2022-23 Women's Ice Hockey News

Ravens Top the Northeast-10 With Most 4.0 GPAs in 2023 Spring Semester
Ravens Top the Northeast-10 With Most 4.0 GPAs in 2023 Spring Semester

June 30, 2023

MANSFIELD, MASS (6/30/2023) – The Northeast-10 released the 2023 Spring Academic Honor Roll Friday and Franklin Pierce University led the way with the most 4.0 GPAs in the Conference.

Hertl Selected as the All-USCHO Rookie Team Goaltender
Hertl Selected as the All-USCHO Rookie Team Goaltender

March 31, 2023

RINDGE, N.H. (3/31/23) – Franklin Pierce freshman goaltender Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) has been named to the All-USCHO Rookie Team, per the official announcement by the organization on Friday afternoon.

Four Women's Ice Hockey Players Earn All-League Honors From NEWHA
Four Women's Ice Hockey Players Earn All-League Honors From NEWHA

March 03, 2023

WINTHROP, Mass. (3/3/23) – Per the official announcement by the league offices earlier this week, four members of the Franklin Pierce women’s ice hockey team were unveiled as recipients of All-League honors by the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA).

Women's Hockey Ousted in NEWHA Semifinal Against Top-Seeded LIU, 2-1 (F/OT)
Women's Hockey Ousted in NEWHA Semifinal Against Top-Seeded LIU, 2-1 (F/OT)

March 01, 2023

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (3/1/23) – The Franklin Pierce women’s ice hockey team left it all out on the ice on Wednesday afternoon, but found their playoff run suddenly halted by a 2-1 overtime loss to top-seeded Long Island University (LIU) in the NEWHA Semifinals at the Northwell Health Ice Center.

Women's Hockey Advances to NEWHA Semifinal, Blanks Sacred Heart 4-0
Women's Hockey Advances to NEWHA Semifinal, Blanks Sacred Heart 4-0

February 26, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/26/23) – After fighting from behind in each of the first two games of the NEWHA quarterfinals against fifth-seeded Sacred Heart University, the fourth-seeded Franklin Pierce University women’s hockey team put the Pioneers in the rearview mirror in game three, claiming the series with a 4-0 shutout victory on Sunday evening from Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.

Late Equalizer Leads to Overtime Heroics for Women's Hockey in 2-1 Win over Sacred Heart in NEWHA Quarterfinal (Series Tied 1-1)
Late Equalizer Leads to Overtime Heroics for Women's Hockey in 2-1 Win over Sacred Heart in NEWHA Quarterfinal (Series Tied 1-1)

February 25, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/25/23) - As the final seconds winded down in the third period, it seemed that the Ravens season would end in the NEWHA quarterfinal round versus No. 5 Sacred Heart University. However, the late-game magic was there at Jason Richie Ice Arena, as the Ravens would score a thrilling goal with just over a second remaining to force overtime, eventually coming away with a 2-1 victory in extra time to force a decisive game three.  

Women's Hockey Falls to Sacred Heart in Game One of NEWHA Quarterfinal, 2-1
Women's Hockey Falls to Sacred Heart in Game One of NEWHA Quarterfinal, 2-1

February 24, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/24/23) - The Franklin Pierce women’s hockey team bombarded the Pioneer net with 36 total shots on goal, but could only score once in a 2-1 loss to open the NEWHA quarterfinal round against Sacred Heart University.

Hertl Backstops Women's Hockey to a 2-0 Silencer Over LIU
Hertl Backstops Women's Hockey to a 2-0 Silencer Over LIU

February 18, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/18/23) – Great things happened at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena on Saturday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce women’s ice hockey team completed the weekend sweep of Long Island University (LIU) with a 2-0 shut out victory.

Late Stevens Go-Ahead Goal Sends Women's Hockey to 3-2 Win over LIU
Late Stevens Go-Ahead Goal Sends Women's Hockey to 3-2 Win over LIU

February 17, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/17/23) - The Franklin Pierce women’s hockey team pulled out a thrilling 3-2, NEWHA-conference victory over the Long Island University Sharks on Friday afternoon at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore defender Julia Stevens (Minneapolis, Minn.) provided the game-winner with just 1:50 left in regulation.  

Julia Stevens Receives NEWHA Defensive Player of the Week
Julia Stevens Receives NEWHA Defensive Player of the Week

February 15, 2023

WINTHROP, Mass. (2/15/23) – On Tuesday afternoon, the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) unveiled its selection of weekly award recipients, naming sophomore defender Julia Stevens (Minneapolis, Minn.) the NEWHA Defensive Player of the Week, per the announcement from the league offices.

Women's Hockey Demolishes Post University, 8-0
Women's Hockey Demolishes Post University, 8-0

February 11, 2023

SHELTON, Conn. (2/11/23) - A full 60-minutes of unrelenting offense led the Franklin Pierce women’s ice hockey team to a rout of NEWHA opponent Post University on Saturday afternoon, winning by a lopsided 8-0 score at the Sports Center of Connecticut.  

Women's Hockey Bested in Overtime at Post University, 3-2
Women's Hockey Bested in Overtime at Post University, 3-2

February 10, 2023

SHELTON, Conn. (2/10/23) – The Franklin Pierce women’s hockey team managed to salvage a point on Friday afternoon, but a squandered two-goal cushion led them to a 3-2 overtime loss at the hands of Post University at The Rinks at Shelton.

Kelley, Hertl Each Take Home Weekly NEWHA  Accolades
Kelley, Hertl Each Take Home Weekly NEWHA Accolades

February 07, 2023

WINTHROP, Mass. (2/7/23) – After earning a pair of hard fought victories this past week, the Franklin Pierce women’s ice hockey team had a pair of players named New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) as weekly award recipients on Tuesday afternoon. For their efforts, sophomore forward Mikayla Kelley (Otsego, Minn.) and freshman goaltender Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) were each selected as the NEWHA’s Player and Goaltender of the Week, respectively.

Farrell, Hertl Both Featured In HCA National Women's Rookie of the Year Watch List
Farrell, Hertl Both Featured In HCA National Women's Rookie of the Year Watch List

February 06, 2023

WINTHROP, MASS. (2/6/23) – Out of a group of five total student-athletes from three New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA), a pair of Ravens made the cut as selectees to the Hockey Commissioner's Association (HCA) National Women's Rookie of the Year watch list, which was formally revealed by the league office on Thursday, February 2nd.

Second Period Surge Powers Women’s Hockey Past Sacred Heart, 7-1
Second Period Surge Powers Women’s Hockey Past Sacred Heart, 7-1

February 04, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/4/23) – A five-goal offensive outburst in the second period did the trick for the Franklin Pierce women’s hockey team on Saturday afternoon against NEWHA opponent Sacred Heart University, as they routed the Pioneers, 7-1 to claim the weekend sweep at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.

Kelley Scores Twice, Women's Hockey Scoots Past Sacred Heart, 3-1
Kelley Scores Twice, Women's Hockey Scoots Past Sacred Heart, 3-1

February 03, 2023

WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/4/23) – It was all said and done following the first 20-minuts of action for the franklin Pierce women’s hockey team, as they cruised their way to a 3-1 victory over NEWHA opponent Sacred Heart University on Friday night at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.