On November 18, 2011, Shirley was one of several Burlington Barracudas players (including Christina Kessler, Shannon Moulson, Ashley Stephenson, Jana Harrigan, Amanda Shaw, Annina Rajahuhta, Amanda Parkins, and Lindsay Vine) that competed in the first ever Hockey Helps the Homeless Women's Tournament. Said tournament was held at the Magna Centre in Newmarket, Ontario.[3]
Versus host Italy at the 2009 FIRS Worlds, Shirley scored a pair of goals in a 6-0 Canadian victory, clinching a semi-final berth.[4]
Earlier in the tournament, Shirley registered a goal and two assists in a convincing 13–2 rout of Australia. A Canada Day 2009 contest versus Team Finland resulted in a 15–3 victory, as Shirley scored twice.
At the 2010 FIRS Worlds, it marked Shirley's fifth consecutive appearance with the Canadian contingent.[5]
As a side note, former Mercyhurst Lakers teammates, Michelle Bonello and Jackie Jarrell, also spent time with the Inline National Team.[6]
Awards and honors
NCAA
2003 All-CHA Rookie Team
2003 CHA All-Tournament Team
2003 CHA Rookie-of-the-Year
CHA Offensive Player of the Week (week of November 10, 2003)
CHA Offensive Player of the Week (week of December 8, 2003)
CHA Offensive Player of the Week (week of January 13, 2004)
CHA Offensive Player of the Week (week of January 27, 2004)
2004 CHA First Team All-Star
2004 CHA All-Academic Team
2005 CHA All-Conference Second Team
Other
Samantha Shirley, Toronto Orange Crush: Top Scorer – 2007 CBHA Women's Nationals[7]