2011–12 Hockey East women's season

none August 2023 The 2011–12 Hockey East women's ice hockey season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive ice hockey among Hockey East members. Exhibition CIS Exhibition Date NCAA school CIS school Score NCAA goal scorersOct. 1 Vermont McGill McGill, 3-2Delia McNally, Meghan Huertashttp://uvmathletics.com/news/2011/10/1/WHOCKEY_1001113056.aspx University of Vermont - Martlets Come from Behind to Defeat Women's Hockey 3-2 2011-11-27 2011-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007110708/http://www.uvmathletics.com/news/2011/10/1/WHOCKEY_1001113056.aspx dead Regular season News and notes October In her Boston University Terriers debut on September 30, 2011, Isabel Menard logged three assists against North Dakota.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/093011aaf.html No. 2/3 Terriers Defeat No. 7 North Dakota, 4-1, in Season Opener - Official Website of the Boston University Department of Athletics 2011-10-04 2012-04-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406120931/http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/093011aaf.html dead The following day (also against North Dakota), Menard scored her first goal as a Terrier.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/100111aaa.html No. 2/3 Women's Hockey Team Drops 5-1 Decision to No. 7 North Dakota - Official Website of the Boston University Department of Athletics 2011-10-04 2012-04-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406120940/http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/100111aaa.html dead November November 3: The Vermont Catamounts won their first ever game at New Hampshire by a 4-1 tally at the Whittemore Center.http://uvmathletics.com/news/2011/11/3/WHOCKEY_1103114336.aspx University of Vermont - Douville and Pelkey Lead Vermont to First Ever Win at New Hampshire 2011-11-08 2012-06-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609211229/http://uvmathletics.com/news/2011/11/3/WHOCKEY_1103114336.aspx dead Catamounts goalie Roxanne Douville made 33 saves, while freshman Amanda Pelkey notched a goal and an assist. November 18: Minnesota skater Amanda Kessel registered 5 points as the Golden Gophers defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats by an 11-0 tally. New Hampshire starting goalie Jenn Gilligan made 27 saves but allowed eight goals in two periods. She was replaced by Moe Bradley in the third period. Bradley stopped 11 of 14 shots as the Wildcats suffered their worst loss in the 35 year history of the program.http://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111118v4lz74 UNHWildcats.com -- University of New Hampshire Official Athletics Website:Gilligan Records 27 Saves In Two Periods; Women's Hockey Loses 11-0 At No. 2 Minnesota 2013-12-04 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140303164052/http://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111118v4lz74 2014-03-03 November 26: New Hampshire Wildcats player Nicole Gifford scored the first hat trick of her careerhttp://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111126t46aan UNHWildcats.com -- University of New Hampshire Official Athletics Website:Gifford's Hat Trick Lifts Women's Ice Hockey Past Princeton, 3-1 2011-11-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20111128012949/http://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111126t46aan 2011-11-28 dead as the Wildcats defeated the Princeton Tigers by a 3-1 mark. The Wildcats improved to 38-5-2 lifetime against Princeton.http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/recaps12.php?wprnunh1.n26 2011-12 Game Recap - Hockey East Association December December 22: In recognition of the ten-year anniversary of the Women's Hockey East Association, the Friars announced their Providence Hockey East All-Decade Team. Six forwards, five defenders and two goalies were honored.http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/122211aaa.html Women's Ice Hockey Announces Its Hockey East Tenth-Anniversary Team - Providence College Official Athletics Site 2012-01-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20120208164040/http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/122211aaa.html 2012-02-08 dead Player Position Class of: Jenn Butsch Forward2003Ashley Payton Forward2006Darlene Stephenson Forward2004Karen Thatcher Forward2006Sonny Watrous Forward2007Rush Zimmerman Forward2005Kristen Gigliotti Defense2007Kelli Halcisak Defense2004Erin Normore Defense2009Meredith Roth Defense2004Kathleen Smith Defense2008Jana Bugden Goaltender2007Genevieve Lacasse Goaltender2012 January January 10: The Dartmouth Big Green and Providence Friars played each other in an outdoor game at Fenway Park in Boston. Providence skater Brooke Simpson scored her first career NCAA goal.http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/011012aaa.html Women's Ice Hockey Edged by Dartmouth at Fenway Park, 3-2 - Providence College Official Athletics Site 2012-01-16 2012-02-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20120208151303/http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/011012aaa.html dead With 1:14 remaining in regulation, Big Green forward Camille Dumais scored the game-winning goal on Providence netminder Genevieve Lacasse as the Big Green prevailed by a 3-2 mark.http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/recaps12.php?wdarprv1.j10 2011-12 Game Recap - Hockey East Association January 22: Maine hosted Providence College for