2010–11 Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey season

2010–11 Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey season
CHA regular season champions
CHA tournament champions
NCAA Regionals, Lost, 4-2 vs. Boston University[1]
Conference CHA
Home ice Mercyhurst Ice Center
Rankings
USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine 3
USCHO.com/CBS College Sports 7
Record
Overall 29-6-0
Coaches and Captains
Head Coach Michael Sisti
Captain(s) Meghan Agosta
Alternate captain(s) Vicki Bendus, Jesse Scanzano

The Mercyhurst Lakers represented Mercyhurst College in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The Frozen Four was hosted by Mercyhurst College at Louis J. Tullio Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.[2]

Offseason

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Notes
Lauren Barnes Forward  United States She helped Burnsville High School to a 22-8-1 record in 2009-10.
Christine Bestland Forward  Canada Bestland played for Canada's Pursuit of Excellence. She also played for the Canadian National Women’s Under-18 Team during 2009-10.
Christie Cicero Forward  United States She led the New Jersey Rockets to a 31-15-3 record during the 2009-10 season and was its captain.
Ashley Harper Goaltender  United States She was a team manager for the past few seasons.

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Exhibition

Date Opponent Location Score Goal scorers
Sept 25 Mercyhurst vs. Wilfrid Laurier Erie, PA 7-0, Mercyhurst[9] Cassea Schols, Pamela Zgoda, Kelley Steadman, Lauren Jones, Christie Cicero, Samantha Watt, Kylie Rossler

News and notes

October

November

December

January

February

[22] Mercyhurst leads all schools with five nominatees.[23]

March

Regular season

The Lakers recorded their second undefeated conference season in the past three years. Against CHA competition, the squad went 16-0-0, averaging 5.25 goals per game while allowing just over a goal per game (1.38). In conference play, Meghan Agosta led the CHA in every offensive category. She scored 18 goals and added 23 assists for 41 points. Of her 41 points, 17 came on the power play, while four others came on the penalty kill, including three short-handed goals.[25]

Standings

Overall Conference
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#5 Mercyhurst†* 27 22 5 0 44 144 54 11 11 0 0 61 15
Niagara 28 9 14 5 23 4168 12 6 4 2 23 26
Syracuse 28 11 13 4 26 71 79 10 5 4 1 23 23
Robert Morris 29 5 19 5 15 59117 13 2 8 3 26 49
Wayne State 26 8 16 2 18 51 70 12 1 9 2 19 39
Championship:
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Current rankings: USCHO.com Division I women's poll

Roster

Number Name Height Position Shoots Class
1 Kelci Lanthier 5-5 G So.
2 Samantha Watt 5-10 D So.
4 Pamela Zgoda 5-6 D R Jr.
7 Jessica ChristofferJrn 5-8 F So.
8 Melissa Lacroix 5-9 D R Sr.
9 Kelley Steadman 5-11 F R Jr.
10 Lauren Jones 5-7 F So.
11 Vicki Bendus 5-1 F R Sr.
13 Bailey Bram 5-7 F L Jr.
15 Anna JohnJrn 5-11 D L Jr.
16 Kylie Rossler 5-6 F R Sr.
19 Stephanie DeSutter 5-9 D L So.
20 Meghan Corbett 5-6 F R Jr.
21 Ashley Cockell 5-8 D R Sr.
22 Jess Jones 5-4 F L Jr.
23 Jesse Scanzano 6-0 F R Sr.
27 Julie Hersey 5-8 F R Jr.
28 Cassea Schols 5-9 D R Sr.
30 Hillary Pattenden 5-6 G L Jr.
35 Stephanie Ciampa 5-6 G So.

Schedule

Date Opponent Location Score Record Conf. Record Goal scorers
Oct 1 St. Cloud State Erie, PA 9-1[10]1-0-00-0-0 Vicki Bendus (2), Meghan Agosta, Jesse Scanzano, Kelley Steadman, Cassea Schols, Jessica Christofferson, Christie Cicero, Christine Bestland
Oct. 2 St. Cloud State Erie, PA 6-1 [27] 2-0-00-0-0Jesse Scanzano, Bailey Bram, Vicki Bendus, Kelley Steadman, Meghan Agosta, Christie Cicero
Oct. 9, 2010 Maine Bangor, Maine5-2 3-0-0 0-0-0
Oct. 10, 2010MaineBangor, Maine 6-2 4-0-0 0-0-0
Oct. 15, 2010 Bemidji StateBemidji, Minn.
Oct. 16, 2010 Bemidji State Bemidji, Minn.
Fri, Jan 7 Syracuse Erie, PA
Sat, Jan 8 Syracuse Erie, PA
Fri, Feb 11 Syracuse Tennity Ice Pavilion
Sat, Feb 12 Syracuse Tennity Ice Pavilion

Conference record

CHA school Record
Niagara
Robert Morris
Syracuse
Wayne State

Awards and honors

CHA end of season awards

Postseason awards

International

CWHL draft picks

The following Lakers (including alumni) were selected in the 2011 CWHL Draft.[39]

Player Pick Team
Meghan Agosta1Montreal Stars
Vicki Bendus4Brampton Thunder
Jesse Scanzano5Toronto CWHL
Melissa Lacroix17Toronto CWHL

See also

References

  1. http://www.ncaa.com/news/icehockey-women/2011-03-12/boston-first-ever-frozen-four
  2. "Championship Sites For 2010 And 2011 Released". NCAA. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  3. Red/White/Yellow/Blue Rosters - Evaluation Camp
  4. http://www.chawomenshockey.com/news/2010/8/27/WHOCK_0827104501.aspx
  5. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Women's Hockey Names Captains for 2010-11 Season
  6. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2011-12-28/article-2849563/Kristen-Cameron-making-%26ldquosignificant-gains%26rsquo%26rsquo-in-her-rehab/1
  7. http://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/092810aaa.html
  8. http://www.chawomenshockey.com/news/2010/8/4/WHOCK_0804102904.aspx
  9. Golden Hawk Athletics - Varsity Game Statistics
  10. 10.0 10.1 Mercyhurst College Athletics - No. 3 Lakers Tame Huskies in 9-1 Romp
  11. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  12. 12.0 12.1 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  13. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  15. ECAC Hockey Mobile
  16. 16.0 16.1 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  17. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Lakers Explode With Three Late, Down Niagara, 3-0
  18. Agosta breaks NCAA's all-time scoring record
  19. SI.com - Faces in the Crowd
  20. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  21. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Agosta Honored at 47th Annual Charity Sports Banquet
  22. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Five Lakers Nominated for 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award
  23. WCHA.com - EIGHT WCHA PLAYERS AMONG NOMINEES FOR 2011 PATTY KAZMAIER MEMORIAL AWARD
  24. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Agosta Breaks NCAA Goals Record in 6-2 Win Over RMU
  25. 25.0 25.1 Mercyhurst College Athletics - Nine Lakers Honored at CHA Postseason Banquet
  26. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Agosta Tops 300 Points as Lakers Claim CHA Title Over Syracuse, 5-4
  27. Mercyhurst College Athletics - Lakers Roll Past Huskies to Sweep Series
  28. 28.0 28.1 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  29. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  30. 30.0 30.1 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  32. 32.0 32.1 Collge Hockey America Mobile
  33. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  34. American Hockey Coaches Association
  35. Collge Hockey America Mobile
  36. American Hockey Coaches Association
  37. http://hurstathletics.com/news/2011/7/1/WHOCK_0701115214.aspx
  38. Related News Releases
  39. http://www.cwhl.ca/news.asp?id=76

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