2014-15 Women's Ice Hockey News
Women’s Ice Hockey Puts Nine on ECAC East All-Academic Team
March 18, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (March 18, 2015) – Nine members of the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team have been named to the ECAC East All-Academic Team, as announced earlier this week by the Conference office.
Women’s Ice Hockey Stopped by Holy Cross, 4-1, in ECAC Open Title Game
March 01, 2015
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (March 1, 2015) – Freshman forward Alex Brolsma (Bloomington, Minn.) struck for a first-period goal on Sunday afternoon, but four unanswered goals thereafter spelled defeat for the top seeded Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team, 4-1, at the hands of third seeded Holy Cross in the championship game of the ECAC Open Tournament, hosted by Saint Michael’s at Cairns Arena. Freshman forward Kara Violette had three points on a goal and two assists in the win for Holy Cross.
Sheils Three-Point Day Leads Women’s Ice Hockey Over Saint Michael’s, 6-1, in ECAC Open Semifinal
February 28, 2015
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (February 28, 2015) – In the program’s first-ever postseason contest, junior defenseman Sarah Sheils (Pittsburgh, Pa.) tallied three points on two goals and an assist to lead the top seeded Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to a 6-1 win over fifth seed and host Saint Michael’s in the second semifinal of the ECAC Open Tournament at Cairns Arena. Freshman forward Jillian Witwicki scored the lone goal in defeat for Saint Michael’s.
Women’s Hockey’s Ketterman, O’Neil Earn All-ECAC East Honorable Mentions
February 26, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 26, 2015) – Despite finishing in a tie for third in the league -- after being picked to finish 11th in the preseason coaches’ poll -- the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team was inexplicably left without a single All-ECAC East selection on Thursday afternoon, when the league announced its All-Conference selections. Instead, the Ravens settled for All-ECAC East Honorable Mention accolades for sophomore forward Marisa Ketterman (Palmer, Alaska) and sophomore goaltender Shannon O’Neil (Tewksbury, Mass.).
Women's Ice Hockey's Marisa Ketterman Named ECAC East Player of the Week
February 24, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 24, 2015) – Sophomore forward Marisa Ketterman (Palmer, Alaska) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team has been named ECAC East Player of the Week, for the week ending on Feb. 22, as announced Monday afternoon by the Conference office.
Three-Goal Third Pushes Women’s Ice Hockey Past Southern Maine, 4-1, in Regular-Season Finale
February 21, 2015
GORHAM, Maine (February 21, 2015) – Sophomore forward Marisa Ketterman (Palmer, Alaska) had a goal and two assists on Saturday afternoon, to cap a six-point weekend (3-3-6) and lead the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to a 4-1 win over Southern Maine in ECAC East play at USM Ice Arena. Junior forward Cassandra Sherman scored the lone goal in defeat for Southern Maine.
Ketterman, Raimo Score Twice Each as Women’s Ice Hockey Rolls Through Massachusetts Boston, 7-1
February 20, 2015
BOSTON (February 20, 2015) – Sophomore forwards Alysha Raimo (Fitchburg, Mass.) and Marisa Ketterman (Palmer, Alaska) each scored in the first period and then again in the second on Friday afternoon, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team in a 7-1 win over Massachusetts Boston in ECAC East play at The Beacons Ice Arena. Sophomore defenseman Kat Armstrong scored the lone goal in defeat for Massachusetts Boston.
Alex Brolsma Named ECAC East Rookie of the Week
February 17, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 17, 2015) – Freshman forward Alex Brolsma (Bloomington, Minn.) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team has been named ECAC East Rookie of the Week, for the week ending on Feb. 15, as announced Monday afternoon by the Conference office.
Strong Start Carries Women’s Ice Hockey Over Manhattanville, 3-2
February 14, 2015
RYE, N.Y. (February 14, 2015) – Sophomore forward Nina Danforth (Stratford, Conn.) scored the eventual game-winning goal just after the midway point of the second period on Saturday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team built up a 3-0 lead and held on for a 3-2 win on the road over Manhattanville in ECAC East play at Playland Ice Casino. Senior forwards Michele Meggiolaro and Alla Traun notched a goal and an assist each in defeat for Manhattanville.
Brolsma Scores Twice, Women’s Ice Hockey Pours it On in Third, Rolls Through Plymouth State, 5-1
February 13, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 13, 2015) – Freshman forward Alex Brolsma (Bloomington, Minn.) scored twice for her second multiple-goal game of the season on Friday night, and three third-period goals helped the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team roll to a 5-1 win over Plymouth State in ECAC East play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Junior goaltender Alyssa Altschuler piled up 47 saves in defeat for Plymouth State.
Shannon O’Neil Named ECAC East Goaltender of the Week
February 10, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 10, 2015) – Sophomore goaltender Shannon O’Neil (Tewksbury, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team has been named ECAC East Goaltender of the Week, for the week ending on Feb. 8, as announced Monday afternoon by the Conference office.
O’Neil Strong in Net as Women’s Ice Hockey Blanks Holy Cross, 2-0
February 07, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 7, 2015) – Sophomore goaltender Shannon O’Neil (Tewksbury, Mass.) stopped all 30 shots which came her way on Saturday night, including 23 over the final 40 minutes, to lead the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team to a 2-0 win over Holy Cross in ECAC East play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore forward Lanie Matsumoto (Fort Collins, Colo.) and junior forward Bryana Harron (Woburn, Mass.) scored in the victory for the Ravens.
Slow Start Hurts Women’s Ice Hockey in 4-1 Loss at Norwich
February 06, 2015
NORTHFIELD, Vt. (February 6, 2015) – A pair of power-play goals by Norwich junior defenseman Taylor Cross provided a large part of the margin on Friday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team suffered a 4-1 loss on the road at Norwich in ECAC East play at Kreitzberg Arena. Junior forward Alysha Raimo (Fitchburg, Mass.) found the net in the second period for Franklin Pierce in defeat.
Women’s Ice Hockey Outgunned by Salve Regina in Special Teams Affair, 4-2
January 31, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 31, 2015) – Freshman forward Hailee Craig (Canton, Mich.) and junior forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) each scored power-play goals on Saturday evening, but the opposition struck for three power-play markers as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team dropped a 4-2 decision to Salve Regina in ECAC East play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Junior forward Danielle Phalon scored twice in the win for Salve Regina.
Women’s Ice Hockey Stifled by Saint Anselm, 3-1
January 30, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 30, 2015) – Saint Anselm sophomore forward Alison Butler scored twice on Friday evening, including the game’s first goal, as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team dropped a 3-1 decision to Saint Anselm in ECAC East play at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. The defeat was the first on home ice for Franklin Pierce since Feb. 16, 2013, and snapped its home-ice unbeaten streak at 21 games (20-0-1).
Baker Scores Pair as Women’s Ice Hockey Smothers Saint Michael’s, 3-0
January 24, 2015
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (January 24, 2015) – Junior forward Karsyn Baker (Detroit, Mich.) scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and her team held a dominant, 40-17, edge in shots on Saturday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team posted a 3-0 win over Saint Michael’s in ECAC East Play at Cairns Arena. Sophomore forward Marisa Ketterman (Palmer, Alaska) had the remaining Franklin Pierce goal, as she and Baker finished the day tied for the team goal-scoring lead with 12 each.