the Sixth Annual Hockey East Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer event. The Black Bears bested the Friars in an overtime finish by a 3-2 mark. Maine improved to 13-8-6 on the season and 7-6-2 in Hockey East play. Maine goals were scored by Brianne Kilgour, Brittany Dougherty and Danielle Ward. Mary Dempsey from the Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center participated in the ceremonial puck drop. Commemorative game jerseys with pink color were auctioned off after the game. In addition, the team participated in an autograph session in which all fans received a signed team photo.http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2011-12/releases/20120122xlgy1p Ward Lifts Black Bears Over Providence in OT, 3-2: Maine 2012-02-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319005907/http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2011-12/releases/20120122xlgy1p 2012-03-19 dead January 25: Kerrin Sperry recorded her first shutout of the season as she logged 30 saves. In addition, Isabel Menard logged the 100th point of her NCAA career as the Terriers prevailed over the rival Boston College Eagles by a 6-0 tally.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012512aaa.html Menard Notches 100th Career Point as BU Bests No. 4 BC, 6-0 - Official Website of the Boston University Department of Athletics 2012-02-04 2012-09-06 https://archive.today/20120906003218/http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012512aaa.html dead January 29: The Huskies participated in the annual Hockey East Skating Strides game at the Freitas Ice Forum. Against the Providence Friars, the Huskies were defeated by a 5-2 mark. With the loss, the Huskies fell to 3-18-7 overall. The Huskies ended up being swept in the season series. In a pre-game ceremony, UConn presented Hockey East Associate Commissioner Kathy Winters with a donation of $10,000, representing the Friends of Mel Foundation. Of note, the Huskies set a program-record for funds raised in the Skating Strides event.http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012912aaa.html UConn Falls in Skating Strides Game to Providence, 5-2 - University of Connecticut Official Athletics Site 2012-02-11 2012-03-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20120321070145/http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012912aaa.html dead February February 11: Before the match against the Eagles, Connecticut announced the Connecticut Hockey East All-Decade Team (in commemoration of Hockey East’s 10th Anniversary). The forwards named included: Jennifer Chaisson, Jaclyn Hawkins and Tiffany Owens. The honored defenders included Cristin Allen and Natalie Vibert. Kaitlyn Shain was named All-Decade goaltender.http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/020912aaa.html Women's Hockey Welcomes Back Alumni as Huskies Face BC - University of Connecticut Official Athletics Site 2012-02-11 2012-03-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323134354/http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/020912aaa.html dead February 17: Northeastern ended their 13 year Beanpot championship drought when Casey Pickett scored the game-winning goal in overtime past Boston University goaltender Kerrin Sperry. The Huskies prevailed by a 4-3 tally with the other Huskies goals scored by Kendall Coyne, Lucie Povova, and Sonia St. Martin. Huskies goaltender Florence Schelling made a season best 43 saves to claim her 17th win of the season.http://gonu.com/news/2012/2/7/WHOCKEY_0207125607.aspx Northeastern University Athletics - Northeastern takes home record 15th Beanpot Trophy 2012-02-11 2012-04-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20120403230400/http://gonu.com/news/2012/2/7/WHOCKEY_0207125607.aspx dead Standings In-season honors Players of the week Week Player of the week September 26 Danielle Ward, Mainehttp://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201109/sep26wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - MAINE SWEEPS SACRED HEART TO KICKOFF 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON 2011-10-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213651/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201109/sep26wwr.php 2013-10-04 dead October 3 Jenn Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct3wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - NO. 3 BOSTON U. SPLITS WITH NO. 7 NORTH DAKOTA; UNH SWEEPS NIAGARA 2011-10-04 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192736/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct3wwr.php 2012-03-08 October 10 Jenn Wakefield, Boston UniversityDanielle Ward, Mainehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct10wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: NO. 4 BOSTON U. SWEEPS NIAGARA; MAINE TAKES TWO AT QUINNIPIAC 2011-10-14 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308170426/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct10wwr.php 2012-03-08 October 17Casey Pickett, Northeastern and Taylor Wasylk, Boston College (tie)http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct17wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: NO. 6 BOSTON COLLEGE TAKES THREE POINTS FROM UNH IN LEAGUE OPENER 2011-10-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20111025113933/http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct17wwr.php 2011-10-25 dead October 24Emily Field, Boston Collegehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct24wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: NO. 6 BOSTON COLLEGE VICTORIOUS IN TWO NON-LEAGUE GAMES 2011-10-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308191035/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct24wwr.php 2012-03-08 October 31Brittany Dougherty, Mainehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct31wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - MAINE PICKS UP BIG ROAD WIN AT NO. 5 BOSTON COLLEGE 2012-09-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308182344/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct31wwr.php 2012-03-08 November 7Laura Veharanta, ProvidenceNo. 