Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey
| Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
| University | Mercyhurst University |
| Conference | AHA |
| Head coach | Michael Sisti 23rd season, 513–192–59 |
| Arena | Mercyhurst Ice Center Erie, PA |
| Colors | Forest green and navy blue[1] |
| NCAA tournament runner-up | |
| 2009 | |
| NCAA tournament Frozen Four | |
| 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 | |
| NCAA tournament appearances | |
| 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 | |
| Conference tournament champions | |
| CHA: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020 | |
| Conference regular season champions | |
| CHA: 2002โ03, 2004โ05, 2005โ06, 2006โ07, 2008โ09, 2009โ10, 2010โ11, 2011โ12, 2012โ13, 2013โ14, 2014โ15, 2015โ16, 2019โ20 | |
The Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey team is a college ice hockey program representing Mercyhurst University in NCAA Division I competition as a member of the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) conference. They play in Erie, Pennsylvania at the Mercyhurst Ice Center, located on the Mercyhurst campus.
The program was started in 1999 and Michael Sisti has been its only coach. From 2000 to 2002, the Lakers were part of the Great Lakes Women's Hockey Association (GLWHA). While in the Great Lakes Women's Hockey Association, the Lakers qualified for the GLWHA tournament twice โ in 2001, and 2002. The Lakers were regular season champions in 2000โ01 and 2001โ02, and won the playoff championship in 2002. For the 2002โ03 season, the Lakers joined the College Hockey America (CHA) conference, which merged with the Atlantic Hockey Association shortly after the 2023โ24 season to form the new Atlantic Hockey America.
History
[edit]- 1999 to 2002
- Great Lakes Women's Hockey Association
The Mercyhurst women's ice hockey program predates NCAA governance in the sport. The Great Lakes Women's Hockey Association was formed by Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio and Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, when the Title IX law protecting equity in sports was making major changes to women's athletics.
A Mercyhurst men's assistant coach since 1993, Michael Sisti, was named the inaugural head coach. As of the end of the 2019โ20 season, he remains the only head coach in the program's history. Sisti had been a star forward for Canisius College, where he graduated in 1990.
Mercyhurst was immediately successful in the GLWHA. They were 23โ6โ0 in 1999โ00. Most of their games were shutout wins, and scored 10 or more goals on six occasions.
In 2000โ01 they were far less successful, going 14โ16โ3, playing more established programs.
In 2001โ02, they saw great success again, with a 24โ8โ1 record, and the final GLWHA Championship.
- College Hockey America through 2005โ06
As the NCAA became the primary governing body of women's hockey, the conferences began to merge with existing men's conferences. The Mercyhurst men were part of the Metro Atlantic Conference, while Findlay and Wayne States' men's programs were in College Hockey America, which began organizing as a women's conference as well. The new CHA women's conference included Mercyhust, Findlay and Wayne State from the GLWHA, and Niagara University.
In the first four years of the conference, Mercyhurst dominated the competition. Within the conference, they were 38โ1โ3, winning every regular season, and every tournament. Their overall record was 102โ29โ13 for the same period. In the first two years of the conference, the CHA a smaller conference against much more storied conferences, like the ECAC and the WCHA. As a result, Mercyhurst did not receive a bid to appear in the NCAA Tournament. In 2005, the Lakers received their first bid, traveling to powerful Harvard University on March 19. The ensuing game was one of the most bitterly fought in tournament history, with Harvard prevailing 5โ4 in the third overtime period. During that game, Mercyhurst goaltender Desirae "Desi" Clark set a single game save record of 78 stops.[2] That record still stands at the Division I level as of April 2020[update], the end of the 2019โ20 season. In the following year, the Lakers had similar bad luck, this time losing to Wisconsin in 2 overtimes.
The CHA Conference saw some changes, as Findlay dropped their program in 2004, and the Robert Morris Colonials joining for 2005โ06, after Quinnipiac joined for a single year (2004โ05).
