2014–15 RIT Tigers women's ice hockey season

2014–15 RIT Tigers
women's ice hockey season
CHA Tournament Champions
NCAA Quarterfinals, L 2–6 at Minnesota
Conference#6 CHA
Home iceGene Polisseni Center, Rochester, NY
Record
Overall15–19–5
Home6–8–2
Road8–11–3
Neutral1–0
Coaches and captains
Head coachScott McDonald (9th season)
Captain(s)Lindsay Grigg[1]
Celeste Brown
Alternate captain(s)Morgan Scoyne
Taylor Thurston
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The RIT Tigers represented the Rochester Institute of Technology in College Hockey America during the 2014-15 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. In their third year at the Division I level, the Tigers repeated as CHA Tournament champions and secured their first berth in the NCAA tournament.

Offseason

  • August 8: It was announced by the NCAA that the RIT Tigers have passed their two-year probation and have qualified to become a full-fledged member of NCAA Division I hockey as of the 2014-15 campaign. Of note, the Tigers are now eligible to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and gain the opportunity to bid for hosting rights for future NCAA Tournaments.[2]

Standings

2014–15 College Hockey America standings
Conference record Overall record
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Mercyhurst† 20 14 5 1 29 66 31 35 23 9 3 96 56
Syracuse 20 8 6 6 22 45 39 36 11 15 10 75 97
Penn State 20 9 9 2 20 42 46 37 17 16 4 72 88
Robert Morris 20 8 8 4 20 45 43 35 11 19 5 68 91
Lindenwood 20 7 11 2 16 40 59 33 10 21 2 57 102
RIT* 20 5 12 3 13 32 52 39 15 19 5 71 87
Championship: RIT
† indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USCHO.com Poll

Recruiting

[3]

Player Position Nationality Notes
Lauren Carroll Defense  Canada Oakville Jr. Hornets
Maddie Grisko Defense  United States Buffalo Bisons
Darcy Henderson Forward  Canada Burlington Jr. Barracudas
Victoria Pitawanakwat Forward  Canada Sudbury Lady Wolves
Christa Vuglar Defense  United States Chicago Mission

Transfer

Player Position Nationality Former School
Haley Northcote Defense  Canada Minnesota State University

News and notes

  • March 7: Double overtime was required in order for RIT to claim their second consecutive CHA Tournament title. A 2-1 win against Syracuse resulted in the longest contest in Syracuse history. The first goal of the game was scored by Syracuse in the second period. Lindsay Grigg tied the game in the third, with assists being credited to Caitlin Wallace and Taylor Thurston. Carly Payerl logged the overtime-winning tally against Syracuse backstop Jenn Gilligan in double overtime.[4]

Roster

2014–15 Tigers

[5]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
2 Ontario Taylor Thurston (A) Sophomore D 5' 6" (1.68 m) Kanata, Ontario Nepean Wildcats
3 Ontario Morgan Scoyne (A) Senior D 5' 8" (1.73 m) Drumbo, Ontario Stoney Creek Sabres
4 Ontario Caitlin Wallace Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) Brantford, Ontario Stoney Creek Sabres
5 Ontario Haley Northcote Junior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Cumberland, Ontario Minnesota State
9 Ontario Lindsay Stenason Sophomore F/D 5' 6" (1.68 m) Oakville, Ontario Oakville Hornets
11 Illinois Christa Vuglar Freshman D 5' 3" (1.6 m) Crystal Lake, Illinois Chicago Mission
13 Ontario Darcy Henderson Freshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m) Burlington, Ontario Burlington Barracudas
14 Ontario Mackenzie Stone Sophomore F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Kars, Ontario Nepean Wildcats
15 Ontario Kolbee McRea Senior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) Wawa, Ontario Burlington Barracudas
16 New York (state) Maddie Grisko Freshman D 5' 6" (1.68 m) Buffalo, New York Buffalo Bisons
17 Ontario Carly Payerl Junior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) Kitchener, Ontario Waterloo K-W Rangers
18 Ontario Lauren Carroll Freshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m) Carlisle, Ontario Oakville Hornets
19 Ontario Marissa Maugeri Senior F 5' 3" (1.6 m) Ajax, Ontario Durham West Lightning
21 Ontario Emilee Bulleid Senior D 5' 5" (1.65 m) Waterdown, Ontario Stoney Creek Sabres
22 Ontario Victoria Pitawanakwat Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) Manitowaning, Ontario Sudbury Wolves
23 Ontario Lindsay Grigg (C) Senior F/D 5' 6" (1.68 m) Oakville, Ontario Oakville Hornets
24 Montana Celeste Brown (C) Senior F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Great Falls, Montana National Sports Academy
25 Ontario Cassie Clayton Sophomore F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Pickering, Ontario Mississauga Jr. Chiefs
27 Ontario Jess Paton Junior F 5' 4" (1.63 m) Woodstock, Ontario Waterloo K-W Rangers
34 Ontario Brooke Stoddart Sophomore G 5' 6" (1.68 m) Elmvale, Ontario Brampton Thunder
35 Oregon Jetta Rackleff Junior G 5' 8" (1.73 m) Bend, Oregon Anaheim Lady Ducks
39 Ontario Ali Binnington Senior G 5' 9" (1.75 m) Oakville, Ontario Mississauga Jr. Chiefs


