2011-12 Hockey East Women's Ice Hockey Season

The 2011–12 Hockey East women's ice hockey season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive ice hockey among Hockey East members. 
==Exhibition==
===CIS Exhibition===
Date 	NCAA school	CIS school	Score 	NCAA goal scorers
Oct. 1	Vermont 	McGill 	McGill, 3-2	Delia McNally, Meghan Huertashttp://uvmathletics.com/news/2011/10/1/WHOCKEY_1001113056.aspx
==Regular season==
===News and notes===
====October====
*In her Boston University Terriers debut on September 30, 2011, Isabel Menard logged three assists against North Dakota.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/093011aaf.html The following day (also against North Dakota), Menard scored her first goal as a Terrier.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/100111aaa.html 
====November====
*November 3: The Vermont Catamounts won their first ever game at New Hampshire by a 4-1 tally at the Whittemore Center.http://uvmathletics.com/news/2011/11/3/WHOCKEY_1103114336.aspx Catamounts goalie Roxanne Douville made 33 saves, while freshman Amanda Pelkey notched a goal and an assist.
*November 18: Minnesota skater Amanda Kessel registered 5 points as the Golden Gophers defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats by an 11-0 tally. New Hampshire starting goalie Jenn Gilligan made 27 saves but allowed eight goals in two periods. She was replaced by Moe Bradley in the third period. Bradley stopped 11 of 14 shots as the Wildcats suffered their worst loss in the 35 year history of the program.http://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111118v4lz74
*November 26: New Hampshire Wildcats player Nicole Gifford scored the first hat trick of her careerhttp://unhwildcats.com/sports/wice/2011-12/releases/20111126t46aan as the Wildcats defeated the Princeton Tigers by a 3-1 mark. The Wildcats improved to 38-5-2 lifetime against Princeton.http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/recaps12.php?wprnunh1.n26
====December====
*December 22: In recognition of the ten-year anniversary of the Women's Hockey East Association, the Friars announced their Providence Hockey East All-Decade Team. Six forwards, five defenders and two goalies were honored.http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/122211aaa.html 
Player 	Position 	Class of:
Jenn Butsch 	Forward 	2003
Ashley Payton 	Forward 	2006
Darlene Stephenson	Forward 	2004
Karen Thatcher 	Forward 	2006
Sonny Watrous 	Forward 	2007
Rush Zimmerman 	Forward 	2005
Kristen Gigliotti 	Defense 	2007
Kelli Halcisak 	Defense 	2004
Erin Normore 	Defense 	2009
Meredith Roth 	Defense 	2004
Kathleen Smith 	Defense 	2008
Jana Bugden 	Goaltender	2007
Genevieve Lacasse 	Goaltender	2012
====January====
*January 10: The Dartmouth Big Green and Providence Friars played each other in an outdoor game at Fenway Park in Boston. Providence skater Brooke Simpson scored her first career NCAA goal.http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/011012aaa.html With 1:14 remaining in regulation, Big Green forward Camille Dumais scored the game winning goal on Providence netminder Genevieve Lacasse as the Big Green prevailed by a 3-2 mark.http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/recaps12.php?wdarprv1.j10
*January 22: Maine hosted Providence College for the Sixth Annual Hockey East Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer event. The Black Bears bested the Friars in an overtime finish by a 3-2 mark. Maine improved to 13-8-6 on the season and 7-6-2 in Hockey East play. Maine goals were scored by Brianne Kilgour, Brittany Dougherty and Danielle Ward. Mary Dempsey from the Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center participated in the ceremonial puck drop. Commemorative game jerseys with pink color were auctioned off after the game. In addition, the team participated in an autograph session in which all fans received a signed team photo.
