2011–12 Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 2011–12 Lindenwood Lions women NCAA Division I independent schools (ice hockey) NCAA DI Independent USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Not ranked USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Not ranked 8-21-0 0-4-0 8-15-0 0–2–0 Vince O'Mara Katie Kells Rick Pratt Brett Lobreau Allysson Arcibal LU Ice Arena The Lindenwood Lady Lions represent Lindenwood University. The 2011–12 Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey season was the team's 9th season and their 1st season as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The team was coached by Vince O'Mara and they played their home games at Lindenwood Ice Arena. For the 2011–12 season, Lindenwood competed as an NCAA Division I independent program. Offseason July 2011: Lindenwood announced the 2011-12 schedule as the program's first season of NCAA competition as part of the university's transition from NAIA to NCAA.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/7/6/WHOCKEY_0706111015.aspx Women's Hockey Opens 2011-12 Season Against Defending NCAA Division I Champions July 6, 2011 seven games against NCAA Division III; and five games against former ACHA Division I rivals Robert Morris (IL) and Grand Valley State September 14: Lindenwood officially submitted an application to join College Hockey America (CHA) for the 2012–2013 season.U.S. College Hockey Online http://www.uscho.com/2011/09/14/lindenwood-files-application-to-join-cha/ Lindenwood files application to join CHA September 14, 2011 September 14, 2011 Recruiting Lindenwood announced its first NCAA recruiting class on July 6, 2011. The 2011-12 recruiting class includes 12 incoming freshmen:Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/7/6/WHOCKEY_0706113149.aspx Women's Hockey Announces 2011-12 Recruiting Class July 6, 2011 August 11, 2011 Player Nationality Position Notes Briar Bache Goaltender Bache played with the Aurora Panthers Intermediate A team and notched a 2.04 GAA and .930 save percentage. Kendra Broad Forward She competed with the Southwest Wildcats in the Provincial Women's Hockey League. Jordyn Constance Forward Constance competed with the Calgary Chaos of the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League (AMMFHL). She was named to the AMMFHL all-star team.Megan Cox Defense Cox was part of the Shattuck-St. Mary's U19 Girls National Championship. Taylor Fairchild Goaltender Fairchild competed with the Little Caesars U19 program and registered a 1.02 GAA and .945 save percentage. Sydney Gorzitza Defense She played for the Medicine Hat Hounds of the Albert Major Midget Female Hockey League and scored two short-handed goalsSamantha Moore Forward In her senior season for Lakeville South HS, she managed 20 goals and 35 assists to lead her club. In addition, she was an Honorable Mention All-State selection.Caitlyn Post Forward She is the second recruit to have played with the Little Caesars U19 program. In 15 league games, Post accumulated eight goals while registering four assists. Mara Post Forward Post played with Samantha Moore at Lakeville South HS. Her 37 points were third overall in team scoring. Hanna-Riika TurpeinenDefense Last season, she played in her native Finland and guided Ilves to the 2011 European Club Championship while winning a silver medal at the World University Games. Alyssa West ForwardWest also competed for the Little Caesars U19 program. In fifteen games played, she registered 12 pointsAlison Wickenheiser Forward In 66 games for the Washington Pride U19 team, she scored 42 goals and 27 assists. Regular season News and notes September 23: Lindenwood played its first official NCAA contest against #1 ranked and defending champions Wisconsin. Lindenwood held the Badgers to one goal in the first period before the Badgers added a goal early in the second then added six goals in the final half of the second period.