- The Meghan Agosta years
By the mid-2000s Mercyhurst College (it would become Mercyhurst University in 2012), had several advantages in recruiting: The college itself, a small Catholic institution with very good academics; The success and graduation rate of its athletes; and, the overwhelming success of the team. The campus location near Lake Ontario was attractive to young women from Ontario, New York and Pennsylvania, a large pool of talent.
In 2006, the Lakers attracted Megan Agosta, perhaps the most sought-after talent in the NCAA. Even before attending college, she had won an Olympic gold medal at the 2006 Turin games with Team Canada. She became one of the best players of the decade in NCAA play.
Agosta would be the first ever freshman to be a top three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award.[3]
In 2007, Mercyhurst successfully recruited Vicki Bendus, who would win the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Award as the nation's top player, and was a top-10 finalist in the following year.
In addition, the Lakers recruited Katariina Soikkanen of the Finnish National team, as well as Angelica Lorsell and Johanna Malmstrom who played for the Swedish National Team. The Lakers also had four players on the roster who played on the Canadian Under-22 Team. Mercyhurst had two CHA First Team selections in 2006โ07, one second team choice, the Player and Rookie of the Year, and four members of the All-Rookie Team.
With the addition of these players, in addition to a potent roster in totality, Mercyhurst achieved even more success.
During her college career, Agosta would score 157 goals and 303 points, both NCAA records. Her international play meant substantial time off from the Mercyhurst team, making these records all the more impressive.
The best year in Mercyhurst history came in 2009โ10. In that season, the Lakers started the season with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 3 ties (Conference Record, 6โ0โ1). They were the top ranked team in the USA TODAY/USA Hockey Magazine poll for 14 consecutive weeks and were the unanimous choice with all 19 first-place votes eight times. Their only loss came in an October home split with Minnesota Duluth[4] until the Nation Championship game against Wisconsin on March 22, 2009, which they lost 5โ0. It was the Laker's only NCAA Championship Game. During that season, Meghan Agosto took time away to participate in her second Olympic games, this time in Vancouver, Canada. She won her second gold medal and was named the Most Valuable Player in women's hockey in the Olympic Games.
- Continued success in the 2010s
To date, the Mercyhurst program continues to be successful, if no longer dominant in the CHA conference. In 2013 and 2014, the Lakers appeared in back-to-back Frozen Four contests. These teams were led by forward Christine Bestland, a captain for two years, national recognition by USCHO. com, and two time MVP of the CHA conference.
Upon Bestland's graduation, Mercyhurst's successes were more modest, despite the leadership of forward Emily Janiga and defenseman Molly Byrne. The Lakers earned their record-setting 10th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014.
In 2015, Mercyhurst failed to earn a berth in the national tournament, while still posting a 23โ9โ3 record and a regular season conference title. In the following year, the team returned to the tournament after a one-year hiatus.
From 2017 to 2019, the Lakers enjoyed success, but contended with rival CHA program Robert Morris for conference leadership. The 2016โ17 team posted a 15โ18โ4 record, their first and only losing record since NCAA competition began in 2001โ02, as of the end of 2020. Their 3rd place CHA finish was the lowest ranking in Mercyhurst history, but still good enough for the team to stay in the top tier of the conference.
