2011–12 Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey season
The Lindenwood Lady Lions represent Lindenwood University.
Offseason
- September 14: Lindenwood officially submitted an application to join College Hockey America (CHA) for the 2012–2013 season.[2]
Recruiting
- Lindenwood announced its first NCAA recruiting class on July 6, 2011. The 2011-12 recruiting class includes 12 incoming freshman:[3]
| Player |
Nationality |
Position |
Notes |
| Briar Bache |
Canada |
Goaltender |
Bache played with the Aurora Panthers Intermediate A team and notched a 2.04 GAA and .930 save percentage. |
| Kendra Broad |
Canada |
Forward |
She competed with the Southwest Wildcats in the Provincial Women's Hockey League. |
| Jordyn Constance |
Canada |
Forward |
Constance competed with the Calgary Chaos of the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League (AMMFHL). She was named to the AMMFHL all-star team. |
| Megan Cox |
United States |
Defense |
Cox was part of the Shattuck-St. Mary's U19 Girls National Championship. |
| Taylor Fairchild |
United States |
Goaltender |
Fairchild competd with the Little Caesars U19 program and registered a 1.02 GAA and .945 save percentage. |
| Sydney Gorzitza |
Canada |
Defense |
She played for the Medicine Hat Hounds of the Albert Major Midget Female Hockey League and scored two short-handed goals |
| Samantha Moore |
United States |
Forward |
In her senior season for Lakeville South HS, she managed 20 goals and 35 assists to lead her club. In addition, she was an Honorable Mention All-State selection. |
| Caitlyn Post |
United States |
Forward |
She is the second recruit to have played with the Little Caesars U19 program. In 15 league games, Post accumulated eight goals while registering four assists. |
| Mara Post |
United States |
Forward |
Post played with Samantha Moore at Lakeville South HS. Her 37 points were third overall in team scoring. |
| Hanna-Riika Turpeinen |
Finland |
Defense |
Last season, she played in her native Finland and guided Ilves to the 2011 European Club Championship while winning a silver medal at the World University Games. |
| Alyssa West |
United States |
Forward |
West also competed for the Little Caesars U19 program. In fifteen games played, she registered 12 points |
| Alison Wickenheiser |
United States |
Forward |
In 66 games for the Washington Pride U19 team, she scored 42 goals and 27 assists. |
Regular season
News and notes
- September 23: Lindenwood played its first official NCAA contest against #1 ranked and defending champions Wisconsin. Lindenwood held the Badgers to one goal in the first period before the Badgers added a goal early in the second then added six goals in the final half of the second period.[4] Wisconsin outshot Lindenwood 60 to 11. Freshman goaltender, Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves for LU.[4]
- September 30: The Lady Lions nearly earned its first NCAA Division I win versus the MSU-Mankato Mavericks. The Lady Lions fought back from a two goal deficit with two third-period goals. A late goal by Kathleen Rogan gave Minnesota State a 4-3 lead,[5] which they would not relinquish. At 5:24 in the second period. Less than a minute later, Kendra Broad scored the first goal in Lindenwood's NCAA history unassisted.[6] Minnesota State outshot the Lady Lions 53-16, as Lady Lions goaltender Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves.
- October 27-28: The series versus the Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey program marked the first time that the Lindenwood Lady Lions hosted an NCAA Division I opponent in their home arena.[7]
- November 5: The program picked up its first win as an NCAA program, 7-1, over Division III opponent, Saint Benedict.
- November 11: Lindenwood was admitted into the conference on November 11, 2011 and will begin conference play starting in the 2012-13 season along with Penn State, bringing the CHA's membership to 6 members.[8]
Lindenwood Statistics Nationally
- Lindenwood University Statistics[9]
| Name |
Stat |
Ranking Nationally |
| Scoring Offense |
1.68 G/GM (32G) |
#33 |
| Scoring Defense |
7.58 G/GM (144GA) |
#35 |
| Scoring Margin |
-112 |
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| Penalty Minutes |
13.84 PIM/GM (263 PIM) |
#3 |
| Power Play |
15.38% |
#21 |
| Penalty Kill |
60% |
#35 |
| Winning Percentage |
1-18-0 5.26% |
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| Unbeaten Streak |
0g 1-18-0 |
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Rankings
- Lindenwood University Rankings
| Poll |
Affiliation |
Rank |
| USCHO.com Coaches Poll |
National |
# |
| USA Today Poll |
National |
# |
| INCH Power Rankings |
National |
# |
| NCAA Pairwise Rank |
Post-Season |
# |
| USCHO KRACH Rank |
Post-Season |
# |
| NCAA Ratings Percentage Index |
Post-Season |
# |
Schedule
| Date |
Visitor |
Score |
Home |
Location |
Decision |
Attendance |
Overall |
Box score |
| 9/23/2011 |
Lindenwood |
0-11 |
#1 Wisconsin |
Kohl Center |
Fairchild |
1,417 |
0-1-0 |
[1] |
| 9/25/2011 |
Lindenwood |
0-13 |
#1 Wisconsin |
Kohl Center |
Fairchild |
544 |
0-2-0 |
[2] |
| 9/30/2011 |
Lindenwood |
3-4 |
Minnesota State Mankato |
All Seasons Arena |
Fairchild |
212 |
0-3-0 |
[3] |
| 10/1/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-10 |
Minnesota State Mankato |
All Seasons Arena |
Fairchild |
106 |
0-4-0 |
[4] |
| 10/7/2011 |
Lindenwood |
0-8 |
Robert Morris (PA) |
Island Sports Center |
Fairchild |
132 |
0-5-0 |
[5] |
| 10/8/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-7 |
Robert Morris (PA) |
Island Sports Center |
Fairchild |
134 |
0-6-0 |
[6] |