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/9/23/WHOCKEY_0923112313.aspx Women's Hockey Falls To No. 1 Wisconsin In First Official NCAA Game September 23, 2011 September 24, 2011 Wisconsin outshot Lindenwood 60 to 11. Freshman goaltender, Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves for LU. September 30: The Lady Lions nearly earned its first NCAA Division I win versus the MSU-Mankato Mavericks. The Lady Lions fought back from a two-goal deficit with two third-period goals. A late goal by Kathleen Rogan gave Minnesota State a 4–3 lead,Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/custompages/women_icehockey/2011_12/12HCLW03.HTM Lindenwood vs Minnesota State (Sep 30, 2011) September 30, 2011 October 4, 2011 which they would not relinquish. At 5:24 in the second period. Less than a minute later, Kendra Broad scored the first goal in Lindenwood's NCAA history unassisted.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/9/30/WHOCKEY_0930110411.aspx?path=whockey Kendra Broad Scores Lindenwood's First NCAA Goal September 30, 2011 October 4, 2011 Minnesota State outshot the Lady Lions 53–16, as Lady Lions goaltender Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves. October 27–28: The series versus the Mercyhurst Lakers program marked the first time that the Lindenwood Lady Lions hosted an NCAA Division I opponent in their home arena.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/10/26/WHOCKEY_1026114407.aspx Women's Hockey Hosts First NCAA Opponent on Friday and Saturday October 26, 2011 October 26, 2011 November 4: The program picked up its first win as an NCAA program, 7–1, over Division III opponent, Saint Benedict.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/11/4/WHOCKEY_1104111710.aspx Women's Hockey Wins First Game Against A NCAA Opponent November 4, 2011 November 6, 2011 November 10: Lindenwood lost to Bemidji State 0–11 in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Face-Off Classic, held in Eveleth, Minnesota.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/11/10/WHOCKEY_1110113319.aspx Women's Hockey Falls In U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Face-Off Classic November 10, 2011 November 11, 2011 November 11: Lindenwood was admitted into College Hockey America on November 11, 2011, and will begin conference play starting in the 2012–13 season along with Penn State, bringing the CHA's membership to six members.U.S. College Hockey Online http://www.uscho.com/2011/11/11/lindenwood-formally-admitted-into-cha/ Lindenwood formally admitted into CHA November 11, 2011 November 11, 2011 November 12–13: Robert Morris (PA) sweeps Lindenwood in the programs second home series against a Division I team by the combined score of 2–12.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/11/12/WHOCKEY_1112112837.aspx Women's Hockey Falls To Future Conference Rival November 12, 2011 January 21, 2012 December 3: The Lady Lions record their first overtime game against a Division I opponent when the team lost to Syracuse, 1–2 in the fourth minute of overtime on December 5, 2011. Freshman goaltender, Taylor Fairchild stopped 45 of 47 shots in the match.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/12/3/WHOCKEY_1203110109.aspx Women's Hockey Takes Syracuse Into Overtime in an Eventual 2-1 Loss December 3, 2011 January 22, 2012 January 4, 2012: Lindenwood returned from winter break on January 4, 2012 and set a season high for most goals allowed in a 0–14 loss to sixth-ranked North Dakota. The Sioux outshot LU 62–15.