Wednesday, March 10. 2010Star Tribune All Metro Team
BETHANY BRAUSEN - Player of the Year
KALLIE BILLADEAU
Hopkins, goalie, senior
Billadeau, a first-team selection last season, got even stingier. She allowed two fewer goals (34) than last season and improved her save percentage almost 20 points (.954). Opponents scored more than one goal on Billadeau, a Syracuse recruit, in only eight of her 26 starts.
GINA MCDONALD
Irondale, forward, senior
A key cog in Irondale's past two state tournament teams, tallying a combined 83 goals and 73 assists during that span. Technically sound, McDonald elevated her game in the section playoffs, scoring two game-winning goals and assisting on another. Will play at Harvard next year.
CORINNE BUIE
Edina, forward, senior
Big, strong forward led Edina with 36 goals. Rarely separated from the puck. Providence recruit scored two goals in each of the Hornets' three section playoff victories. Carried over her scoring prowess from the soccer field, where she tallied 33 goals last fall.
BETHANY BRAUSEN
Roseville, forward, senior
A two-time captain and vocal leader, Brausen led the Raiders, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A for much of the season, with 33 goals and 64 points. The Gophers recruit tallied a hat trick in the playoffs against defending state champion Stillwater.
MILICA MCMILLEN
Breck, defense, sophomore
Contributed to the offense with 16 goals and a team-best 35 assists. Possessing a booming shot, McMillen does her part on the defensive end as well. Breck allowed three or more goals in only four games. Named to the all-tournament team at state as an eighth-grader.
ROSIE ALLEVA
Red Wing, defense, senior
Princeton recruit is a smooth skater with keen offensive instincts. Hard worker whose dead-eye shot stems from daily 5 a.m. shooting practice. Scored 31 goals and 26 assists. Rarely leaves the ice.
SECOND TEAM
Forwards
Hannah Brant, Hill-Murray, soph., 42 G, 36 A-78 pts.
Meghan Lorence, Irondale, junior, 46-36-82
Rachel Ramsey, Minnetonka, junior, 22-23-45
Defensemen
Allie Duellman, Roseville, senior, 13-23-36 - Bemidji State
Audrey Hanmer, Forest Lake, junior, 17-18-35
Goalie
Marah Sobczak, Stillwater, senior, .914 save pct.
THIRD TEAM
Forwards
Rachael Bona, Coon Rapids, 33-21-54 junior
Jordyn Burns, Benilde-St. Margaret's, 31-21-52 junior
Amanda Colin, Burnsville, senior, 40-27-67 - Quinnipiac
Hillary Crowe, Blake, junior, 35-48-83
Defensemen
Laurel Miller, Totino-Grace, senior 16-23-39 - Wisconsin
Maggie Pendleton, Hill-Murray, senior 12-22-34 - Providence
Goalie
Julie Friend, Minnetonka, junior, .9452 save pct.
Wednesday, March 10. 2010Ten Finalists Named for 2010 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The USA Hockey Foundation today announced the 10 finalists for the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey.
The 10 finalists are (in alphabetical order): junior forward Vicki Bendus (Wasaga Beach, Ont./Mercyhurst College), senior forward Emmanuelle Blais (Lasalle, Que./Univ. of Minnesota Duluth); sophomore forward Bailey Bram (Ste. Anne, Man./Mercyhurst College); senior forwards Felicia Nelson (St. Paul, Minn./St. Cloud State Univ.), Sarah Parsons (Dover, Mass./Dartmouth College), and Kelly Paton (Woodstock, Ont./Univ. of New Hampshire); freshman goaltender Noora Räty (Espoo, Finland/Univ. of Minnesota); junior forward Jesse Scanzano (Montreal, Que./Mercyhurst College); sophomore goaltender Florence Schelling (Oberengstringen, Switzerland/Northeastern Univ.) and senior defenseman Britni Smith (Port Perry, Ont./St. Lawrence Univ.).
