# St. Francis Xavier X-Women ice hockey

The St. Francis Xavier X-Women ice hockey team plays for St. Francis Xavier University, located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The team competes in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference of U Sports where they were an inaugural varsity member of U Sports women's ice hockey in the 1997–98 season. Representing St. Francis Xavier Athletics, the X-Women have won the most AUS championships with 12 conference championship wins, most recently in 2025.

## History
### 2010–11 season

During the 2010–11 season, the X-Women remained undefeated through the AUS regular schedule (24-0) and playoffs (3-0). The team won their first conference title since 2007–08. On March 14, 2011, the X-Women played in the national championship game for the first time. However, the squad was bested by the McGill Martlets in a 5–2 defeat. The silver medal finish is the program's highest in the U Sports women's ice hockey championship tournament.

### Recent results

Prior to the 2013–14 season, AUS teams played a round robin tournament with six teams split into two groups (two games played each). The winners of those games played for the AUS championship. Starting in 2013–14, the AUS had teams play three-game series with seeding with the AUS championship also being awarded after a three-game series. Canadian Interuniversity Sport changed its name to U Sports in 2016. With the addition of the UNB Reds for the 2018–19 season, all AUS teams went from playing 24 regular season games to playing 28 games.
The 2019–20 team won the AUS championship after finishing the regular season on a 12-game winning streak and finished 4–0 in the AUS playoffs. In the 2020 national championship, the X-Women were seeded third and defeated the Montreal Carabins in the quarterfinal. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the remainder of the tournament was cancelled, bringing a halt to a promising finish for the team.
| Year | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | Standing | Playoffs |
| 2010–11 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 1st | Won AUS Championship (9–2) vs. Moncton Lost CIS Championship (5–2) vs. McGill Martlets (2nd place finish) |
| 2011–12 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1st | Finished with 0–2 record in AUS round robin |
| 2012–13 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 1st | Won AUS Championship (4–1) vs. Saint Mary's Won CIS Bronze Medal Game (3–2 OT) vs. Toronto (3rd place finish) |
| 2013–14 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 1st | Lost AUS Semi-final vs. Mount Allison (1–2 series) |
| 2014–15 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1st | Won AUS Championship vs. Moncton (2–0 series) Lost CIS Bronze Medal Game (2–1) vs. Montreal (4th place finish) |
| 2015–16 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 5th | Lost AUS Semi-final vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) |
| 2016–17 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 3rd | Lost AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) |
| 2017–18 | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 1st | Lost AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Final (7–1) vs. Montreal (6th place finish) |
| 2018–19 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 39 | 2nd | Lost AUS Championship vs. St. Thomas (1–2 series) |
| 2019–20 | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 2nd | Won AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (2–0 series) U Sports championship cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021–22 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 3rd | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (0–2 series) |
| 2022–23 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 2nd | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (1–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Final (4–0) vs. Toronto (6th place finish) |
| 2023–24 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 1st | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (0–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Semi-Final (3–1) vs. Saskatchewan (8th place finish) |
| 2024–25 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 2nd | Won AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (2–0 series) U Sports championship TBD |

### All-time scoring leaders

| Player | Seasons | GP | G | A | Pts |
| Alexa Normore | 2010–11 to 2014–15 | 114 | 78 | 127 | 205 |
| Brayden Ferguson | 2004–05 to 2008–09 | 100 | 105 | 91 | 196 |
| Christina Davis | 2004–05 to 2008–09 | 104 | 86 | 93 | 179 |
| Candice Ernst | 2002–03 to 2006–07 | 85 | 57 | 113 | 170 |
| Rebecca Davies | 2003–04 to 2006–07 | 71 | 80 | 56 | 136 |
| Daley Oddy | 2013–14 to 2017–18 | 113 | 63 | 70 | 133 |
| Sarah Bujold | 2014–15 to 2018–19 | 121 | 62 | 51 | 113 |
| Tracy Sullivan | 2002–03 to 2004–05 | 46 | 44 | 65 | 109 |
| Jessica Shanahan | 2006–07 to 2009–10 | 87 | 48 | 53 | 101 |
| Amanda Church | 2004–05 to 2007–08 | 78 | 45 | 55 | 100 |

## Awards and honours

Note: F = forward; D = defenceman; G = goaltender

### U Sports

U Sports was known as the Canadian Interuniversity Athletics Union (CIAU; French: Union sportive interuniversitaire canadienne – USIC) until 2001 and as Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS; French: Sport interuniversitaire canadien – SIC) from 2001 until the adoption of the current name in 2016.