In the 2017โ18 season, Mercyhurst began to establish a resurgence of top-tier success, with the recruiting of three international medalists from the Finnish national team: forward Vilma Tanskanen (2018โ19), forward Emma Nuutinen (2017โ2020), and goaltender Jenna Silvonen (2019โ). Tanskanen and Nuutinen were transfers from the North Dakota Fighting Hawks women's ice hockey team, following the abrupt cancellation of the University of North Dakotaโs program. Nuutinen had the additional accomplishment of earning an Olympic bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Mercyhurst appeared in another NCAA tournament in 2018 and received a berth in 2020. The 2020 Tournament, however, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Season by season results
[edit]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Won Championship | Lost Championship | Conference Regular Season Champions | League Leader |
| Year | Coach | W | L | T | Conference | Conf. W |
Conf. L |
Conf. T |
Finish | Conference Tournament | NCAA Tournament |
| 1999โ2000 | Michael Sisti | 23 | 6 | 0 | GLWHA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1st GLWHA | ||
| 2000โ01 | Michael Sisti | 14 | 16 | 3 | GLWHA | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1st GLWHA | Lost Championship vs. Findlay (2โ1) | |
| 2001โ02 | Michael Sisti | 24 | 8 | 1 | GLWHA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1st GLWHA | Won Championship vs. Findlay (4โ2) | |
| 2002โ03 | Michael Sisti | 25 | 8 | 1 | CHA | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Wayne State (5โ0) Won Championship vs. Findlay (1โ0) |
Did not qualify |
| 2003โ04 | Michael Sisti | 26 | 6 | 4 | CHA | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Wayne State (4โ0) Won Championship vs. Niagara (3โ1) |
Did not qualify |
| 2004โ05 | Michael Sisti | 28 | 7 | 2 | CHA | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Quinnipiac (9โ1) Won Championship vs. Niagara (4โ1) |
Lost First Round vs. Harvard (5โ4 3OT) |
| 2005โ06 | Michael Sisti | 23 | 8 | 6 | CHA | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (9โ0) Won Championship vs. Niagara (6โ2) |
Lost First Round vs. Wisconsin (2โ1 2OT) |
| 2006โ07 | Michael Sisti | 32 | 2 | 3 | CHA | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (5โ2) Won Championship vs. Wayne State (4โ1) |
Lost First Round vs. Minnesota Duluth (3โ2 OT) |
| 2007โ08 | Michael Sisti | 26 | 8 | 3 | CHA | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2nd CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Niagara (4โ2) Won Championship vs. Wayne State (2โ1 OT) |
Lost First Round vs. Minnesota Duluth (5โ4) |
| 2008โ09 | Michael Sisti | 31 | 6 | 0 | CHA | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Niagara (8โ2) Won Championship vs. Wayne State (6โ1) |
Won First Round vs. St. Lawrence (3โ1) Won Frozen Four vs. Minnesota (5โ4) Lost Championship vs. Wisconsin (5โ0) |
| 2009โ10 | Michael Sisti | 30 | 3 | 3 | CHA | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (7โ1) Won Championship vs. Syracuse (3โ1) |
Won First Round vs. Boston University (3โ1) Lost Frozen Four vs. Cornell (3โ2 OT) |
| 2010โ11 | Michael Sisti | 29 | 6 | 0 | CHA | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (3โ1) Won Championship vs. Syracuse (5โ4) |
Lost First Round vs. Boston University (4โ2) |
| 2011โ12 | Michael Sisti | 28 | 8 | 3 | CHA | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Syracuse (4โ3) Lost Championship vs. Robert Morris (3โ2) |
Lost First Round vs. Wisconsin (3โ1) |
| 2012โ13 | Michael Sisti | 29 | 7 | 1 | CHA | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (2โ1) Won Championship vs. Syracuse (4โ1) |
Won First Round vs. Cornell (4โ3 OT) Lost Frozen Four vs. Boston University (4โ1) |
| 2013โ14 | Michael Sisti | 24 | 9 | 4 | CHA | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Syracuse (2โ1) Lost Championship vs. RIT (2โ1 2OT) |
Won First Round vs. Cornell (3โ2) Lost Frozen Four vs. Clarkson (5โ1) |
