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Five Field Hockey Players Named to NFHCA Division II National Academic Squad
March 07, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (March 7, 2013) – Senior midfielder Megan Bird (Laconia, N.H.), freshman forward Chelsey Burnell (West Baldwin, Maine), freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.), junior midfielder Alesia Gleason (Harwich, Mass.) and senior back Alyssa Juszczyk (Warren, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team have all been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division II National Academic Squad, as announced Tuesday by the NFHCA.
Bird Selected to NFHCA North/South Senior Game
November 09, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (November 9, 2012) – Senior midfielder Megan Bird (Laconia, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team has been selected to represent the North Squad at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association North/South Senior Game, as announced by the NFHCA. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at Cushing Field on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, host of the national semifinals and National Championship game, also held this weekend.
Bird Lays Claim to Program Assist Record, Field Hockey Downed in OT at Assumption, 3-2
October 20, 2012
WORCESTER, Mass. (October 20, 2012) – Senior midfielder Megan Bird (Laconia, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team entered the final game of her career on Saturday afternoon with 13 career assists, one behind the program’s all-time record. An assist in the first half tied the record, and another in the second half gave her sole possession, as she finished with 15 helpers. Unfortunately, the two assists would not be enough for the Ravens, who dropped a 3-2, overtime decision on the road at Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference play.
Bird Moves One Back of School Assist Record; Field Hockey Edged by Saint Michael’s on Senior Day, 2-1
October 13, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (October 13, 2012) – Senior midfielder Megan Bird (Laconia, N.H.) and senior back Alyssa Juszczyk (Warren, Mass.) were the focal point on a sun-splashed Saturday afternoon at Sodexo Field, though the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to Saint Michael’s in Northeast-10 Conference play. Bird picked up a first-half assist to move within one of the program’s record for career assists.
Bird, Juszczyk Reflect on Their Careers on Eve of Field Hockey Senior Day
October 12, 2012
On the eve of their Senior Day, we sat down with the duo and took an in-depth look back at their careers. They talked favorite moments, first impressions, personal growth and took a moment to thank people who have been important to them throughout their careers.
First Half Goals Sink Field Hockey Against Bentley, 3-1
October 10, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (October 10, 2012) – Junior forward Chanelle Letarte (Lunenburg, Mass.) scored her third goal of the season in the first half on Wednesday afternoon, but it would not be enough, as the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team dropped a 3-1 decision to Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sodexo Field. Senior forward Beth Maguire and sophomore forward Gina Lirange tallied a goal and an assist each for Bentley, with the latter scoring the game-winning goal.
Field Hockey Falls at No. 4 Massachusetts Lowell, 9-1
October 06, 2012
LOWELL, Mass. (October 6, 2012) – Sophomore midfielder Bianca Jones, junior forward Rachel McCarthy and junior forward Melissa Effertz all scored two goals each on Saturday afternoon to lead No. 4 nationally ranked Massachusetts Lowell to a 9-1 win over the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team in Northeast-10 Conference play at Cushing Field. Freshman forward Chelsey Burnell (West Baldwin, Maine) scored her first career goal in the loss for Franklin Pierce.
Field Hockey Downed by No. 7 Merrimack, 8-1
October 04, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (October 4, 2012) – Freshman midfielder Katrina Squeri scored twice, including the game-winning goal, on Thursday night to lead No. 7 nationally ranked Merrimack over the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team, 8-1, in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sodexo Field. Junior forward Chanelle Letarte (Lunenburg, Mass.) scored the lone goal in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Bird OT Blast Busts Up Losing Streak, Field Hockey Blanks Saint Anselm, 1-0
October 02, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 2, 2012) - A drive off a penalty corner by senior midfielder Megan Bird (Laconia, N.H.) with 3:34 to play in the first overtime on Tuesday night ricocheted off a defender and into the back of the cage to give the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team a 1-0 road win over Saint Anselm in Northeast-10 Conference play at Grappone Stadium. Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made nine saves for her first collegiate shutout.
Field Hockey Blanked by Adelphi, 3-0
September 29, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (September 29, 2012) - Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made 14 saves on Saturday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team was defeated, 3-0, by Adelphi in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sodexo Field. Freshman midfielder Molly Cuevas tallied a goal and an assist in the win for Adelphi.
Field Hockey Finds 2-1 Loss at AIC Tough to Swallow
September 26, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 26, 2012) – A controversial game-winning goal and a late shot off the post on Wednesday afternoon conspired to leave the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team on the short end of a 2-1 decision on the road against American International in Northeast-10 Conference play at Ronald J. Abdow Field. Junior midfielder Jessica Rogers (Uxbridge, Mass.) scored the lone goal in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Letarte Snaps Scoreless Drought; Field Hockey Falls at Stonehill, 4-1
September 24, 2012
EASTON, Mass. (September 24, 2012) – A deflection goal by junior forward Chanelle Letarte (Lunenburg, Mass.) in the second half on Monday afternoon ended a scoreless stretch of 486:05, but three first half goals were the difference, as the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team was defeated, 4-1, on the road by Stonehill in Northeast-10 Conference play at W.B. Mason Stadium. Senior forward Chelsea Fizell scored twice and added an assist in the victory for Stonehill.
Field Hockey Shutout by SCSU, 5-0
September 22, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (September 22, 2012) – Junior forward Sarah Cebry scored all five goals on Saturday afternoon as Southern Connecticut State defeated the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team, 5-0, in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sodexo Field. Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made eight saves in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Field Hockey Blanked at Saint Michael’s, 4-0
September 20, 2012
COLCHESTER, Vt. (September 20, 2012) – Three second-half goals on Thursday afternoon turned a 1-0 halftime lead into a 4-0 victory for Saint Michael’s against the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team in non-conference play at Duffy Field. Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made nine saves in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Field Hockey Upended at No. 8 Merrimack, 6-0
September 18, 2012
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (September 18, 2012) – A natural hat trick by junior midfielder Jessica Otis over the opening 26:41 on Tuesday night would be the only offense No. 8 nationally ranked Merrimack needed on its way to a 6-0 victory over the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team in non-conference play at Martone-Mejail Field. Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made 10 saves in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Field Hockey Downed at Bentley, 3-0
September 15, 2012
WALTHAM, Mass. (September 15, 2012) – Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Cote (Athol, Mass.) made nine saves on Saturday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team was defeated, 3-0, on the road by Bentley in non-conference play. Senior forward Beth Maguire had a goal and an assist in the victory for Bentley.