hamwey |
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
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28
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Brianna Wilson |
0
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0
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0
|
0
|
0
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0
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7
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Megan Sherman |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2007 - 2008 Goalie Stats
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No.
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Name
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GP
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GS
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MIN
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GAA
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SV%
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SOG
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GA
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SV
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SO
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W
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L
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T
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44
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Melissa Mansfield
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18
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18
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862.55
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3
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88.2%
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458
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54
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404
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2
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5
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11
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2
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|
35
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Christine Rigosi
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10
|
4
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362.05
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1.4
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84.9%
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93
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14
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79
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1
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1
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3
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1
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7
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Megan Sherman
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0%
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
|
0
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2007 - 2008 Coaching Staff
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| Title |
Name |
Office Phone |
Cell Phone |
Fax |
Email |
| Head Coach |
Bob Martin
(4th Season)
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508-213-2274 |
860-428-4256 |
508-943-9885 |
Email Coach Martin |
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Bob Martin finished his third season behind the Nichols bench after getting the program started in 2003. In 2005-06, the bison had a disappointing season finishing with a 1-11 record. During the entire 2005-06 season Coach Martin was doing a lot of recruiting to prepare his team for the 2006-07 season. One year later the bison opened there season with 19 new players from all around Massachusetts and from around the country. With a full 25 player roster they now have many options and depth that they have never had before. By seasons end the team compiled an 8-9-2 overall record and a 7-6-2 ACHA record. During the season varsity teams where added to the schedule like Sacred Heart University, Salve Regina University and Plymouth State University. Along with playing many competitive programs in the ACHA Northeast. Also through out the season we had a fundraising campaign in progress which helped us with our travel costs. Coach Martin also helped the organization of the new ACHA Women’s Division 2 which started this season.
Coach Martin began his coaching career at Becker College in Worcester, MA where he started the men’s program and successfully ran the program for 5 seasons. During his five years at Becker he lead them from an 0-3 record in 1999 to a 10-4 record in his last year with the hawks.
Coach Martin graduated from Becker College with an A.S. and B.S. in Sport Management. He currently resides in Ashford, CT, and is the Associate Director of Admissions and Assistant Softball Coach here at Nichols College.
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| Assistant Coach |
Joe Palange
(2nd Season) |
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978-790-0405 |
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Email Coach Palange |
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Coach Palange is a graduate of Nichols College and majored in Sport Management. Joe played High School hockey at Marian High School in Framingham, MA. After Marian, Joe played for two years at Nichols College. Joe is now entering his 2nd season with the program.
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| Assistant Coach |
John Palange
(1st Season) |
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| Goalie Coach |
Joe Duquette
(2nd Season) |
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508-641-3487 |
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Email Coach Duquette |
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Coach Duquette, a Graduate of the University of Connecticut in 2002. Joe is an owner of an indoor sports facility in Shrewsbury called Hit Quarters. He is the facilitator of the camps and clinics for all sports. Joe was born and raised in Shrewsbury and was a standout goaltender in high school. Joe had offers to play goalie for several Atlantic Conference schools, but chose UCONN.
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Recruiting
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If you are interested in being apart of the Nichols College Women's Ice Hockey Team. Please fill out and return the recruitment questionnaire below. One of the coaching staff will respond to you quickly.
You will be able to find a Nichols College Coach at the following tournaments this year.
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Bay State Games, Marlboro, MA
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Women's Chowder Cup, MA
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Hockey Night In Boston, Salem, NH
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Beantown Classic, Marlboro, MA
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Cape Cod Waves Cranberry Classic, MA
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Rhode Island Panthers Tournament, RI
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Dr. Butsch Ice Hockey Tournament, VT
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Edward G. Watkins Girls Invitational Hockey Tournament, MA
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Tilton School Holiday Hockey Classic, NH
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St. Paul's School Girls Hockey Tournament, NH
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Harrington Invitational Tournament, MA
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Polar Bear Tournament, CT
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Women's Ice Hockey Recruiting Questionnaire
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