GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Information...... 2 Location: Grand Forks, ND 58202 THE 2006-07 FIGHTING SIOUX...... 3-28 Founded: 1883 Head Coach Shantel Rivard ...... 4 Enrollment: 12,954 Associate Head Coach Dennis Miller ...... 5 Nickname: Fighting Sioux Assistant Coach Kami Cote ...... 6 Colors: “Kelly” Green and White Support Staff...... 7 National Affiliation: NCAA Division I (hockey only) 2006-07 Roster ...... 8-9 2006-07 Outlook...... 10-11 Conference: Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Aynsley Allen ...... 12 President: Dr. Charles Kupchella (Indiana, PA, 1964) Alexia Gagnon Laplante ...... 13 Director of Athletics: Tom Buning (Army, 1981) Christey Allen ...... 14 Athletic Department Phone: (701) 777-2234 Samantha Bowers ...... 15 Athletic Department Fax: (701) 777-2285 Christy Carlson...... 16 Ticket Office Phone: 1-877-91-SIOUX Kelsey Fletcher...... 17 Casie Hanson ...... 18 First Year of Division I Hockey: 2002-03 Melissa Jaques ...... 19 All-Time Record: 42-78-9 (4 years) Alyssa Johnson ...... 20 Randi Motsko ...... 21 NCAA Championships: 0 Andrea Cook, Cassandra Flanagan ...... 22 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 0 Jodi Holland, Jody Karnik...... 23 Home Arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena (11,406) Brittany Kirkham, Ashley Lynch...... 24 Ice Surface: 200 x 85 Ashley Paulson, Jenny Porter...... 25 Press Box Phone: (701) 777-3571 Jade Schirado, Samantha Turner...... 26 REA Main Phone: (701) 777-4167 Alex Williams...... 27 2005-06 Senior Class...... 28 2005-06 Record: 7-27-2 2006-07 OPPONENTS ...... 29-36 2005-06 WCHA Record: 3-23-2 (8th) Bemidji State, Maine ...... 30 Minnesota, Minnesota Duluth...... 31 Lettermen Returning: 6 (4 F, 2 D) Minnesota State, Niagara...... 32 Lettermen Lost: 10 (7 F, 2 D, 1 G) Ohio State, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ...... 33 St. Cloud State, Wisconsin...... 34 Head Coach: Shantel Rivard (Rochester Institute of Tech., 1995) All-Time vs. Opponents ...... 35 Record at UND: 42-78-9 (5th year) 2006-07 WCHA Composite Schedule ...... 36 Career Record: Same 2005-06 SEASON IN REVIEW...... 37-48 Office Phone: (701) 777-6490 2005-06 Season Recap ...... 38-39 Office Fax: (701) 777-6488 2005-06 Results, Attendance...... 40 E-mail: [email protected] 2005-06 Statistics...... 41 2005-06 Game-by-Game Scoring...... 42 Associate Heads Coach: Dennis Miller (Vermont, ‘89) 2005-06 Game Summaries...... 43-48 Office Phone: (701) 777-6491 THE WCHA...... 49-52 E-mail: [email protected] WCHA 2005-06 Year in Review ...... 49-51 Assistant Coach: Kami Cote (Vermont, ‘05) WCHA Information...... 52 Office Phone: (701) 777-6492 FIGHTING SIOUX WOMEN’S HOCKEY HISTORY ...... 53-64 E-mail: [email protected] Women’s Hockey Timeline...... 54 Results and Awards ...... 55-56 Media Relations Contact: Jayson Hajdu Team Records...... 57-62 Office Phone: (701) 777-2986 All-Time Roster...... 63-64 Office Fax: (701) 777-4352 RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA ...... 65-68 Ralph Engelstad Arena...... 66-67 Cell Phone: (701) 740-7659 Ralph Engelstad Bio ...... 68 E-mail: [email protected] THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Website: www.fightingsioux.com The University...... UND-1-3 University Administration...... UND-4 The 2006-07 University of North Dakota women’s hockey media guide is a production Athletic Administration...... UND-5-6 of the Fighting Sioux Athletic Media Relations Office. The publication was written and Head Coaches Directory...... UND-7 edited by assistant director of media relations Jayson Hajdu, with assistance provided by publications editor Matt Schill and student assistants Natalie Ruppert and Mollie Athletic Facilities ...... UND-8-10 Sullivan. Editorial assistance provided by director of media relations Dan Benson. Strength Training...... UND-11 Cover design and printing by Fine Print Inc., Grand Forks, N.D. Cover theme developed Sports Medicine...... UND-12 by Simmons Flint. All photography by UND Athletics photographers Michael Mohaupt, Academic Success ...... UND-13 Neil DeKrey, and Kory Wallen. National Champions ...... UND-14 Conference Dominance ...... UND-15 About Grand Forks...... UND-16 1 MEDIA INFORMATION

MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF Grand Forks Herald KCNN/KNOX Radio Brad Schlossman, Hockey Writer Leighton Broadcasting Director of Media Relations: Dan Benson P.O. Box 6008 667 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58206 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Office Phone: (701) 777-2985 Phone: (701) 780-1129 Phone: (701) 775-4611 Office Fax: (701) 777-4352 Fax: (701) 795-4603 Fax: (701) 746-0540 Cell Phone: (701) 740-2908 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] WDAZ-TV (ABC) Fargo Forum Pat Sweeney, Sports Director P.O. Box 2020 P.O. Box 12639 100 N. 5th St. Grand Forks, ND 58208-2639 Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 775-2511 Assistant Director: Jayson Hajdu Phone: (701) 241-5546 Fax: (701) 746-4507 Fax: (701) 241-5487 [email protected] Office Phone: (701) 777-2986 [email protected] Cell Phone: (701) 740-7659 KVLY-TV (NBC) E-mail: [email protected] Dakota Student Scott Peters, Sports Director P.O. Box 8177 P.O. Box 1878 University of North Dakota 1350 21st Ave. S. Grand Forks, ND 58202 Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 777-2677 Phone: (701) 237-5211 Fax: (701) 777-3137 Fax: (701) 232-0493 Publications Editor: Matt Schill [email protected] Associated Press Office Phone: (701) 777-2668 P.O. Box 1018 KXJB-TV (CBS) Cell Phone: (218) 791-9561 Bismarck, ND 58502-1018 Rich Lodewyk, Sports Director E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-472-2186 P.O. Box 1878 Fax: (701) 224-0158 1350 21st Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 KQHT-FM Phone: (701) 282-0444 Tim Hennessy, Sports Director Fax: (701) 232-0493 UND on the Web: www.fightingsioux.com 505 University Ave. [email protected] Grand Forks, ND 58201 Phone: (701) 746-1417 KVRR-TV (FOX) Media Relations Mailing Addresses Fax: (701) 746-1410 Scott Heinle, Sports Director University of North Dakota [email protected] 4015 9th Ave. S. Athletic Media Relations Fargo, ND 58103-2198 Hyslop Sports Center Phone: (701) 277-1515 Fax: (701) 277-9656 2nd Ave. N. & Columbia Rd. [email protected] Grand Forks, ND 58202-9013

PRESS BOX INTERVIEWS Members of the press will be seated in the main press box, which is located on the east Requests for interviews with players of members of the coaching staff must be made side of the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Press may enter the arena at the southwest corner through the UND Media Relations Office. Players will return phone calls from the (student entrance) or at the east entrance (main lobby). Credentials can be picked up at media either collect or from the media relations office. Mid-morning and early after- the will call window in the main lobby. Media members may park in any available gen- noon are the best times to reach Coach Rivard and her staff. Players and coaches are eral parking lot. Cheering and betting in the press box will not be tolerated and viola- available up to 10 minutes prior to the start of practice (5 p.m.), as well as after prac- tors will be removed from the press box. tice. It would be appreciated if members of the press would call ahead to inform the media relations office of their attendance at practice. PRESS BOX OPERATIONS Game programs, game notes, line charts, statistics and media guides will be available Coach Rivard will be available for pre-game and post-game interviews. Players will be in the press box prior to all home games. Shot charts and period statistics will be dis- available for post-game interviews only and all interviews will take place outside the tributed after each period, while a complete game summary will be available approxi- locker room. The locker room, training room and weight rooms are off limits to the mately 10-20 minutes upon the conclusion of the game. media. No media interviews will be conducted with players prior to games.

Several Daktronics statistic monitors are placed throughout the press box and provide RADIO AND TELEVISION the media information on scoring, penalties and other game information. Media have The Engelstad Arena press box has two electronic media booths from which on-air access to phones (credit card and collect calls), electrical outlets and a copy machine in radio talent may broadcast games. One is reserved for UND’s home radio station and the press box. Ethernet connections are also available. one for the visiting radio station. On-air television talent can also be accommodated. Stations wishing to broadcast games from Engelstad Arena are asked to contact Jayson MEDIA CREDENTIALS Hajdu of the media relations office at least two weeks in advance of the games you Media credentials will be issued only to working media, sports information/media rela- intend to cover. tions personnel, league officials or staff members of competing institutions with a legit- PHOTOGRAPHERS imate need for access to the press box. Requests for media credentials, season or sin- Photography credentials are issued to media and departmental photographers only. gle-game, for the 2006-07 season must be made in advance with Jayson Hajdu (701- Photographers must remain in designated areas of the arena. Penalty box space is lim- 777-2986) in the UND Media Relations Office. It is asked that you submit credential ited and space will be assigned as available. requests at least one week prior to the game you will be covering.

2 2006-072006-07 SSEASONEASON PPREVIEWREVIEW Coaching Staff ...... 4-6 Support Staff ...... 7 2006-07 Roster ...... 8-9 2006-07 Outlook ...... 10-11 Player Profiles ...... 12-27 HEAD COACH SHANTEL RIVARD The SHANTEL RIVARD File SHANTEL Birthplace: Winnipeg, Man. Bachelor’s Degree: Rochester Institute of Technology, 1995, Rivard Mechanical Engineering HEAD COACH Master’s Degree: Rochester Institute of Technology, 1995, 5TH YEAR AT UND Mechanical Engineering Family: Husband, Peter; Son, Drake WINNIPEGINNIPEG, MAN. Coaching: 1996-97 — Volunteer Coach RIT, 1995 Rochester Institute of Technology Shantel Rivard is streak to close out the season. 1997-01 — Assistant Coach in her fifth season Under Rivard’s tutelage, UND post- University of Maine as head coach of ed a program-record 16 wins and 2002-Present — Head Coach the Fighting Sioux cracked the NCAA Division I University of North Dakota women’s hockey Women’s Hockey Pairwise team and will lead Rankings (PWR) for the first time. Rivard’s Head Coaching Record: the Sioux into their 2002-03 Univ. of North Dakota 10-14-2 third season in the Western Collegiate Hockey In 2002-03, UND’s first as an 2003-04 Univ. of North Dakota 16-14-2 2004-05 Univ. of North Dakota 9-23-3 Association (WCHA) in 2006-07. NCAA DI women’s hockey pro- 2005-06 Univ. of North Dakota 7-27-2 gram, Rivard guided the Sioux Totals 4 Years at UND 42-78-9 The only head coach the Fighting Sioux women’s through a 10-14-2 debut season. hockey program has known in its young history, Rivard has guided the upstart program to a 42-78- Under Rivard’s direction, the Fighting Sioux have Lancaster, Pa., in 1990. She received bachelor’s 9 record over the team’s first four seasons. routinely finished among the national leaders in and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering women’s hockey attendance. Last season UND from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) ranked eighth in the country in both total atten- in Rochester, N.Y., in 1995. She was a four-year dance (7,987) and average attendance (443 fans member of the women’s hockey team at RIT, per game). where she played forward for three years and defense for one year. Rivard was hired as the University of North Dakota’s first varsity women’s ice hockey coach She continued her playing career for one year on Jan. 17, 2002. She came to UND from the (1995-96) with the Mississauga (Ont.) Chiefs in University of Maine, where she was in her fifth the Senior AAA league, now the National year as an assistant coach and first year as associ- Women’s Hockey League. ate coach with the University of Maine’s varsity women’s hockey program. Rivard’s family includes her husband, Peter, and son, Drake. Rivard had been pursuing a second master’s degree in exercise science at the University of Maine, where she was Maine’s head recruiter and in charge of the team’s strength and condi- tioning program. She coached the team’s forwards and specialty teams.