#### Brodrick Trophy

The Brodrick Trophy is awarded to the player of the year in U Sports women's ice hockey. From 2017 to 2020, St. FX produced three Brodrick Trophy winners. Sarah Bujold (2016–17) and Daley Oddy (2017–18) represented back-to-back wins, while Tyra Meropoulis earned the honour in 2020. The first player in program history to capture the Brodrick Trophy was Brayden Ferguson, reaching the pinnacle in 2007–08.
    2007–08: Brayden Ferguson
    2016–17: Sarah Bujold
    2017–18: Daley Oddy
    2019–20: Tyra Meropoulis

#### Rookie of the Year

The U Sports Rookie of the Year Award in women's hockey recognizes a "first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership."
    2010–11: Alex Normore
    2021–22: Abby Lewis

#### All-Canadians

All-Canadian honours are awarded by U Sports to the most outstanding regular season players in women's ice hockey.
First Team
    1998–99: Leanne MacDonald (D)
    2000–01: Leanne MacDonald (D)
    2007–08: Brayden Ferguson (F)
    2010–11: Suzanne Fenerty (D)
    2011–12: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F)
    2013–14: Alex Normore (F)
    2016–17: Sarah Bujold (F)
    2018–19: Lindsey Donovan (D)
    2019–20: Lindsey Donovan (D), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
Second Team
    2005–06: Rebecca Davies (F)
    2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D)
    2007–08: Marilynn Hay (D)
    2010–11: Alex Normore (F)
    2012–13: Alex Normore (F)
    2013–14: Jenna Pitts (D)
    2014–15: Alex Normore (F)

#### All-Rookies

U Sports All-Rookie Teams have recognized outstanding first-year players of the regular season since 2003–04.
    2003–04: Katie Barrett (D), Rebecca Davies (F)
    2005–06: Laura Grant (D)
    2009–10: Abygail Laking (F)
    2010–11: Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
    2017–18: Emerson Elliott (F)
    2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
    2019–20: Jamie Johnson (G)
    2021–22: Amaya Giraudier (G), Abby Lewis (F)

#### Fair Play Award

A CIS Championship Fair Play Award was awarded until the 2009–10 season. From 2010 to 2013, the player who "best exhibit[ed] the standards of fair play" throughout the CIS Championship tournament was recognized with the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award. No fair play awards have been awarded since 2013.
    2006: Kelly Boudreau
    2008: Suzanne Fenerty
    2009: Suzanne Fenerty
    2010: Katie Harvieux

#### Championship All-Stars

U Sports Championship All-Stars are awarded to the best players at the national tournament in women's ice hockey.
    2000: Leanne MacDonald
    2002: Amy Handrahan (G)
    2006: Katie Harvieux (G)
    2011: Carolyn Campbell (F), Suzanne Fenerty (D)
    2013: Jenna Downey (D)
    2015: Alex Normore (F)

### AUS

* Female Athlete of the Year, Finalist: Tyra Meropoulis, 2019–20

#### Most Valuable Player

The recipient of the Most Valuable Player award becomes the AUS nominee for the U Sports Brodrick Trophy.
    1998–99: Leanne MacDonald
    2007–08: Brayden Ferguson
    2011–12: Alex Normore
    2012–13: Alex Normore
    2013–14: Alex Normore
    2014–15: Alex Normore
    2016–17: Sarah Bujold
    2017–18: Daley Oddy
    2019–20: Tyra Meropoulis

#### Rookie of the Year

The recipient of the AUS Rookie of the Year Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Rookie of the Year Award.
    2003–04: Rebecca Davies
    2009–10: Abygail Laking
    2010–11: Alex Normore
    2017–18: Emerson Elliott
    2021–22: Abby Lewis
    2023–24: Ireland McCloskey

#### Coach of the Year

The recipient of the AUS Coach of the Year Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Coach of the Year Award.
    1999-2000: Frank Isherwood
    2000–01: Frank Isherwood
    2003–04: David Synishin
    2004–05: David Synishin
    2007–08: David Synishin
    2012–13: David Synishin
    2014–15: Ben Berthiaume
    2017–18: Ben Berthiaume
    2022–23: Ben Berthiaume

#### Most Sportsmanlike Player

AUS Most Sportsmanlike Player "recognizes an individual who maintains the standards of fair play and treats those around her with respect at all times."
    2003–04: Jill Bowie
    2004–05: Sheila Kelly
    2009–10: Suzanne Fenerty
    2014–15: Taylor Dale
    2015–16: Taylor Dale
    2023–24: Ireland McCloskey

#### Top Defensive Player

Awarded since the 2016–17 season, the AUS Top Defensive Player has been recognizes a skater who consistently excels in defensive aspects of the game and displays strong play in all areas of the ice individually and as part of their team's defensive tactics.
    2019–20: Lydia Schurman

#### Student-Athlete Community Service Award

The recipient of the AUS Student-Athlete Community Service Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Marion Hilliard Award.
    2004–05: Colleen Wall