9 Northeastern sweeps UConn; No. 5 BU, No. 6 BC split series ~UVM wins on road at UNH; PC nets three points vs. Maine; UNH wins in OT ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov7wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-11-07November 14Casey Pickett, NortheasternNo. 9 Northeastern sweeps series at UVM; PC gets four points ~No. 6 BU, PC take out UNH; Maine gets win and tie vs. Niagara ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov14wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-11-14November 21Kayla Tutino, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov21wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: NO. 4 BOSTON COLLEGE SWEEPS NO. 8 NU; NO. 5 BU NETS FOUR POINTS 2011-11-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20120226131225/http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov21wwr.php 2012-02-26 dead November 28Nicole Anderson, ProvidenceDru Burns, Boston College)Maine takes four-point week; No. 4 Boston College wins pair ~UConn downs Yale; UNH victorious vs. Princeton; PC shuts out union http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov28wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-11-28December 5Kendall Coyne, Northeastern No. 10 Northeastern nets five points; No. 7 BU, PC split series ~BC sweeps on road at Maine; UConn, Vermont battle to pair of ties ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec5wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-12-05December 12Alex Carpenter, Boston CollegeNo. 9 Northeastern downs No. 10 Boston University ~ No. 4 BC splits series with Mercyhurst; Maine gets win at Union ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec12wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-12-12January 9Mary Restuccia, Boston Collegehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan10wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: BOSTON UNIVERSITY GETS ROAD WIN AT MAINE 2012-01-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501012242/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan10wwr.php 2013-05-01 dead January 16Kristina Lavoie, New HampshireMaine picks up road sweep of Boston U.; BC, UNH get four points ~No. 7 Northeastern edges Providence at the Bog ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan16wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2012-01-16January 23Jenn Wakefield, Boston UniversityNo. 5 BC, No. 7 Northeastern finish week with 2-0-1 mark ~Maine takes three points; UNH downs BU; Terriers outlast Vermont ~ https://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan23wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2012-01-23January 30Kristina Lavoie, New HampshireBoston U. victorious over No. 4 BC and No. 7 Northeastern ~ Providence sweeps UConn; UNH, Vermont split two-games series ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan30wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2012-01-30Kristin Sperry, Boston UniversityFebruary 6Ashley Cottrell, ProvidenceProvidence downs No. 4 BC on road; Maine gets home sweeps vs. UVM ~ No. 8 NU edges UConn; BU, UConn defeats UNH; BU, NU to meet in Beanpot Final ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb6wwr.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2012-02-06February 13February 20February 27Jenn Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb27wwr.php HockeyEastOnline.com - WEEKLY RELEASE: BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDENCE ADVANCE TO SEMIFINAL PLAY 2012-02-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130501025505/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb27wwr.php 2013-05-01 Defensive players of the week Week Player of the week September 26 Melissa Gagnon, Maine October 3 Kerrin Sperry, Boston University October 10 Florence Schelling, Northeastern October 17 Jenn Gilligan, New HampshireOctober 24Nicole Paniccia, ConnecticutOctober 31Brittany Ott, MaineNovember 7Florence Schelling, NortheasternKerrin Sperry, Boston University (tie)November 14Florence Schelling, NortheasternNovember 21Corinne Boyles, Boston CollegeNovember 28Brittany Ott, MaineDecember 5Corinne Boyles, Boston CollegeFlorence Schelling, Northeastern (tie)December 12Florence Schelling, NortheasternJanuary 9Nina Riley, ProvidenceJanuary 16Brittany Ott, MaineJanuary 23Kendall Coyne, NortheasternJanuary 30Genevieve Lacasse, ProvidenceFebruary 6Florence Schelling, NortheasternFebruary 13February 20February 27Genevieve Lacasse, Providence Rookies of the week Week Player of the week September 26 Jennifer More, Maine October 3 Heather Kashman, New Hampshire October 10 Alex Carpenter, Boston College October 17 Kayla Tutino, Boston UniversityOctober 24Beth Hanrahan, ProvidenceLucie Povova, NortheasternOctober 31Kendall Coyne, NortheasternNovember 7Amanda Pelkey, VermontNovember 14Tori Pasquariello, MaineNovember 