Rivard had been an assistant at Maine since it became a var- Last season Rivard led the Sioux to a 7-27-2 over- sity program in 1997 all record and a 3-23-2 WCHA mark. Among the until taking over at highlights was a 2-0 win at fourth-ranked UND. She helped Minnesota Duluth in February, the highest nation- head coach Rick ally ranked opponent UND has ever defeated. Filighera lead the Black Bears to a 15- In 2004-05, Rivard and the Sioux recorded a 9-23- 14-1 record in 2000-01 3 record, including a 6-21-1 WCHA record and in just their third sea- seventh place finish in the team’s first season as a son of Division I com- conference member. petition.

In 2003-04 Rivard led the Sioux to a 16-14-2 Rivard grew up in record, including a remarkable 13-3-0 run during Winnipeg, Manitoba, the entire second half of the season. That run and graduated from included a school-record six-game winning streak Manheim Township from Jan. 12 to Jan. 31 and a five-game winning High School in The Rivard family (l to r): Drake, Peter and Shantel.

4 COACHING STAFF DENNIS Miller The DENNIS MILLER File ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Birthplace: Buffalo, N.Y. 1ST YEAR AT UND Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y. BUFFALO, N.Y. Bachelor’s Degree: Vermont, 1989 (English) VERMONT, 1989 Playing: 1985-89 — University of Vermont Dennis Miller is Team All-America honors and 1990-91 — Louisville Icehawks (ECHL) in his first sea- teammate Lindsey Neilson 1991-93 — Flint Bulldogs (CoHL) son as associate earned All-Rookie honors. 1995-96 — Fort Worth Fire (CHL) head coach at Coaching: 1995-2006 — Head Coach UND. In 1999-2000, just the second University of Vermont varsity season for Vermont, Miller comes to UND after having spent Miller led the Catamounts to an the previous 10 seasons as head women’s overall record of 12-9-4, 10-3-4 in hockey coach at the University of ECAC Division III league play. Vermont, where he was an integral part of Vermont finished fourth in the the Catamounts rise from a club team to league standings and earned its first- varsity status at the Division III level to its ever playoff berth. current Division I standing. In his 10 years leading the program, Miller amassed a 70- Miller earned the ECAC Women’s 177-25 record. Alliance Koho Co-Coach of the Year in 1997-98 and was a finalist During Miller’s tenure at Vermont, three for the national coach of the year Catamounts were named Humanitarian honor in 1997-98 and 1999-2000. Award nominees – Jenny Agnew ‘03, Kami Cote ‘05 and Abbey Kaknes ‘06. A former Vermont defenseman, Cote also went on to be named the Miller was a member of the first ECACHL Goalie of the Year in 2004-05. Vermont team to earn a trip to the Miller also coached Tiffany Hayes ‘01, NCAA Division I Tournament another ECAC III Goaltender of the Year, (1987-88) and served as assistant who became the first Catamount to garner captain on the only Catamount team All-America honors following the 2000- to reach the ECAC Finals (1988-89). 01 season. Following his playing days at In 2005-06, Miller guided the upstart pro- Vermont, Miller went on to enjoy a gram through its first season as a member professional playing career that of Hockey East, four years after gaining included stints in the Central Division I status in 2001-02. Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and the Colonial Hockey In 2002-03, the Catamounts posted their League, as well as stops in the first Division I victory with a thrilling 3-2 Czech Republic and Norway. overtime win at Boston College. As a coach, Miller has been extensively Miller, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., also In 2000-01, under Miller’s guidance, the involved with USA Hockey at the region- served as a college scout for the ECHL’s Catamounts set a school record for wins al and national levels. Since 2001, he has Johnstown Chiefs from 1998-2002. with a 14-8-2 overall record and 14-2-2 coached at the National Development mark in the conference. UVM made its Camps in Rochester, N.Y. and Lake second straight trip to the postseason, but Placid, N.Y. He was a presenter at the first dropped a 2-1 decision in triple overtime two USA Hockey Girls’ and Women’s to Colgate in the longest game in UVM Coaches symposiums, held in conjunction hockey history (men or women). with the National Women’s Festival in Following the season, Hayes was named Lake Placid, in 2003 and 2004. ECAC Goaltender of the Year and became the program’s first player to earn First

5 COACHING STAFF

KAMI

Cote The KAMI COTE File ASSISTANT COACH Birthplace: Ogden, Utah 1ST YEAR AT UND 1 UND Hometown: Copperton, Utah COPPERTON, UTAH Bachelor’s Degree: Vermont, 2005 (Education) VERMONT, 2005 Playing: 2001-05 — University of Vermont The 2006-07 Cote finished her career with a season marks sparkling .918 career save per- Kami Cote’s centage and eight shutouts despite first as an assis- playing for a team that was in its tant coach with infancy at the Division I level. Cote the Fighting Sioux women’s hockey pro- also recorded a 3.38 career goals gram. against average and at one point started 68 consecutive games for the A former standout goaltender from 2001- Catamounts. 05 at the University of Vermont, where her head coach was current UND associated Cote has extensive experience as a head coach Dennis Miller, Cote was hockey instructor, having served as a named ECAC Goaltender of the Year and goalie coach in each of the last two an ECAC First Team all-conference selec- summers and both the USA Hockey tion as a senior in 2004-05. New England Development Camp and the Breakaway Hockey Camp in A two-year team captain and two-time Burlington, Vt. In addition to sever- team most valuable player, Cote earned al other hockey camps, she has also four letters at Vermont and was named to served as a personal goaltending three straight ECAC All-Academic teams. instructor since 2000.

In 2004-05, Cote was named a National A native of Copperton, Utah, Cote Strength and Conditioning All-American, received her bachelor’s degree in an AWHCA Division I National Scholar education with a specialization in Athlete and was nominated for the NCAA physical education with concentra- Hockey Humanitarian Award. She gradu- tion in exercise science. She is cur- ated ranked second in Division I women’s rently pursuing her master’s degree First-year assistant coach Kami Cote was the ECAC hockey history with 3,221 career saves. in education. Goaltender of the Year as a senior in 2004-05.

6 SUPPORT STAFF

QUINN McKYNSAY Peterson Seeger STRENGTH/CONDITIONING COACH ATHLETIC TRAINER 1ST YEAR AT UND 5TH YEAR AT UND STROMSBURG, NEB. BURNSVILLE, MINNINN.. NEBRASKA-OMAHA, 2004 NORTH DAKOTA,, 20022002

Quinn Peterson enters his first year McKynsay Seeger serves as the as an assistant strength and condi- head athletic trainer for the Fighting tioning coach at UND after having Sioux women’s hockey team and spent the previous two-and-a-half has done so in each of the team’s years as a graduate assistant strength five years of existence. and conditioning coach at Kansas State University. Seeger graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2002 Born and raised in Stromsburg, Neb., Peterson received his with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a minor in bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of health education and added a master’s degree in instructional Nebraska-Omaha in 2004, and received his master’s degree design and technology from UND in 2004. from Kansas State in 2006. Seeger worked extensively with all Fighting Sioux athletic Peterson is a certified strength coach through the National teams as an undergraduate, working specifically with football, Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate swimming and diving, soccer, track and field and softball. She Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. He is also a is a native of Burnsville, Minn., and is engaged to former certified Level I Olympic weightlifting club coach. UND football player Matt Vanderpan.

Peterson and his wife, Emily, have one daughter, Lilly (1). JAYSON Hajdu TRAVIS MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTIRECTOR 5TH YEAR AT UND Kahlbaugh REGINA, SASK.. EQUIPMENT MANAGER NORTH DAKOTA,, 20002000 3RD YEAR AT UND GRAND FORKS, N.D. Jayson Hajdu is in his fifth year as NORTH DAKOTA, 2000 assistant director of media relations at UND. Travis Kahlbaugh is in his third sea- son as the equipment manager for He serves as the primary contact for the Fighting Sioux women’s hockey Fighting Sioux women’s hockey, football, men’s and program and also serves as equip- women’s basketball, softball and men’s and women’s golf. ment manager for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer. A member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Hajdu has garnered 12 CoSIDA Kahlbaugh is a 2000 graduate of the University of North Publication Awards. He has received four “Best in the Nation” Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and citations, including the 2005-06 Fighting Sioux Women’s teaching and learning. Before coming to UND, he spent the Hockey Media Guide that won Best Cover honors. previous four years teaching in Grand Forks and Rugby, N.D. Hajdu is a 2000 graduate of UND with a bachelor’s degree in Kahlbaugh’s hockey background includes a stint as a player in communication and a minor in history. He served as a gradu- the AFHL, as well as coaching experience in Grand Forks and ate assistant in the UND Athletic Media Relations Department Rugby (N.D.). in 2000 and 2001. Prior to that, he was an undergraduate stu- dent assistant from 1995 to 2000. A native of Grand Forks, Kahlbaugh is a 1996 high school graduate of Grand Forks Central High School. A native of Regina, Sask., Hajdu is a 1995 high school gradu- ate of Balfour Collegiate.

