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RIT Tigers women's ice hockey

The RIT Tigers women's ice hockey team is one of two college ice hockey teams representing Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) conference of NCAA Division I. The team plays in suburban Rochester, New York at the Gene Polisseni Center. RIT alumna and former Tigers captain Celeste Brown has served as the Bruce B. Bates Women's Hockey Coach since July 2020.

RIT Tigers women's ice hockey
Current season
RIT Tigers athletic logo
UniversityRochester Institute of Technology
ConferenceAHA
Head coachCeleste Brown
5th season, 20–87–9[1][2]
ArenaGene Polisseni Center
Henrietta, New York
Student sectionRIT Corner Crew
ColorsOrange, white, and black[3]
     
NCAA Tournament championships
Division III: 2012
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
Division III: 2011, 2012
NCAA Tournament appearances
Division III: 2007, 2011, 2012
Division I: 2015
Conference Tournament championships
ECAC West: 2011, 2012
CHA: 2014, 2015
Conference regular season championships
ECAC West: 2011, 2012

The Tigers moved to NCAA Division I women's ice hockey as a member of College Hockey America (CHA) for the 2012–13 season, after many years at Division III as part of the ECAC West conference. The team's conference affiliation was transferred to Atlantic Hockey America following the merger of CHA and Atlantic Hockey in April 2024.[4]

History

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RIT added women's varsity ice hockey for the 1975–1976 season. After many years in the ECAC East, RIT moved to the ECAC West league for the 2007–08 season. The team made three NCAA tournament appearances at the Division III level, in 2007, 2011, and 2012, with a record of 5–2 in tournament games. They lost their lone game in the 2007 campaign to Amherst College. In their 2011 campaign, the lady Tigers lost at home, in the Frozen Four final, to Norwich University.

In 2012, the Tigers won their first national championship, on home ice, against Norwich University. It was the third-ever national championship for RIT's athletic program and first in women's sports.[5][6]

On March 20, 2012, RIT announced that the women's team would move up to Division I for the 2012–13 season, as the men's team had six years prior, and join the College Hockey America conference.[7][8]

After a successful first season at the Division I level in which the team went 16–16–5, even after losing their first DI game 6–2 to the Mercyhurst Lakers, the Tigers advanced to the CHA semifinals where they fell to the Syracuse Orange, 2–1 in overtime.

The next season was yet another season to remember. The Tigers participated in the Frozen Frontier, a ten-day hockey festival at Rochester's Frontier Field. The Tigers fell 2–6 to the Clarkson Golden Kights. The Tigers went on to win eleven out of their last eighteen games and won the CHA championship 2–1 in double overtime against the team that defeated them in their first ever Division I game, the Mercyhurst Lakers.

In 2014–15, their first season at the 4,300-seat Gene Polisseni Center, the Tigers went 15–19–5 and finished in last place in the CHA. But they won every game in the 2015 CHA Tournament, beating Robert Morris and Mercyhurst in the leadup to their 2–1 victory over Syracuse in double overtime, to capture their second straight CHA championship. The trophy this year came with the CHA's first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, where the Tigers fell 2–6 to the eventual champions, #2 Minnesota.

In 2015, Bruce Bates, an MIT trustee emeritus and women's ice hockey season ticket holder, donated RIT's first athletic endowment to the women's ice hockey team, to support the head coach position.[9]

On July 10, 2018, it was announced that long-time head coach Scott McDonald would be stepping down as head coach of the women's hockey team. He left as the all-time victory leader for the women's team, compiling a 205-154-29 record in 12 seasons.[10] Chad Davis was announced as his replacement on August 22, 2018[11] with former Buffalo Beauts player Hannah McGowan being hired as assistant coach.[12]

On April 30, 2020, it was reported that RIT parted ways with Davis and McGowan as coaches. Davis compiled a 24-37-9 record in two seasons as head coach.[13]

On July 17, 2020, former RIT hockey player and captain Celeste Brown was named the next head coach of the program.[14][15]