The top-10 class of candidates for the 13th annual Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award represents all four women's college conferences: College Hockey America, ECAC Hockey, the Hockey East Association and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
The award selection process began in early February, when NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches were asked to nominate players for the award. Nominated players were then placed on an official ballot, which was sent back to the coaches to vote for the top 10 finalists. The independent accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, tabulated the ballots.
The three finalists, including the recipient of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, are chosen by a 13-member selection committee comprised of NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches, representatives of the print and broadcast media, and a representative of USA Hockey, the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States.
The three finalists for this year's award will be announced March 9.
NOTES: Felicia Nelson is the first-ever top-10 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award finalist from St. Cloud State University ... Three of the this year's finalists are from Mercyhurst College. The University of Wisconsin (2009) and Harvard University (1999) are the only other schools to have three top-10 finalists in a single year ... The 10 finalists include seven forwards, two goaltenders and one defenseman. Five seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and one freshman are included ... The 2010 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award will be presented at a brunch ceremony at the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center on March 20 in Minneapolis. The event is held is conjunction with the NCAA Women's Frozen Four ... Tickets to the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award ceremony may be purchased by calling 719-538-1184, or by e-mailing or faxing a completed ticket form, which can be found at PattyKaz.com. Individual seats are $75, while tables of 10 are available for $700.
ABOUT THE PATTY KAZMAIER MEMORIAL AWARD
An award of The USA Hockey Foundation, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award recognizes the accomplishments of the most outstanding player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey each season. Selection criteria includes outstanding individual and team skills, sportsmanship, performance in the clutch, personal character, competitiveness and a love of hockey. Consideration is also given to academic achievement and civic involvement.
ABOUT PATTY KAZMAIER
The Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award is named in honor of the late Patty Kazmaier, who was a four-year varsity letter-winner and All-Ivy League defenseman for Princeton University from 1981-86. An accomplished athlete who helped lead the Tigers to the Ivy League Championship in three consecutive seasons (1981-84), Patty Kazmaier-Sandt died on Feb. 15, 1990, at the age of 28 following a long struggle with a rare blood disease.
2010 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 Finalists
Name Year Pos School
Vicki Bendus Jr F Mercyhurst College
Emmanuelle Blais Sr F University of Minnesota Duluth
Bailey Bram So F Mercyhurst College
Felicia Nelson Sr F St. Cloud State University
Sarah Parsons Sr F Dartmouth College
Kelly Paton Sr F University of New Hampshire
Noora Räty Fr G University of Minnesota
Jesse Scanzano Jr F Mercyhurst College
Florence Schelling So G Northeastern University
Britni Smith Sr D St. Lawrence University
Wednesday, March 10. 2010COUNTDOWN IS ON TO 2010 ESSO CUP IN REGINA
The battle for female hockey supremacy has begun as playoffs are underway across the country. Five teams will earn the right to travel to Regina, Sask. in April and join the host Regina Rebels to battle for the 2010 Esso Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship.
Fans of all ages will soon get the opportunity to watch the best Midget AAA female hockey players and teams from across Canada compete at the highest level in Regina’s newest hockey facilities at Evraz Centre.
The Esso Cup is considered the equivalent of the well-known and long-standing TELUS Cup, which is Canada’s National Midget Championship and features the best boys’ Midget AAA teams in the country.
“There is a unique passion for female hockey in Saskatchewan,” said Lynn Tulloch, chair of the 2010 Esso Cup host committee. “Come and watch Canada’s best female hockey players compete for the Esso Cup. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.”
This year marks the second for the Esso Cup – Manitoba’s Westman Wildcats earned the first-ever gold medal in Calgary, Alta. in 2009, defeating the Scarborough Sharks in the final of the five-team tournament.
The event expands this year to six teams, with regional champions from Pacfic (B.C. and Alberta), West (Saskatchewan and Manitoba), Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic (Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) joining the host Rebels.