http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2011-12/releases/20120122xlgy1p
*January 25: Kerrin Sperry recorded her first shutout of the season as she logged 30 saves. In addition, Isabel Menard logged the 100th point of her NCAA career as the Terriers prevailed over the rival Boston College Eagles by a 6-0 tally.http://www.goterriers.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012512aaa.html
*January 29: The Huskies participated in the annual Hockey East Skating Strides game at the Freitas Ice Forum. Against the Providence Friars, the Huskies were defeated by a 5-2 mark. With the loss, the Huskies fell to 3-18-7 overall. The Huskies ended up being swept in the season series. In a pre-game ceremony, UConn presented Hockey East Associate Commissioner Kathy Winters with a donation of $10,000, representing the Friends of Mel Foundation. Of note, the Huskies set a program-record for funds raised in the Skating Strides event.http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/recaps/012912aaa.html 
====February====
*February 11: Before the match against the Eagles, Connecticut announced the Connecticut Hockey East All-Decade Team (in commemoration of Hockey East’s 10th Anniversary). The forwards named included: Jennifer Chaisson, Jaclyn Hawkins and Tiffany Owens. The honored defenders included Cristin Allen and Natalie Vibert. Kaitlyn Shain was named All-Decade goaltender.http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/020912aaa.html
*February 17: Northeastern ended their 13 year Beanpot championship drought when Casey Pickett scored the game winning goal in overtime past Boston University goaltender Kerrin Sperry. The Huskies prevailed by a 4-3 tally with the other Huskies goals scored by Kendall Coyne, Lucie Povova, and Sonia St. Martin. Huskies goaltender Florence Schelling made a season best 43 saves to claim her 17th win of the season.http://gonu.com/news/2012/2/7/WHOCKEY_0207125607.aspx 
===Standings===
 
===In-season honors===
====Players of the week====
Week 	Player of the week
September 26	Danielle Ward, Mainehttp://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201109/sep26wwr.php
October 3 	Jenn Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct3wwr.php
October 10 	Jenn Wakefield, Boston UniversityDanielle Ward, Mainehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct10wwr.php
October 17 	Casey Pickett, Northeastern and Taylor Wasylk, Boston College (tie)http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct17wwr.php
October 24 	Emily Field, Boston Collegehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct24wwr.php
October 31 	Brittany Dougherty, Mainehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct31wwr.php
November 7 	Laura Veharanta, Providencehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov7wwr.pdf
November 14 	Casey Pickett, Northeasternhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov14wwr.pdf
November 21 	Kayla Tutino, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov21wwr.php
November 28 	Nicole Anderson, ProvidenceDru Burns, Boston College)http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov28wwr.pdf
December 5 	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec5wwr.pdf
December 12 	Alexandra Carpenter, Boston College http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec12wwr.pdf
January 9 	Mary Restuccia, Boston Collegehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan10wwr.php
January 16 	Kristina Lavoie, New Hampshirehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan16wwr.pdf
January 23 	Jenn Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan23wwr.pdf
January 30 	Kristina Lavoie, New Hampshirehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan30wwr.pdfKristin Sperry, Boston University
February 6 	Ashley Cottrell, Providencehttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb6wwr.pdf
February 13 	
February 20 	
February 27 	Jenn Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb27wwr.php
====Defensive players of the week====
Week 	Player of the week
September 26	Melissa Gagnon, Maine
October 3 	Kerrin Sperry, Boston University
October 10 	Florence Schelling, Northeastern
October 17 	Jenn Gilligan, New Hampshire
October 24 	Nicole Paniccia, Connecticut
October 31 	Brittany Ott, Maine
November 7 	Florence Schelling, NortheasternKerrin Sperry, Boston University (tie)
November 14 	Florence Schelling, Northeastern
November 21 	Corinne Boyles, Boston College
November 28 	Brittany Ott, Maine
December 5 	Corinne Boyles, Boston CollegeFlorence Schelling, Northeastern (tie)
December 12 	Florence Schelling, Northeastern
January 9 	Nina Riley, Providence
January 16 	Brittany Ott, Maine
January 23 	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern
