Posted: Feb 06, 2024
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mikayla Kelley (Franklin Pierce, F, Jr., Eagan, Minn.)
Kelley came in clutch for the Ravens in Saturday night's win over second-place Saint Anselm, scoring both goals, including the game-winner in overtime with less than 90 seconds on the clock. Kelley had three points on the weekend, registering two goals and an assist on FPU's only goal Friday night.
Honor Roll
Tymmarie Grom (Post, F, So., Livonia, Mich.)
Mikayla Lantto (LIU, F, Sr., Wasilla, Alaska)
Cassie Nevers (Sacred Heart, F, Sr., West Suffield, Conn.)
Alexis Petford (Stonehill, F, So., Balgonie, Saskatchewan)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Caisey Van Den Oetelaar (Post, D, Jr., Whitby, Ontario)
Van Den Oetelaar was a key part of the 1-0-1 weekend Post against Assumption. In Friday afternoon's 3-2 overtime win, Van Den Oetelaar had the secondary assist on the game-winning goal to lift Post to victory. On Saturday, she helped anchor the defense in a 0-0 tie. Van Den Oetelaar had one blocked shot and helped the Post defense fend off 69 total shots by the Greyhounds, 44 of which reached sophomore goalie Hannah Saunders in net.
Honor Roll
Bri Eid (LIU, D, Jr., Belle River, Ontario)
Emersynn McGillis (Saint Michael's, D, So., Ottawa, Ontario)
Sydney Russell (Stonehill, D, So., Nashville, Tenn.)
Emily Wisnewski (Sacred Heart, D, Sr., North Plymouth, Minn.)
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
Hannah Saunders (Post, G, So., Ottawa, Ontario)
Saunders withstood a barrage of shots in Saturday matchup against Assumption, helping the Eagles earn a 0-0 tie against the Greyhounds and close out a 1-0-1 weekend. Getting the start on Saturday, Saunders was peppered with 69 total shots, 44 of which would reach her in net. Saunders endured four Greyhound power-play chances, including a brief 5-on-3 advantage in which she fought off 11 total shots across 6:31 of power-play time. In the third period alone, Saunders made 20 saves on 20 attempts during a stretch in which Assumption outshot Post 31-5 overall and 20-2 in shots on goal. To finish off the day, Saunders stopped two more pucks in the five-minute overtime frame giving the sophomore her second shutout win of the season.
Honor Roll
Carly Greene (Sacred Heart, G, Jr., Minnetonka, Minn.)
Abbey Gyurko (Saint Michael's, G, Fr., Dublin, Ohio)Jill Hertl (Franklin Pierce, G, So., Highland Park, Ill.)
Tindra Holm (LIU, G, Jr., Skelleftea, Sweden)
Courtney Stagman (Saint Anselm, G, Fr., Andover, Minn.)
Eve Stone (Stonehill, G, So., North Billerica, Mass.)ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Hailey Tullo (Saint Anselm, F, Fr., Southwick, Mass.)
Tullo notched back-to-back goals against Franklin Pierce in a weekend series split with the Ravens. She registered eight total shots, including a team-high six on Saturday. Tullo also tallied her first collegiate power-play goal for the Hawks on Saturday, bringing her total to three goals along with six assists for nine points in her rookie season.
Honor Roll
Peyton Bennetts (Sacred Heart, D, Fr., South Lyon, Mich.)
Abbey Gyurko (Saint Michael's, G, Fr., Dublin, Ohio)
Ella Knewtson (LIU, D, Fr., Excelsior, Minn.)Peyton Wise (Stonehill, F, Fr., Ajax, Ontario)