2016–17 Clarkson Golden Knights women's ice hockey season explained
The Clarkson Golden Knights women's ice hockey program represented Clarkson University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The Golden Knights entered the season following their second Frozen Four appearance the previous season.
After a slow start, the Golden Knights rebounded to win their third ECAC Regular Season title in four years. They followed this with their first ever ECAC tournament championship, defeating Cornell by a score of 1–0. In the NCAA Tournament, the Golden Knights advanced to their second title game, which they won 3–0 over top-ranked Wisconsin for the program's second national title. In addition to the postseason championships, the Golden Knights also won an in-season tournament for the first time, winning the Windjammer Classic at Vermont on Thanksgiving weekend.
Offseason
Coaching changes
The offseason saw the departure of two-year assistant coach Meghan Duggan, who left to concentrate on preparing for the Winter Olympics in two years time.[1] Her role was filled by Tony Maci, who had previously served as an assistant coach at Adrian College and Princeton.[2]
Recruiting
| Jenna Brenneman | Goaltender | | Played for Breck School |
| Katherine Beaumier | Forward | | Played for Anaheim Lady Ducks |
| Forward | | Played for Stanstead College
Member of Czech Republic team at the 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship |
| Ella Shelton | Defense | | Played for London Jr. Devilettes
Member of 2016 U18 Team Ontario |
| Taylor Turnquist | Defense | | Played for Spring Lake Park High School | |
[3] Schedule
|-!colspan=12 style=""| Regular Season
|-!colspan=12 style=""| ECAC Hockey Tournament|-!colspan=12 style=""| NCAA Tournament
Awards and honors
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- Genevieve Bannon – NCAA All-Tournament Team, Second Team All-USCHO.com, ECAC Hockey Second Team All-Star, ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/1, 11/22, 1/24, 2/6)
- Loren Gabel – ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team, ECAC Hockey Player of the Week (3/5), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/7, 2/14)
- Savannah Harmon – NCAA All-Tournament Team, Second Team AHCA All-American, Second Team All-USCHO.com, Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award nominee, ECAC Hockey First Team All-Star, ECAC Hockey Player of the Year finalist, ECAC Hockey Best Defenseman, ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (10/25)
- Corie Jacobson – ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (10/11)
- McKenzie Johnson – ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week (12/13), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/15, 1/17)
- Ryhen McGill – ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team, ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/15)
- Cayley Mercer – Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award finalist, USCHO.com Player of the Year, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, NCAA All-Tournament Team, First Team AHCA All-American, First Team All-USCHO.com, ECAC Hockey Player of the Year, ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team, ECAC Hockey First Team All-Star, ECAC Hockey Best Forward, ECAC Hockey Player of the Month (February, March), ECAC Hockey Player of the Week (12/5, 1/31, 2/21), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (12/13, 1/24)
- Michaela Pejzlova – ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team, ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week (11/7, 11/15), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (10/25, 11/1, 11/22, 1/17, 2/21), Windjammer Classic All-Tournament Team
- Ella Shelton – USCHO.com All-Rookie Team, ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team, ECAC Hockey Third Team All-Star, ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team, ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team, ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Month (December, March), ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week (3/5), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (12/6, 12/13, 1/31, 2/6, 2/14)
- Shea Tiley – Second Team All-USCHO.com, ECAC Hockey Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ECAC Hockey Third Team All-Star, ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year finalist, ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Month (February, March), ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week (2/14, 3/5), ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (10/25, 11/1, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 1/31, 2/6, 2/21)
- Taylor Turnquist – ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/29)
- Cassidy Vinkle – ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (11/29, 1/17), Windjammer Classic Most Valuable Player, Windjammer Classic All-Tournament Team
Notes and References
- Web site: Duggan Steps Away From Clarkson Women's Hockey to Focus on 2018 Olympic Games. . April 22, 2016. ClarksonAthletics.com. Clarkson Athletics. July 21, 2016.
- Web site: Clarkson Names Maci Assistant Coach for Women's Hockey Program. . June 6, 2016. ClarksonAthletics.com. Clarkson Athletics. July 21, 2016.
- Web site: Clarkson Women's Hockey Announces Class of 2020. . July 8, 2016. ClarksonAthletics.com. Clarkson Athletics. July 21, 2016.
- Web site: 2016–17 Clarkson Women's Hockey Honors. . ClarksonAthletics.com . Clarkson Athletics . April 17, 2017.