Tulloch points to Hockey Canada’s dedicated focus on player development and the success of Canada’s National Women’s Team as the main inspirations for the growth in female hockey across the country. She said the enthusiasm for the female game, along with the fan base, increases with each Team Canada victory at international events such as the 4 Nations Cup, IIHF World Women’s Championship and Olympic Winter Games.
“Female hockey continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in Canada,” Tulloch said. “Today’s players benefit from the high performance programs specifically targeted for girls and the Esso Cup allows them to exhibit their exceptional hockey skills on a national level.”
Tulloch added that the Esso Cup and the provincial and regional Midget AAA female leagues provide outstanding opportunities for players to get an education and play hockey at universities in both Canada and the United States. The national championship also attracts coaches and scouts from many high profile university teams who are looking to recruit the next female hockey stars.
Wednesday, March 10. 2010CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S UNDER-18 TEAM ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Monday the 20 players that will represent Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship, which will take place from March 27 to April 3 in Chicago, Ill.
Canada’s roster includes 15 of the 22 players who took part in a three-game series against the United States last August. Canada came out on top in the series, beating the U.S.A.’s Women’s Under-18 Select Team 4-2 in the second game on Wednesday, August 26 and winning 3-1 in the third and final game on Thursday, August 27.
The roster also includes six players who competed for Canada at the 2009 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship in Füssen, Germany: Jessica Campbell (Melville, Sask./Pursuit of Excellence, Midget AAA); Christine Bestland (Brunkild, Man./Pursuit of Excellence, Midget AAA); Mélodie Daoust (Valleyfield, Que./Edouard Montpetit, Collégial AA); Laurie Kingsbury (Valleyfield, Que./Saint-Laurent, Collégial AA); Jamie Lee Rattray (Kanata, Ont./Ottawa, PWHL) and Jillian Saulnier (Halifax, N.S./Toronto, PWHL).
Head coach Dan Church and assistant coaches Pierre Alain and Lisa Jordan, with help from Hockey Canada’s scouting staff, used several key national and international events to finalize the roster. Those include the selection camp held from July 24-30 and the series against the United States held from August 24-27, both in Calgary, as well as the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship which took place from November 4-8 in Surrey, B.C.
“The Canadian hockey team that will compete at the third IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship features many of the female game’s brightest and youngest stars,” Church says. “We believe this roster has the strength and skill to help Canada improve upon its performance at what is becoming an increasingly competitive international tournament."
Canada has settled for silver for two years running, falling 3-2 in overtime to the United States last year and losing 5-2, again to the Americans, at the inaugural IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship in 2008 in Calgary.
Eight teams will compete for the gold medal at this year’s tournament. Group A includes the Czech Republic, Finland, Japan and the United States, while Group B consists of Canada, Russia, Germany and Sweden. The bronze and gold medal matches are scheduled for Saturday, April 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. CT, respectively
Wednesday, March 10. 2010CANADIAN WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM WIN OLYMPIC GOLD WITH 2-0 WIN OVER U.S.
VANCOUVER – Canada is golden again in women's Olympic hockey.
The Canadian women's hockey team defended the gold medals won at the 2002 and 2006 Olympic Games with a 2-0 win over archrival U.S. on Thursday at Canada Hockey Place.
Marie-Philip Poulin of Beauceville, Que., the youngest player on the Canadian team at 18, scored a pair of goals in the first period, showing off her soft hands and quick release. Edmonton goaltender Shannon Szabados stopped all 29 shots for the shutout.
Szabados was an intriguing choice in net for her first start in an Olympic or world championship final. Coach Melody Davidson went with the 23-year-old over veterans Charline Labonte, the winning goalie in the 2006 Olympic final, and Kim St. Pierre, the starter in the 2002 championship game.