7 2006-07 ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Year S/C Ht. Birthdate Hometown (Previous Team) 3 Christy Carlson D So. L 5-10 10-02-86 Hutchinson, Minn. (Hutchinson High School) 4 Christey Allen** D Jr. R 5-6 12-12-86 St. Andrews, Man. (River East AA Midget) 5 Kelsey Fletcher D So. R 5-8 10-22-86 Vadnais Heights, Minn. (Clarkson University) 6 Casie Hanson* D So. L 5-6 7-15-86 St. Peter, Minn. (St. Peter High School) 7 Ashley Lynch D Fr. R 5-6 4-17-88 Gilbert Plains, Man. (Gilbert Plains Collegiate) 8 Andrea Cook F Fr. L 5-2 7-19-89 Reston, Man. (Virden Wildcats AA) 9 Samantha Turner D Fr. R 5-3 5-24-88 Hudson, Wis. (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) 10 Ashley Paulson F Fr. L 5-4 8-12-87 Onalaska, Wis. (Culver Academies) 11 Alyssa Johnson D/F So. L 5-3 10-13-86 Fergus Falls, Minn. (Fergus Falls High School) 12 Aynsley Allen* F Sr. R 5-3 8-15-84 St. Andrews, Man. (Mennonite Collegiate Institute) 13 Melissa Jaques* F So. L 5-5 11-20-87 Cooks Creek, Man. (Warner Hockey School) 14 Alexia Gagnon-Laplante* F Sr. R 5-5 5-04-84 Sainte-Therese, Que. (Les Cheminots du College) 15 Randi Motsko* F So. R 5-3 5-12-87 Fairbanks, Alaska (North American Hockey Academy) 16 Cassandra Flanagan D Fr. R 5-6 9-10-88 Great Falls, Man. (Athol Murray College of Notre Dame) 17 Jodi Holland F Fr. L 5-4 2-15-88 Rochester, Minn. (Century High School) 21 Jade Schirado F Fr. R 5-5 2-01-88 Bismarck, N.D. (North American Hockey Academy) 24 Jenny Porter F Fr. R 5-7 8-21-88 Faribault, Minn. (Shattuck-St. Mary’s) 25 Alex Williams F Fr. R 5-2 8-12-88 Eagan, Minn. (Minnesota Thoroughbreds) 27 Samantha Bowers* F So. R 5-3 7-17-85 Littleton, Colo. (Colorado Selects) 31 Jody Karnik G Fr. L 5-6 8-24-87 Overland Park, Kan. (Wisconsin Wild) 33 Brittany Kirkham G Fr. L 5-4 7-29-88 Nepean, Ont. (National Capital Competitive Program Junior Raiders)

* - Indicates letters earned

The Sioux...BY CLASS The Sioux...GEOGRAPHICALLY The Sioux...ALPHABETICALLY

Seniors (2) Minnesota (7): Christy Carlson (3), Kelsey 12 Allen, Aynsley 12 Aynsley Allen, F Fletcher (5), Casie Hanson (6), Jodi Holland 4 Allen, Christey 14 Alexia Gagnon Laplante, F (17), Alyssa Johnson (11), Jenny Porter (24), 27 Bowers, Samantha rhymes with flowers Alex Williams (25) 3 Carlson, Christy Juniors (1) 8 Cook, Andrea 4 Christey Allen, D Manitoba (6): Aynsley Allen (12), Christey 16 Flanagan, Cassandra Allen (4), Andrea Cook (8), Cassandra 5 Fletcher, Kelsey Sophomores (7) Flanagan (16), Melissa Jaques (13), Ashley 14 Gagnon-Laplante, Alexia gan-YAWN la-PLAWNT 3 Christy Carlson, D Lynch (7) 6 Hanson, Casie kasey 5 Kelsey Fletcher, D 17 Holland, Jodi 6 Casie Hanson, D Wisconsin (2): Ashley Paulson (10), Samantha 13 Jaques, Melissa jakes 11 Alyssa Johnson, D/F Turner (9) 21 Johnson, Alyssa 13 Melissa Jaques, F 31 Karnik, Jody 15 Randi Motsko, F North Dakota (1): Jade Schirado (21) 33 Kirkham, Brittany 27 Samantha Bowers, F 7 Lynch, Ashley Alaska (1): Randi Motsko (15) 15 Motsko, Randi MAWTS-coe Freshmen (11) 10 Paulson, Ashley 7 Ashley Lynch, D Colorado (1): Samantha Bowers (27) 24 Porter, Jenny 8 Andrea Cook, F 21 Schirado, Jade shur-AW-doe 9 Samantha Turner, D Kansas (1): Jody Karnick (31) 9 Turner, Samantha 10 Ashley Paulson, F 25 Williams, Alex 16 Cassandra Flanagan, D Ontario (1): Brittany Kirkham (33) 17 Jodi Holland, F 21 Jade Schirado, F Quebec (1): Alexia Gagnon-Laplante (14) 24 Jenny Porter, F 25 Alex Williams, F 31 Jody Karnik, G 33 Brittany Kirkham, G

8 WHERE THEY’RE FROM

CANADA

Randi Motsko Fairbanks, AK Alexia Gagnon Laplante Sainte-Therese, PQ

Melissa Jaques Cooks Creek, MB

Ashley Lynch Gilbert Plains, MB Aynsley Allen & Christey Allen St. Andrews, MB Brittany Markham Andrea Cook Nepean, ON Reston, MB

Alyssa Johnson Kelsey Fletcher Fergus Falls, MN Vadnais Heights, MN Cassandra Flanagan Hudson, WI Jade Schirado Bismarck, ND Ashley Paulson Onalaska, WI

Alex Williams Eagan, MN Christy Carlson Hutchinson, MN

Jodi Holland Rochester, MN

Casie Hanson St. Peter, MN

Jenny Porter Samantha Bowers Faribault, MN Littleton, CO UNITED STATES Jody Karnik Overland Park, KS

9 2006-07 SEASON OUTLOOK

~FORWARDS~ The biggest need for the Sioux is offense. The top three scorers from 2005-06 are gone; how- ever, Rivard thinks that 11 new freshmen will be a catalyst for success.

UND’s two seniors will also be relied upon for goals, experience and leadership.

Alexia Gagnon Laplante (1-2=3) has dealt with injuries the previous two years, limiting her production. The Sioux are hoping she can return to the form she showed during her fresh- man season, when she scored 10 goals and seven assists. Fresh faces, new attitude and a revived out- five years ago in the early years of the pro- “She wants to come back and prove some- look. This season things are a little different in gram’s history. However, there is one glaring the hallways of Ralph Engelstad Arena, the difference – recruits. home of the University of North Dakota women’s hockey team. Every person on the roster was recruited to play at UND. Most are getting scholarship After graduating the first recruited class in pro- money as UND approaches its maximum gram history last season, the 2006-07 team will allowance of 18 full scholarships. That is a far have a vastly different look this season. The cry from the first season, in which Rivard put Sioux have 12 new players, 11 of which are together a roster in a few short months. incoming freshmen. “I’m really looking forward to us taking a step UND’s head coach Shantel Rivard doesn’t see forward,” Rivard said. “I really think we are at the youth as a bad thing. Rather, it’s an excit- a unique juncture right here. It’s almost like we ing change. are starting over again, but it’s at a much dif- ferent place than four years ago.” “When you have a young team, they’re coming with their eyes wide open,” Rivard said. Rivard added, “The group that we’ve brought “They’re enthusiastic. They’re excited. It’s all in around that nucleus of players that we have new and there’s lots of energy in the air.” coming back are really going to be the ones that put UND on the map. They are the true The Sioux also have a different look for the pioneers of the program – as far as going down coaching staff after previous assistant coaches that road and making it paved.” Senior Alexia Gagnon Laplante hopes to regain the Paul Colontino and Dawn Froats left the pro- form she displayed as a freshman in 2003-04. gram last summer. thing. I don’t think she’s been satisfied with Rivard hired Dennis Miller as the new associ- her performances,” Rivard said. “She’s had ate head coach. Miller previously spent 10 some injuries in her sophomore and junior years as the head coach at the University of years and she’s really ready to have the best Vermont. year of her career.”

“I’m really pumped up to have Dennis here,” The other senior, Aynsley Allen (1-2=3), will Rivard said. “He brings years and years of also be looked upon to fill a number of differ- experience as a head coach. He’s built a pro- ent roles for the Sioux. “She’s another player gram from the grass roots (level). He brings a that has filled in many different roles,” Rivard lot of knowledge and excitement, as well.” said. “Last year she had some time on the power play. That became one of her key roles. The Sioux also hired a recent Vermont alum to coach the goalies. Kami Cote, who played “She really proved that she could take a role under Miller from 2001-05, will be the assis- and run with it.” tant coach. Cote was an ECAC Goaltender of the Year, an ECAC First Team All-League UND’s top returning scorers are sophomores selection, a two-year captain and two-time Melissa Jaques (left) and Samantha Bowers. team most valuable player. Both have great playmaking ability and both Forward Aynsley Allen is one of two seniors UND are very offensive oriented. On paper the 2006-07 team looks like it did will look to for veteran leadership. 10 2006-07 SEASON OUTLOOK

Rivard said Jaques (8-8=16) has been working and making things happen on the ice.” she steps onto the ice,” Rivard said. “I expect hard all summer, working out and helping with the same thing from her this year.” summer hockey camps. Jodi Holland and Jade Schirado both have a strong high school hockey background. Another offensive-minded defenseman is “She’s the type of player that you love on the Holland was an offensive force at John Casie Hanson (0-3=3). Although she didn’t ice because every time she steps on it, she’s Marshall High School, while Schirado, who score a goal last season, Hanson sets up the ready to compete,” Rivard said. “She loves the spent the past two seasons at the North goals by doing the little things – forechecking game. She’s always staying after for extra ice, American Hockey Academy in Vermont, was and scrumming in the corner. playing games and messing around with the the best player out of North Dakota this season. puck.” Jenny Porter is the sister of current UND “The athleticism that she brings to the ice is men’s hockey player Chris Porter. unbelievable,” Rivard said. “She helps our Bowers (8-4=12) is a spark plug. “She makes players on the offensive end, forechecking in things happen and she definitely has the offen- Alex Williams also has a UND connection. the corners. She’s just so strong.” sive mobility,” Rivard said. Williams, who’s another small player that plays big, is the daughter of Brian Williams, a Sophomore transfer Kelsey Fletcher, who former Sioux men’s hockey standout. comes to UND from Clarkson University, will also be in the mix. Rivard said she probably “She’s the type of player that drives everyone will pair Fletcher with sophomore Christy else nuts because she’ll be all over,” Rivard Carlson (3-1=4). said. “She has a good sense of knowing where to go and where to be.” Freshmen Ashley Lynch, Samantha Turner and Cassandra Flanagan will also play a role. ~DEFENSE~ ~GOALIES~ Versatility is UND’s greatest strength on defense. Rivard expects to have a hard-nosed One of the biggest question marks for the Sioux group that has the ability to score. will be the goaltending. After graduating two goaltenders that have played virtually every “We are always looking for that person to cre- game for the past four years, the Sioux have ate some offense up front,” Rivard said. “We two freshmen between the pipes this season. have the potential for our defense to be very offensive minded defensemen.” Neither Brittany Kirkham nor Jody Karnik has a leg up on the spot. Rivard said each will Junior Christey Allen (2-3=5) is the veteran of get a chance to compete and whoever is playing the group. Allen’s steady play is something the best will get the nod. Samantha Bowers scored eight goals as a freshman Rivard hopes that the rest of the defensive corps will mimic. Kirkham has been rated as one of the best goal- while splitting time between defense and forward. tenders in North America last year. The “You always know what you are getting when Nepean, Ont., native last played on the Rivard is also hoping that Randi Motsko (4- National Capital Competitive Program Junior 1=5) expands her role in her sophomore sea- Raiders in Canada. son. “She’s solid technically and she has a good “Randi is a player of untapped potential,” head on her shoulders,” Rivard said. “I’m real- Rivard said. “She got more confident as the ly excited to see her in action.” year went in her freshman year. She started to get better and better and you really saw her Karnik is a former gymnast and very athletic. accelerating at the end of the year. I expect her to pick up where she left off and keep acceler- “She has the most potential for rapid improve- ating.” ment under some good coaching,” Rivard said. “She has the personality and the character to The Sioux will have six freshmen forwards really, really push herself to be the best. I’m when the season begins and two players the really looking forward to seeing improve.” Sioux are hoping will make an immediate impact are Andrea Cook and Ashley Paulson. First and foremost, Rivard said, is that the goalies need to be mentally ready for the brutal “(Cook) plays well on both ends of the ice. She WCHA schedule. is going to be strong on the forecheck and backcheck. We’re also look to her to score a “The biggest thing for our goaltenders is mak- couple of goals here and there.” ing sure they stay on top of the mental part of their game,” Rivard said. “It is a long season, so As for Paulson, “She could be one of our top Junior rearguard Christey Allen returns as UND’s keeping their confidence up will be a big part of forwards, as far being able to score some goals most experienced defenseman. their game.” 11 SENIOR PROFILES

BORN: August 15, 1984 FORWARD 4 HOMETOWN: St. Andrews, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Mennonitemarissa Collegiate Institute (‘02) 12 HEIGHT: 5-3 SHOOTS: Right HANGSLEBENaynsley CLASS: Senior MAJOR: Communication Sciences & Disorders ALLEN

CAREER: Has played in 81 career games to rank 10th all-time at UND.

