Giarrusso Named ECAC East Rookie of the Year
CENTERVILLE, MASS. -- Saint Anselm women's hockey freshman Rosemarie Giarrusso was named ECAC East Rookie of the Year. Molly Corl was selected to the Second Team, Giarrusso made the All-Rookie team, and she and Alexa Hingston both recieved Honorable Mentions.
February 28, 2010
Hawks Fall to Crusaders, Take Second at ECAC Open
WORCESTER, MASS. - The Saint Anselm women's hockey team took on the Holy Cross Crusaders this evening in the ECAC Open Championship game. In a defensive duel, Holy Cross came out on top 3-1 to win their second consecutive ECAC Open Tournament.
February 27, 2010
Hawks Aim High in ECAC Open Tournament
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team closes out the season this weekend by participating in the ECAC Open Tournament, hosted by Holy Cross. The Hawks will face Sacred Heart in the first round at 4:00 pm on Saturday.
February 27, 2010
7-6 Overtime Win Sends Hawks to ECAC Open Finals
WORCESTER, MASS. - The women's hockey team Sacred Heart University Pioneers this evening in the first round of the ECAC Open Tournament. In a high-scoring, heated clash, the Hawks outlasted Sacred Heart, downing the Pioneers 7-6 in overtime.
February 20, 2010
Hawks Go Out With a Bang: Beat Beacons 3-0
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team hosted the UMass-Boston Beacons this afternoon in their final game of the 2009-2010 regular season. The Hawks ended the season just as they began it, claiming a 3-0 shutout victory with Amy Zappen in the goal.
February 19, 2010
Penalty-Ridden Third Costs Hawks Lead in 4-3 Final
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team hosted the No. 10 Manhattanville College Valiants this evening in ECAC East play. While Hawks had the largest lead of the game, a penalty-ridden third period gave the Valiants an advantage, as they pulled away with a 4-3 victory.
February 15, 2010
Hawks To Host Final Regular-Season Home Games
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Saint Anselm hockey teams host their final regular-season home games this week. The men host Salem State on Tuesday night, before heading to No. 12 Bowdoin and Colby this weekend. The women will host No. 10 Manhattanville and UMass-Boston.
February 13, 2010
Hawks Smoke Seahawks 5-1 on the Road in R.I.
NEWPORT, R.I. -- The Saint Anselm women's hockey team travelled to Newport, R.I. this evening to take on the Salve Regina University Seahawks in ECAC East Conference play. In a rough, penalty-ridden game, the Hawks came out on top, defeating the Seahawks 5-1
February 12, 2010
No. 9 Valiants Prevail Over Hawks, 3-1
RYE, N.Y. - The Saint Anselm women's ice hockey team traveled to Rye, N.Y., this afternoon to take on the Manhattanville College Valiants. The Hawks scored first, but the Valiants went on a three-goal run to defeat the Hawks 3-1.
February 9, 2010
Hawks Host SNHU Tonight Then Hit the Road
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The men’s and women’s hockey teams have five games this week. The men host SNHU tonight, before hitting the road to take on Hamilton and No. 11 Amherst. The women head off on a weekend road trip, facing No. 9 Manhattanville and Salve Regina.
February 8, 2010
Hawks Take Part in "PinkZone" Program
Manchester, N.H. (February 8) -- Over this past weekend, the Saint Anselm men's and women's ice hockey teams took part in the NCAA's "PinkZone" program, designed to increase breast cancer awareness. The Hawks raised $1,105 during four games over the weekend.
February 8, 2010
Amy Zappen Earns Fourth Weekly Goalie Honor
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm sophomore Amy Zappen was named ECAC East Goaltender of the Week this afternoon for the fourth time this season and the fifth time in her career. Zappen held her opponents to just one goal each in two games in the net last week.
February 6, 2010
Hawks Send Panthers Home Panting in 10-1 Defeat
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team hosted the Plymouth State University Panthers this afternoon. The Hawks’ offense burst open as they skated to a 10-1 victory over the Panthers. Rosemarie Giarrusso, Kathryn Picarello and Kristen Byrne each scored two goals.