#### All-Stars

One AUS All-Star team per season was named through the 2000–01. The AUS All-Star second team was introduced in the 2001–02 season.
    1998–99: Leanne MacDonald (D)
    1999-2000: Cindy Clarke (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Leanne MacDonald (D)
    2000–01: Michelle Fortier (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Leanne MacDonald (D)
First Team
    2001–02: Michelle Fortier (F), Gayle MacDonald (D)
    2002–03: Tracy Sullivan (F)
    2003–04: Katie Barrett (D), Rebecca Davies (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Tracy Sullivan (F)
    2004–05: Candace Ernst (F), Sheila Kelly (D)
    2005–06: Rebecca Davies (F), Laura Grant (D)
    2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D), Sheila Kelly (D)
    2007–08: Brayden Ferguson (F), Marilynn Hay (D)
    2008–09: Christina Davis (F), Brayden Ferguson (F), Laura Grant (D), Marilynn Hay (D)
    2009–10: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Marilynn Hay (D)
    2010–11: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F), Janelle Parent (F)
    2011–12: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F), Janelle Parent (F)
    2012–13: Jenna Downey (D), Alex Normore (F)
    2013–14: Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
    2014–15: Jenna Downey (D), Alex Normore (F), Sojung Shin (G)
    2016–17: Sarah Bujold (F)
    2017–18: Sarah Bujold (F), Lindsey Donovan (D), Daley Oddy (F)
    2018–19: Sarah Bujold (F), Lindsey Donovan (D)
    2019–20: Lindsey Donovan (D), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
    2021–22: Maggy Burbidge (F), Lauren Dabrowski (D)
    2022–23: Maggy Burbidge (F), Lauren Dabrowski (D), Lea MacLeod (F)
Second Team
    2001–02: Amy Handrahan (G)
    2002–03: Cindy Connors (F), Leanne MacDonald (D)
    2004–05: Brayden Ferguson (F), Tracy Sullivan (F)
    2005–06: Candace Ernst (F), Brayden Ferguson (F)
    2006–07: Kelly Boudreau (F), Christina Davis (F), Brayden Ferguson (F)
    2007–08: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Jessica Shanahan (F)
    2009–10: Carolyn Campbell (F), Jessica Shanahan (F)
    2010–11: Marilynn Hay (D)
    2011–12: Jenna Pitts (D)
    2012–13: Taylor Dale (F), Kristy Garrow (G), Jenna Pitts (D)
    2013–14: Daley Oddy (F)
    2014–15: Daley Oddy (F)
    2015–16: Daley Oddy (F)
    2016–17: Daley Oddy (F)
    2017–18: Carley Molnar (G)
    2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
    2021–22: Lea MacLeod (F), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
    2022–23: Josie Chisholm (D)
    2023–24: Maggy Burbidge (F)

#### All-Rookies

    2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D), Jessica Shanahan (F)
    2007–08: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Catie Gavin (F)
    2008–09: Erin Brophy (F)
    2009–10: Jenna Downey (D), Abygail Laking (F)
    2010–11: Kristy Garrow (G), Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
    2012–13: Schyler Campbell (F), Taylor Dale (F)
    2013–14: Nicole Corcoran (F), Daley Oddy (F)
    2014–15: Nicole Halladay (D)
    2016–17: Lindsey Donovan (D)
    2017–18: Emerson Elliott (F), Amy Graham (D)
    2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
    2019–20: Jamie Johnson (G)
    2021–22: Amaya Giraudier (G), Abby Lewis (F), Ella VandeSompel (D)
    2022–23: Kya Moss (D)
    2023–24: Mackenzie Lothian (D), Ireland McCloskey (F)

### St. Francis Xavier University awards
#### Student-Athlete of the Year

    2008: Brayden Ferguson
    2011: Suzanne Fenerty
    2014: Alex Normore
    2017: Sarah Bujold
    2018: Daley Oddy
    2020: Tyra Meropoulis
    2023: Maggie Burbidge
Note:
* ↑ Co-winner with rugby player Ghislaine Landry

#### Sports Hall of Fame

The StFX Sports Hall of Fame honours student-athletes, builders, and teams who made outstanding contributions through sport at St. Francis Xavier University.
| Inductee | Category | Year inducted |
| Leanne MacDonald | Athlete | 2017 |
| Beth McCharles | Athlete | 2019 |
* ↑ Inducted for contributions to both soccer and hockey at StFX.

## X-Women in professional hockey

* Suzanne Fenerty was selected by the Brampton Thunder in the fifth round of the 2012 CWHL Draft, but never appeared with the team.
| = CWHL All-Star | = NWHL All-Star | = Clarkson Cup Champion | = Isobel Cup Champion |
| Player | Position | Team(s) | League(s) | Years | Titles |
| Lindsey Donovan | Forward | AIK | SDHL | |
| Brayden Ferguson | Forward | Burlington Barracudas | CWHL | 2 | |
| Rebecca Davies | Forward | Mississauga Chiefs Toronto Furies | CWHL | 4 | 2014 Clarkson CupAs Furies GM |

### International

* Brayden Ferguson Canada: 2009 Winter Universiade
* Jenna Downey, Defense Canada: 2011 Winter Universiade
* Suzanne Fenerty, Defense Canada: 2011 Winter Universiade
* Alex Normore – StFX Canada: 2015 Winter Universiade
* Daley Oddy, Canada: 2015 Winter Universiade
* Daley Oddy, Forward Canada: 2017 Winter Universiade