2011–12 Mankato Mavericks women's ice hockey season

The Minnesota State Mavericks women's ice hockey team represents Minnesota State University, Mankato in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season and attempt to qualify for the NCAA Frozen Four.
==Offseason==
===Recruiting===
Player 	Position 	Nationality	Notes
Erin Krichiver 	Goaltender	 	Played at Shattuck St. Mary's
Shelby Moteyunas	Defense 	 	From Cicero, New York
Natalie Stoltz 	Forward 	 	From St. Paul, Minnesota
Kara Power 	Forward 	 	From New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
===Transfers===
Player 	Position	Nationality	Year 	Former school
Lauren Barnes	Forward 	 	Sophomore	Mercyhurst
==Regular season==
===News and notes===
*September 30: The MSU-Mavericks nearly gave the Lindenwood Lady Lions 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, 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. Minnesota State outshot the Lady Lions 53-16, as Lady Lions goaltender Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves.
*October 7: MSU senior Emmi Leinonen scored the first two goals for MSU in the game versus Mercyhurst. In overtime, Nicole Germaine scored her first goal of the year as the Mavericks upset the nationally ranked Mercyhurst Lakers by a 3-2 tally.http://www.msumavericks.com/news/2011/10/7/WHOCKEY_1007111231.aspx
*October 8: Minnesota State was unable to extend its three-game winning streak as #8 nationally ranked Mercyhurst (2-2-0) scored in the third period to win by a 5-4 score. Lakers forward Christine Bestland scored the game winning goal as Mavericks goaltender Danielle Butters suffered her first loss of the season.http://www.msumavericks.com/news/2011/10/8/WHOCKEY_1008112337.aspx
===Standings===
===Schedule===
Date 	Opponent 	Location 	Score	Record
9/30/2011 	Lindenwood University 	Mankato, Minn. 	W 4-3	1-0-0
10/1/2011 		Lindenwood University 		Mankato, Minn. 		W 10-2	2-0-0
10/7/2011 	Mercyhurst 	Mankato, Minn. 	W 3-2	
10/8/2011 	Mercyhurst 	Mankato, Minn. 	L 4-5	
10/14/2011	Robert Morris University 	Pittsburgh, Pa. 	 	
10/15/2011	Robert Morris University 	Pittsburgh, Pa. 	 	
10/20/2011	University of Minnesota 	Minneapolis, Minn.	 	
10/21/2011	University of Minnesota 	Minneapolis, Minn.	 	
10/28/2011	Ohio State 		Mankato, Minn. 	 	
10/29/2011		Ohio State 	Mankato, Minn. 	 	
11/4/2011 		Bemidji State University 	Mankato, Minn. 	 	
11/5/2011 		Bemidji State University 	Mankato, Minn. 	 	
11/18/2011		University of North Dakota 	Grand Forks, N.D. 	 	
11/19/2011		University of North Dakota 	Grand Forks, N.D. 	 	
12/2/2011 		University of Wisconsin	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
12/3/2011 	University of Wisconsin	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
12/9/2011 		St. Cloud State University	St. Cloud, Minn.	 	 	
12/10/2011		St. Cloud State University	St. Cloud, Minn.	 	 	
12/16/2011		University of Minnesota Duluth	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
12/17/2011	University of Minnesota Duluth	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
1/6/2012 		Bemidji State University	Bemidji, Minn.	 	 	
1/7/2012 	Bemidji State University	Bemidji, Minn.	 	 	
1/13/2012 		St. Cloud State University	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
1/14/2012 		St. Cloud State University	Mankato, Minn.	 	 	
1/20/2012 		Ohio State 		Columbus, Ohio 	 	
1/21/2012 		Ohio State 		Columbus, Ohio 	 	
1/27/2012 		University of Minnesota 	Mankato, Minn. 	 	
1/28/2012 		University of Minnesota 		Mankato, Minn. 	 	
2/3/2012 		University of Wisconsin 		Madison, Wis. 	 	
2/5/2012 		University of Wisconsin 		Madison, Wis. 	 	
2/10/2012 		University of North Dakota 		Mankato, Minn. 	 	
2/11/2012 		University of North Dakota 	Mankato, Minn. 	 	
2/17/2012 	University of Minnesota Duluth		Duluth, Minn. 	 	
2/18/2012 		University of Minnesota Duluth	Duluth, Minn. 	 	
==Awards and honors==
*Kathleen Rogan, WCHA Player of the Week (Week of October 5, 2011)http://www.wcha.com/women/pres1112/201110/oct5wcw.php
==References==
Mankato Mavericks
Category:Minnesota State Mavericks women's ice hockey