February 5, 2010
Comrie's Late Goal Gives Hawks 3-1 Victory
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team hosted the Southern Maine Huskies this evening for their second match-up of the season. The score was tied for a majority of the game, but midway through the third, the Hawks took the lead and held onto it for a 3-1 victory.
February 2, 2010
Corl, Noonan Named as Athletes of the Week
Manchester, N.H. -- Sophomore women's hockey player Molly Corl (Danvers, Mass.) and junior men's hockey forward Coleman Noonan (Norfolk, Mass.) have been named as this week's Saint Anselm Male and Female Athletes of the Week.
February 2, 2010
Defending National Champs Sneak by Hawks 1-0
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team hosted the defending National Champion No. 2 Amherst College Lord Jeffs this evening. The first two periods were scoreless, but early in the third, the Lord Jeffs found a hole in the defense and claimed a 1-0 victory.
February 1, 2010
Hawks Return Home for Five Games This Week
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The hockey teams return home this week to host five home games. The women host the No. 2 Amherst College on Tuesday, followed by Southern Maine and Plymouth State. The men return home this weekend to host UMass-Boston and Babson.
February 1, 2010
Hat Trick Earns Giarrusso ECAC Rookie of the Week
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm freshman Rosemarie Giarrusso won her first career weekly honor this afternoon when she was named ECAC East Rookie of the Week. Giarrusso scored the Hawks' first hat trick since March, 2008, netting three goals against Nichols College on Friday.
January 30, 2010
Late Surge Costs Hawks Lead, Crusaders Win 4-2
WORCESTER, MASS. – The women’s hockey team traveled to Worcester, Mass., this evening to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders. Molly Corl scored two early goals for the Hawks, but the Crusaders went on to score four straight, taking the game 4-2.
January 29, 2010
Giarrusso Leads Hawks to 8-0 Shutout over Bison
HARRISVILLE, R.I. -- The women's hockey team defeated the Nichols College Bison 8-0 this evening. Rosemarie Giarrusso scored her first career hat trick, and goaltender Carley Berry earned her seventh career shutout.
January 26, 2010
Hawks Head South for Weekend Road Trip
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm ice hockey teams both hit the road this weekend for two away games after going 1-1 at home, including big wins against Holy Cross and Middlebury. The men will take on Trinity and Wesleyan, while the women face Nichols and Holy Cross.
January 25, 2010
Picarello Named ECAC East Rookie of the Week
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm freshman Kathryn Picarello was named ECAC East Rookie of the Week this afternoon for her productive offense on Friday evening. This is the first time all season that a Lady Hawk has earned this honor.
January 23, 2010
Pilgrims Sneak Past Hawks in 1-0 Final
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team hosted the New England College Pilgrims this afternoon in ECAC East Conference play. The Hawks significantly outshot the Pilgrims, but only one shot counted in the end, as the Pilgrims came away with a 1-0 win.
January 22, 2010
Hawks Hand Crusaders First Conf. Loss in 5-3 Final
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team hosted the College of the Holy Cross Crusaders this evening for its first conference game of 2010. In a back-and-forth nail-biter, the Hawks took control in the third period, skating to a 5-3 victory.
January 19, 2010
Hawks To Host Back-to-Back Doubleheaders
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm hockey teams each have two home games this weekend. The women’s team will take on ECAC East members Holy Cross and New England College, and the men will face NESCAC teams Williams and Middlebury.
January 16, 2010
Bogged Down by Penalties, Hawks Blanked by Ephs
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The women's hockey team hosted the Williams College Ephs this evening non-conference play. The two teams took the same amount of shots, but penalties stifled the Hawks' offense for nearly a full period, as the Ephs blanked the Hawks, 3-0.
January 15, 2010
Former NCAA Champs Blank Hawks 5-0
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The women's hockey team hosted the SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals this evening in non-conference play. The Cardinals picked up their 10th win of the season, skating to a 5-0 victory over the Hawks.
January 11, 2010
Women To Host NCAA Champs, Men Hit the Road
MANCHESTER, N.H – The men’s and women’s hockey teams each have two games scheduled for this weekend. The men’s team hits the road to take on Saint Michael’s and Norwich, while the women’s team continues its homestand to host SUNY Plattsburgh and Williams.
