Women's Hockey--2014-15

[Boomer]

The season starts with an exhibition win over the Toronto Aeros, 3-0. Good win for the team and the coaches. The Aeros are a junior team ages 15-18.

Impressions on the first night:
-Huskies had more offensive flow and offensive puck movement than previous years.
-Huskies looked like they were having fun. First game, new season, new coaching staff, so this would be expected. Hope this attitude is still there as the season progresses.

I talked to assistant coach Jinelle Siergiej today at the "Meet and Greet" season ticket holders event. She was one of the best collegiate hockey players, leading the evil Wisconsin Badgers to two national championships a few years ago. A VERY impressive hockey player and is certainly geared up for her coaching stint at SCSU. Her energy and knowledge of the women's game will be a great asset for SCSU.

Newcomers that looked good: Transfer defender Lexi Slattery plays like she's played before--excellent skater and good puck mover. The other transfer, Molly Illikainen, has a knack for the puck and plays a physical style at wing. Freshmen Anderson, Turbyville, Johnson and Erickson all looked like they will fit in with the "new" team.

All the returnees looked to be in good shape and good attitude. All three goalies each played a period and obviously all did well (a shutout). The most saves were by redshirt goalie Jacqueline Audet in the third period. This was her first action as a Husky.

All this against a young junior team. Next week the team goes to Ridder for a tournament. They will face Boston University Friday afternoon (they are supposed to be pretty good) and then play Penn State on Saturday. Much better competition, so we shall see.

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SC Times Mick Hatten...
Strength of SCSU women's hockey team is goaltending

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SC Times...
Hatten column: Huskies goalie takes scenic route from San Jose to SCSU

History being made...
Hilary Knight to practice with Anaheim Ducks

"Knight, a forward, is believed to be the first female non-goalie to practice with an NHL team, the Ducks said. Her participation is part of World Girls' Ice Hockey Weekend."

[mdneilson]

SCSU fell to BU 5-2 tonight. They play Penn State tomorrow at Ritter Arena.

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SCSU Athletics site...
Huskies Lose 3-2 Against Penn State University

Huskies return home next weekend, Friday, October 10th and Saturday October, 11th, for a series against Lindenwood University.

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SCSU Athletics site...
SCSU Women's Hockey to host Lindenwood University Oct. 10-11 @3:07pm

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SCSU Athletic site..Friday...
SCSU Women's Hockey Defeats Lindenwood University 2-0

Saturday...
SCSU Women's Hockey falls 5-3 against Lindenwood

wcha site...
http://www.wcha.com/women/scs/index.php

Box score indicated they outshot Lindenwood 47-27 Friday and 28-20 Saturday.

Video links...I didn't see any highlights yet , just postgame interviews, but they usually upload them here...
http://www.youtube.com/user/SCSU1869/videos

The Huskies will return to action on Oct. 17 with a game at Minnesota State, Mankato. On Oct. 18, the Huskies will complete the WCHA weekend series back at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center with a 7:07 p.m. game against the Mavericks.

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SCSU Athletic site... 7:07 pm start time both nights
St. Cloud State Women's Hockey meets Mankato on Oct. 17-18

Complete Release *.pdf...
SCSU Women's Hockey release

[LadyHusky17]

SCSU Athletic site... 7:07 pm start time both nights
St. Cloud State Women's Hockey meets Mankato on Oct. 17-18

It's noted in the article but should be noted here as well, it's a home and home series. Friday in Mankato and Saturday here.

[Boomer]

Congrats to the entire team--and first-year coach Eric Rud for their big 5-1 win over the saps from Mankato!!

Yes, that means that right now, the SCSU Huskies are leading the WCHA!!!

Check out the Sin Bin Crew tomorrow night at 7:07. What is that smell?? Why, I think I smell a SWEEP!!

Get there for the drop of the puck, because the Mad Cows from Mankato are always a bit chippy, and it might start early. . .

The scoring streak for Amanda Arbogast is growing!! And when will my favorite Grand Rapidian (Molly Illikainen) come out of her mini-slump and dominate!!?? And look for a "Spat-Attack" from #16, Vanessa Spataro.

Skeeterman would be there, but he and wife Barb are either in London or Spain. Not sure because I lost their itinerary . . .

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SCSU Athletic site...Shots 54-22
St. Cloud State Women's Hockey trumps Minnesota State, 5-1

WCHA site...
Hanmer's Two Goals Lead St. Cloud State Past Minnesota State, 5-1
Senior defenseman Audrey Hanmer scores two goals for Huskies

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SCSU Athletic site...
St. Cloud State gains shootout win over Minnesota State

WCHA site...
MINNESOTA STATE AND ST. CLOUD STATE SKATE TO 1-1 TIE
Junior Molly Illikainen scores game-tying goal for Huskies

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RPI Women's hockey site...

Women's Hockey Hosts St. Cloud State for Two
Rensselaer is back at the Houston Field House for a two-game series with St. Cloud State, this Friday (3pm) and Saturday (3pm) Eastern time 2pm Central.

FOLLOW THE ACTION: Live statistics for this weekend's game – and all Rensselaer home games – can be followed at http://www.sidearmstats.com/rpi/whockey.

WATCH ON RPI TV: This weekend's action can be seen live on RPI TV, or online at www.rpitv.org.

[mdneilson]

The women pull off the sweep at RPI!

[HuskyFan64]

The Lady Huskies are awesome this Season!