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/1/4/WHOCKEY_0104121624.aspx Women's Hockey Falls In Final Game Against A Ranked NCAA DI Opponent January 4, 2012 January 22, 2012 January 7, 2012: Freshman forward, Alison Wickenheiser scored five goals to help LU to a 6–1 victory against Concordia (MN).Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/1/7/WHOCKEY_0107121024.aspx Alison Wickenheiser Scores Five Goals In Lindenwood's Victory Over Concordia January 7, 2012 January 22, 2012 January 14–21: Lindenwood set a season high win streak with four straight wins. The streak included Lindenwood's first win against an NCAA Division I opponent and first shutout of an NCAA Division I opponent with a 4–0 win over Sacred Heart on January 20.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/1/20/WHOCKEY_0120124102.aspx Women's Hockey Earns First Win Over A NCAA Division I Opponent January 20, 2012 January 22, 2012 Junior forward, Sarah Oliphant scored the game-winning goal 82 seconds into the game while freshman goaltender, Taylor Fairchild made 25 saves to record her first collegiate shutout. Lindenwood held Sacred Heart scoreless on six power-play opportunities. Lindenwood earned its first series sweep of the season and first sweep in program history over an NCAA Division I opponent on January 21 with a 5–2 win against Sacred Heart.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/1/21/WHOCKEY_0121124045.aspx Women's Hockey Earns First Series Sweep Of The Season January 21, 2012 January 22, 2012 Freshman goaltender, Briar Bache recorded her second win of the season and first over a Division I opponent. January 28–30: Lindenwood played a three-game exhibition series against Robert Morris University- Chicago. The exhibition series paired the Lions up with the #3 ranked team in the ACHA Division I and former NAIA and ACHA rival of the Lady Lions.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/1/27/WHOCKEY_0127124458.aspx Women's Hockey Sweeps Series Versus Robert Morris January 30, 2012 February 13, 2012 Although Robert Morris scored the first goal in the series opener, Lindenwood tied the game before the end of the first period with a goal by Kelsey Talbot. LU then scored two goals in the second and one goal in the third period to finish the game 4–1. Lindenwood outshot Robert Morris by a 58–19 margin in the opening game with freshman goaltender, Taylor Fairchild recording the exhibition win with 18 saves. In the second game of the series, sophomore forward, Allysson Arcibal recorded two goals with freshmen Alyssa West and Alison Wickenheiser each scoring a goal while sophomore goaltender, Briar Bache made 18 saves to win the second game of the exhibition series 4–1. Lindenwood outshot RMU(IL) by a 73–19 margin. The game also marked senior night for the 2011–12 season, in which Lindenwood celebrated senior night for the team's lone senior, defenseman Kendra Ganchar. In the final game of the series six different players recorded goals and freshmen goaltender, Taylor Fairchild made 13 saves to help LU to a 6–0 shutout of RMU. February 10–11: Lindenwood concluded its inaugural NCAA season on the road at Saint Michael's College.