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RPI brings in seven freshman Lundberg made 30 saves and this season. Delaney Middlebrook posted a .938 save percentage in comes from Niagara Univesrity, her season debut against rival after NU closes its DI program. Rensselaer Saturday, October 20. Middlebrook comes from MinThe netminder was instrumental neapolis, Minn. where she played in Union’s first-ever win at Housfor St. Paul Academy and the ton Field House making several Minnesora Ice Cats and Minnesota Blades. She is a point-blank saves and converting 5’6” defenseman. a period-high 12 saves in the third stanza to ensure Coming from Clarence Center, NY, is Jenn Godin the 3-2 victory. The Peterbourough, NH native is the who played for the Tabor Academy. She is a 5’5” first Dutchwomen to win the award since Kate Galdefenseman who attdned the USA Developmental lagher who won the award on November 8, 2011. Camp in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. She is the daugh- Coaches Preview (edited) ter of Steve and Tracey Godin. Other incoming freshmen The Union College women’s include Goaltender Sara Till, Rice ice hockey team starts the 2012Academy; Forward Lauren Wash, 2013 season with eight new memNew Jersey Rockets; Forward Albers to the Dutchwomen squad exa Gruschow, Washington Pride; infused with great veteran leaderForward Mari Mankey, Minnesota ship. Coach Claudia Asano BarHopkins High School and Defensecomb enters her sixth season at the man Brandi Banks, Stoney Creek helm of the Dutchwomen and is Junior Sabres. ready to begin the 2012-2013 cam RPI held a Hockey Fun Day in paign. conjunction with World Girls Ice When asked about the goal of Hockey Weekend. Thirty-five girls this upcoming season, Barcomb ranging from age 6 to 16 skated on answered with the team’s motto the RPI ice for two hours, running of the season, “Whatever it takes.” skills contests, free skating and With 14 of their 34 games decided by Janet Schultz holding a relay race. The event was by one goal or less last season, the Janet@nyhockeyonline.com organized by Brent Hill. 1999 Harvard graduate feels like RPI is 1-3-1 overall as of Octoher team is capable of accomplishber 22. ing great feats this upcoming year. Offensively, the team brings back a well-rounded group of forwards mixed with proven experience and promising youth. Captain Rhianna Kurio leads The Valiants open their season the offense with her superb special teams play, leadat home on November 2 against the ership and skill. Alongside Kurio are seniors Emma University of Mass at Boston. They Rambo, Jeannie Sabourin and Nicole Bartlett. Rambo will then face Saint Anselm at 3 brings forth great special teams play on the penalty p.m. on November 3. kill while Sabourin is an agile and skilled player on offense. Bartlett is a player that is willing to grind it out and executes the game plan effectively. The supporting cast of the Dutchwomen attack include juniors Elsa Bruestle, Mac Purvis and Ste Union is 2-2 after wins over RPI and the Univerfanie Thomson. Bruestle is a “true power forward” sity of Connecticut and losses to Boston Univesrity and a vocal leader amongst the players while the and Northeastern. Co-Most Improved Player Thomson will be look Sophomore goaltender Shenae Lundberg was ing to improve here scoring mark after leading the named ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week, the Dutchwomen last season in goals with seven. Purvis league announced on Tuesday, October 23. rounds out the junior class with her positive attitude
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