2012-13 Women's Ice Hockey News
Women's Ice Hockey to Join ECAC East Hockey League in 2014
May 09, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2013) -- The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and its ECAC East Women's Ice Hockey League announced recently that Franklin Pierce University and its women's ice hockey program will join the conference beginning with the 2014-15 season. The announcement was made by ECAC Interim Commissioner Steve Bamford.
Third-Period Surge Doesn’t Net Equalizer, Women’s Ice Hockey Falls to Sacred Heart, 3-2 in Inaugural Season Finale
February 16, 2013
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 16, 2013) – Freshman forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) had a goal and an assist, freshman forward Haylea Barbieri (Plainville, Mass.) had a pair of assists, and the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team piled up 15 shots on goal in the final period on Saturday afternoon, but the team dropped a 3-2 decision to Sacred Heart at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore forward Alex Davis scored the game-winning goal in the third period for Sacred Heart.
FEATURE FRIDAY SERIES: Women's Ice Hockey's Amelea Gray has Enjoyed Her First Season in Rindge
February 15, 2013
Junior goaltender Amelea Gray has been pleased with how the inaugural season of Franklin Pierce women's ice hockey has gone.
Faia Double, Baker Shorty Lead Women’s Ice Hockey Over Sacred Heart, 3-2
February 15, 2013
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 15, 2013) – After over a month on the road, and with her family in the stands, freshman forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) scored a shorthanded, game-winning goal and added two assists on Friday night to lead the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to a 3-2 win over Sacred Heart at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Freshman forward Michaela Faia (Malden, Mass.) scored twice in the victory for Franklin Pierce.
Third-Period Rally Comes Up Short, Women’s Ice Hockey Falls at Saint Michael’s, 2-1
February 09, 2013
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (February 9, 2013) – Freshman forward Colleen Doucette (Wakefield, Mass.) scored her team-leading 11th goal of the season on Saturday afternoon, but it would be the only goal of the day for the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team, which dropped a 3-2 decision to Saint Michael’s at Cairns Arena. Sophomore forward Kristen Spulecki scored both goals in the win for Saint Michael’s.
Women’s Ice Hockey Lays Siege to Saint Michael’s, Stock Cashes Late Goal for 3-2 Win
February 08, 2013
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (February 8, 2013) – As Winter Storm Nemo began to pummel the region on Friday afternoon, the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team set about creating a blizzard of offense in Cairns Arena. Though Saint Michael’s survived for much of the contest against a barrage that saw Franklin Pierce pile up a 49-16 advantage in shots on goal, freshman co-captain Michelle Stock (Austin, Texas) put away her first career goal with just 3:06 to play to break a 2-2 tie and lift the Ravens to a 3-2 victory.
Women’s Ice Hockey Downed at Sacred Heart, 3-1
January 26, 2013
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (January 26, 2013) – In a game which mirrored Friday night’s contest in many ways, freshman forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) scored in the third period on Saturday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team dropped a 3-1 decision to Sacred Heart at Wonderland of Ice. Sophomore forward Casey Stathopoulos had a goal and an assist in the victory for Sacred Heart.
Power Play Sputters as Franklin Pierce Women’s Ice Hockey Falls at Sacred Heart, 3-1
January 25, 2013
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (January 25, 2013) – Freshman forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) scored a goal early in the third period on Friday night, but it would be the only one of the proceedings for the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team, which dropped a 3-1 decision on the road to Sacred Heart at Wonderland of Ice. Sophomore forward Casey Stathopoulos scored twice in the victory, including the game-winning goal, for Sacred Heart.
Strong Second Period Puts Women’s Ice Hockey Past Nichols, 3-1
January 22, 2013
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (January 22, 2013) – A penalty-shot goal by freshman forward Bryana Harron (Woburn, Mass.) 110 seconds into the second period stood as the game-winner on Tuesday night, as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team posted a 3-1 road win over Nichols at Levy Rink. Junior forward Megan Gerein scored the lone goal in defeat for Nichols.
Early Hole Proves Too Deep; Women’s Ice Hockey’s Comeback Comes up Short at Massachusetts Boston, 4-2
January 16, 2013
BOSTON, Mass. (January 16, 2013) – Freshmen forwards Colleen Doucette (Wakefield, Mass.) and Michaela Faia (Malden, Mass.) had a goal and an assist each on Wednesday afternoon as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team attempted to mount a third-period comeback which ultimately fell short, resulting in a 4-2 loss to Massachusetts Boston at Clark Athletic Center Ice Arena. Senior forward Emily LaRosa bookended the game’s scoring to finish with a pair of goals in the victory for Boston.
Women’s Ice Hockey Dropped by Sacred Heart in Rutland Herald Invitational Consolation, 7-1
January 12, 2013
RUTLAND, Vt. (January 12, 2013) – Freshman forward Anne Gomolinski and sophomore forward Casey Stathopoulos scored two goals each on Saturday afternoon, as Sacred Heart posted a 7-1 victory over the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team in the consolation round of the Rutland Herald Invitational, hosted by Castleton State at Spartan Arena. Freshman forward Colleen Doucette (Wakefield, Mass.) scored the lone goal for Franklin Pierce in defeat.
Women’s Ice Hockey Falls at Castleton State, 4-0, on First Day of Rutland Herald Invitational
January 11, 2013
RUTLAND, Vt. (January 11, 2013) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team could not overcome a 37-16 shots on goal deficit on Friday afternoon, as it suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of host Castleton State on the first day of the Rutland Herald Invitational at Spartan Arena. Castleton State’s balanced attack produced four different goal scorers in the contest.
Women’s Ice Hockey Opens Second Half, Falls to Saint Anselm, 5-0
January 05, 2013
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 5, 2013) – Junior forward Courtney Winters scored a natural hat trick and contributed an assist on Saturday afternoon as Saint Anselm defeated the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team, 5-0, at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore forward Tiffany Herron added a goal and two assists for Saint Anselm.
Three-Goal Second Keys 4-0 Win for Women’s Ice Hockey at Plymouth State
December 08, 2012
PLYMOUTH, N.H. (December 8, 2012) – Freshman forwards Colleen Doucette (Wakefield, Mass.), Francesca Paciello (Clinton, N.Y.) and Michaela Faia (Malden, Mass.) all scored in a span of 4:07 in the second period on Saturday afternoon to break a scoreless tie and propel the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to a 4-0 win at Plymouth State. Junior goaltender Amelea Gray (Bozeman, Mont.) stopped all 24 shots she faced to earn her first shutout of the season.
Women's Ice Hockey Featured on USCHO
December 07, 2012
The inaugural-season Franklin Pierce University women's ice hockey team was featured on United States College Hockey Online on Thursday. Derek Dunning, a Division III women's hockey columnist for the web site, took a look inside the debut seasons of both the Ravens and Stevenson College, talking to each team's head coach. A link to the full story at uscho.com is inside.
Third Period Miscues Send Women’s Ice Hockey to 3-1 Loss Against Plymouth State
December 07, 2012
WINCHENDON, Mass. (December 7, 2012) – Freshman forward Bryana Harron (Woburn, Mass.) scored in the third period on Friday night, but a pair of third-period goals caused the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to lose a 3-1 decision to Plymouth State at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Freshman forward Marisa Zamrock scored the game-winning goal for Plymouth State.