St Lawrence University Women's Hockey
St Lawrence University Women's Hockey is a Division I NCAA team that plays in the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) conference. The team was founded in 1997 and has since then made a name for itself in college hockey. The Saints, as they are famously known, are based in Canton, New York, and play their home games at the Appleton Arena, a rink that has a seating capacity of 3,000 fans.
History of St Lawrence University Women's Hockey
St Lawrence University Women's Hockey team has come a long way since its inception in 1997. The program started as a Division III team before moving up to Division I in 2003. The team made its first appearance in the NCAA tournament in 2006, where they finished as the runners-up. Since then, the team has made 4 appearances in the NCAA tournament, where they have made it beyond the first round only once. The team has won 2 ECAC championships, the first one coming in 2012, and the second one in 2019.
Notable Alumni
Several players from the St Lawrence University Women's Hockey team have gone on to play professionally after their college careers. Some of the notable alumni include:
- Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux - The twins played for the Saints from 2008 to 2012 before going on to represent the United States in the Olympics. They won gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
- Amanda Boulier - Boulier was part of the 2011-12 ECAC championship team and was also a member of the United States U-18 team in 2011. She currently plays for the Metropolitan Riveters in the NWHL (National Women's Hockey League).
- Liz Hanson - Hanson played for the Saints from 2006 to 2010 and was part of the team that finished as the runners-up in the NCAA tournament in 2006. She currently plays for the Calgary Inferno in the CWHL (Canadian Women's Hockey League).
Current Season
The St Lawrence University Women's Hockey team is currently in the 2021-22 season, where they have played 8 games so far. The team has a record of 3-5 and sits in the 9th position in the ECAC standings.
The team's leading scorer this season is freshman forward, Monika Waidacher, who has 5 points from 2 goals and 3 assists. Senior forward, Kayla Nielsen, is the team's top goal scorer with 3 goals. In goal, sophomore, Lucy Morgan, and freshman, Emma Schenider, have split time, with Morgan having played in 4 games and Schneider in 3 games.
Conclusion
The St Lawrence University Women's Hockey team has a rich history of success and achievement. Despite being a relatively young program, the Saints have had a significant impact on college hockey. The team has produced several notable alumni who have gone on to play professionally and represent their countries at the international level.
The current season has not started as well as the team would have hoped, but there is still plenty of time for them to turn things around. With a talented group of players and a strong coaching staff, the St Lawrence University Women's Hockey team is poised for future success.