2005-06 (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 36 games, a career-high, and scored one goal and two assists • Lone goal was a power-play tally against Minnesota (Dec. 3) • Notched a career-high two assists at Bemidji State (Feb. 3) • Had a career-high 16 penalty minutes • Won 48.9% of her faceoffs • Earned her first letter.

2004-05: Did not play.

2003-04 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 20 games and scored one goal • Scored lone goal of the season in 5-3 win over Bemidji State (Feb. 8).

2002-03 (FRESHMAN): Played in all but one game as a freshman • Scored two goals and added an assist for three points • Scored first career goal in home opener against Boston College (Oct. 26) • Notched first career assist against St. Lawrence (Feb. 8) • Made collegiate debut at Bemidji State (Oct. 20).

BEFORE UND: A 2002 graduate of Mennonite Collegiate Institute (Winnipeg, Man.) • Spent 2001-02 season with River East (Winnipeg, Man.) • Played volleyball for four years as a prep.

PERSONAL: Majoring in communication sciences and disorders • Born August 15, 1984 • Daughter of Ernie and Marilyn Allen • Younger sis- ter, Christey, is a junior defenseman for the Sioux.

ALLEN’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2002-03 25 2 1 3 5-10 0 0 0 -7 Game Highs 2003-04 20 1 0 1 1-2 0 0 0 -1 Goals: 1, 4 times. Most recent 12/03/05 vs. Minnesota 2004-05 D I D N O T P L A Y Assists: 2, 2/03/06 at Bemidji State 2005-06 36 1 2 3 8-16 1 0 0 -17 Points: 2 (both assists), 2/03/06 at Bemidji State TOTALS 81 4 3 7 14-28 1 0 0 -25 Point Streak: N/A

Career Firsts Game: 10/20/02 at Bemidji State Goal: 10/26/02 vs. Boston College Assist: 2/08/03 vs. St. Lawrence 12 SENIOR PROFILES

BORN: May 4, 1984 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Sainte-Therese, Que. HIGH SCHOOL: Polyvalente Ste-Therese (‘01) 14 HEIGHT: 5-7 SHOOTS: Right alexia CLASS: Senior MAJOR: CommunicationGAGNON LAPLANTE

CAREER: Ranks tied for ninth on UND’s all-time scoring list with 29 career points • Ranks sixth all-time with 16 career goals • Ranks third all-time with eight career power-play goals • Has played in 85 career games to rank eighth all-time at UND.

2005-06 (JUNIOR): Played in 35 games and scored one goal and two assists • Lone goal was a power-play effort against Ohio State (Feb. 18) • Lettered in women’s golf for the third straight year • Named to the All-North Central Conference Women’s Golf First Team after tying for fourth at the conference tournament.

2004-05 (SOPHOMORE): Played in just 21 games • Still managed to score five goals and four assists for nine points • Tied for third on the team with a pair of power-play goals • Had a pair of multi-point performances • Tied for 23rd at the 2005 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship • Finished fourth at the 2005 North Regional to advance to nationals.

2003-04 (FRESHMAN): Led all Fighting Sioux freshmen in goals (10) and points (17), establishing team rookie records in both categories • Led UND with a 62.5 percent faceoff success rate • Ranked second on the team in PPG (five) and was tied for third in GWG (two) • Ranked fifth on the team in scoring and fourth in goals • Ranked 23rd in the nation in rookie scoring (0.61 points per game) • Tied for 30th nationally in PPG • Scored all three goals in UND’s 3-1 win over Findlay (Jan. 31) • Hat trick was the first “natural” hat trick in team history and the first hat trick by a rookie • Enjoyed a pair of four-game point streaks, the longest by a rookie in team history • Scored her first career goal at Minnesota State (Oct. 17) • Played in her first game against Connecticut (Oct. 11) • Earned first letter • Also played golf for the Fighting Sioux and was named to the All- North Central Conference First Team.

BEFORE UND: A 2001 graduate of Polyvalente Ste-Therese • Spent the 2002- 03 season with Les Cheminots du College, a Junior AA team out of St. Jerome, Quebec • Second on the team in scoring and helped lead the team to the Quebec provincial title • Spent the 2001-02 sea- GAGNON LAPLANTE’S CAREER STATISTICS son with the Connecticut Polar Bears, CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- who captured the 2002 2003-04 28 10 7 17 4-8 5 0 2 -7 Game Highs Connecticut State 2004-05 21 5 4 9 10-20 2 0 0 -9 Goals: 3, 1/31/04 vs. Findlay Championship and the 2005-06 35 1 2 3 4-8 1 0 0 -18 Assists: 2, 10/22/04 at St. Cloud State 2002 New England TOTALS 85 16 13 29 18-36 8 0 2 -34 Points: 3 (all goals), 1/31/04 vs. Findlay Regional Championship • Point Streak: 4 games, twice. Most recent (2-3=5) Advanced to the semi-finals of the 2002 U.S. Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska, where 11/02/03 vs. New Hampshire to 11/14/03 at UMD they finished third • 2001 Quebec Golf Maxi Champion • Quebec’s seventh-rated junior golfer in 2002. Career Firsts Game: 10/12/01 vs. Minnesota State PERSONAL: Majoring in communication • Born May 4, 1984 • Daughter of Pierre Goal: 11/02/03 vs. New Hampshire Laplante and Christiane Gagnon. Assist: 1/24/04 vs. Wayne State

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BORN: December 12, 1986 DEFENSE 4 HOMETOWN: St. Andrews, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Mennonitemarissa Brethren Collegiate Institute (‘04) 4 HEIGHT: 5-7 SHOOTS: Right HANGSLEBENchristey CLASS: Junior MAJOR: Physical Therapy ALLEN

CAREER: Ranks eighth on UND’s all-time penalty minutes list with 58.

2005-06 (SOPHOMORE): Named to WCHA All-Academic Team • Played in 29 games and scored two goals and three assists for five points • Her two goals are tied for seventh-highest by a UND defense- man in a single season • Needs just three more goals to move into third place on UND’s all-time list for career goals by a defenseman • Had a career-high two power-play goals to rank fifth on the team • Racked up a career-high 32 penalty minutes • Scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota State (Jan. 28) • Both of her goals came during a three-game stretch from Jan. 21 to Jan. 28 • Earned second letter.

2004-05 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 35 games as a freshman • Scored her first career goal on the power-play against Bemidji State (Nov. 6) • Recorded her first career point with an assist against Minnesota (Oct. 9) • Ranked fifth among all WCHA freshmen defensemen with four points • Ranked 20th overall in rookie scoring • Earned first letter.

BEFORE UND: A 2004 graduate of Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute • Spent the past four seasons with the River East Lightning (Midget AA) and was an all-star each year • Served as an assistant cap- tain for her final two seasons • Amassed six goals and nine assists and 36 PIM in 2003-04.

PERSONAL: Majoring in physical therapy • Born December 12, 1986 • Given name is Christianne Allen • Daughter of Ernie and Marilyn Allen • Younger sister of UND senior forward Aynsley Allen.

ALLEN’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS 2004-05 35 1 3 4 13-26 1 0 0 -29 2005-06 29 2 3 5 16-32 2 0 1 -25 Game Highs TOTALS 64 3 6 9 29-58 3 0 1 -54 Goals: 1, 3 times. Most recent 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State Assists: 1, 6 times. Most recent 2/11/06 at Minnesota Duluth Points: 1, 9 times. Most recent 2/11/06 at Minnesota Duluth Point Streak: 3 games (2g, 1a, 3pts) 1/21/06 vs. St. Cloud State to 1/28/06 vs. Minn. State

Career Firsts Game: 10/12/01 vs. Minnesota State Goal: 11/02/03 vs. New Hampshire Assist: 1/24/04 vs. Wayne State

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BORN: July 17, 1985 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Littleton, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Conifer High School (‘04) 27 HEIGHT: 5-3 SHOOTS: Right samantha CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Undeclared BOWERS

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Played in 35 of UND’s 36 games • Tied for third on the team as a freshman with eight goals, fifth-most by a rookie in pro- gram history • Her eight goals already rank tied for 10th on UND’s career list • Also tied for third on the team in power-play goals with three • Finished fifth on the team with 12 points, the seventh-highest rookie point total in team history • Scored the game-winning goal against Bemidji State (Dec. 10) • Started her career with five points (3g, 2a) in her first five games • Notched her first career point with an assist at Minnesota State (Oct. 15) • Scored the first two goals of her career in the following game against Quinnipiac (Oct. 21) • Also enjoyed a two-goal game at Vermont (Jan. 7) • Had a goal and an assist against Bemidji State (Dec. 10) • Set a UND single-season record with 100 penalty minutes • Earned first letter.

BEFORE UND: Spent the 2005 season with the Colorado Selects • A 2005 graduate of Conifer (Col.) High School • Invited to USA Hockey Select Festival in Lake Placid, N.Y., in 2002 and 2003.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born July 17, 1985 • Daughter of Robert and Judy Bowers • Older brother, Josh, played hockey at Ferris State from 1999-2002.

BOWERS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 35 8 4 12 50-100 3 0 1 -20 Game Highs TOTALS 35 8 4 12 50-100 3 0 1 -20 Goals: 2, Twice. Most recent 1/07/06 at Vermont Assists: 1, 4 times. Most recent 12/11/05 vs. Bemidji State Points: 2, 3 times. Most recent 1/07/06 at Vermont Point Streak: 4 games (3g, 2a, 5pts) 10/15/05 at Minnesota State to 10/28/05 at Wisconsin

Career Firsts Game: 10/14/05 at Minnesota State Goal: 10/21/05 vs. Quinnipiac Assist: 10/15/05 at Minnesota State

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BORN: October 2, 1986 DEFENSE 4 HOMETOWN: Hutchinson, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Hutchinsonmarissa High School (‘05) 3 HEIGHT: 5-10 SHOOTS: Left HchristyANGSLEBEN CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Undeclared CARLSON

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 36 games as a freshman • Scored three goals and added an assist for four points • Made her collegiate debut in the season opener at Minnesota State (Oct. 14) • Also scored against St. Cloud State (Jan. 21) and at Bemidji State (Feb. 3) • Tied a school record for goals in a season by a defenseman • Needs just three more goals to move into third place on UND’s all-time list for career goals by a defenseman • Scored her first career goal at Vermont (Jan. 6) • Added her first career assist vs. Minnesota State (Jan. 28).