21Emily Snodgrass, ConnecticutNovember 28Kendall Coyne, NortheasternDecember 5Kayla Campero, ConnecticutDecember 12Jenna Lascelle, New HampshireJanuary 9Kayla Tutino, Boston UniversityJanuary 16Jennifer More, MaineJanuary 23Brittany Ott, MaineFlorence Schelling, NortheasternJanuary 30Amanda Pelkey, VermontFebruary 6Emily Snodgrass, ConnecticutFebruary 13February 20February 27Kayla Tutino, Boston University Team of the week Week Player of the week September 26 Maine Black Bears October 3 New Hampshire Wildcats October 10 Maine Black Bears October 10 Boston College Eagles October 17 October 24Boston College EaglesOctober 31Maine Black BearsNovember 7Providence FriarsNovember 14Providence FriarsNovember 21Boston College EaglesNovember 28Maine Black BearsDecember 5Northeastern HuskiesDecember 12January 9Boston University TerriersJanuary 16Maine Black BearsJanuary 23Northeastern HuskiesJanuary 30Boston University TerriersFebruary 6Providence FriarsFebruary 13February 20February 27Boston University Terriers Monthly awards Player of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Jennifer Wakefield, Boston UniversityBU's Jenn Wakefield named player of the month for October ~BC's Carpenter named Top Rookie; NU's Schelling earns Top Goalie honor~ http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov1wmh.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-11-01November 2011Kendall Coyne, Northeastern NU's Kendall Coyne named player of the month for November ~Maine's Pasquariello tabbed as Top Rookie; BC's Boyle takes Top Goalie honor ~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec2wmh.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2011-12-02December 2011Kendall Coyne, NortheasternNU's Kendall Coyne honored as player of the month for December ~BC's Carpenter tabbed as Top Rookie; BC's Boyle awarded Top Goalie honor~ http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan3wmh.pdf HockeyEastOnline 2012-01-03January 2012Jennifer Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb2wmh.php HockeyEastOnline.com - BU'S JENN WAKEFIELD NAMED JANUARY'S PLAYER OF THE MONTH 2012-09-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130501012310/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb2wmh.php 2013-05-01 February 2012 Goaltender of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Florence Schelling, NortheasternNovember 2011Corinne Boyles, Boston CollegeDecember 2011Corinne Boyles, Boston CollegeJanuary 2012Brittany Ott, MaineFebruary 2012 Rookie of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Alex Carpenter, Boston CollegeNovember 2011Tori Pasquariello, MaineDecember 2011Alex Carpenter, Boston CollegeJanuary 2012Kendall Coyne, NortheasternFebruary 2012 Hockey East tournament Round DateTeamsArenaFinal scoreNotesQuarterfinalsFeb. 25 No. 5 Maine at No. 4 Providence College Schneider Arena, Providence, R.I. QuarterfinalsFeb. 26 No. 6 New Hampshire at No. 3 Boston University Walter Brown Arena, Boston, Mass. SemifinalsMar. 3 Providence vs. No. 1 Northeastern Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center SemifinalsMar. 3 Boston University vs. No. 2 Boston College Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center FinalsMar. 4 Boston University vs. Providence Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center Hockey East 10th Anniversary Team On February 29, 2012, Hockey East named its 10th Anniversary Team, along with a group of Honorable Mention players. Position Player HEA school Final season GoalieChanda GunnNortheastern 2004GoalieMolly Schaus Boston College 2011Defense Cristin AllenConnecticut 2010Defense Kacey Bellamy New Hampshire 2009DefenseMartine Garland New Hampshire 2008Defense Kelly Halcisak Providence 2004ForwardSam Haber New Hampshire 2009ForwardKelly Paton New Hampshire 2010ForwardKelli Stack Boston College 2011ForwardKaren ThatcherProvidence 2006 ForwardJennifer WakefieldBoston University 2012http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb29dec.php HockeyEastOnline.com - LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 12-MEMBER 10TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM 2012-07-07 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130501032417/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb29dec.php 2013-05-01 Honorable mention Position Player HEA school Final season GoalieFlorence SchellingNortheastern 2012Defense Courtney Birchard New Hampshire 2011DefenseKristin GigliottiProvidence 2007DefenseMaggie Taverna Boston College 2009DefenseTara WatchornBoston University 2012ForwardJaclyn HawkinsConnecticut 2008Forward Jenn Hitchcock New Hampshire 2008ForwardAllie Thunstrom Boston College 2010 End-of-season awards Best Defender, Kasey Boucher, BU Gladiator Best Defensive Forward: Casey Pickett, Northeastern Sportsmanship Award: Ashely Cottrell, PC Turfer Athletic Award, Kelly Wallace, Northeastern Scoring Champion, Jenn Wakefield, BU Goaltending Champion, Florence Schelling (1.27 GAA, .956 %), Northeastern WHEA All-Rookie Team Forward: Alex Carpenter, BC (unanimous choice) Forward: Kendall Coyne, Northeastern (unanimous choice) Forward: Emily Field, BC Forward:Amanda Pelkey, Vermont Forward: Kayla Tutino, BU Defense:Emily Pfalzer, BC (unanimous choice) See also National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2010–11 Hockey East women's ice hockey season 2011–12 WCHA women's ice hockey season 2011–12 ECAC women's ice hockey season 2011–12 CHA women's ice hockey season References 2 Hockey East Category:Hockey East