Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team is a highly respected and accomplished program that competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The team is based at the Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania and has been in existence since 2012.
Team History
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team was founded in 2012 as part of a larger expansion of the university's athletic programs. The team played its inaugural season in 2012-2013 and has been a competitive force ever since. The team is led by head coach, Jeff Kampersal, who took over as the head coach in 2017.
Since their inception, the team has achieved much success. In the 2016-2017 season, the team won the College Hockey America (CHA) conference championship and earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth.
Team Achievements
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team has achieved some impressive accomplishments since its inception. Here are some of their most notable achievements:
- 2012-2013: Inaugural season
- 2016-2017: College Hockey America (CHA) Conference Champions
- 2016-2017: NCAA Tournament Berth
- 2019-2020: First season with winning record
Current Roster
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team has a talented and dedicated roster of players. Here is a look at the current roster:
- Kiara Zanon, forward
- Jessica Adolfsson, forward
- Julie Gough, defense
- Claire DeGeorge, forward
- Sophie Slattery, defense
- Shannon Yoxheimer, forward
- Emily Urban, defense
- Paige Johnson, forward
- Sydney Simon, defense
- Jenny Rizzo, goaltender
Season Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team is looking to build upon their recent success and make a run at the College Hockey America (CHA) conference championship once again. The team has a strong core of returning players and a talented group of newcomers, which should make for an exciting season.
The team's success will largely depend on the performance of their goaltender, Jenny Rizzo, who is coming off a strong season. In addition, the team will be looking for contributions from their veteran forwards, Kiara Zanon and Shannon Yoxheimer.
Conclusion
The Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Ice Hockey team is a competitive force in the NCAA Division I and has achieved much success since their inception in 2012. With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, the team is poised to continue their winning ways in the upcoming season.