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/2/10/WHOCKEY_0210122911.aspx Women's Hockey Wins In Overtime Over Saint Michael's February 10, 2012 February 13, 2012 In the opening game Lindenwood jumped out to a 3–1 lead by the end of the first period. Saint Mike's outscored the Lady Lions 2–1 in both the second and third periods; taking the lead in the third period. Freshman forward, Jordyn Constance, scored with eight seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game 5-5, sending the game into overtime. In overtime, Alison Wickenheiser scored a power-play goal to give Lindenwood its first overtime win against an NCAA team and preserve the Lady Lions' winning streak. Wickenheiser's goal was her third of the game second hat trick in two games. In the final game of the season, Lindenwood scored four goals in the first period and three goals in the second to take a seven-goal lead into the final period.Lindenwood University http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2012/2/11/WHOCKEY_0211120155.aspx?path=whockey Women's Hockey Ends 2011-12 By Scoring A Season-High Nine Goals February 11, 2012 February 13, 2012 The Purple Knights broke the shutout early in the third period but Lindenwood answered held off a comeback attempt scoring two goals in the final period. The Lady Lions ended the game scoring a season-high nine goals and outshooting Saint Michael's 53–12 in the 9–1 win. Lindenwood finished the season on a season high six game win streak and won eight NCAA games overall. In addition Lindenwood swept its exhibition series against rival Robert Morris Illinois. Lindenwood's exhibition series against Grand Valley State scheduled for February 17 and 18 was cancelled. Lindenwood Statistics Nationally Lindenwood University StatisticsU.S. College Hockey Online http://www.uscho.com/stats/team/lindenwood/womens-hockey/2011-2012/#teamsummary Lindenwood Lions Women's Hockey 2011-2012 Team Statistics December 18, 2011 Name Stat Ranking NationallyScoring Offense2.66 G/GM (77G) #20Scoring Defense6.28 G/GM (182GA) #35Scoring Margin-105 naPenalty Minutes14.07 PIM/GM (408 PIM) #2Power Play15% #20Penalty Kill65.60% #35Shorthanded Goals9 G #1Winning Percentage8-21-0 38.10% naUnbeaten Streak6 GM, Jan 14-Feb 11, 2012 na Rankings Lindenwood University Rankings Poll Affiliation Rank USCHO.com Coaches Poll National # USA Today Poll National # INCH Power Rankings National # NCAA Pairwise Rank Post-Season # USCHO KRACH Rank Post-Season # NCAA Ratings Percentage Index Post-Season # Schedule Date Visitor Score Home Location Decision Attendance Overall Exhibition Box score 9/23/2011 Lindenwood 0-11 #1 Wisconsin Kohl Center Fairchild 1,417 0-1-0 0-0-0 9/25/2011 Lindenwood 0-13 #1 Wisconsin Kohl Center Fairchild 544 0-2-0 0-0-0 9/30/2011 Lindenwood 3-4 Minnesota State Mankato All Seasons Arena Fairchild 212 0-3-0 0-0-0 10/1/2011 Lindenwood 2-10 Minnesota State Mankato All Seasons Arena Fairchild 106 0-4-0 0-0-0 10/7/2011 Lindenwood 0-8 Robert Morris (PA) Island Sports Center Fairchild 132 0-5-0 0-0-0 10/8/2011 Lindenwood 2-7 Robert Morris (PA) Island Sports Center Fairchild 134 0-6-0 0-0-0 10/14/2011 Lindenwood 2-7 Colgate Starr Arena Fairchild 720-7-0 0-0-0 10/15/2011 Lindenwood 2-8 Colgate Starr Arena Fairchild 202 0-8-0 0-0-0 10/28/2011 #6 Mercyhurst 0-7 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Fairchild 250 0-9-0 0-0-0 10/29/2011 #6 Mercyhurst 1-14 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Fairchild 100 0-10-0 0-0-0 11/4/2011 Lindenwood 7-1 Saint Benedict St. Cloud Athletic Complex Fairchild 100 1-10-0 0-0-0 11/5/2011 Lindenwood 6-7 St. Catherine St. Cloud Athletic Complex Fairchild 100 1-11-0 0-0-0 11/10/2011 Lindenwood 0-11 #7 Bemidji State Eveleth Hippodrome Fairchild 400 1-12-0 0-0-0 11/12/2011 Robert Morris (PA) 2-6 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Fairchild 150 1-13-0 0-0-0 11/13/2011 Robert Morris (PA) 0-6 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Bache 125 1-14-0 0-0-0 12/2/2011 Lindenwood 2-6 Syracuse Tennity Ice Pavilion Fairchild 123 1-15-0 0-0-0 12/3/2011 Lindenwood 1-2 OT Syracuse Tennity Ice Pavilion Fairchild 212 1-16-0 0-0-0 12/14/2011 Lindenwood 0-9 #5 Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice