Huskies Sweep Opening Weekend
The Huskies opened up their season with two wins this past weekend, picking up where the left last season off with wins over NEWCHL league foe University of Connecticut and Plymouth State University, an NCAA Division 3 Varsity program.
The Huskies dominated UConn from the start scoring 6 goals in the first period of the game. In the final two frames they rounded out the scoring, getting a decisive 13-0 victory on home ice. Mckenzie Powers scored a team high 5 points with 3 goals and 2 assists keeping to form from last year’s impressive totals.
Halloween marked a Northeastern Club Hockey first where the Huskies took on ECAC East member, Plymouth State University. It was the first time that the Huskies have played an NCAA Varsity program in the club’s history. After a scoreless first period, the Huskies exploded in the second scoring 5 goals, then finishing the game off in the third earning a 7-0 final. Chelsea Dietz gained her second shutout in as many games and the scoring was led by Karoline Perdios with a goal and 3 assists, Meredith Harclerode with 2 goals, freshman Lauren Mormino with 2 assists, defenseman Christina Pagano with 2 assists, and Mckenzie Powers adding two more assists. Excellent efforts on the penalty kill from Mandy LaPorta and Shannon Kelleher kept Plymouth State’s power play at bay.
Nick Carpenito named Harrow Division 2 Coach of the Year
Head Coach Nick Carpenito was named Coach of the Year for the ACHA division 2. He was presented his award on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Naples, FL. Carpenito helped this team grow from 5 skaters the first time they touched the ice, to placing 3rd at the National Chapionships. He has been there from the beginning with the development with this team. (Full Story)