BEFORE UND: A 2005 graduate of Hutchinson High School • Lettered five times in hockey and was a three-time all-conference selection • Named Hutchinson High School Senior Athlete of the Year • Participated in the USA Hockey Girls Select Festival in Lake Placid, N.Y., during the summer of 2004 • Lettered three times in volleyball and was an all-conference selection as a senior • Also lettered twice in swimming and once in softball and track and field • Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born October 2, 1986 • Given name is Christine Leigh Carlson • Daughter of Peter and Janet Carlson.

CARLSON’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 36 3 1 4 6-23 0 0 0 -11 Game Highs TOTALS 36 3 1 4 6-23 0 0 0 -11 Goals: 1, 3 times. Most recent 2/03/06 at Bemidji State Assists: 1, 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State Points: 1, 4 times. Most recent 2/03/06 at Bemidji State Point Streak: N/A

Career Firsts Game: 10/14/05 at Minnesota State Goal: 2/03/06 at Bemidji State Assist: 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State

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BORN: October 22, 1986 DEFENSE HOMETOWN: St. Paul, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Hill-Murray High School (‘05) 5 HEIGHT: 5-9 SHOOTS: Right kelsey CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Biology, Pre-Medicine FLETCHER

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Spent the 2005-06 season at the University of Clarkson • Played in 35 games as a freshman and scored one goal and three assists for four points • Helped the Golden Knights to a 22-14-1 overall record and a 12-8-0 ECAC mark • Recorded a +9 plus/minus rating • Played a prominent role in Clarkson’s fourth-ranked scoring defense, which allowed opponents just 1.41 goals per game • Recorded a goal and an assist in 8-0 win at Union (Oct. 29) for first collegiate points.

BEFORE UND: Spent the 2005-06 season at the University of Clarkson • A 2005 graduate of Hill-Murray High School • Served as captain for the Pioneers where she scored 17 goals and 19 assists along with posting a +26 plus/minus rating last winter • 2004-05 Ms. Minnesota Hockey Finalist- Top 10 in state • Earned a lengthy list of other hockey honors, including All State-MN Coaches Association, All State Associated Press First Team, All Metro-Star Tribune First Team, Pioneer Press All-State Honorable Menention and All Conference-Classic Suburban.

PERSONAL: Majoring in biology and pre-med • Born October 22, 1986 • Daughter of Kris and Bob Fletcher.

FLETCHER’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS 2005-06*351 3 4 3-6 0 0 0 +9 TOTALS 35 1 3 4 3-6 0 0 0 +9 Game Highs Goals: 1, 10/29/05 at Union * – Played at Clarkson Assists: 1, 3 times. Most recent 11/12/05 at Harvard Points: 2 (1g, 1a), 10/29/05 at Union Point Streak: 2 games (1g, 2a, 3pts) 10/29/05 at Union to 10/30/05 at Union

Career Firsts Game: 10/07/05 at Vermont Goal: 10/29/05 at Union Assist: 10/29/05 at Union

17 SOPHOMORE PROFILES

BORN: July 15, 1986 DEFENSE 4 HOMETOWN: St. Peter, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: St. Peter Highmarissa School (‘05) 6 HEIGHT: 5-7 SHOOTS: Left HcasieANGSLEBEN CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Undeclared HANSON

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Was named UND’s Female Rookie of the Year (all sports) • Received team’s Unsung Hero Award and was also named team’s Academic Champion • Appeared in 32 games and notched three assists • Made her collegiate debut in the season opener at Minnesota State (Oct. 14) • Collected her first career point with an assist at Ohio State (Nov. 18) • Also had assists against Minnesota (Dec. 3) and Wisconsin (Jan. 13) • Earned first letter • Also lettered in softball and was named North Central Conference Freshman of the Year • Finished third in the NCC batting race with a .367 average, just two percentage points shy of UND’s rookie record • Tied or set Sioux rookie records for triples (five), total bases (79) and slugging percentage (.568) and led the team in 13 different offensive categories.

BEFORE UND: A 2005 graduate of St. Peter High School • Lettered three times in hockey as a prep • A two-time all-state honorable men- tion and a three-time all-conference selection • Scored 36 goals and added 16 assists as a senior • Also lettered three times in softball and volleyball and once in track and field • Earned all-state honors in soft- ball and was a three-time all-conference pick • Named to all-state tour- nament team • An all-section pick in volleyball and track.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born July 15, 1986 • Daughter of Craig and Colleen Hanson • Also plays softball for the Fighting Sioux.

HANSON’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 32 0 3 3 1-2 0 0 0 -16 Game Highs TOTALS 32 0 3 3 1-2 0 0 0 -16 Goals: N/A Assists: 1, 3 times. Most recent 1/13/06 vs. Wisconsin Points: 1, 3 times. Most recent 1/13/06 vs. Wisconsin Point Streak: N/A

Career Firsts Game: 10/14/05 at Minnesota State Goal: N/A Assist: 11/18/05 at Ohio State

18 SOPHOMORE PROFILES

BORN: November 20, 1987 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Cooks Creek, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Springfield Collegiate (‘05) 13 HEIGHT: 5-6 SHOOTS: Left melissa CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Undeclared JAQUES

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Co-winner of team’s High Octane Award with Devon Fingland • UND’s top returning scorer after scoring eight goals and eight assists for 16 points as a freshman • Played in all 36 games and led UND in rookie scoring • Tied for eighth in the WCHA rookie scoring race • Her eight goals are tied for the fifth-most by a rookie in program histo- ry • Her 16 points have only been topped by three other freshmen in the history of the program • Her eight assists are tied for the sixth-most by a UND rookie • Tied for the team lead with four power-play goals, which ranks tied for fourth on UND’s all-time single-season list • Scored one of UND’s two short-handed goals last year • Finished third on the team with 56 penalty minutes, the ninth-highest single-season total in team history • Scored her first career goal against Quinnipiac (Oct. 21), then exploded the following day for two goals and an assist • Had a pair of two-point out- ings at Vermont (Jan. 6) and vs. St. Cloud State (Jan. 21) • Made colle- giate debut in the season opener at Minnesota State (Oct. 14) • Won 49.3% of her faceoffs • Earned first letter.

BEFORE UND: A 2005 graduate of Springfield Collegiate (Oakbank, Man.) • Spent the 2004-05 season with the Warner Hockey School (Warner, Alta.) • Competed for Team Manitoba at the 2005 Women’s Under-18 Hockey Challange • Finished second on the team with five points (two goals, three assists) in four games • Tied for eighth overall in tournament scoring • Competed for Team Manitoba at the 2004 Canada Games • A high school all-star in 2003 • Also competed in soccer as a prep.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born November 20, 1987 • Daughter of Dave and Susan Jaques.

JAQUES’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 36 8 8 16 28-56 4 1 0 -6 Game Highs TOTALS 36 8 8 16 28-56 4 1 0 -6 Goals: 2, 10/22/05 vs. Quinnpiac Assists: 1, 8 times. Most recent 2/11/06 at Minnesota Duluth Points: 3 (2g, 1a), 10/22/05 vs. Quinnipiac Point Streak: 3 games (2g, 2a, 4pts) 12/10/05 vs. Bemidji State to 1/06/06 at Vermont

Career Firsts Game: 10/14/05 at Minnesota State Goal: 10/21/05 vs. Quinnipiac Assist: 10/22/05 vs. Quinnpiac

19 SOPHOMORE PROFILES

BORN: October 13, 1986 FORWARD/DEFENSE 4 HOMETOWN: Fergus Falls, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Fergus Fallsmarissa High School (‘05) 11 HEIGHT: 5-4 SHOOTS: Left HalyssaANGSLEBEN CLASS: Sophomore MAJOR: Undeclared JOHNSON

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 33 games and notched five assists • Her five assists are tied for 10th on UND’s single-season rookie list • Made her collegiate debut in the season opener at Minnesota State (Oct. 14) • Collected her first career point with an assist against Quinnipiac (Oct. 21) • Recored points in back-to-back games for the first time with an assist against both St. Cloud State (Jan. 21) and Minnesota State (Jan. 29) • Ranked sixth on the team with 36 penalty minutes.

BEFORE UND: A 2005 graduate of Fergus Falls High School • Played both forward and defense as a prep and scored 28 goals and 18 assists for 47 points in 24 games as a senior • All-state selection as a senior and served as team captain • An academic all-state selection • Became the first student-athlete in Fergus Falls High School girls hockey history to scoree 100 career points • Also played for the Colorado Selects in 2004- 05 and led the team to a Rocky Mountain District Championship • Team advanced to the U.S. national quarterfinals, where she tied for ninth in scoring with six points in four games • Also competed in soft- ball as a prep.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born October 13, 1986 • Daughter of Lynette Bjorgaard and Darren Johnson.

JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 33 0 5 5 18-36 0 0 0 -10 Game Highs TOTALS 33 0 5 5 18-36 0 0 0 -10 Goals: N/A Assists: 1, 5 times. Most recent 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State Points: 1, 5 times. Most recent 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State Point Streak: 2 games (0g, 2a, 2pts) 1/22/06 vs. St. Cloud State to 1/28/06 vs. Minn. State

Career Firsts Game: Oct. 14 at Minnesota State Goal: N/A Assist: 1/28/06 vs. Minnesota State

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BORN: May 12, 1987 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Fairbanks, Alaska HIGH SCHOOL: West Valley High School (‘05) 15 HEIGHT: 5-3 SHOOTS: Right randi CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared MOTSKO

2005-06 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 36 games and ranked sixth on the team with four goals • Her four goals rank ninth on UND’s single-season freshman list • Also added one assist • Scored the game-winning goal in UND’s 2-0 win at fourth-ranked Minnesota Duluth (Feb. 11), the high- est-ranked opponent the Sioux have ever defeated • Goal was also her first career power-play tally • Made her collegiate debut in the season opener at Minnesota State (Oct. 14) • Scored her first career goal against Quinnipiac (Oct. 22) • Earned first letter.

BEFORE UND: A 2005 graduate of West Valley High School (Fairbanks, Alaska) • Spent the 2004-05 season with the North American Hockey Academy in Vermont • Scored 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points in 2004-05.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born May 12, 1987 • Daughter of Mike Motsko and Cheryl Manns.

MOTSKO’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS AND FIRSTS YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW +/- 2005-06 36 4 1 5 7-14 1 0 1 -14 Game Highs TOTALS 36 4 1 5 7-14 1 0 1 -14 Goals: 1, 4 times. Most recent 2/11/06 at Minnesota Duluth Assists: 1, 11/18/05 at Ohio State Points: 1, 5 times. Most recent 2/11/06 at Minnesota Duluth Point Streak: N/A

Career Firsts Game: 10/14/05 at Minnesota State Goal: 10/22/05 vs. Quinnipiac Assist: 11/18/05 at Ohio State

21 FRESHMAN PROFILES

BORN: July 19, 1988 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Reston, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Reston Collegiate (‘06) 8 HEIGHT: 5-2 SHOOTS: Left andrea CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared COOK

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Reston (Man.) Collegiate • Spent the 2005-06 season with the Virden Wildcats • Represented Manitoba at the 2005-06 Canadian Women’s Under-18 National Championships, where she led the tournament with four goals in five games • Also played for Manitoba at the 2004-05 Women’s Under-18 tourney • Also competed in volleyball and badminton as a prep • Led Reston’s volleyball team to a provincial title in 2004.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born July 19, 1989 • Daughter of Warren and Janice Cook • Older brother, Brendan, played hockey at Bemidji State from 2001-05.