Season-by-season results

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Won Championship Lost Championship Conference Champions League Leader
Year Coach W L T Conference Conf.
W 		Conf.
L 		Conf.
T 		Finish Conference Playoffs NCAA Tournament
2023–24 Celeste Brown 13 19 3 CHA 7 12 1 4th CHA[16] Lost Semifinals vs. Penn State (–) Did not qualify
2022–23 Celeste Brown 4 26 2 CHA 1 13 2 5th CHA Did not qualify Did not qualify
2021–22 Celeste Brown 2 27 4 CHA 1 12 3 5th CHA Won First Round vs. Lindenwood (6-4)
Lost Semifinals vs. Syracuse (3-2) 		Did not qualify
2020–21 Celeste Brown 1 15 0 CHA 1 14 0 5th CHA Lost First Round vs. Robert Morris (0–4) Did not qualify
2019–20 Chad Davis 12 19 4 CHA 5 13 2 5th CHA Lost First Round vs. Penn State (1–4) Did not qualify
2018–19 Chad Davis 12 18 5 CHA 8 11 1 5th CHA Lost First Round vs. Penn State (1–4) Did not qualify
2017–18 Scott McDonald 4 28 3 CHA 1 19 0 6th CHA Lost First Round vs. Syracuse (1–5) Did not qualify
2016–17 Scott McDonald 7 27 2 CHA 4 14 2 6th CHA Won First Round vs. Penn State (2–1)
Lost Semifinals vs. Syracuse (0-4)		 Did not qualify
2015–16 Scott McDonald 8 27 1 CHA 4 15 1 6th CHA Lost First Round vs. Penn State (0-2, 2–3) Did not qualify
2014–15 Scott McDonald 15 19 5 CHA 5 12 3 6th CHA Won First Round vs. Robert Morris (3–1, 1–0)
Won Semifinals vs. Mercyhurst (4–1)
Won Championship vs. Syracuse (2–1 2OT)		 Lost in First Round vs. Minnesota (2–6)
2013–14 Scott McDonald 20 15 3 CHA 11 7 2 3rd CHA Won First Round vs. Penn State (3–2 OT, 2–0)
Won Semifinals vs. Robert Morris (4–1)
Won Championship vs. Mercyhurst (2–1 2OT)		 Ineligible (transition year)
2012–13 Scott McDonald 16 16 5 CHA 7 8 5 3rd CHA Won First Round vs. Penn State (1–0, 3–2 OT)
Lost Semifinals vs. Syracuse (1–2 OT)		 Ineligible (transition year)
2011–12 Scott McDonald 28 1 1 D-III ECAC West 16 1 1 1st ECAC West Won in Semifinal vs. Potsdam (6–1)
Won Championship vs. Plattsburgh (5–1)		 Won in First Round vs. Concordia (Minn.) (5–2)
Won in Frozen Four vs. Plattsburgh (2–1 OT)
Won Championship vs. Norwich (4–1)
2010–11 Scott McDonald 26 2 2 D-III ECAC West 15 1 2 1st ECAC West Won in Semifinal vs. Utica (2–0)
Won Championship vs. Plattsburgh (2–1)		 Won in First Round vs. Adrian (10–1)
Won in Frozen Four vs. Middlebury (5–2)
Lost in Championship vs. Norwich (2–5)
2009–10 Scott McDonald 19 5 3 D-III ECAC West 13 3 2 3rd ECAC West Won in First Round vs. Potsdam (5–0)
Lost in Semifinals vs. Elmira (1–2 OT)		 Did not qualify