Center Fairchild 444 1-17-0 0-0-0 12/15/2011 Lindenwood 2-7 #5 Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice Center Bache 515 1-18-0 0-0-0 1/4/2012 Lindenwood 0-14 #6 North Dakota Ralph Engelstad Arena Fairchild 348 1-19-0 0-0-0 1/6/2012 Lindenwood 3-4 #10(DIII poll) Concordia (MN) Moorhead Sports Center Fairchild 153 1-20-0 0-0-0 1/7/2012 Lindenwood 6-1 #10(DIII poll) Concordia (MN) Moorhead Sports Center Fairchild 172 2-20-0 0-0-0 1/13/2012 Lindenwood 3-6 Bethel (MN) Bethel University Arena Fairchild 144 2-21-0 0-0-0 1/14/2012 Lindenwood 4-3 Bethel (MN) Bethel University Arena Bache 129 3-21-0 0-0-0 1/15/2012 Lindenwood 5-2 St. Olaf Northfield Ice Arena Fairchild 198 4-21-0 0-0-0 1/20/2012 Lindenwood 4-0 Sacred Heart Wonderland of Ice Fairchild 113 5-21-0 0-0-0 1/21/2012 Lindenwood 5-2 Sacred Heart Wonderland of Ice Bache 76 6-21-0 0-0-0 1/27/2012 ^ #3(ACHA poll)Robert Morris (IL) 4-1 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Fairchild n/a 6-21-0 1-0-0 1/28/2012 ^ #3(ACHA poll) Robert Morris (IL) 4-1 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Bache n/a 6-21-0 2-0-0 1/29/2012 ^ #3(ACHA poll) Robert Morris (IL) 6-0 Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena Bache n/a 6-21-0 3-0-0 2/10/2012 Lindenwood 6-5 OT Saint Michael's Cairns Arena Fairchild 207 7-21-0 3-0-0 2/11/2012 Lindenwood 9-1 Saint Michael's Cairns Arena Bache 122 8-21-0 3-0-0 Note: ^ Denotes an exhibition game. Players 2011-12 Roster As of September 8, 2011.Lindenwood University Athletics http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/roster.aspx?path=whockey& 2011-12 Women's Ice Hockey Roster September 8, 2011 Goaltenders#StatePlayerCatchesYearHometownPrevious Team1OntarioBriar Bache FreshmanBarrie, OntarioAurora Panthers (PWHL)29AlbertaKennedy Rupp LeftSophomoreChampion, AlbertaMedicine Hat Hounds AAA (AMMFHL)31KansasTaylor Fairchild FreshmanOverland Park, KansasLittle Caesars U19 AAA Defensemen#StatePlayerShootsYearHometownPrevious Team3OhioKara GoodwinLeftFreshmanAvon Lake, OhioOhio Flames U19 AAA (MWEHL)4AlbertaAmy Stober RightSophomoreHays, AlbertaMedicine Hat Hounds AAA (AMMFHL)8WisconsinMegan Cox FreshmanNew Richmond, WisconsinShattuck St. Mary's14AlbertaSydney Gorzitza FreshmanVulcan, AlbertaMedicine Hat Hounds AAA (AMMFHL)15MinnesotaKatie Erickson SophomoreElk River, MinnesotaElk River High School18SaskatchewanKendra Ganchar LeftSeniorSaskatoon, SaskatchewanBattlefords Sharks AAA (SFMHL)23MissouriKatherine Bogomolov FreshmanSt. Louis, MissouriSt Louis Lady Blues U19 AAA (MWEHL)25FinlandHanna Turpeinen FreshmanLieksa, FinlandIlves HC U18 Forwards#StatePlayerShootsYearHometownPrevious Team2OntarioKendra Broad FreshmanPetrolia, OntarioSouthwest Wildcats (PWHL)5MichiganCaitlyn Post FreshmanClarkston, MichiganLittle Caesars U19 AAA7AlbertaKelsey Talbot (A)LeftSophomoreCalgary, AlbertaCalgary Chaos AAA (AMMFHL)10CaliforniaAllysson Arcibal (A)RightSophomoreVista, CaliforniaLA Selects U19 AAA11AlaskaErica Wynn RightJuniorAnchorage, AlaskaTeam Alaska U19 AAA12MinnesotaSamantha Moore FreshmanLakeville, MinnesotaLakeville South High School17MinnesotaMara Post FreshmanPrior Lake, MinnesotaLakeville South High School19SaskatchewanSarah Oliphant JuniorBattleford, SaskatchewanLethbridge (CIS)20AlaskaSamantha Redick LeftSophomoreAnchorage, AlaskaTeam Alaska U19 AAA21MichiganAlyssa West FreshmanMacomb, MichiganLittle Caesars U19 AAA26OntarioBrett Lobreau (C)RightJuniorDryden, OntarioDryden High School27MarylandAlison Wickenheiser FreshmanGermantown, MarylandWashington Pride (JWHL)28AlbertaJordyn Constance FreshmanCalgary, AlbertaCalgary Chaos AAA (AMMFHL) References Lindenwood 2011-12 Lindenwood Lady Lions women's ice hockey season Lindenwood Lindenwood