COACH RIVARD ON COOK: “Andrea is a solid two-way player because of her work ethic and understanding of the game. I anticipate Andrea will become more of a playmaker early in her college career, with the potential of becoming more of an offensive threat.”

BORN: September 10, 1988 DEFENSE HOMETOWN: Great Falls, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (‘06) 16 HEIGHT: 5-7 SHOOTS: Right cassandra CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared FLANAGAN

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame • Led her team to provincial and western championships in each of the past two seasons • Played for Manitoba in each of the past three seasons at the Canadian Women’s Under-18 National Championships, where she was a teammate of fellow Fighting Sioux Ashley Lynch last year, Melissa Jaques the previous two years and Christey Allen three years ago.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born September 10, 1988 • Daughter of Ken and Cindy Flanagan.

COACH RIVARD ON FLANAGAN: “Cassandra is going to be an asset on the blueline for us next year and beyond. She is that consistent, steady player that you know what you are going to get every time she is on the ice. This is something we have been lacking and look forward to having. She is a heads-up player who will bring a playmaking ability to the ice.” 22 FRESHMAN PROFILES

BORN: February 15, 1988 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Rochester, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Century High School (‘06) 17 HEIGHT: 5-4 SHOOTS: Left jodi CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared HOLLAND

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Century High School • Lettered six times at the varsity level • A five-time Big 9 All-Conference selection •A two-time all-state honorable mention • Graduated as the program’s all-time leading scorer • Served as a team captain in each of her last three years.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born February 15, 1988 • Daughter of Dave and Dixie Holland.

COACH RIVARD ON HOLLAND: “Jodi has a hunger around the front of the net and is able to score goals. It is her hard work and sense of the game that makes this happen and makes her a player that is exciting to coach.”

BORN: August 24, 1987 GOALIE HOMETOWN: Overland Park, Kan. HIGH SCHOOL: Brook Field High School (‘06) 31 HEIGHT: 5-6 CATCHES: Left jody CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared KARNICK

BEFORE UND: Spent the 2005-06 season with the Wisconsin Wild • Appeared in 21 games and went 6-4-2 with a 1.24 goals against aver- age and an .892 save percentage • Played for Lake Forest Academy in 2004-05 and was an all-state selection • Participated in the 2005 USA Hockey 17/18 Select Festival.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born August 24, 1987 • Daughter of Sheila and Robin Karnick.

COACH RIVARD ON KARNICK: “Jody is an outstanding athlete with a diverse and unusual background in hockey. Her strength is in her potential that she has yet to unveil. Because of her maturity and mental toughness, she is going to be able to take her game to new levels quick- ly.”

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BORN: July 29, 1988 GOALIE HOMETOWN: Nepean, Ont. HIGH SCHOOL: St. Joseph’s High School (‘06) 33 HEIGHT: 5-4 CATCHES: Left brittany CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared KIRKHAM

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School • Spent the 2005-06 season with the National Capital Competitive Program (NCCP) in Ottawa, Ont., as a member of the Junior Raiders • Represented Ontario at the 2005 Canadian Under-18 Women’s Championships in Salmon Arm, B.C. • Served as an instructor at the Jon Elkins Goalie School.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born July 29, 1988 • Daughter of Reg and Teri Kirkham.

COACH RIVARD ON KIRKHAM: “Brittany will come in as a mature, high- level goaltender that will be able to step in immediately and perform. It is her quickness, technique and puck awareness that make her impres- sive.”

BORN: April 17, 1988 DEFENSE HOMETOWN: Gilbert Plains, Man. HIGH SCHOOL: Gilbert Plains Collegiate 7 HEIGHT: 5-7 SHOOTS: Right ashley CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared LYNCH

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Gilbert Plains Collegiate • Two-time Gilbert Plains Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year • Scored 51 goals and 61 assists for 112 points in 50 games in 2004-05 • Played for Team Manitoba at the 2005 Canadian Under-18 Women’s Championships and had one assist in five games • Also represented Manitoba at the 2004 Canadian Under-18 Women’s Championships • Also competed in volley- ball, golf, curling and badminton as a prep.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born April 17, 1988 • Daughter of Kevin and Tamie Lynch.

COACH RIVARD ON LYNCH: “Ashley has been a player we have been watch- ing for quite some time and we are thrilled that she will be wearing UND green. She has great hockey sense, a quality that is hard to coach and hard- er to find. Ashley is expected to have an immediate presence and positive impact on the blueline at both ends of the ice.” 24 FRESHMAN PROFILES

BORN: August 12, 1987 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Onalaska, Wis. HIGH SCHOOL: Culver Academies (‘06) 10 HEIGHT: 5-4 SHOOTS: Left ashley CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared PAULSON

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of the Culver Academies in Culver, Ind. • Served as team captain in 2005-06 • Led the Eagles in goals (37), assists (31), points (68), power-play goals (12) and plus/minus (+62) • Also led the team in scoring in 2004-05 • Participated in the 2005 USA Hockey Girls 17/18 Festival in Lake Placid, N.Y. • Lettered twice at Onalaska High School prior to playing at Culver • Was a two-time all- conference selection in soccer as a prep.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • August 12, 1987 • Daughter of Richard and Denice Paulson.

COACH RIVARD ON PAULSON: “Ashley is a solid two-way player who will get the job done at both ends of the ice. She plays hard, skates fast and adds a scoring touch. Additionally, she brings leadership from her experiences at Culver as the captain of her team and a dorm leader.”

BORN: August 21, 1988 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Faribault, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Shattuck-St. Mary’s 24 HEIGHT: 5-8 SHOOTS: Left jenny CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared PORTER

BEFORE UND: A 2006 gradute of Shattuck-St. Mary’s • Appeared in 67 games and scored 14 goals and 26 assists for 40 points • Also had 32 penalty minutes • Received the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Girls Sportsmanship Award in 2006 • Also received the Cornilia Whipple Best All-Around Girl award.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born August 21, 1988 • Daughter of Gord and Debbie Porter • Older brother, Chris Porter, is a senior for- ward on UND’s men’s hockey team.

COACH RIVARD ON PORTER: “Jenny is a fundamentally outstanding skater. Her high energy and fast pace will give opponents problems at both ends of the ice.”

25 FRESHMAN PROFILES

BORN: February 1, 1988 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Bismarck, N.D. HIGH SCHOOL: North American Hockey Academy (‘06) 21 HEIGHT: 5-6 SHOOTS: Right jade CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared SCHIRADO

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of the North American Hockey Academy in Stowe, Vt. • Scored 15 goals and 41 assists for 56 points in 2005-06 • Helped guide the Winter Hawks to a 45-14-8 record and served as an alternate captain.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born February 1, 1988 • Daughter of Keith and Christine Schirado • Second North Dakota native ever to play for the Fighting Sioux women’s hockey program, joining former defenseman and Williston product Mikaela Tofte (2002-03).

COACH RIVARD ON SCHIRADO: “Jade is the best player coming out of North Dakota this year. We are looking forward to coaching her over the next four years. Her commitment to hockey is second to none and because of it, she has excelled over the last couple of years and we look forward to a continuation of this while wearing a Sioux jersey.”

BORN: May 24, 1988 DEFENSE HOMETOWN: Hudson, Wis. HIGH SCHOOL: Hudson High School (‘06) 9 HEIGHT: 5-1 SHOOTS: Right samantha CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared TURNER

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Hudson High School • Spent the 2005-06 season with the Minnesota Thoroughbreds •Participated in USA Hockey Development Camp in each of the previous four seasons • Named Top Defenseman at the 2005 Chicago Showcase • A Wisconsin WIAA All-State selection in 2003 • Recognized for Outstanding Academic Achivement in each of the last three years.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • Born May 24, 1988 • Daughter of George and Jerri Turner.

COACH RIVARD ON TURNER: “Sam brings many positive attributes to us. She is a poised defenseman with great ability to make the critical first plays because she sees the ice well. Her game not only shines on the defensive side, but on the offensive side as well.”

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BORN: August 12, 1988 FORWARD HOMETOWN: Eagan, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Eagan High School (‘06) 25 HEIGHT: 5-2 SHOOTS: Right alex CLASS: Freshman MAJOR: Undeclared WILLIAMS

BEFORE UND: A 2006 graduate of Eagan High School • Spent the 2005-06 season with the Minnesota Thoroughbreds • Lettered three times in hockey at Eagan High School and captured all-conference honorable mention honors in 2004-05 and 2003-04 • Led Eagan in scoring 2004-05 • Also lettered in track and field as a prep • A mem- ber of the National Art Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major • August 12, 1988 • Daughter of Brian and Terry Williams • Dad played for UND’s men’s hockey team from 1982-86 and ranks 12th on the school’s all-time scoring list.

COACH RIVARD ON WILLIAMS: “Alex needs no introduction to the Sioux ways. She already bleeds green and is the first daughter of a UND men’s alum to play women’s hockey at UND. Along with her passion and excitement, Alex will bring versatility, speed and a pesky work ethic toward our opponents.”

The 2006-07 freshman class. Back Row (L to R): Jody Karnick, Jodi Holland, Andrea Cook, Samantha Turner, Alex Williams, Brittany Kirkham Front Row (L to R): Ashley Paulson, Ashley Lynch, Jenny Porter, Cassandra Flanagan, Jade Schirado

27 GRADUATED SENIORS LAURA CECKO AMBER HASBARGEN Forward 9 Goalie 35 Coon Rapids, Minn. Warroad, Minn. • Played in 74 games in a Sioux uniform • UND’s all-time winningest goalie • Named to 2005-06 WCHA All-Academic Team • UND’s all-time leader in wins, GAA, Sv% • Earned two letters at UND • UND’s all-time leader in games by a goalie • Spent 2001-02 season at University of Minnesota • Two-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection • Four-year letterwinner

YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW YEAR GP MIN GA SVS W-L-T SO GAA SV% 2001-02 38 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 2002-03 19 1106:06 51 479 9-8-2 2 2.77 .904 2003-04 22 1 1 2 1-2 0 0 0 2003-04 14 679:27 36 321 6-6-1 0 3.18 .899 2004-05 27 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 2004-05 25 1397:50 90 615 6-16-1 0 3.86 .872 2005-06 25 0 0 0 1-2 0 0 0 2005-06 28 1446:17 92 689 4-20-2 1 3.82 .882 TOTALS 112 1 1 2 2-4 0 0 0 TOTALS 86 4649:40 269 2104 25-50-6 3 3.47 .887

DEVON FINGLAND MARGARET-ANN HINKLEY Defense/Forward 7 Goalie Lundar, Man. Edmonton, Alta. 1 • UND’s all-time leader in defenseman scoring • UND’s all-time leader in shutouts • UND’s all-time leader in games played • Holds single-season records for GAA, Sv%, Sho • Two-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection • Shares single-season record for wins • 2004-05 AWHCA National Scholar Athlete • Recorded first win in program history • Four-year letterwinner • Two-year letterwinner

YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW YEAR GP MIN GA SVS W-L-T SO GAA SV% 2002-03 26 3 5 8 16-32 0 1 0 2002-03 8 459:04 38 278 1-6-0 0 4.97 .863 2003-04 32 2 11 13 22-44 1 0 0 2003-04 22 1084:37 49 483 9-8-1 4 2.72 .908 2004-05 35 1 6 7 33-66 0 0 1 2004-05 9 392:58 31 168 1-5-1 0 4.73 .844 2005-06 36 7 11 18 36-72 1 0 0 2005-06 15 689:55 34 289 3-7-0 2 2.96 .895 TOTALS 129 13 33 46 107-214 2 1 1 TOTALS 54 2624:32 152 1180 14-26-2 6 3.47 .886

LIZ FUNK JESSICA KOVACEVICH Forward 17 Defense 11 Mendota Heights, Minn. Anchorage, Alaska • UND’s all-time leader in points, assists • First player signed to NLI in program history • Ranks second all-time in goals, games played • Team captain in 2005-06 • Scored first goal in program history • Two-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection • Four-year letterwinner • UND’s all-time leader in penalty minutes • Three-year letterwinner

YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW 2002-03 26 6 2 8 17-34 2 0 0 2002-03 26 3 8 11 39-78 1 0 0 2003-04 32 16 18 34 9-18 4 0 2 2003-04 29 2 3 5 31-62 2 0 0 2004-05 35 8 11 19 20-40 3 0 2 2004-05 35 2 8 10 33-74 1 0 0 2005-06 35 2 4 6 10-10 1 0 1 2005-06 36 1 7 8 24-48 0 0 0 TOTALS 128 32 35 67 56-102 10 0 5 TOTALS 126 8 26 34 127-262 4 0 0

ANNE GIRTZ MEGHAN MUTRIE Forward 10 Forward 8 Shoreview, Minn. Calgary, Alta. • Ranks fourth all-time in games played • Ranks sixth on UND’s all-time games played list • Ranks seventh on UND’s all-time scoring list • Three-time AWHCA National Scholar Athlete • 2005-06 WCHA All-Academic Team selection • Two-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection • Three-year letterwinner • Two-year letterwinner • Three-year letterwinner in soccer

YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW YEAR GP G A PTS P-PM PP SH GW 2002-03 18 6 7 13 2-4 0 1 2 2002-03 26 2 3 5 2-4 1 1 0 2003-04 30 2 2 4 10-20 1 0 1 2003-04 32 3 1 4 3-6 0 0 1 2004-05 35 3 9 12 16-32 0 0 1 2004-05 21 0 1 1 2-4 0 0 0 2005-06 35 1 5 6 7-14 0 1 1 2005-06 15 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 28 TOTALS 118 12 23 35 35-70 1 2 5 TOTALS 95 5 5 10 7-14 1 1 1 000UUU

2006-072006-07 OOPPONENTSPPONENTS Bemidji State, Maine ...... 30

Minnesota, Minnesota Duluth . . . . 31

Minnesota State, Niagara ...... 32

Ohio State, RPI ...... 33

St. Cloud State, Wisconsin ...... 34

- All-Time vs. Opponents ...... 35

WCHA Composite Schedule ...... 36

29 OPPONENT PROFILES BBEMIDJIEMIDJI SSTTAATETE MMAINEAINE

Head Coach Emily Head Coach Kelly Steve Sertich Brookshaw Lauren Steblen Law

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION Location ...... Bemidji, Minn. Location ...... Orono, Maine Enrollment ...... 5,020 Enrollment ...... 11,400 Nickname ...... Beavers Nickname ...... Black Bears Colors ...... Green and White Colors ...... Blue and White Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association Conference ...... Hockey East Association President ...... Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard President ...... Dr. Robert Kennedy Athletic Director ...... Dr. Rick Goeb Athletic Director ...... Blake James Arena (Cap.) ...... John S. Glas Fieldhouse (2,358) Arena (Cap.) ...... Harold Alfond Sports Arena (5,592) Press Box Phone ...... (218) 755-3700 Press Box Phone ...... (207) 581-1049

TEAM INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Steve Sertich (Colorado College, ‘74) Head Coach (Interim) ...... Lauren Steblen (Maine, ‘02) Record at School ...... 1st Year Record at School ...... 1st Year Career Record ...... 1st Year Career Record ...... 1st Year Office Phone ...... (218) 755-4108 Office Phone ...... (207) 581-1716 Assistant Coach ...... Jim Ingman (UW-Stevens Point, ‘00) Assistant Coach ...... Meghan Hunter (Wisconsin, ‘05) Assistant Coach ...... Sis Paulsen (Wisconsin, ‘04) Assistant Coach ...... TBA 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 11-23-2 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 17-9-6 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 10-18-2 (6th) 2005-06 HEA Record ...... 9-8-4 (5th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 16/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 14/9 The Series with UND ...... UND leads 8-7-1 The Series with UND ...... Maine leads 2-0-0

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION SID ...... Troy Berneking SID ...... Laura Reed E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (218) 755-2763 Office Phone ...... (207) 581-3646 Cell Phone ...... (218) 370-2039 Cell Phone ...... N/A Fax ...... (218) 755-3898 Fax ...... (207) 581-3646 Website ...... info.bemidjistate.edu/sports Website ...... www.GoBlackBears.com

KEY RETURNEES KEY RETURNEES Kelly Hart, F, Sr. (8-22=30) Brigitte Laflamme, F, Sr. (14-17=31) Nikki Eckebrecht, F, Sr. (13-10=23) Kelly Law, D, Sr. (7-18=25) Helena Tageson, F, Sr. (11-9=20) Sonia Corriveau, F, Sr. (12-11=23) Tara Hiscock, F, Jr. (11-5=16) Vanessa Vani, F, So. (11-12-23) Brooke Collins, D, So. (2-14=16) Genevieve Turgeon, G, So. (9-8-4, 2.31, .889) Emily Brookshaw, G, Jr. (4-11-1, 3.21, .908) KEY LOSSES KEY LOSSES Julie Poulin, D (7-18=25) Jill Luebke, G (7-12-1, 3.04, .905) Cheryl White, F (14-7=21)

30 OPPONENT PROFILES

OPPONENT PROFILES MMINNESOTINNESOTAA MMINNESOTINNESOTAA DDULUTHULUTH

Head Coach Erica Head Coach Riitta Laura Halldorson McKenzie Shannon Miller Schaublin

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION Location ...... Minneapolis, Minn. Location ...... Duluth, Minn. Enrollment ...... 48,150 Enrollment ...... 10,500 Nickname ...... Golden Gophers Nickname ...... Bulldogs Colors ...... Maroon and Gold Colors ...... Maroon and Gold Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association President ...... Robert Bruininks Chancellor ...... Dr. Kathryn Martin Athletic Director ...... Joel Maturi Athletic Director ...... Bob Nielson Arena (Cap.) ...... Ridder Arena (3,400) Arena (Cap.) . . .Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center (5,294) Press Box Phone ...... (612) 625-6900 Press Box Phone ...... (218) 727-7939

TEAM INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Laura Halldorson (Princeton, ‘85) Head Coach ...... Shannon Miller (Saskatchewan, ‘85) Record at School ...... 255-55-21 (10th Year) Record at School ...... 176-47-20 (8th Year) Career Record ...... 314-130-30 (17th Year) Career Record ...... Same Office Phone ...... (612) 625-0188 Office Phone ...... (218) 726-8164 Associate Head Coach ...... Brad Frost (Bethel, ‘96) Assistant Coach . . .Joakim Flygh (New England College, ‘00) Assistant Coach ...... Laura Slominski (Minnesota, ‘03) Assistant Coach ...... Caroline Ouellette (UMD, ‘05) 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 29-11-1 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 22-9-3 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 19-8-1 (t-2nd) 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 18-7-3 (t-2nd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 14/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 17/7 The Series with UND ...... Minnesota leads 10-0-0 The Series with UND ...... UMD leads 12-1-0

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION SID ...... Michelle Traen SID ...... Aaron Swanum E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (612) 624-0522 Office Phone ...... (218) 726-8937 Cell Phone ...... (612) 396-8712 Cell Phone ...... (218) 343-9777 Fax ...... (612) 625-0359 Fax ...... (218) 726-6529 Website ...... www.gophersports.com Website ...... www.umdbulldogs.com

KEY RETURNEES KEY RETURNEES Erica McKenzie, F, Jr. (27-26=53) Jessica Koizumi, F, Sr. (17-26=43) Gigi Marvin, F, So. (16-30=46) Noemie Marin, F, Sr. (22-17=39) Bobbi Ross, F, Jr. (21-22=43) Michaela Lanzl, F, So. (18-11=29) Anya Miller, D, Jr. (3-12=15) Sara O’Toole, F, So. (11-8=19) Kim Hanlon, G, So. (14-3-0, 1.12, .943) Riitta Schaublin, G, Sr. (20-9-3, 1.57, .943) Brittony Chartier, G, So. (15-8-1, 2.05, .913) KEY LOSSES KEY LOSSES Rachael Drazan, D (5-14=19) Ashley Albrecht, D (4-8=12) Krista McArthur, D (4-11=15) Chelsey Brodt, D (0-11=11) 31 OPPONENT PROFILES

MMINNESOTINNESOTAA SSTTAATETE NNIAGARAIAGARA

Head Coach Maggie Head Coach Ashley Jeff Vizenor Fisher Margot Page Riggs

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION Location ...... Mankato, Minn. Location ...... Niagara University, N.Y. Enrollment ...... 14,028 Enrollment ...... 3,853 Nickname ...... Mavericks Nickname ...... Purple Eagles Colors ...... Purple and Gold Colors ...... Purple and White Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association Conference ...... College Hockey America President ...... Dr. Richard Davenport President ...... Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Athletic Director ...... Kevin Buisman Athletic Director ...... Ed McLaughlin Arena (Cap.) ...... All Seasons Arena (750) Arena (Cap.) ...... The Robert and Concetta Dwyer Arena (1,600) Press Box Phone ...... (507) 382-1571 Press Box Phone ...... (716) 286-8794

TEAM INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Jeff Vizenor (St. Cloud State, ‘92) Head Coach ...... Margot Page (McMaster, ‘87) Record at School ...... 50-102-19 (6th Year) Record at School ...... 110-106-20 (8th Year) Career Record ...... 84-115-24 (8th Year) Career Record ...... Same Office Phone ...... (507) 389-6936 Office Phone ...... (716) 286-8218 Assistant Coach ...... Dan Lichterman (St. Thomas, ‘95) Assistant Coach ...... Allison Coomey (Niagara, ‘02) Assistant Coach ...... Mandy Krause-Rideour (MSU, ‘02) Assistant Coach ...... TBA 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 11-21-4 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 11-21-4 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 8-17-3 (7th) 2005-06 CHA Record ...... 3-8-1 (3rd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 13/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 14/6 The Series with UND ...... MSU leads 4-9-1 The Series with UND ...... First meetings

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION SID ...... John Reger SID ...... Chris Gondek E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (507) 389-2625 Office Phone ...... (716) 286-8724 Cell Phone ...... (612) 702-1155 Cell Phone ...... (716) 616-3603 Fax ...... (507) 389-1923 Fax ...... (716) 286-8582 Website ...... www.msumavericks.com Website ...... www.purpleeagles.com