| 2014โ15 | Michael Sisti | 23 | 9 | 3 | CHA | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1st CHA | Lost Semifinals vs. RIT (4โ1) | Did not qualify |
| 2015โ16 | Michael Sisti | 19 | 11 | 5 | CHA | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (4โ2) Won Championship vs. Syracuse (4โ3 OT) |
Lost First Round vs. Wisconsin (6โ0) |
| 2016โ17 | Michael Sisti | 15 | 18 | 2 | CHA | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3rd CHA | Lost Semifinals vs. Lindenwood (3โ2) |
Did not qualify |
| 2017โ18 | Michael Sisti | 18 | 15 | 4 | CHA | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2nd CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Syracuse (3โ2 OT) Won Championship vs. Robert Morris (5โ3) |
Lost First Round vs. Clarkson (2โ1 OT) |
| 2018โ19 | Michael Sisti | 15 | 14 | 5 | CHA | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2nd CHA | Lost Semifinals vs. Syracuse (3โ4) | Did not qualify |
| 2019โ20 | Michael Sisti | 21 | 10 | 5 | CHA | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1st CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Penn State (4โ1) Won Championship vs. Robert Morris (2โ1OT) |
Cancelled |
| 2020โ21 | Michael Sisti | 10 | 7 | 1 | CHA | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2nd CHA | Lost Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (2โ3) | Did not qualify |
| 2021โ22 | Michael Sisti | 21 | 12 | 2 | CHA | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3rd CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Penn State (4โ2) Lost Championship vs. Syracuse (2โ3) |
Did not qualify |
| 2022โ23 | Michael Sisti | 21 | 14 | 2 | CHA | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2nd CHA | Won Semifinals vs. Syracuse (5โ3, 6โ0) Lost Championship vs. Penn State (1โ2 OT) |
Did not qualify |
Coaches
[edit]All-time coaching records
[edit]| Tenure | Coach | Seasons | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999โpresent | Michael Sisti[5] | 23 | 513โ192โ59 | .724 |
Current roster
[edit]| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | DoB | Hometown | Previous team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erika Lind | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 2005-03-17 | Edmonton, Alberta | Northern Alberta Xtreme (CSSHL) | |
| 3 | Megan McKay (A) | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 2003-06-20 | Zionsville, Indiana | Bishop Kearney Selects | |
| 5 | Ashley Mandeville | Freshman | D | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2005-06-27 | Burrillville, Rhode Island | Bishop Kearney Selects | |
| 8 | Sofia Ljung | Sophomore | D | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2004-01-23 | Hudiksvall, Sweden | Brynรคs IF (SDHL) | |
| 9 | Tristana Tatur | Junior (RS) | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2003-02-03 | Maple Grove, Minnesota | University of Minnesota (WCHA) | |
| 10 | Emmi Mourujรคrvi | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 2003-05-23 | Posio, Finland | TPS (NSML) | |
| 11 | Makayla Javier | Junior | D | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2003-12-01 | Abingdon, Maryland | Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (JWHL) | |
| 12 | Marielle Parks | Senior | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2002-09-16 | Erie, Pennsylvania | Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles | |
| 14 | Julia Schalin | Freshman | F | 5' 3" (1.6 m) | 2005-08-31 | Espoo, Finland | Kiekko-Espoo (NSML) | |
| 15 | Julia Perjus | Freshman | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2004-11-17 | Stockholm, Sweden | MoDo Hockey (SDHL) | |
| 16 | Henlee Mahoney | Sophomore | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (OWHL) | ||
| 18 | Mary Kromer (A) | Graduate | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2002-03-07 | Angola, New York | Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (OWHL) | |
