2020–21 New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey season
| 2020–21 New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey season | |
|---|---|
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| Conference | WHEA |
| Record | |
| Overall | 7-14-1 |
| Conference | 6-13-1 |
| Home | 5-6-1 |
| Road | 2-8-0 |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | Hilary Witt |
| Assistant coaches | Stephanie Jones Bill Bowes |
| Captain(s) | Ava Boutilier |
| Alternate captain(s) | Lauren Martin Maddie Truax |
| New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey seasons « 2019–20 2021–22 » | |
The New Hampshire Wildcats represented the University of New Hampshire in the Women's Hockey East Association during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. Redshirt junior goaltender Ava Boutilier served in the capacity of team captain.
Regular season
Standings
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| Conference | Overall | ||||||||||||||
| GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |||
| #2 Northeastern † * | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 80 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 104 | 21 | ||
| #7 Boston College | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 56 | 32 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 58 | 40 | ||
| #8 Providence | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 50 | 46 | ||
| Vermont | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 21 | ||
| #7 Boston University | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 24 | ||
| UConn | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 38 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 44 | 37 | ||
| Maine | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 29 | ||
| New Hampshire | 20 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 39 | 55 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 42 | 62 | ||
| Holy Cross | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 29 | 73 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 76 | ||
| Merrimack | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 64 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 64 | ||
| Championship: March 8, 2021 † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion Rankings: USCHO.com; updated March 25, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
Roster
2020-21 Wildcats
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | DoB | Hometown | Previous team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Nikki Harnett | Sophomore | G | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2001-01-30 | Plymouth, Michigan | Armstrong/Cooper Wings (USHS) |
| 2 |  | Julia Scammell | Senior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 1999-01-30 | Truro, Nova Scotia | Northern Subway Selects |
| 3 |  | Annie Berry | Sophomore | F | 5' 3" (1.6 m) | 2000-03-13 | Milton, Massachusetts | Tabor Academy (USHS) |
| 4 |  | Ciara Wall | Freshman | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2001-00-00 | Hampton, New Hampshire | Worcester Academy (USHS) |
| 5 |  | Rae Breton | Sophomore | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2001-03-06 | Brighton, Ontario | Durham West Jr. Lightning (PWHL) |
| 6 |  | Grace Middleton | Senior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 1999-01-07 | Midland, Michigan | Little Caesar's U19 (HPHL) |
| 7 |  | Avery Myers | Freshman | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2002-03-14 | Fargo, North Dakota | Minnesota Ice Cougars U19 (US Midget U19) |
| 8 | | Nicole Kelly | Freshman | F | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 2001-02-27 | Brantford, Ontario | Brantford Collegiate Institute and Virtual School (PWHL) |
| 9 | | Paige Rynne | Junior (RS) | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 1999-06-18 | Ancaster, Ontario | Cambridge Rivulettes (PWHL) |
| 10 | | Lauren Martin (A) | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2000-02-24 | Cambridge, Ontario | Cambridge Rivulettes (PWHL) |
| 11 | | Chavonne Truter | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 2002-02-27 | Uxbridge, Ontario | Durham West Lightning (PWHL) |
| 13 | | Maddie Truax (A) | Senior | D | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 1998-08-07 | Gardner, Massachusetts | Northern Cyclones 19U (NEWJHL) |
| 16 | | Jada Christian | Sophomore | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2001-02-03 | Caledon East, Ontario | Oakville Hornets (PWHL) |
| 17 | | Brianna Brooks | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 2002-06-28 | Whitby, Ontario | Durham West Jr. Lightning (PWHL) |
| 18 |  | Tamara Thierus | Sophomore | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2000-10-17 | St-Jérôme, Quebec | Stanstead College (CAHS) |
| 20 | | Kyla Bent | Freshman | D | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2002-03-06 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Rothesay Netherwood School (NAPHA) |
| 22 |  | Talli Warren | Junior | D | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2000-07-28 | Mundleville, New Brunswick | Selects Hockey Academy (USHS) |
| 23 | | Charli Kettyle | Freshman | D | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2002-02-22 | Perth, Ontario | Nepean Jr. Wildcats (PWHL) |
| 25 | | Emily Rickwood | Junior | D | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 2000-02-21 | Brantford, Ontario | Oakville Hornets (PWHL) |
| 26 | | Lindsey Dumond | Junior | F | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 1999-02-26 | Hampton, New Hampshire | Assabet Valley 19U (NEGHL) |
| 27 | | Brianna Legros | Freshman | D | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 2002-04-11 | New Liskeard, Ontario | Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins (PWHL) |
| 28 | | Ellie Sasaki | Senior | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 1999-00-00 | Markham, Ontario | Brampton Jr Canadettes (PWHL) |
| 29 | | Ava Thewes | Sophomore | G | 5' 3" (1.6 m) | 2000-05-05 | Clarkston, Michigan | Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy (CSSHL) |
| 35 |  | Ava Boutilier (C) | Junior (RS) | G | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 1999-11-16 | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown Abbies Bantam AAA (PEIBAAA) |
Awards and honors
- Ava Boutilier, Hockey East Co-Player of the Week (awarded January 25, 2021)[2]
- Brianna Brooks, Hockey East Rookie of the Week (awarded January 25, 2021)
- Lindsey Dumond, New Hampshire, 2021 Hockey East Best Defensive Forward Award[3]
- Nicole Kelly, 2020-21 Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team[4]
Team Awards
- Karyn L. Bye Most Valuable Player Award – Ava Boutilier
- Colleen Coyne Best Defensive Player Award – Maddie Truax and Emily Rickwood
- Sue Merz 7th Player Award – Charli Kettyle
- Tricia Dunn Most Improved Player Award – Lindsey Dumond
- Rookie of the Year Award – Nicole Kelly
- Blue Line Club Award – Lauren Martin
- Dr. Allison Edgar Academic Award – Nikki Harnett[5]
References
- ^ "2020-21 Women's Hockey Roster". New Hampshire Wildcats Athletics. New Hampshire. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Release, Press (January 25, 2021). "Boutilier, Brooks Receive Hockey East Weekly Awards". unhwildcats.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Release, Press (February 26, 2021). "Dumond, Kelly Receive Hockey East Annual Awards". unhwildcats.com.
- ^ "HOCKEY EAST NAMES WOMEN'S PRO AMBITIONS ALL-ROOKIE TEAM: Five Other Award Winners Announced for 2020-21 Season". hockeyastonline.com. February 26, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Release, Press (April 14, 2021). "'Cats Announce Seven Annual Team Awards". unhwildcats.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