Current roster

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As of October 9, 2024[17]
No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
2   Bailey Kehl Senior D 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2002-03-06 Quincy, Washington Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL)
4   Jessie Burks Senior D 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2003-02-28 Sun Valley, Idaho Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL)
5   Bronwyn Khangsar Senior D 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2003-03-05 Lewisville, Texas Dallas Stars Elite (19U AAA)
6   Athena Vasdani Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2003-09-01 Oakville, Ontario Burlington Jr. Barracudas (OWHL)
7   Kyla Bear Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-07-05 Ochapowace, Saskatchewan[18] Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL)
8   Kailey Favro Freshman F 5' 2" (1.57 m) 2006-05-23 Danville, California St. Mary's High School (US-HS)
9   Jordyn Bear Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-07-05 Ochapowace, Saskatchewan[18] Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL)
10   Zoe Ziotas Freshman F 5' 2" (1.57 m) 2006-04-18 Markham, Ontario Durham West Jr. Lightning (OWHL)
11   Brac Kelley Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Northwood School (JWHL)
13   Addie Alvarez Sophomore F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 2005-06-30 Rochester, New York Syracuse Valley Eagles (19U AAA)
14   Annie Burks Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2003-02-28 Sun Valley, Idaho Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL)
15   Jaiden Fahrny Junior F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2004-01-27 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Clarkson Golden Knights (ECAC)
16   Megan McCormick (C) Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-11-02 Clarendon Hills, Illinois Team Illinois (HPHL)
17   Ireland Stein Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 2006-12-15 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon Stars (SFU18AAAHL)
18   Lexi Sung Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2004-09-03 Great Falls, Virginia Washington Pride (JWHL)
20   Karly Kolssak Junior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Wheeling, Illinois Chicago Young Americans (19U AAA)
21   Camryn Brownschidle Junior D 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2004-01-12 Clarence, New York Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (OWHL)
22   Emma Pickering (A) Sophomore D 5' 4" (1.63 m) Fishers, Indiana Gilmour Academy (US-HS)
23   Kylie Aquaro Senior F 5' 4" (1.63 m) Yardley, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (19U AAA)
24   Lisa Rulle Sophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2005-01-24 Pāle, Latvia Luleå HF (NDHL)
25   Addie Carr Senior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 2003-08-03 Glenview, Illinois Chicago Young Americans (19U AAA)
26   Nicole Ness Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-04-06 Anchorage, Alaska St. Cloud State Huskies (WCHA)
27   Logan Marchese Sophomore F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2005-06-15 Mississauga, Ontario Oakville Jr. Hornets (OWHL)
28   Mia Tsilemos (C) Graduate D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-04-21 Ottawa, Ontario Nepean Jr. Wildcats (OWHL)
29   Sophia Bellina Junior G 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-07-17 Cleveland, Ohio Culver Academy (US-HS)
30   Sarah Coe Senior G 5' 8" (1.73 m) Brooklin, Ontario Whitby Jr. Wolves (OWHL)
40   Brenna McNamara Freshman G 5' 9" (1.75 m) Keswick, Ontario North York Storm (OWHL)
43   Madison Buziak Freshman D 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2006-02-26 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon Stars (SFU18AAAHL)

Award winners

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NCAA

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Laura Hurd Award

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The Laura Hurd Award is awarded annually to the national player of the year in NCAA Division III women's ice hockey.

2010–11: Sarah Dagg '11

Division III All-Americans

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ECAC West

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Coach of the Year

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2004–05: Mike Grainsky (co-winner)
2008–09: Scott McDonald (co-winner with Greg Fargo of Elmira College)[19]
2010–11: Scott McDonald

Player of the Year

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2010–11: Sarah Dagg[20]

Rookie of the Year

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1988–89: Marisa Zona
1995–96: Maria Lewis[21]
2007–08: Amanda Klassen (co-winner with Mel Brunet of Neumann University)[22]
2009–10: Kim Schlattman

Tournament MVP

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2011: Kourtney Kunichika

All-Tournament Team

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2011: Laura Chamberlain (G), Traci Galbraith (D), Kourtney Kunichika (F), Ariane Yokoyama (F)
2012: Laura Chamberlain (G), Kourtney Kunichika (F), Kolbee McCrea (F), Danielle Read (D), Kim Schlattman (F)

Atlantic Hockey America

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The College Hockey America (CHA) conference merged with Atlantic Hockey to form Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) in 2024. Award history was carried over in the merge, i.e. CHA awards were integrated into the history of the AHA.

Player of the Year

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2018–19: Terra Lanteigne (G)[23]

Best Defensive Forward

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2014–15: Lindsay Grigg[24]
2016–17: Mackenzie Stone[25]

Individual Sportsmanship Award

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2014–15: Taylor Thurston[24]
2016–17: Caitlin Wallace[25]

Coach of the Year

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2018–19: Chad Davis[23]

Goaltending Champion

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The goaltending champion title is awarded to the goaltender with the best goals against average (GAA) in CHA play (only in-conference statistics are included). It should not be confused with the Goaltender of the Year award, which was introduced in the 2020–21 season.