January 9, 2010
Hawks Down Mules 3-1 for First Win of 2010
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team hosted the Colby College Mules this afternoon in a non-conference game. After a scoreless first half, the Hawks’ offense gained momentum, as they skated past the Mules 3-1.
January 8, 2010
Orange Roll Past Hawks 7-2 in 2010 Opener
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Saint Anselm women's ice hockey team began its second half of the 2009-2010 campaign at home against Syracuse University this afternoon. The Hawks were defeated by the Orange by a score of 7-2, giving the Hawks just their third loss of the season.
January 4, 2010
Hawks Open 2010 at Home in Sullivan Arena
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm hockey teams each host two games this weekend in Sullivan Arena. The women take on Division I Syracuse on Friday and Colby on Saturday. The men host ECAC East teams Southern Maine and the University of New England.
December 11, 2009
Hawks Soar Past Bison 6-0 in Final Game of 2009
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s ice hockey team returned home this afternoon to play their final game of 2009. The Hawks defeated the Nichols College Bison 6-0. Rosemarie Giarrusso and Angela Zevnik both scored three points in the game.
December 8, 2009
Hawks Take Second Loss with 3-2 Final in Boston
BOSTON, MASS. – The women’s ice hockey team concluded their road trip this evening when they took on the UMass Boston Beacons. The Hawks fought hard, but ended up taking their second loss of the season by a score of 3-2. Giarrusso assisted both of the Hawks' goals.
December 7, 2009
Hawks Conclude Semester with Home Doubleheader
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm hockey teams finish off their semester at home with a doubleheader on Friday. The women play UMass-Boston on Tuesday, before returning home to face Nichols at 4 pm on Friday. The men will then play New England College at 7 pm.
December 7, 2009
Dougherty Named ECAC Player of the Week
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Women’s hockey captain Maria Dougherty was named ECAC East Player of the Week this afternoon for her productive offense on the road this past weekend. Dougherty scored six points in two games to lead the Hawks to a 2-0 weekend record.
December 5, 2009
Hawks Extend Undefeated Streak to Six in Gorham
Gorham, Maine – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team traveled to Gorham, Maine this evening to take on the University of Southern Maine Huskies. Hawk captains Alexa Hingston and Maria Dougherty each scored three points in the 4-2 victory.
December 4, 2009
Hawks Prey on Panthers, Take Fifth Win by Eight
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – After a ten-day break, the women’s hockey team travelled to Plymouth, N.H. tonight to take on the Plymouth State University Panthers. The Hawks soared to an early 5-0 lead in the first period, to earn their fifth win of the season by a score of 10-2.
December 1, 2009
O'Brien, Vetrano Named as Athletes of the Week
Freshman women's ice hockey player Kaitlin O'Brien (South Boston, Mass.) and senior men's basketball player Greg Vetrano (Andover, Mass.) have been honored as this week's Saint Anselm Men's and Women's Athletes of the Week.
December 1, 2009
Hat Trick: Zappen Earns Third Weekly Honor
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Goaltender Amy Zappen was named ECAC Goalie of the Week for the third time this morning for her solid performance in the net on Tuesday night against Bowdoin College. She made 30 saves and allowed one goal in the 3-1 victory over the Polar bears.
November 30, 2009
Men Open Homestand, Women Hit the Road
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The men’s and women’s ice hockey teams have five games scheduled for this upcoming week. The men open their first homestand to host Assumption, Connecticut College and Tufts. The women continue their road trip to Plymouth State and Southern Maine.
November 24, 2009
Zappen Earns Second Goalie of the Week Honors
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Sophomore goaltender Amy Zappen (Huntington Beach, Calif.) was named ECAC Goalie of the Week this morning for the second time this season. Zappen played 125 minutes in the net in two games last weekend, making 39 saves and allowing just one goal.
November 24, 2009
O'Brien Scores Two in 3-1 Defeat of Polar Bears
BRUNSWICK, MAINE – The women’s hockey team travelled to Brunswick, Maine this evening to take on the Bowdoin College Polar Bears. The Polar Bears took the lead first but the Hawks responded three-fold, for a final score of 3-1.