| 19 | Jade Maisonneuve | Junior | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2003-09-23 | St. Isidore, Ontario | Nepean Wildcats (OWHL) | |
| 20 | Thea Johansson | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2002-11-22 | Ljungby, Sweden | HV71 (SDHL) | |
| 21 | Regina Metzler | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 2005-10-25 | Budapest, Hungary | OHA Mavericks (OWHL) | |
| 22 | Sofia Nuutinen | Sophomore | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2002-06-14 | Vantaa, Finland | Kiekko-Espoo (NSML) | |
| 24 | Vanessa Upson (C) | Senior | F | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 2003-11-18 | Stoney Creek, Ontario | Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (OWHL) | |
| 25 | Sydney Pedersen (A) | Senior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2003-10-30 | Milestone, Saskatchewan | Regina Rebels (SFMAAAHL) | |
| 26 | Chantal Ste-Croix | Graduate | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2002-06-02 | Brampton, Ontario | Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (OWHL) | |
| 27 | Mary Sweetaple | Senior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2003-05-06 | Centre Burlington, Nova Scotia | Ridley College (JWHL) | |
| 28 | Kylee Mahoney | Senior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2003-05-25 | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Oakville Jr. Hornets (OWHL) | |
| 30 | Jorden Mattison | Graduate | G | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 2002-04-17 | Welland, Ontario | University of Maine (HEA) | |
| 31 | Magdalena Luggin | Freshman | G | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 2005-11-06 | Vienna, Austria | SKN Sabres St. Pรถlten (EWHL) | |
| 34 | Avery Norman | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Ottawa, Ontario | Nepean Wildcats (OWHL) |
Individual player records
[edit]Career records
[edit]Scoring
Top scoring record holders over career with the Mercyhurst Lakers, valid through conclusion of the 2020โ21 season.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Agosta | 134 | 157 | 146 | 303 | 2.26 |
| Christine Bestland | 143 | 92 | 134 | 226 | 1.58 |
| Jesse Scanzano | 141 | 85 | 140 | 225 | 1.61 |
| Valรฉrie Chouinard | 141 | 91 | 109 | 201 | 1.43 |
| Bailey Bram | 130 | 87 | 114 | 201 | 1.55 |
| Vicki Bendus | 140 | 69 | 121 | 190 | 1.36 |
| Jess Jones | 136 | 61 | 93 | 154 | 1.13 |
| Emily Janiga | 141 | 72 | 78 | 154 | 1.10 |
| Jenna Dingeldein | 144 | 62 | 77 | 139 | 1.11 |
| Stรฉfanie Bourbeau | 145 | 67 | 63 | 130 | 1.01 |
| CJ Ireland | 129 | 43 | 87 | 130 | 1.01 |
| Teresa Marchese | 71 | 33 | 57 | 90 | 1.25 |
Goaltending
Top goaltending record holders over career with the Mercyhurst Lakers, valid through conclusion of the 2020โ21 season.[12][13][14]
| Player | GP | Record | SV | MIN | GAA | SV% | SO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | |||||||
| Hillary Pattenden | 128 | 100 | 20 | 6 | 2496 | 7403:08 | 1.91 | .914 | 18 |
| Laura Hosier | 105 | 74 | 17 | 10 | 1925 | 6128:57 | 1.71 | .917 | 17 |
| Desirae Clark | 91 | 63 | 18 | 7 | 1785 | 5339:55 | 1.47 | .932 | 26 |
| Amanda Makela | 84 | 52 | 21 | 8 | 1683 | 4755:53 | 1.72 | .925 | 17 |
| Tiffany Ribble | 74 | 49 | 18 | 4 | 1412 | 4248 | 1.48 | โ | 19 |
| Sarah McDonnell | 81 | 41 | 24 | 10 | 1570 | 4531:31 | 2.13 | .907 | 6 |
| Courtney Drennen | 37 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 555 | 1860:34 | 1.42 | .927 | 8 |
| Stephanie Ciampa | 36 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 578 | 1754:56 | 1.50 | .929 | 4 |
| Amber Natali | 30 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 678 | 1690 | 1.64 | .926 | 10 |
| Jessica Convery | 33 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 589 | 1651:41 | 2.18 | .907 | โ |
Single-season records
[edit]Scoring
Top single-season scoring record holders of the Mercyhurst Lakers, valid through conclusion of the 2020โ21 season.[12][13][14] Table includes the top ten players in each statistic: goals, assists, points, and points per game.
