2015–16 Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey season explained
The Mercyhurst Lakers represented Mercyhurst University in CHA women's ice hockey during the 2015-16 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The Lakers were the regular season champions of the College Hockey America Conference (CHA), as well as the CHA Tournament Champions. They were defeated in the NCAA Championship Tournament by #2 Wisconsin.
Offseason
- August 7: Emily Janiga earned her second consecutive invitation to the USA Hockey Women's National Festival in Lake Placid, New York. The festival shall determine the roster of the Under-22 team that shall compete in a three-game series versus the Canadian U22/Development Squad from Aug. 19-23 in Lake Placid.[1]
Recruiting
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Player | Position | Nationality | Notes |
Lea Boreland | Forward | | Played with Detroit Honeybaked |
Sarah Hine | Forward | | Was with Stoney Creek Sabres |
Rachael Smith | Forward | | Played with Hine on Stoney Creek Sabres |
Molly Blasen | Defense | | Played with Boreland and Stacey on Detroit Honeybaked |
Nicole Collier | Defense | | Third recruit from Stoney Creek Sabres |
Samantha Fieseler | Defense | | Gold medalist with 2014 Team Canada U18 |
Morgan Stacey | Defense | | Played with Blasen and Boreland on Detroit Honeybaked |
Sarah McDonnell | Goaltender | | Fourth recruit from Stoney Creek Sabres |
Kerri St. Denis | Goaltender | | Acclaimed Goaltender with Assabet Valley Team |
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Roster
2015–16 Lakers
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Schedule
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|-!colspan=12 style=""| Regular Season |-!colspan=12 style=""| CHA Tournament |-!colspan=12 style=""| NCAA Tournament
Awards and honors
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- Rachael Smith, CHA Rookie of the Year
- Sarah McDonnell, CHA Goaltender Award
- Mike Sisti CHA Coach of the Year
- J'Nai Mahadeo, D, All-CHA Second Team
- Rachael Smith, F, All-CHA Rookie Team
- Molly Blasen, D, All-CHA Rookie Team
- Sarah McDonnell, G, All-CHA Rookie Team
Notes and References
- Web site: Janiga To Participate In 2015 USA Hockey National Festival. 7 August 2015. Mercyhurst University. 19 March 2017.
- Web site: Women's Hockey Adds Ten Newcomers For Upcoming 2015-16 Season. 8 April 2015. Mercyhurst University. 19 March 2017.
- Web site: 2015-16 Women's Ice Hockey Roster. Mercyhurst University. 19 March 2017.
- Web site: 2015-16 Women's Ice Hockey Schedule. Mercyhurst University. 19 March 2017.
- Web site: College Hockey America Awards Led by Syracuse, Mercyhurst. 4 March 2016 . Mercyhurst University. 19 March 2017.