Schedule

[6]

Date Opponent# Rank# Site Decision Result Record
Regular Season
October 3 Union* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 2–1  1–0–0
October 4 Union* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 2–0  2–0–0
October 10 New Hampshire* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 0–1  2–1–0
October 11 Northeastern* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Brooke Stoddart T 2–2 OT 2–1–1
October 18 at Vermont* Gutterson Fieldhouse • Burlington, VT Ali Binnington L 1–2  2–2–1
October 19 at Vermont* Gutterson Fieldhouse • Burlington, VT Ali Binnington W 2–0  3–2–1
October 24 at Brown* Meehan Auditorium • Providence, RI Ali Binnington W 4–1  4–2–1
October 25 at Brown* Meehan Auditorium • Providence, RI Brooke Stoddart W 5–2  5–2–1
October 31 Lindenwood Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington T 1–1 OT 5–2–2 (0–0–1)
November 1 Lindenwood Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 1–3  5–3–2 (0–1–1)
November 7 at Princeton* Hobey Baker Rink • Princeton, NJ Brooke Stoddart L 3–4 OT 5–4–2
November 8 at Princeton* Hobey Baker Rink • Princeton, NJ Jetta Rackleff T 0–0 OT 5–4–3
November 14 Penn State Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 3–0  6–4–3 (1–1–1)
November 15 Penn State Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 2–3 OT 6–5–3 (1–2–1)
November 21 at #8 Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA Jetta Rackleff L 1–4  6–6–3 (1–3–1)
November 22 at #8 Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA Jetta Rackleff L 1–4  6–7–3 (1–4–1)
November 28 at Rensselaer* Houston Field House • Troy, NY Brooke Stoddart L 1–4  6–8–3
November 29 at Rensselaer* Houston Field House • Troy, NY Jetta Rackleff W 3–0  7–8–3
December 6 at Syracuse Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion • Syracuse, NY Jetta Rackleff L 2–4  7–9–3 (1–5–1)
December 12 North Dakota* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Jetta Rackleff L 1–3  7–10–3
December 13 North Dakota* Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Jetta Rackleff L 1–6  7–11–3
January 9, 2015 Robert Morris Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 0–2  7–12–3 (1–6–1)
January 10 Robert Morris Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 3–2  8–12–3 (2–6–1)
January 17 at Penn State Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA Ali Binnington L 1–2  8–13–3 (2–7–1)
January 18 at Penn State Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA Ali Binnington L 1–3  8–14–3 (2–8–1)
January 23 Syracuse Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 4–3 OT 9–14–3 (3–8–1)
January 30 at Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena • Wentzville, MO Brooke Stoddart W 5–4 OT 10–14–3 (4–8–1)
January 31 at Lindenwood Lindenwood Ice Arena • Wentzville, MO Brooke Stoddart L 0–1  10–15–3 (4–9–1)
February 6 Mercyhurst Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 1–5  10–16–3 (4–10–1)
February 7 Mercyhurst Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington L 0–3  10–17–3 (4–11–1)
February 13 at Robert Morris RMU Island Sports Center • Neville Township, PA Ali Binnington T 2–2 OT 10–17–4 (4–11–2)
February 14 at Robert Morris RMU Island Sports Center • Neville Township, PA Ali Binnington T 2–2 OT 10–17–5 (4–11–3)
February 20 at Syracuse Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion • Syracuse, NY Ali Binnington L 1–4  10–18–5 (4–12–3)
February 21 Syracuse Gene Polisseni Center • Rochester, NY Ali Binnington W 1–0  11–18–5 (5–12–3)
CHA Tournament
February 27 at Robert Morris* RMU Island Sports Center • Neville Township, PA (Quarterfinal, Game 1) Ali Binnington W 3–1  12–18–5
February 28 at Robert Morris* RMU Island Sports Center • Neville Township, PA (Quarterfinal, Game 2) Ali Binnington W 1–0  13–18–5
March 6 at Mercyhurst* Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA (Semifinal Game) Ali Binnington W 4–1  14–18–5
March 7 vs. Syracuse* Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA (CHA Championship Game) Ali Binnington W 2–1 2OT 15–18–5
NCAA Tournament
March 14 at Minnesota* Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN (Quarterfinal Game) Ali Binnington L 2–6  15–19–5
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll.

Awards and honors

  • Lindsay Grigg
    CHA Best Defensive Forward[7]
  • Taylor Thurston
    CHA Individual Sportsmanship
  • Christa Vuglar
    CHA All- Rookie Team

References

  1. ^ "Women's hockey announces captains for the 2014-15 season; four Tigers to hold the prestigious honor". Rochester Institute of Technology. May 9, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Women's hockey officially recognized as a Division I program by the NCAA". Rochester Institute of Technology. August 8, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  3. ^ "Women's hockey unveils Class of 2018; six student-athletes to join squad". Rochester Institute of Technology. September 17, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  4. ^ "Women's hockey to face top-seed Minnesota in NCAA Division I Tournament Quarterfinal on Saturday". Rochester Institute of Technology. March 8, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "2014-15 Roster". Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  6. ^ "2014-15 Schedule". Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  7. ^ "Mercyhurst leads the way at CHA awards banquet". U.S. College Hockey Online (USHCO). March 7, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2017.