| Player | Season | GP | G | A | P | P/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Agosta | 2010โ11 | 34 | 38 | 48 | 86 | 2.53 |
| Meghan Agosta | 2008โ09 | 32 | 41 | 37 | 78 | 2.44 |
| Meghan Agosta | 2006โ07 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 74 | 2.11 |
| Christine Bestland | 2012โ13 | 37 | 28 | 44 | 72 | 1.95 |
| Bailey Bram | 2011โ12 | 32 | 27 | 41 | 68 | 2.12 |
| Meghan Agosta | 2007โ08 | 33 | 40 | 25 | 65 | 1.97 |
| Vicki Bendus | 2009โ10 | 36 | 28 | 37 | 65 | 1.81 |
| Jesse Scanzano | 2009โ10 | 33 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 1.97 |
| C.J. Ireland | 1998โ99 | 29 | 18 | 45 | 63 | 2.17 |
| Jesse Scanzano | 2008โ09 | 37 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 1.08 |
| Kelley Steadman | 2011โ12 | 34 | 33 | 20 | 53 | 1.56 |
| Seanna Murphy | 1999โ2000 | 29 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 1.79 |
| Valรฉrie Chouinard | 2006โ07 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 51 | 1.46 |
| Jess Jones | 2011โ12 | 34 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1.41 |
| Julia Colizza | 2006โ07 | 37 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1.29 |
| K.C. Gallo | 1999โ2000 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 1.62 |
| Emily Janiga | 2014โ15 | 35 | 27 | 18 | 45 | 1.28 |
Goaltending
Top single-season goaltending record holders of the Mercyhurst Lakers, valid through conclusion of the 2020โ21 season.[12][13][14]
| Player | Season | GP | Record | SV | MIN | GAA | SV% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | |||||||
| Hillary Pattenden | 2009โ10 | 35 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 638 | 2063:21 | 1.60 | .921 |
| Laura Hosier | 2006โ07 | 32 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 548 | 1856:49 | 1.52 | .921 |
| Hillary Pattenden | 2010โ11 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 619 | 1914:10 | 2.04 | .905 |
| Desirae Clark | 2003โ04 | 36 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 781 | 2128 | 1.44 | .937 |
| Hillary Pattenden | 2008โ09 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 289 | 1568:33 | 1.95 | .906 |
| Amanda Makela | 2013โ14 | 35 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 781 | 2024:46 | 1.87 | .925 |
| Laura Hosier | 2007โ08 | 33 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 699 | 1904:37 | 2.17 | .910 |
| Hillary Pattenden | 2011โ12 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 815 | 1857:04 | 2.10 | .920 |
| Stephanie Ciampa | 2012โ13 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 473 | 1354:40 | 1.55 | .931 |
| Amanda Makela | 2014โ15 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 587 | 1796:41 | 1.44 | .932 |
| Tiffany Ribble | 2002โ03 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 449 | 1340:30 | 1.48 | .932 |
| Sarah McDonnell | 2015โ16 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 566 | 1715:34 | 1.75 | .919 |
National team players
[edit]Canada
[edit]Lakers players and alumni who have represented Canada with the women's national ice hockey team, the national women's development (under-22) ice hockey team, and/or the women's national under-18 ice hockey team in international competition; listed with highlights from their national careers.
- Meghan Agosta, three-time Olympic gold medalist (2006, 2010, 2014), Olympic silver medalist (2018), two-time World Championship gold medalist (2007, 2012), and six-time World Championship silver medalist (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017)
- Vicki Bendus, World Championship gold medalist (2012), two-time Four Nations Cup gold medalist (2010, 2013), and Four Nations Cup silver medalist (2011)[15]
- Christine Bestland, World U18 Championship gold medalist (2010) and World U18 Championship silver medalist (2009)
- Bailey Bram, Olympic silver medalist (2018), World Championship gold medalist (2012), and four-time World Championship silver medalist (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017)
- Harrison Browne, World U18 Championship silver medalist (2011)
- Laura Hosier, Air Canada Cup gold medalist (2007)[16][17][18]
- Jess Jones, World U18 Championship silver medalist (2008)
- Stephanie Jones, Air Canada Cup gold medalist (2007)[16][19]
- Jesse Scanzano, MLP Nations Cup gold medalist (2010)
- Alexa Vasko, World U18 Championship silver medalis (2017)
Finland
[edit]Lakers players and alumni who have represented Finland with the women's national ice hockey team and/or the women's national under-18 ice hockey team in international competition; listed with highlights from their national careers.