| 10/14/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-7 |
Colgate |
Starr Arena |
Fairchild |
72 |
0-7-0 |
[7] |
| 10/15/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-8 |
Colgate |
Starr Arena |
Fairchild |
202 |
0-8-0 |
[8] |
| 10/28/2011 |
Mercyhurst |
0-7 |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
Fairchild |
250 |
0-9-0 |
[9] |
| 10/29/2011 |
Mercyhurst |
1-14 |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
Fairchild |
100 |
0-10-0 |
[10] |
| 11/4/2011 |
Lindenwood |
7-1 |
Saint Benedict |
St. Cloud Athletic Complex |
Fairchild |
100 |
1-10-0 |
[11] |
| 11/5/2011 |
Lindenwood |
6-7 |
St. Catherine |
St. Cloud Athletic Complex |
Fairchild |
100 |
1-11-0 |
[12] |
| 11/10/2011 |
Lindenwood |
0-11 |
Bemidji State |
Eveleth Hippodrome |
Fairchild |
400 |
1-12-0 |
[13] |
| 11/12/2011 |
Robert Morris (PA) |
2-6 |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
Fairchild |
150 |
1-13-0 |
[14] |
| 11/13/2011 |
Robert Morris (PA) |
0-6 |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
Bache |
125 |
1-14-0 |
[15] |
| 12/2/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-6 |
Syracuse |
Tennity Ice Pavilion |
Fairchild |
123 |
1-15-0 |
[16] |
| 12/3/2011 |
Lindenwood |
1-2 OT |
Syracuse |
Tennity Ice Pavilion |
Fairchild |
212 |
1-16-0 |
[17] |
| 12/14/2011 |
Lindenwood |
0-9 |
Mercyhurst |
Mercyhurst Ice Center |
Fairchild |
444 |
1-17-0 |
[18] |
| 12/15/2011 |
Lindenwood |
2-7 |
Mercyhurst |
Mercyhurst Ice Center |
Bache |
515 |
1-18-0 |
[19] |
| 1/4/2012 |
Lindenwood |
7:00 p.m. |
North Dakota |
Ralph Engelstad Arena |
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| 1/6/2012 |
Lindenwood |
5:30 p.m. |
Concordia (MN) |
Moorhead Sports Center |
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| 1/7/2012 |
Lindenwood |
2:00 p.m. |
Concordia (MN) |
Moorhead Sports Center |
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| 1/13/2012 |
Lindenwood |
6:30 p.m. |
Bethel (MN) |
Bethel University Arena |
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| 1/14/2012 |
Lindenwood |
3:00 p.m. |
Bethel (MN) |
Bethel University Arena |
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| 1/15/2012 |
Lindenwood |
2:00 p.m. |
St. Olaf |
Northfield Ice Arena |
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| 1/20/2012 |
Lindenwood |
7:00 p.m. |
Sacred Heart |
Wonderland of Ice |
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| 1/21/2012 |
Lindenwood |
2:00 p.m. |
Sacred Heart University |
Wonderland of Ice |
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| 1/27/2012 |
Robert Morris (IL) (Exhibition) |
7:00 p.m. |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
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| 1/28/2012 |
Robert Morris (IL (Exhibition) |
2:00 p.m. |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
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| 1/29/2012 |
Robert Morris (IL (Exhibition) |
12:00 p.m. |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
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| 2/10/2012 |
Lindenwood |
7:00 p.m. |
Saint Michael's |
Cairns Arena |
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| 2/11/2012 |
Lindenwood |
3:00 p.m. |
Saint Michael's |
Cairns Arena |
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| 2/24/2012 |
Grand Valley State (Exhibition) |
7:00 p.m. |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
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| 2/25/2012 |
Grand Valley State (Exhibition) |
2:00 p.m. |
Lindenwood |
Lindenwood Ice Arena |
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Awards and honors
References
- ^ a b "Women's Hockey Opens 2011-12 Season Against Defending NCAA Division I Champions". Lindenwood University. July 6, 2011. http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/7/6/WHOCKEY_0706111015.aspx.
- ^ Staff (September 14, 2011). "Lindenwood files application to join CHA". U.S. College Hockey Online. http://www.uscho.com/2011/09/14/lindenwood-files-application-to-join-cha/. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Women's Hockey Announces 2011-12 Recruiting Class". Lindenwood University. July 6, 2011. http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/7/6/WHOCKEY_0706113149.aspx. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- ^ a b "Women's Hockey Falls To No. 1 Wisconsin In First Official NCAA Game". Lindenwood University. September 23, 2011. http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/9/23/WHOCKEY_0923112313.aspx. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
- ^ "Lindenwood vs Minnesota State (Sep 30, 2011)". Lindenwood University. September 30, 2011. http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/custompages/women_icehockey/2011_12/12HCLW03.HTM. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
- ^ "http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/9/30/WHOCKEY_0930110411.aspx?path=whockey". Lindenwood University. September 30, 2011. http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/9/30/WHOCKEY_0930110411.aspx?path=whockey. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/news/2011/10/26/WHOCKEY_1026114407.aspx
- ^ Staff (November 11, 2011). "Lindenwood formally admitted into CHA". U.S. College Hockey Online. http://www.uscho.com/2011/11/11/lindenwood-formally-admitted-into-cha/. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
- ^ "Lindenwood Lions Women's Hockey 2011-2012 Team Statistics". U.S. College Hockey Online. http://www.uscho.com/stats/team/lindenwood/womens-hockey/2011-2012/#teamsummary. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
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