2011-12 Women's Ice Hockey News
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Women's ice hockey places eight on all-academic team
April 09, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – The Salve Regina University women’s ice hockey team had eight players selected as members of the 2011-12 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s East All-Academic Team as announced by ECAC commissioner Rudy Keeling. Senior Kristen Aiello, sophomore Monika Borkowski, sophomore Shannon Coleman, junior Caitlyn Farragher, sophomore Natalie Madryga, junior Melanie Sherlock, junior Kelsey Talty, and senior Jen Thiesing each represented the Seahawks on the All-Academic Team.
Porter named to All-New England All-Stars
April 04, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – The New England Hockey Writers have announced Salve Regina University junior Rachel Porter as a member of the 2011-12 Women’s Division II/III All-New England All-Star Team. Porter is one of just 12 players from the entire region to earn this honor, including six forwards, four defenseman and two goaltenders.
Seahawks downed by Spartans in OT, 3-2
February 25, 2012
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Junior Hannah Martini scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Castleton State women’s ice hockey team defeated Salve Regina by a score of 3-2 in the quarterfinal round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s East Championship tournament at St. George’s Ice Rink on Saturday night. The Spartans improve to 10-13-2 overall with the win, while the Seahawks end their season with an 11-10-5 record.
Porter, Simmons both earn All-ECAC East nods
February 24, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina University junior Rachel Porter and senior Rebecca Simmons were both announced as members of the 2011-12 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s East Ice Hockey All-Conference Team on Thursday evening. Porter was selected as a First Team All-ECAC East defenseman, while Simmons earned All-ECAC Honorable Mention at goalie.
Porter ties pair of records during 6-1 win
February 18, 2012
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Junior Rachel Porter tied the program’s single season record for both goals and assists as the Salve Regina University women’s ice hockey team defeated Saint Michael’s, 6-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) East contest on Saturday at Cairns Arena. The Purple Knights finish the regular season 3-20-1 overall and 2-15-1 in the ECAC East, while the Seahawks head into the playoffs at 11-9-5 on the season and 7-7-4 during conference play.
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Seahawks fall to #2 Norwich on the road
February 17, 2012
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Salve Regina University women’s ice hockey team dropped a 6-0 decision to Norwich University on Friday afternoon at Kreitzberg Arena.
ECAC Video Play of the Week: Markey's goal!
February 16, 2012
CENTERVILLE, Mass. - Scoring a goal against an opponent you've only beaten once before is a thrill. When that goal leads to Salve Regina women's ice hockey program's second victory ever over Manhattanville College, and garners the ECAC Video Play of the Week, even more thrilling.
Porter sets points mark as Seahawks and Bison skate to 4-4 draw
February 11, 2012
HARRISVILLE, R.I. – Nichols and Salve Regina battled to a hard-fought 4-4 overtime draw on Saturday night at Levy Rink in an ECAC East women’s ice hockey contest. The Seahawks, winners of the seven prior meetings, move to 10-8-5 overall and 6-6-4 in the conference as the Bison now sport a 6-15-2 record on the season and 3-11-2 in league play.
Seahawks celebrate Senior Night with 3-2 win over Valiants
February 10, 2012
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Junior Melanie Sherlock scored with 6:21 remaining in the third period to lift the Salve Regina University women’s ice hockey team to an exciting 3-2 victory over Manhattanville during Senior Night at St. Georges Ice Rink on Friday night. The win marks the second all-time victory for the Seahawks over the Valiants, mproving their record to 10-8-4 overall and 6-6-3 in the conference. The loss was the first for Manhattanville in their five contests, dropping the Valiants to 11-8-3 on the season, including a 9-4-2 mark during conference play.
Salve Regina held scoreless by St. Anselm, 4-0
February 04, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Goaltender Amy Zappen posted her second-straight shutout during Pink In The Rink weekend to lift the Saint Anselm College women's ice hockey program to a 4-0 victory over the Seahawks of Salve Regina University Saturday afternoon at Thomas F. Sullivan Arena. With the victory, the Hawks improve to 15-6-0 overall on the season and to 10-5-0 within the ECAC Women's East. The Seahawks fall to 9-8-4 overall on the year and to 5-6-3 within conference play.
Beacons score in closing moments, top Seahawks, 3-2
February 03, 2012
BOSTON, Mass. - The UMass Boston women's ice hockey team scored with just 88 seconds remaining in regulation to capture a 3-2 lead over the visiting Seahawks of Salve Regina University during an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Northeast contest on Friday evening. It was the second consecutive 3-2 loss suffered by the Seahawks, who fall to 9-7-4 overall and 5-5-3 during conference play.
Slow start downs Seahawks versus Bantams, 3-2
January 31, 2012
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Trinity College women’s ice hockey team scored three times in the opening period and held on for a 3-2 victory over Salve Regina University at St. George’s Ice Rink on Tuesday night. The win improves the Bantams to 11-7-0 on the season, while the Seahawks fall to 9-6-4.
Simmons earns 10th career shutout in 5-0 win
January 28, 2012
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Senior goaltender Rebecca Simmons collected her 10th career shutout, as the Salve Regina University women’s hockey team earned a 5-0 victory over Plymouth State University during ECAC Women’s East action at St. George’s Ice Rink on Saturday night. The win improves the Seahawks to 9-5-4 overall and 5-4-3 during conference play, while the Panthers fall to 1-13-3 on the season and 1-9-2 in the conference.
Seahawks and Huskies battle to 2-2 draw
January 27, 2012
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Salve Regina University women’s ice hockey team battled the University of Southern Maine to a 2-2 tie during ECAC Women’s East action at St. George’s Ice Rink on Friday night. The draw moves the Seahawks to 8-5-5 (4-4-3 ECAC) on the year, while the Huskies are now 5-9-4 (5-4-2 ECAC).
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Seahawks skate past Spartans for 4-1 victory
January 21, 2012
RUTLAND, Vt. – Salve Regina University scored a pair of short-handed goals in the third period to seal a 4-1 win over Castleton State College Saturday afternoon during an ECAC Women’s East contest at Spartan Arena.
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Coleman helps Seahawks salvage 2-2 draw with Pilgrims
January 20, 2012
HENNIKER, N.H. - Sophomore Shannon Coleman scored the game-tying goal with less than nine minutes remaining in regulation, as the Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team held on through overtime to salvage a 2-2 draw with New England College during ECAC East action on Friday afternoon. With the tie, both teams remain deadlocked in ECAC East standings at 3-4-2. The visiting Seahawks now sit at 7-5-3 on the season, while the Pilgrims are 3-4-2 overall.