Senior forward earns All-Star honors for first time in program history

RINDGE, N.H. (October 19, 2005) – Franklin Pierce senior forward Laura Blanchard (Rockport, Mass./Rockport) received field hockey All-Star honors this afternoon by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

Blanchard was named to the NFHCA Division II North Senior All-Star team. This marks the first time in program history that a Franklin Pierce field hockey player has received this nomination.

This season, Blanchard has played 17 games for Franklin Pierce, starting 16. She ranks among team leaders as she has posted 19 shots (2nd), three goals (2nd), and seven total points (3rd) this season.

A three year starter, Blanchard has played in 64 games, starting 46. She currently ranks among all time leaders with 13 goals scored (3rd), 29 total points (5th), 44 shots on goal (5th), and 64 games played (6th). Blanchard ranks among single season leaders with six goals scored (7th), and 13 total points (7th) during her sophomore season in 2003.

The 2005 NFHCA Division II North/South Senior All-Star Game will be played at the University of Louisville on Saturday, November 19th. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

Franklin Pierce (6-11, 4-10 NE-10) will be in action again on Thursday as it travels to Bryant University for a match starting at 4 p.m.