College ice hockey team
The Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represented Niagara University . The Purple Eagles were a member of College Hockey America . They played at the Dwyer Arena in Niagara University's campus (Lewiston, New York ).
History
In 2002, Niagara appeared in the Frozen Four but lost in the semi-finals to Minnesota Duluth by a score of 3–2. Niagara tied Minnesota 2–2 in the Consolation Game. [2] Tania Pinelli was included in the all-tournament team.
In the 2002–03 season, the team changed athletic conference from ECAC to College Hockey America .
On March 19, 2012, the school announced that it was cancelling its women's ice hockey program.[3]
Year by year
Year
Wins
Losses
Ties
Coach
Postseason
2009–10
12
14
5
Chris McKenzie
2008–09
6
25
5
Margot Page
2007–08
9
22
4
Margot Page
2006–07
10
19
6
Margot Page, Heather Reinke
2005–06
11
21
4
Heather Reinke
2004–05
16
15
3
Margot Page
2003–04
9
23
3
Margot Page
2002–03
14
18
3
Margot Page
2001–02
26
8
2
Margot Page
0–1–1
2000–01
17
14
4
Margot Page
1999–2000
17
13
3
Margot Page
1998–99
11
15
2
Margot Page
[4]
Awards and honors
Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 16, 2009)[5]
Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 30, 2009)[6]
Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (February 1, 2010)[7]
Jenni Bauer, First Team All-CHA[8]
Amy Jack, CHA All Tournament Team (2003–2004)
Amy Jack, CHA Rookie of the Week (October 31,2002)
Kathleen Bortuzzo, CHA Rookie of the Week (Week of February 22, 2010)[9]
Daniela Del Colle, CHA Player of the Week (Week of February 15, 2010)[10]
Valerie Hall, 2003 CHA Player of the Year[11]
Valerie Hall, 2003 Student-Athlete of the Year honors
Valerie Hall led all CHA players in scoring (games played against CHA opponents only) with eight points on five goals and three assists.[12]
Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 6, 2009)[13]
Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 26, 2009)[14]
Jenna Hendrikx, 2010 CHA All-Rookie Team [15]
USCHO honors
Ashley Riggs, 2004–05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team[16]
See also
References
External links
NU Women's Ice Hockey
Playing venues Head coaches Seasons Conference affiliations Rivalries Women's Frozen Four appearances NCAA Tournament appearances
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