November 23, 2009
Richard, Zappen Named as Athletes of the Week
November 23 -- Sophomore women's hockey goalie Amy Zappen (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and freshman men's hockey forward Mike Richard (Derry, N.H.) have been named as this week's Saint Anselm Male and Female Athletes of the Week.
November 23, 2009
Hawks to Face Bowdoin Polar Bears on Tuesday
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team returns to action on Tuesday, November 24th when they travel to Brunswick, Maine to take on the Bowdoin College Polar Bears, the first of four NESCAC teams on the Hawks' schedule this season.
November 21, 2009
Late Goals Lead Hawks to First Overtime Draw
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The women’s hockey team returned home this afternoon to host the Salve Regina University Seahawks. In an evenly-matched, defensive duel, two heroic goals in the last three minutes of regulation handed both teams their first tie of the season, 1-1.
November 20, 2009
Byrne, Zappen Lead Hawks to Second Shutout Win
HENNIKER, N.H. - The women's hockey team concluded their first road trip this evening with a 1-0 victory over the New England College Pilgrims. Kristen Byrne scored her team-leading fourth goal, the game-winner, and Amy Zappen completed her second shutout in two starts.
November 17, 2009
Men Open Season on the Road, Women Return Home
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The men's and women's hockey teams each have two games this weekend. The men’s team opens their season on the road at Castleton and Skidmore. The women play at New England College then return home to host Salve Regina on Saturday at 3 pm.
November 16, 2009
Baudinet, Byrne Named as Athletes of the Week
November 16 -- Saint Anselm men's basketball co-captain Thomas Baudinet (Watertown, Conn.) and women's ice hockey assistant captain Kristen Byrne (Duxbury, Mass.) have been named as this week's Saint Anselm Male and Female Athletes of the Week.
November 14, 2009
Hawks Soar Past Spartans, Defeat Castleton 8-1
CASTLETON, VT. – The women’s hockey team took on the Castleton State College Spartans this afternoon in their second away game of the season. The Hawks’ offense was dominant as they soared to an 8-1 victory over the Spartans.
November 13, 2009
Late Goals Not Enough, Hawks Take First Loss 3-2
NORTHFIELD, VT – The women’s ice hockey team took on Norwich this evening in their first away game of the season. The Cadets took an early 3-0 lead, and though the Hawks scored two in the third, they were unable to erase the early deficit, as they fell 3-2.
November 10, 2009
Bohenek, Zappen Named as Athletes of the Week
Saint Anselm senior linebacker Dan Bohenek (Bridgewater, Mass.) and sophomore Amy Zappen (Huntington Beach, Calif.) have been named as the Saint Anselm Male and Female Athletes of the Week for the week ending November 8.
November 10, 2009
Amy Zappen Named ECAC Goalie of the Week
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Sophomore goalie Amy Zappen (Huntington Beach, Calif.) was named ECAC East Co-Goalie of the Week for her outstanding performance against Saint Michael’s College on Friday night. Zappen made 16 saves in the 7-0 shutout.
November 6, 2009
Hawks Take Season Opener Over St. Mike's, 7-0
Manchester, N.H. (November 6) -- The Saint Anselm College women's ice hockey team opened the 2009-2010 season with a convincing, 7-0 ECAC East victory over the Saint Michael's College Purple Knights at Sullivan Arena on Friday night.
November 3, 2009
Women's Ice Hockey Gets Set for 2009-2010
The Saint Anselm women's ice hockey team opens the 2009-2010 season this Friday night against Saint Michael's College. The team returns 15 players and welcomes nine newcomers. The Hawks are led by head coach Kerstin Matthews and assistant coach Karilyn Pilch.
November 2, 2009
Hawks Picked Fourth in ECAC East Preseason Poll
Cape Cod, Mass. - The Saint Anselm women’s ice hockey team was picked to finish fourth in the ECAC East this season. The Hawks finished third in the ECAC East last season and took third in the ECAC Open Tournament with a 16-9-2 record (13-5-1 ECAC).