- Emma Nuutinen, Olympic bronze medalist (2018), World Championship silver medalist (2019), and two-time World Championship bronze medalist (2015, 2017)
- Jenna Silvonen, World Championship silver medalist (2019), World Championship bronze medalist (2021)
- Vilma Tanskanen, Olympian (2014) and World Championship bronze medalist (2015)
United States
[edit]Lakers players and alumni who have represented the United States with the women's national ice hockey team and/or the women's national under-18 ice hockey team in international competition; listed with highlights from their national careers.
- Kelley Steadman, two-time World Championship gold medalist (2011, 2013)
Inline hockey
[edit]The following Mercyhurst alumnae have also competed for the Canada women's national inline hockey team, participating in the FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships.
- Michelle Bonello[20]
- Jackie Jarrell (2006โ2019)[21]
- Samantha Shirley
Award winners
[edit]Patty Kazmaier Award
[edit]Players listed only at the highest level of recognition attained in the year(s) noted (i.e. Top 3 Finalists are not also listed under Top 10 or Nominees, though they also reached those designations).
Patty Kazmaier Award Winners
- Vicki Bendus โ 2010[22]
Patty Kazmaier Award Top 3 Finalists
- Meghan Agosta โ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Patty Kazmaier Award Top 10 Finalists
- Christine Bestland โ 2014
- Vicki Bendus โ 2011
- Bailey Bram โ 2010, 2012
- Desi Clark โ 2005
- Jesse Scanzano โ 2010
Patty Kazmaier Award Nominees
- Bailey Bram โ 2010
- Kelley Steadman โ 2012
Source:[23]
NCAA awards
[edit]Frozen Four All-Tournament Team
- Meghan Agosta โ 2009
All-Americans
[edit]- Meghan Agosta, 2009 RBK Hockey/AHCA First Team All-American
- Meghan Agosta, 2011 First Team All-America selection[24]
- Vicki Bendus, 2010 Women's RBK Hockey Division I All-America First Team
- Jesse Scanzano, 2010 Women's RBK Hockey Division I All-America Second Team
Conference Awards
[edit]- Meghan Agosta, 2009 CHA Player of the Year
- Meghan Agosta, 2009 CHA Three Star Player of the Year
- Meghan Agosta, 2009 All-CHA First Team
- Meghan Agosta, 2009 CHA All-Tournament Team [25]
- Vicki Bendus, 2008 CHA Rookie of the Year
- Vicki Bendus, 2008 CHA All-Rookie Team [15]
- Bailey Bram, 2009 CHA Rookie of the Year
- Bailey Bram, 2009 CHA All-Rookie Team [26]
- Bailey Bram, CHA Player of the Month (Month of October 2011)[27]
- Molly Bryne: 2014โ15 All-CHA First Team[28]
- Molly Bryne: 2014โ15 CHA Best Defenseman
- Jenna Dingeldein: 2014โ15 All-CHA Second Team
- CJ Ireland, Mercyhurst Senior Athlete of the Year (female)[29]
- Emily Janiga: 2014โ15 All-CHA First Team
- Emily Janiga: 2014โ15 CHA Player of the Year[28]
- Emily Janiga: 2014โ15 CHA Scoring Trophy
- Emily Janiga: CHA Player of the Month (March 2015) [30]
- Stephanie Jones, CHA All-Tournament Team
- Stephanie Jones, CHA Student Athlete of the Year
- Stephanie Jones, Bill Smith Award (an in-house honor for meritorious service on-and-off-the ice) [19]
- Amanda Makela: 2014โ15 CHA Goaltender Trophy
- Hillary Pattenden, 2009 All-CHA Second Team
- Hillary Pattenden, 2009 CHA All-Rookie Team
- Hillary Pattenden, 2009 CHA All-Tournament Team [31]
- Hillary Pattenden, CHA Player of the Month (Month of October 2011)
- Ashley Pendleton: CHA Defensive Player of the Week (Week of January 27, 2004)
- Ashley Pendleton: 2004 CHA All-Rookie Team
- Ashley Pendleton: 2005 CHA All-Conference First Team