Szabados showed no rookie nerves to start the game, however. She came out of her net to play the puck and made glove saves with confidence. She kept the Americans off the scoreboard during five-on-three chances at the start of both the first and second periods. U.S. goalie Jessie Vetter made 27 saves.
Centre Meghan Agosta of Ruthven, Ont., was named tournament MVP.
“This medal is Canada's medal,” said Agosta. “To be able to win a gold medal on home soil is an honour. We're going to cherish the moment for the rest of our lives.”
Szabados was named to the all-star team, which also included American defencemen Angela Ruggiero and Molly Engstrom and forwards Agosta, Poulin and Jenny Potter of the U.S.
Wednesday, November 18. 2009TNFHL welcome WI Jr Badgers to Gold Division for 2010
Gold Division Director , Marty Sexton of the Two Nations Female Hockey League announced today "we would like to welcome the WI Jr Badgers AAA Hockey Organization to our league for the 2010 season to play in the Gold Division." The WI Jr. Badgers AAA Hockey Org. is in its 7th year of existence and has established itself as the top AAA Program in WI. The WI Jr Badger Girls program is currently home to the Top Girls Players in the State of WI. Each year the WI Jr. Badgers program competes in many AAA Tourneys across the Midwest and has established itself as a solid organization. The WI Jr. Badgers program expanded in '09 to add additional Teams & became the MIN/WIS AAA Hockey Org.. The MIN/WIS AAA Hockey Org. now also has teams in the Twin Cities, Northern MN, & other areas around the Midwest. For more information about this team please go to: MINWISAAAHOCKEY.com. “We are excited to be a part of the TNFHL!” said Aaron Johannes, Director and Coach of this program.
Monday, November 9. 2009Playing Well May Be All In Your Mind
With Natalie Darwitz of the U.S. Women’s National and Olympic Team
By: USA Hockey Magazine
You may have heard your coach say, “Keep your head in the game and don’t daydream.” Well, thinking about success can be the first step toward being successful. Sports psychologists call it “positive visualization.” That’s a fancy way of saying that you can picture in your head what you’re going to do before you get to do it.
As the season winds down and you begin your march toward a league title, and possibly a USA Hockey National Championship, using positive visualization techniques will help turn your dreams into goals.
Tip #1
Whether it’s before a tryout or a game, try to visualize yourself out there playing and playing well in the offensive and defensive zone. Remember to do all the little things your coach taught you. Remember that it’s an important part of the whole picture of playing hockey, not just the great scoring. Coaches aren’t just looking for the huge play or the amazing shot. Go back to the basics and don’t forget what you do well.
Tip #2
Don’t grade yourself on every pass or every play. You can pat yourself on the back if you’ve done something great, but if you feel like you’ve made a mistake, you can’t dwell on it.
Tip #3
If we’re in a close game I try to visualize myself scoring the big goal. I think about what’s happened on the ice up to that point, how I’ve played and how the other team has played against me. I think about the goalie and her tendencies. Is she a butterfly-style goalie? If so, maybe I picture myself going high if I get the puck in close.
Tip #4
Visualizing myself having success helps my confidence. If I think about myself coming through in the clutch it’s almost like I’ve been there before, so I’m not as nervous. How many times have you had the puck on your stick in front of a wide-open net and missed, then you get back to the bench and think about what you should’ve done? Why not turn it around and think first and then go out there and do it?
Remember This …
Mental preparation is just as important as the physical part when it comes to being ready to play. It’s great to give it everything you have when you hit the ice or inline rink, but it’s important to remember that it’s still a game.
Losing a game or not making a team is not the end of the world. You have other things in your life. A hockey game is two hours out of your day. There’s a whole other world out there. If hockey’s not going well, you still have a life to live.
Monday, November 9. 2009Manitoba 1 - Quebec 2 QUEBEC BREAKS TIE TO EARN BRONZE
SURREY, B.C. – Quebec’s Christine Lambert (Thetford Mines, Que.) scored both of her team’s goals Sunday, including her first less than a minute into the game, to give her team the momentum it needed to come out of this week’s tournament with bronze medals.