January 30 	Genevieve Lacasse, Providence
February 6 	Florence Schelling, Northeastern
February 13 	
February 20 	
February 27 	Genevieve Lacasse, Providence
====Rookies of the week====
Week 	Player of the week
September 26	Jennifer More, Maine
October 3 	Heather Kashman, New Hampshire
October 10 	Alex Carpenter, Boston College
October 17 	Kayla Tutino, Boston University
October 24 	Beth Hanrahan, ProvidenceLucie Povova, Northeastern
October 31 	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern
November 7 	Amanda Pelkey, Vermont
November 14 	Tori Pasquariello, Maine
November 21 	Emily Snodgrass, Connecticut
November 28 	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern
December 5 	Kayla Campero, Connecticut
December 12 	Jenna Lascelle, New Hampshire
January 9 	Kayla Tutino, Boston University
January 16 	Jennifer More, Maine
January 23 	Brittany Ott, MaineFlorence Schelling, Northeastern
January 30 	Amanda Pelkey, Vermont
February 6 	Emily Snodgrass, Connecticut
February 13 	
February 20 	
February 27 	Kayla Tutino, Boston University
====Team of the week====
Week 	Player of the week
September 26	Maine Black Bears
October 3 	New Hampshire Wildcats
October 10 	Maine Black Bears
October 10 	Boston College Eagles
October 17 	
October 24 	Boston College Eagles
October 31 	Maine Black Bears
November 7 	Providence Friars
November 14 	Providence Friars
November 21 	Boston College Eagles
November 28 	Maine Black Bears
December 5 	Northeastern Huskies
December 12 	
January 9 	Boston University Terriers
January 16 	Maine Black Bears
January 23 	Northeastern Huskies
January 30 	Boston University Terriers
February 6 	Providence Friars
February 13 	
February 20 	
February 27 	Boston University Terriers
===Monthly awards===
====Player of the month====
Month 	Player of the month
October 2011 	Jennifer Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201111/nov1wmh.pdf
November 2011	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201112/dec2wmh.pdf
December 2011	Kendall Coyne, Northeasternhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201201/jan3wmh.pdf
January 2012 	Jennifer Wakefield, Boston Universityhttp://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb2wmh.php
February 2012	
====Goaltender of the month====
Month 	Player of the month
October 2011 	Florence Schelling, Northeastern
November 2011	Corinne Boyles, Boston College
December 2011	Corinne Boyles, Boston College
January 2012 	Brittany Ott, Maine
February 2012	
====Rookie of the month====
Month 	Player of the month
October 2011 	Alexandra Carpenter, Boston College
November 2011	Tori Pasquariello, Maine
December 2011	Alexandra Carpenter, Boston College
January 2012 	Kendall Coyne, Northeastern
February 2012	
==Hockey East tournament==
Round 	Date 	Teams 	Arena 	Final score	Notes
Quarterfinals	Feb. 25	No. 5 Maine at No. 4 Providence College 	Schneider Arena, Providence, R.I. 	 	
Quarterfinals	Feb. 26	No. 6 New Hampshire at No. 3 Boston University	Walter Brown Arena, Boston, Mass. 	 	
Semifinals 	Mar. 3 	Lowest seed vs. No. 1 Northeastern 	Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center	 	
Semifinals 	Mar. 3 	Highest seed vs. No. 2 Boston College 	Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center	 	
Finals 	Mar. 4 	 	Kennedy Rink, Hyannis Youth and Community Center	 	
==Hockey East 10th Anniversary Team==
On February 29, 2012, Hockey East named its 10th Anniversary Team, along with a group of Honorable Mention players.
Position	Player 	HEA school 	Final season
Goalie 	Chanda Gunn 	Northeastern 	2004
Goalie 	Molly Schaus 	Boston College 	2011
Defense 	Cristin Allen 	Connecticut 	2010
Defense 	Kacey Bellamy 	New Hampshire 	2009
Defense 	Martine Garland 	New Hampshire 	2008
Defense 	Kelly Halcisak 	Providence 		2004
Forward 	Sam Haber 	New Hampshire 	2009
Forward 	Kelly Paton 	New Hampshire 	2010
Forward 	Kelli Stack 	Boston College 	2011
Forward 	Karen Thatcher 	Providence 		2006
Forward 	Jennifer Wakefield	Boston University	2012
http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb29dec.php
===Honorable mention===
Position	Player 	HEA school 	Final season
Goalie 	Florence Schelling	Northeastern 	2012
Defense 	Courtney Birchard 	New Hampshire 	2011
Defense 	Kristin Gigliotti 	Providence 		2007
Defense 	Maggie Taverna 	Boston College 	2009
Defense 	Tara Watchorn 	Boston University	2012
Forward 	Jaclyn Hawkins 	Connecticut 	2008
Forward 	Jenn Hitchcock 	New Hampshire 	2008
Forward 	Allie Thunstrom 	Boston College 	2010
==See also==
* 2010–11 Hockey East women's ice hockey season
* 2011–12 WCHA women's ice hockey season
* 2011–12 ECAC women's ice hockey season
* 2011–12 CHA women's ice hockey season
==References==
Hockey East
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