2013–14: Ali Binnington (1.35 GAA)[23]

All-CHA

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All-Rookie Team

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2014–15: Christa Vuglar (D)[24]
2015–16: Reagan Rust (D)[28]
2016–17: Terra Lanteigne (G)[25]
2019–20: Jaymee Nolan (F)[29]
2021–22: Sarah Coe (G)[29]

Tournament MVP

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2014: Ali Binnington (G)[30]
2015: Ali Binnington (G)[30]

All-Tournament Team

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2014: Ali Binnington (G), Lindsay Grigg (D), Kourtney Kunichika (F)[31]
2015: Cassie Clayton (F), Lindsay Grigg (F), Morgan Scoyne (D)[31]
2022: Abby Davies (F)[31]

Weekly Honors

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  • Cassie Clayton, CHA Player of the Week (Week of March 9, 2015)[32]
  • Ali Binnington, CHA Goaltender of the Week (Week of March 9, 2015)

Player histories

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Sarah Dagg was recognized as the 2011 ECAC West Player of the Year after contributing to the Tigers program-record 26 wins. In addition, she helped the Tigers to their first conference regular season and post-season championships. Her points total for the season was 18 goals and 24 assists in 30 games.

In her senior season, Dagg advanced to the 2011 NCAA Division III Championship game. In her four seasons at RIT, the Tigers accumulated a won-loss record of 85–17–7, while finishing as the Tigers all-time leading scorer. Her career totals stand at 63 goals and 91 assists, while competing in 109 games. She is the Tigers all-time assists leader while recording three consecutive forty point seasons. In addition, she is second all-time at RIT with 20 power-play goals, while she stands tied at first place in shorthanded goals with nine.

Tigers in professional hockey

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= CWHL All-Star = PHF All-Star = Clarkson Cup Champion = Isobel Cup Champion
Player Position Team(s) League(s) Years Clarkson Cup Isobel Cup
Celeste Brown[33] Forward New York Riveters
Connecticut Whale 		PHF 2
Kendall Cornine Forward Metropolitan Riveters PHF
Sarah Dagg[34] Forward Burlington Barracudas
Brampton Thunder 		CWHL 2
Lindsay Grigg[35] Forward Buffalo Beauts
HV71 Jönköping
Markham Thunder 		PHF
SDHL
CWHL 		3 1 (2018)
Kourtney Kunichika[36] Forward Buffalo Beauts PHF 3 1 (2017)
Jetta Rackleff[37] Goaltender Worcester Blades
Team New England 		CWHL
PWHPA 		3
Erin Zach[38] Forward Buffalo Beauts
Toronto Furies 		PHF
CWHL 		2
Kendall Cornine[39] Forward Metropolitan Riveters PHF 2
Mallory Rushton[40] Forward Metropolitan Riveters PHF 2
Brooke Baker[41] Forward Metropolitan Riveters PHF 1
Brinna Dochniak[42] Defense Connecticut Whale PHF 1
Kandice Sheriff[43] Forward Buffalo Beauts PHF 1
Terra Lanteigne[44] Goaltender PWHPA 1
Logan Land[45] Defense PWHPA 1

CWHL Draft picks

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Player Draft year Selection Team
Sarah Dagg[46] 2011 CWHL Draft 16 Burlington Barracudas
Katie Stack[46] 2011 CWHL Draft 23 Toronto Furies
Erin Zach[47] 2016 CWHL Draft 32 Toronto Furies
Jetta Rackleff[47] 2016 CWHL Draft 52 Brampton Thunder

PHF Draft picks

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Player Draft year Selection Team
Kendall Cornine[48] 2018 NWHL Draft 6 Metropolitan Riveters
Logan Land[49] 2020 NWHL Draft 26 Buffalo Beauts

See also

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References

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  • Venniro, Joe; Jaynes, Steve (2010). RIT Women's Hockey 2010–11 Media Guide (PDF). Rochester, New York: RIT Sports Information Office and University News. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  • Bell, Todd, ed. (2023). 2023-24 CHA Media Guide & Record Book (PDF). Boston: College Hockey America. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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  4. ^ "Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America". Atlantic Hockey America (Press release). April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
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  34. ^ "Sarah Dagg at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  35. ^ "Lindsay Grigg at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  36. ^ "Buffalo Beauts Sign Fickel, Kunichika". The Hockey Writers. August 18, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
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  44. ^ "Terra Lanteigne at eliteprospects.com". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  45. ^ "Logan Land at eliteprospects.com". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
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  47. ^ a b "Jetta Rackleff and Erin Zach picked in the 2016 Canadian Women's Hockey League draft". RIT Athletics. September 1, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  48. ^ "Women's hockey star Kendall Cornine drafted by Metropolitan Riveters of NWHL". RIT Athletics. December 19, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  49. ^ "Land drafted by NWHL Buffalo Beauts". RIT Athletics. April 29, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
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