Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey
Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey is a women's ice hockey team representing Colgate University in NCAA Division I. The team was founded in the year 1971 and has been competing at the highest level since then. They compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and have a proud history of success.
Team Members
The Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey team is composed of talented and dedicated student-athletes who are passionate about the sport. They are known for their exceptional skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The team is led by head coach Greg Fargo, who has been with the team since 2012.
The team has produced several star players over the years, including Breanne Wilson-Bennett, Jessie Eldridge, and Olivia Zafuto. They are known for their aggressive style of play and their ability to score goals at crucial moments. The team also has a strong defense, with players like Chelsea Jacques and Julia Vandyk holding the fort.
Schedule
The Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey team has a packed schedule every year, with games against some of the top teams in the country. The team plays its home games at the Class of 1965 Arena on the Colgate campus. Fans can attend the games and cheer on the team as they battle it out on the ice.
The team's schedule usually starts in October and runs until March. The team plays a total of 34 games in the regular season, with 17 games at home and 17 games away. The team also competes in the ECAC Hockey Championships and the NCAA Championships if they qualify.
Achievements
The Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey team has a long list of achievements to its name. The team has won the ECAC Hockey Championships three times, in 2006, 2018, and 2019. They have also qualified for the NCAA Championships six times, reaching the Frozen Four once in 2018.
The team has produced several All-Americans, including Nicole Stock, Amanda Kirwan, and Megan Sullivan. The team has also had several players selected in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) draft, including Olivia Zafuto, Breanne Wilson-Bennett, and Shae Labbe.
Conclusion
Colgate Raiders Women's Ice Hockey is a force to be reckoned with in the world of women's ice hockey. With their exceptional skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, the team has made a name for itself in the NCAA Division I. Fans of the sport can catch the team in action during their games and witness the excitement and thrill of women's ice hockey at its best.