But despite the quick start Quebec faced an evenly matched Manitoba squad, with the puck flying up and down the ice through all three periods. Manitoba managed to even the score midway through the second period with a goal from Natasha Kostenko (Fannystelle, Man.).
The fans watched in anticipation as the back-and-forth play continued and Manitoba hit the post a couple ofl times, but it would be Quebec to break the 1-1 tie, with Lambert securing her second of the night midway through the third period to give her team a taste of victory.
Forward Shelby Bram (Ste. Anne, Manitoba) won player of the game for Manitoba, while offensive force Lambert received the honour for Quebec.
Monday, November 9. 2009Manitoban Named Most Valuable Player at U18 Championships
Meghan Dufault named 2009 National Women's U18 Championships Most Valuable Player. Team Manitoba finishes 4th place; final record 2-3-0.
Monday, November 9. 2009<strong>Ontario Red take women's U18 Canadian championship over Ontario Blue, 5-1</strong>
SURREY, B.C. - Ontario Red won the Canadian under-18 women's hockey tournament for the sixth straight time Sunday, beating Ontario Blue 5-1 in the championship game.
Ontario Red's Jamie Lee Rattray scored just 14 seconds into the game on a pass from Kelly Terry. Rattray kept up the momentum for Red, setting up Jenna McParland for a 2-0 lead after the first.
Ontario Red stretched their lead early in the second with Kelly Babstock setting up Shannon Stoneburgh to make it 3-0.
Ontario Blue cut the lead to 3-1 through Vanessa Welten, but Rattray set up both Shannon Doyle and McParland - who also assisted Doyle to make it 5-1.
In the bronze medal game, Manitoba beat Quebec 2-1.
Wednesday, October 21. 2009Bram and Kohanchuk selected for Women's U-22
CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S UNDER-22 TEAM NAMED FOR THREE-GAME SERIES VS. CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced on Saturday Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team roster that will take part in a three-game series against Canada’s National Women’s Team from August 17-20 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary.
Canada’s roster was selected following a seven-day camp from August 6-14 in Calgary, attended by 41 of the top under-22 female hockey players in Canada – five goaltenders, 14 defensemen and 22 forwards. The camp included games between two Canadian teams – Red and White – and Sweden’s national women’s team.
The roster includes Bailey Bram and Jenelle Kohanchuk from Manitoba
Wednesday, October 21. 2009Manitoba Games Female Hockey Update:
Age Category
Open to all females 16 and 15 years of age as of December 31, 2009 (Born in 1993 or 1994) Midget.
Regional Team Selection
Teams will be comprised of selected all-star players from each of the Manitoba Games Regions.
Sport Technical Information
Downlaod Draft Technical Package (as of May 2009)
Qualifying Dates and Registration
Central - Fall Tryout Completed
Eastman - Fall Tryout Completed
Interlake - October 31 - Stonewall
Norman - Fall Tryout Completed
Westman - TBD
Wnnipeg - November 10, 14 and 15 - Varsity View
Wednesday, October 21. 2009HOCKEY MANITOBA ANNOUNCES U-18 TEAM MANITOBA ROSTER;
Winnipeg, MB – Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce the 2009 U-18 Team Manitoba roster of who’ll be
representing the province at Hockey Canada’s National Women’s U-18 Championships this November.
Twenty of Manitoba’s finest female hockey players have successfully made it through the Program of
Excellence earning a trip to Surrey, BC to lace up for Team Manitoba November 4-8, 2009.
The roster features 8 returning players from last year’s squad, which also includes 2 players from the National
Women’s U-18 roster. Three (3) players were also members of the Westman Wildcats in 2008/09 who won the
Hockey Canada Esso Cup (National Female Midget Club Championship).
