North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey is a college hockey team that represents the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The team plays their home games at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, which is also the home of the men's team. The Fighting Hawks are a Division I team and play in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).

History

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey program began in the 2002-2003 season. The team played their first game on October 4, 2002, against the University of Manitoba.
The program has had its share of success. The Fighting Hawks won their first conference championship in the 2010–11 season when they won the WCHA tournament. They followed it up with another tournament championship in the 2011–12 season.

Coaches

The head coach of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey team is Brian Idalski. Idalski has been the head coach since the program began in 2002. He has led the team to two conference championships and multiple NCAA tournament appearances.
The assistant coaches are Bill Collick and Peter Elander. Collick has been with the program since its inception, while Elander joined the team in 2013.

Players

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey team has had many talented players over the years. Some of the standout players include:

Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux
Michelle Karvinen
Josefin Hedstrom
Shelby Amsley-Benzie

Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux are perhaps the most well-known Fighting Hawks players. The twin sisters both played for the team from 2008–2013 and helped lead the team to two conference championships.

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Awards and Honors

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey team and its players have earned many awards and honors over the years. Some of the most notable awards include:

WCHA Tournament Champions (2010-11, 2011-12)
WCHA Player of the Year (Jocelyne Lamoureux, 2012-13)
WCHA Defensive Player of the Year (Jocelyne Lamoureux, 2012-13)
WCHA Rookie of the Year (Michelle Karvinen, 2010-11)

Conclusion

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey team is a successful Division I program that has a rich history of success. The team has won two conference championships since the program began in 2002 and has had many talented players and coaches over the years. The Fighting Hawks are a team to watch in college hockey and will no doubt continue to have success in the future.

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