TheNiagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockeyteam was aNational Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA)Division Icollege ice hockeyprogram that representedNiagara University.The Purple Eagles were a member ofCollege Hockey America.They played at theDwyer Arenain Niagara University's campus (Lewiston, New York).
| Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Niagara University |
| Conference | CHA |
| Arena | Dwyer Arena Lewiston, New York |
| Colors | Purple and white[1] |
| NCAA Tournament Frozen Four | |
| 2002 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2002 | |
History
editIn 2002, Niagara appeared in theFrozen Fourbut lost in the semi-finals toMinnesota Duluthby a score of 3–2. Niagara tiedMinnesota2–2 in the Consolation Game.[2]
Tania Pinelli was included in the all-tournament team.
In the 2002–03 season, the team changed athletic conference fromECACtoCollege Hockey America.
On May 20, 2009,Chris MacKenziewas named the second head coach at Niagara in program history.[3]He served as head coach for two years and compiled a 23–31–10 record. He resigned as head coach on August 23, 2011.[4][5]
On March 19, 2012, the school announced that it was cancelling its women's ice hockey program.[6]
Year by year
edit| Year | Wins | Losses | Ties | Coach | Postseason |
| 2010–11 | 11 | 17 | 5 | Chris MacKenzie | |
| 2009–10 | 12 | 14 | 5 | Chris MacKenzie | |
| 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 |
Awards and honors
edit- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 16, 2009)[8]
- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 30, 2009)[9]
- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (February 1, 2010)[10]
- Jenni Bauer, First Team All-CHA[11]
- 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)[12]
- Daniela Del Colle, CHA Player of the Week (Week of February 15, 2010)[13]
- Valerie Hall, 2003 CHA Player of the Year[14]
- 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.[15]
- Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 6, 2009)[16]
- Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 26, 2009)[17]
- Jenna Hendrikx, 2010 CHA All-Rookie Team[18]
USCHO honors
edit- Ashley Riggs, 2004–05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team[19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts".August 2, 2011.RetrievedApril 15,2016.
- ^NCAA."NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship Tournament Records"(PDF).NCAA.Archived(PDF)from the original on 2010-06-28.Retrieved2009-03-26.
- ^"MacKenzie Appointed As Women's Hockey Coach".purpleeagles.com.May 20, 2009.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^"MacKenzie Resigns As Head Coach".purpleeagles.com.August 23, 2011.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^Beutel, Nate (August 23, 2011)."MacKenzie resigns at NU".Niagara Gazette.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^"Niagara University Announces Restructuring Of Athletics Programs".Niagara University. March 19, 2012.Retrieved2012-03-19.
- ^"Niagara Purple Eagles Women's Hockey:Year-By-Year".USCHO.com.Retrieved6 April2010.
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- ^"Bortuzzo Named CHA Rookie Of The Week".February 23, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 1 May 2010.Retrieved6 April2010.
- ^[5][dead link]
- ^"Title Hopes Remain for Two UB Wrestlers".The Buffalo News.2003-03-09.Retrieved2020-10-16.
- ^"History of College Hockey America".College Hockey America. Archived fromthe originalon March 12, 2010.Retrieved21 April2010.
- ^"Archived copy".Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-15.Retrieved2010-04-06.
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- ^[7][dead link]
- ^"USCHO.com's 2004–05 D-I Women's Year-End Honors:: USCHO.com:: U.S. College Hockey Online".USCHO.com. 2005-03-22.Retrieved2015-10-07.