- Ashley Pendleton: 2006 First Team All-CHA
- Ashley Pendleton: 2007 First Team All-CHA [32]
- Sarah Robello: 2014โ15 CHA All- Rookie Team
- Jesse Scanzano, 2008 CHA All-Rookie Team [33]
- Julia Schalin: 2025 AHA Rookie of the Year[34]
- Julia Schalin: 2024โ25 AHA All-Rookie Team[35]
- Vanessa Upson: 2024โ25 First Team All-AHA
- Megan McKay: 2024โ25 Second Team All-AHA
- Magdalena Luggin: 2024โ25 AHA All-Rookie Team
- Rachael Smith: 2016 Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie Team: (F)
- Sarah McDonnell: 2016 Goaltending Trophy, All-Rookie Team
- J'nai Mahadeo: 2016 All-CHA Second Team (D)
- Molly Blasen: 2016 All-Rookie Team (D)
- Jenna Dingeldein: 2016 Tournament MVP, All-Tournament Team
- Morgan Stacey: 2015โ16 co-Student-Athlete of the Year
- Kelley Steadman, 2011โ12 CHA Player of the Year
NCAA Statistical leaders
[edit]- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2006โ07 season, Game winning goals, 11
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2006โ07 season, Goals per game, 1.09
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2006โ07 season, Short handed goals (tied), 6
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2007โ08 season, Short handed goals, 7
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2007โ08 season, Goals per game, 1.21
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2008โ09 season, Game winning goals, 10
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Assists per game, 1.16
- Meghan Agosta, NCAA leader, 2008โ09 season, Goals per game, 1.29
- Vicki Bendus, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Short handed goals (tied), 5
- Bailey Bram, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Short handed goals (tied), 5
- Valerie Chouinard, NCAA leader, 2006โ07 season, Power play goals, 17
- Desirae Clark, NCAA leader, 2004โ05 season, Goals against average, 1.25
- Hillary Pattenden, NCAA leader, 2008โ09 season, Goalie winning percentage, .889
- Hillary Pattenden, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Goalie winning percentage, .871
- Tiffany Ribble, NCAA leader, 2002โ03 season, Save percentage, .932[36]
- Tiffany Ribble, NCAA leader, 2002โ03 season, Goals Against Average, .932
- Jesse Scanzano, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Shorthanded goals, 4
- Jesse Scanzano, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Points per game, 1.97
- Jesse Scanzano, NCAA leader, 2009โ10 season, Assists per game, 1.36
- Sarah McDonnell: 2015โ16: Freshman GAA, 1.75
- 2015โ16: Penalty minutes (404); Penalty minutes per game, 11.5
CHA statistical leaders
[edit]- Emily Janiga: 2015โ16: Shorthanded points, 3 (tied); Shorthanded goals, 3
- Rachael Smith: 2015โ16: Freshman scoring: 29, Freshman goals: 11, Freshman points per game: .85
- Sarah McDonnell: 2015โ16: Winning percentage, .696 (17โ6โ5), Wins (17)
USCHO honors
[edit]Lakers in professional hockey
[edit]- NOTE: Kylie Rossler became an American football player with the Regina Rage of the Lingerie Football League (rebranded as Legends Football League in 2013).[38]
| = CWHL All-Star | = NWHL All-Star | = Clarkson Cup Champion | = Isobel Cup Champion |
NOTE: Hillary Pattenden was the first overall selection in the 2012 CWHL Draft but never appeared in the league.
See also
[edit]- List of college women's ice hockey coaches with 250 wins (Michael Sisti ranks seventh on all-time list)
- Mercyhurst Lakers men's ice hockey
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