Team Manitoba has medalled consecutively in the last three seasons with back-to-back bronze medals at the
U-18 Nationals and silver at the last Canada Winter Games. Team Manitoba hopes to finally get back into the
Gold Medal game in 2009 under the leadership of Jon Rempel (Winnipeg). Rempel is also the head coach of
the University of Manitoba Bisons (CIS Women) who lead his team to a Canada West Conference
championship in 2008/09. Jon is joined by assistant coaches Ryan Hutton (Morden) and Neil Chow
(Winnipeg) to round out the coaching staff.
This year’s team captain will be Brigette Lacquette (Mallard) tasked with leading the players on-ice. Lacquette
is a returning player who was named Top Defensive Player at both the 2008 U-18 Nationals and the 2008
Esso Cup. She was also a member U-18 National team last season and again has been named to the
National U-18 evaluation roster for 2009/10. Also wearing a letter will be Christine Bestland (Brunkild),
Rachelle Bosc (Dufresne), and Caitlin MacDonald (Winnipeg) as alternate captains for Team Manitoba.
2009 U-18 Team Manitoba Roster
No. Name Pos. Born Hometown 2009-10 Team
1 Chantal Lischynski G 1993 Arnaud Balmoral Hall Blazers (HS)
2 Elisabeth Hewett D 1992 Oakbluff Assiniboine Park Rangers (AA)
3 Natasha Kostenko F 1992 Fannystelle Central Plains Capitals (AA)
4 Kelsie Scott F 1992 Souris Westman South Wildcats (AA)
5 Jasmine Levesque D 1992 Winnipeg Balmoral Hall Blazers (Prep)
6 Skye Kelly D 1994 Brandon TBA
7 Shelby Bram F 1993 Ste. Anne Eastman Selects (AA)
8 Michelle Pawluk F 1992 Petersfield Balmoral Hall Blazers (Prep)
9 Kristine Grenier F 1993 St. Leon Pembina Valley Hawks (AA)
10 Meagan Vestby F 1992 Swan River Notre Dame Hounds (SK-AAA)
11 Christine Bestland F 1992 Brunkild Pursuit of Excellence (BC-AAA)
12 Rachelle Bosc F 1992 Dufresne University of Manitoba (CIS)
14 Brandi Pollock D 1992 Virden Westman South Wildcats (AA)
15 Meghan Dufault F 1994 Winnipeg Pursuit of Excellence (BC-AAA)
16 Caitlin MacDonald D 1992 Winnipeg University of Manitoba (CIS)
17 Tess Dusik F 1992 Oak Bluff Balmoral Hall Blazers (Prep)
18 Jennifer More F 1993 Deloraine Notre Dame Hounds (SK-AAA)
19 Brigette Lacquette D 1992 Mallard Pursuit of Excellence (BC-AAA)
20 Tori Williams D 1993 The Pas Balmoral Hall Blazers (Prep)
35 Abby Ryplanski G 1993 Winnipeg Balmoral Hall Blazers (Prep)
Head Coach Jon Rempel Winnipeg
Assistant Coach Ryan Hutton Morden
Assistant Coach Neil Chow Winnipeg
Athletic Therapist Julie Hayward Winnipeg
Equipment Manager Jake West Winnipeg
Director of Operations Kyle Prystupa Selkirk
Wednesday, October 21. 2009Offense Two on One
When your team is entering the offensive zone on a Two on One, it's up to the player without the puck to get open, and be available for a pass.
Your first instinct should be to go hard to the net, so you can receive a pass close to the goalie for a great scoring opportunity.
But if your winger is flying down the boards ahead of you with the puck , another option is to slow down so that you're not directly in line with your winger and the defenseman trying to cover the pass.
Ultimately you want to either be ahead of the defenseman, or behind him. Holding back can put you in a great position to score, especially if there is little backchecking pressure.
Wednesday, October 21. 2009Hockey Quote
"If you want money, go to the bank. If you want bread, go to the bakery. If you want goals, go to the net."
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