official thread of the UNH wildcats

[Grandaddy]

How'd this get so far down! :D
any word on UNH? I haven't seen anything on the incoming freshmen... anyone have an official list of incoming recruits, and what we can expect from the team?

[UNHFAN24]

I dont really know anything other than we have 3 new goalies, and then a few transfers. If anyone knows anything let me know b/c i gotta know!! I also heard that the only freshmen that are returning are Lindsey Hansen and Vikki Davis! The rest transferred or just didnt return!!
How do u think the lady cats will do this year, i think they will do just fine! They are pretty much the same team as last year and most of the top scorers are back! GO BLUE!!

[Grandaddy]

Huggon left a HUGE void in net, they should be fine on D and up front...
there were only 4 freshmen on the roster last year anyhow, Lankton transfered to BSU, and True never played anyhow

[faceoff]

I saw Sadie Wright-Ward play a couple of weeks ago in the VT-NH Make-A-Wish all star game between the two states (won by Vt 3-2). She was New Hampshire's best player and scored in the game. Very aggressive forward and should fit into UNH quite well.

[trudiddy]

I also had the opportunity to see Sadie Wright-Ward play this past winter at the CT. Polar Bears Christmas Tournament as a member of the Syracuse Stars. I also noticed her stellar play. She has the talent to score in bunches and is also an intense and physical player. In fact, the game I watched she scored the only goal in Syracuse's 1-0 win over Assabet. No doubt she will be an impact player for UNH.....also, faceoff, did you get any other impressions about any other players that participated in the game.

[faceoff]

I was also impressed with Emily McNamarra from NH (headed to Middlebury), Jessica Benoit from VT (headed to UVM), Allison Graddock from VT (headed to Middlebury), and Emily Grant from VT (headed to UCONN). There were other solid players on both teams but these 4 (also Wright-Ward as I mentioned before) stood out above the rest.

[NCAA watcher]

Although UNH has not announced its recruits, Fosters has a blurb about three UNH players making the Canadian training camp. They include Stephanie Jones, and recruit Martine Garland.

http://www.unhwildcats.com/hockeyw/20032004/080503.html

The third name is new:

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Nicole Hekle
Age 17
Position: Centre
School: St. Mary's Academy
Lindenwoods, Winnipeg


Nicole has been playing Ringette for 14 years, starting at the age of 4 with the North Fort Garry Flyers. She played AA Ringette for the APFG Sixers from first year Tween to first year Belle, winning 5 Provincial Gold medals. Nicole has played in 2 Western Canadian Championships, winning Silver in 1998 and Gold in 1999. She has also participated in 4 Nationals from 1999 to 2002, winning Silver in 2000 and Gold in 2001 and 2002. Nicole was named to the 2nd line All-Star team in 1999 as a forward and as 1st line centre in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Nicole was named as the 1999 recipient of the APFG Agnes Jacks Award. She has been a Ringette instructor for 2 years.

[171]

THis was posted on the internet


HEKLE GETS FLAG HONOR
Friday, February 21, 2003
By: Manitoba Sport
Manitoba's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2003 Canada Winter Games in Bathurst and Campbellton, New Brunswick is Nicole Hekle from the Ringette team.

17 year old Nicole has played at the Canadian National Ringette Championships for the last four years winning gold in 2001 and 2002. She is also an all star in female high school hockey and soccer and an honours student at St. Mary's Academy. As captain and leading scorer of her high school hockey team, she has led the St. Mary’s Flames to two straight Winnipeg Women’s High School Hockey League Championships. Nicole would have played on the Team Manitoba Canada Games Women’s Hockey Team as well at these Games if not for the one sport Canada Games restriction. Faced with having to make the choice between the two sports, she made the decision to stay with her ringette team for the Games in New Brunswick.

Nicole's sister Jana played on theTeam Manitoba Ringette Team at the 1999 Canada Winter Games. She is also the daughter of the Team Manitoba head ringette coach Wayne Hekle who has coached Nicole since she was 4 years old.

[PUCKMASTER]

UNH should be fine in Net this year. Two top freshman goalies, one being Assabet top goalie and 2003 USA National Champion and all star goalie in Boys H.S. Hockey and also she scrimaged UNH last fall giving up one goal on 24 shots, the other a Candian goalie and a tranfer goalie from UMD.

UNH should be a very strong and competitive team this year if all the chips fall in the right places.;)

[NCAA watcher]

Boston Globe Prep Player of Year

Lindsey Caleo, Cushing
HOCKEY
As the Player of the Year in New England Prep School girls' hockey, Caleo is continuing a long tradition of outstanding hockey players at the Ashburnham school. This winter she finished with 101 points to give her a career total of 204 points (115 goals, 92 assists). A center, she was MVP of the Nichols School Tournament, the E.G. Watkins/Cushing Academy Tournament, and the Northwood School Tournament. A three-sport athlete, she also plays soccer and lacrosse at Cushing and has earned numerous awards in each sport. She will attend New Hampshire.

[Grandaddy]

I went to the men's hockey golf tourney today (just for the lobstah dinner:-D), and Scarano announced that the Frozen Four will be back at UNH in 2005

[ClOuD 9]

hopefully with a little better attendence and a little better results (i.e. the Cats being in it this time).

[Grandaddy]

Originally posted by ClOuD 9
hopefully with a little better attendence and a little better results (i.e. the Cats being in it this time).
and hopefully not the same weekend the men have regionals

[ClOuD 9]

Hopefully they learned this year not to double schedule, I'm sure the Friends of Womens banquet took a hit with a large crowd following the men (know I would have gone had it been scheduled a different day).

[NCAA watcher]

Rebecca Paul has enrolled at UNH, per the on-line Student Finder.

[Grandaddy]

Originally posted by NCAA watcher
Rebecca Paul has enrolled at UNH, per the on-line Student Finder.
UNH now has all three All Rookie forwards from last year in Hockey East

[candianhockey]

Rebecca Paul is an important addition. She's a sophomore which gives the team better balance/experience distribution for the next three years-otherwise would be pretty thin in second year depth. And she is a big strong player, and the Cats could use some size and strength. Works hard, and loves hockey. A real bonus for the Cats.

[mickey]

I've read that both Rebecca Paul and Rebecca Peterson are transferring from Northeastern to UNH. Is this true?

[NCAA watcher]

No listing for Rebecca Peterson on the UNH directory. Paul is listed.

[Blackice]

NU last roster was Rebecca Paul and Rebecca Peters only Paul transfered to UNH. Peters is still playing for NU