KEY RETURNEES KEY RETURNEES Maggie Fisher, F, So. (16-7=23) Chelsea Donovan, F, Sr. (10-6=16) Kristina Bunker, F, Jr. (8-8=16) Charde Hoyle-Levy, F, Jr. (11-4=15) Amanda Stohr, F, Jr. (6-9=15) Melanie Mills, F, So. (6-8=14) Felicia Nelson, F, So. (10-4=14) Candice Boyles, D, Sr. (3-10=13) Autumn Conway, D, Sr. (2-8=10) Allison Rutledge, G, Sr. (11-17-3, 2.78, .925) Britni Kehler, G, Jr. (10-12-3, 2.50, .923) KEY LOSSES KEY LOSSES Amy Jack, F (8-14=22) Jen Jonsson, D (2-6=8) Katie Sweeney, D (4-5=9) Amber Sharratt, D (1-4=5) 32 OPPONENT PROFILES OOHIOHIO SSTTAATETE RRENSSELAERENSSELAER

Head Coach Amber Head Coach Sarah Jackie Barto Bowman John Burke Daniel

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION Location ...... Columbus, Ohio Location ...... Troy, N.Y. Enrollment ...... 55,043 Enrollment ...... 5,000 Nickname ...... Buckeyes Nickname ...... Engineers Colors ...... Scarlet and Grey Colors ...... Cherry and White Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association Conference ...... Eastern Collgeiate Athletic Conference President ...... Karen A. Holbrook President ...... Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Athletic Director ...... Gene Smith Athletic Director ...... Ken Ralph Arena (Cap.) ...... OSU Ice Rink (1,415) Arena (Cap.) ...... Houston Field House (5,217) Press Box Phone ...... (614) 688-0658 Press Box Phone ...... (518) 276-2661

TEAM INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Jackie Barto (Providence, ‘84) Head Coach ...... John Burke (Bowling Green, ‘91) Record at School ...... 102-130-24 (8th Year) Record at School ...... 58-17-5 (4th Year) Career Record ...... 172-183-34 (13th Year) Career Record ...... Same Office Phone ...... (614) 292-7073 Office Phone ...... (218) 726-8164 Assistant Coach ...... Catherine Hanson (Providence, ‘98) Assistant Coach ...... Colette Bredin (Cornell, ‘00) Assistant Coach ...... Katie Lachapelle (Providence, ‘99) Assistant Coach ...... Josh Liegl (Marian, ‘01) 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 13-18-5 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 18-6-2 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 10-15-3 (5th) 2005-06 Conference Record ...... Independent Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... n/a Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 15/5 The Series with UND ...... OSU leads 6-1-1 The Series with UND ...... First meetings

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION SID ...... Courtney Walerius SID ...... Amie Canfield E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (614) 692-1389 Office Phone ...... (518) 276-3988 Cell Phone ...... n/a Cell Phone ...... n/a Fax ...... (614) 292-8547 Fax ...... (518) 276-2188 Website ...... www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com Website ...... www.rpiathletics.com

KEY RETURNEES KEY RETURNEES Amber Bowman, D, Sr. (11-16=27) Nicole McDonald, F, So. (17-8=25) Erin Keys, F, Jr. (10-7=17) Sarah Daniel, F, Sr. (14-11=25) Lisa Chesson, D, Jr. (3-14=17) Jamie-Lynn Stewart, F, So. (9-11=20) Katie Maroney, F, Sr. (9-7=16) Melanie Guillemette, D, So. (6-14=20) Shelby Aldous, F, Jr. (8-8=16) Emily Donowick, F, So. (8-5=13) Hayley Klassen, F, So. (8-7=15) Erika Vanderveer, G, Sr. (9-12-5, 2.65, .912) KEY LOSSES Julie Welte, F (6-11=17) KEY LOSSES Kari Rabatin, F (3-6=9) Jana Harrigan, F (23-47=47) Jennifer Onksen, F (2-2=4) Rosina Schiff, G (9-4-1, 1.96, .916) 33 OPPONENT PROFILES SSTT.. CCLOUDLOUD SSTTAATETE WWISCONSINISCONSIN

Head Coach Lauri Head Coach Sara Jeff Giesen St. Jacques Mark Johnson Bauer

SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL INFORMATION Location ...... St. Cloud, Minn. Location ...... Madison, Wis. Enrollment ...... 16,000 Enrollment ...... 41,169 Nickname ...... Huskies Nickname ...... Badgers Colors ...... Cardinal and Black Colors ...... Cardinal and White Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association Conference ...... Western Collegiate Hockey Association President ...... Dr. Roy Saigo Chancellor ...... John Wiley Athletic Director ...... Dr. Morris Kurtz Athletic Director ...... Barry Alvarez Arena (Cap.) ...... National Hockey Center (5,763) Arena (Cap.) ...... Kohl Center (15,237) Press Box Phone ...... (320) 308-5227 Press Box Phone ...... (608) 265-4336

TEAM INFORMATION TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach ...... Jeff Giesen (St. Cloud State, ‘93) Head Coach ...... Mark Johnson (Wisconsin, ‘94) Record at School ...... 1st Year Record at School ...... 111-27-10 (5th Year) Career Record ...... 1st Year Career Record ...... Same Office Phone ...... (320) 308-4806 Office Phone ...... (608) 262-0101 Assistant Coach ...... Brian Idalski (UW-Stevens Point, ‘95) Assistant Coach ...... Tracy Cornell (Cornell, ‘97) Assistant Coach ...... TBA Assistant Coach ...... Dan Koch (Wisconsin, ‘91) 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 18-18-1 2005-06 Overall Record ...... 36-4-1 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 13-14-1 (4th) 2005-06 WCHA Record ...... 24-3-1 (1st) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 18/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 17/6 The Series with UND ...... SCSU leads 11-4-1 The Series with UND ...... UW leads 8-0-0

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION SID ...... Celest Stang SID ...... Adam Augustine E-Mail ...... [email protected] E-Mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (320) 308-2141 Office Phone ...... (608) 262-2255 Cell Phone ...... N/A Cell Phone ...... (608) 215-4391 Fax ...... (320) 308-2099 Fax ...... (608) 262-8184 Website ...... www.stcloudstate.edu/athletics Website ...... www.uwbadgers.com

KEY RETURNEES KEY RETURNEES Hailey Clarkson, F, Sr. (17-21=38) Sara Bauer, F, Sr. (22-36=58) Denelle Maguet, F, Sr. (14-18=32) Bobbi-Jo Slusar, D, Sr. (12-28=40) Laura Fast, F, Jr. (6-13=19) Jinelle Zaugg, F, Jr. (24-13=37) Brittni Kuyper, D, Jr. (3-11=14) Angie Keseley, F, So. (13-20=33) Lauri St. Jacques, G, Sr. (12-13-1, 2.49, .916) Meaghan Mikkelson, D, Sr. (4-27=31) Christine Dufour, G, Sr. (9-1-0, 1.10, .943) KEY LOSSES Jessie Vetter, G, Jr. (11-1-0, 0.78, .962) Kristy Oonincx, F (15-29=44) Ashley Stewart, F (11-21=32) KEY LOSSES Randie Jelinski, D (2-13=15) Sharon Cole, F (15-24=39) Meghan Horras, G (11-1-1, 1.54, .928) 34 ALL-TIME VS. OPPONENTS

BEMIDJI STATE ...... 7-6-1 2/06/05 Grand Forks L, 1-4 ST. LAWRENCE ...... 0-4-0 10/20/02 Bemidji, Minn. (ot) T 3-3 *3/03/05 Minneapolis, Minn. (ot) L, 2-3 2/08/03 Grand Forks L, 1-5 11/16/02 Grand Forks L, 3-5 11/05/05 Grand Forks L, 1-6 2/09/03 Grand Forks L, 1-5 11/17/02 Grand Forks L, 0-4 11/06/05 Grand Forks L, 0-3 1/09/04 Canton, N.Y. L, 0-1 1/18/03 Bemidji, Minn. W, 2-1 2/10/06 Duluth, Minn. L, 0-8 1/10/04 Canton, N.Y. L, 2-6 1/16/04 Bemidji, Minn. W, 4-2 2/11/06 Duluth, Minn. W, 2-0 1/18/04 Grand Forks W, 4-2 VERMONT ...... 6-1-1 2/06/04 Bemidji, Minn. W, 5-1 MINNESOTA STATE ...... 4-9-1 1/06/03 Grand Forks W, 8-2 2/08/04 Grand Forks W, 5-3 11/08/02 Mankato, Minn. W, 3-2 1/07/03 Grand Forks L, 1-2 11/06/04 Grand Forks W, 6-4 11/09/02 Mankato, Minn. L, 1-3 1/05/04 Burlington, Vt. W, 4-0 11/07/04 Grand Forks L, 2-5 10/17/03 Mankato, Minn. L, 2-5 1/06/04 Burlington, Vt. W, 2-1 2/25/05 Bemidji, Minn. L, 1-5 10/18/03 Mankato, Minn. L, 2-3 1/08/05 Grand Forks (ot) T, 2-2 2/26/05 Bemidji, Minn. W, 2-1 11/08/03 Grand Forks W, 2-0 1/09/05 Grand Forks (ot) W, 2-1 12/10/05 Grand Forks W, 4-0 11/09/03 Grand Forks L, 2-5 1/06/06 Burlington, Vt. W, 3-2 12/11/05 Grand Forks L, 1-6 12/04/04 Grand Forks W, 4-1 1/07/06 Burlington, Vt. W, 3-2 2/03/06 Bemidji, Minn. (ot), 4-5 12/05/04 Grand Forks (ot) T, 2-2 2/04/06 Bemidji, Minn. L, 0-1 1/14/05 Mankato, Minn. L, 0-2 WAYNE STATE ...... 7-0-1 1/15/05 Mankato, Minn. L, 0-3 12/06/02 Detroit, Mich. W, 3-0 10/14/05 Mankato, Minn. L, 1-3 BOSTON COLLEGE ...... 1-1-0 12/07/02 Detroit, Mich. W, 3-2 10/15/05 Mankato, Minn. L, 2-3 10/26/02 Grand Forks L, 2-5 2/14/03 Grand Forks W, 2-0 1/28/06 Grand Forks W, 3-0 10/27/02 Grand Forks W, 5-3 2/15/03 Grand Forks W, 7-2 1/29/06 Grand Forks L, 1-5 11/21/03 Detroit, Mich. W, 3-0 CLARKSON ...... 2-0-0 11/22/03 Detroit, Mich. (ot) T, 2-2 1/12/04 Potsdam, N.Y. W, 5-2 NEW HAMPSHIRE ...... 1-1-0 1/23/04 Grand Forks W, 3-0 2/22/04 Grand Forks W, 4-0 11/01/03 Grand Forks L, 2-6 1/24/04 Grand Forks W, 5-3 11/02/03 Grand Forks W, 3-2 CONNECTICUT ...... 0-2-2 WINNIPEG^ ...... 1-1-0 10/11/03 Grand Forks (ot) T, 1-1 OHIO STATE ...... 1-6-1 1/20/03 Winnipeg, Man. L, 2-5 10/12/03 Grand Forks L, 0-2 10/29/04 Grand Forks (ot) W, 5-4 2/23/03 Grand Forks W, 5-1 11/12/04 Storrs, Conn. (ot) T, 2-2 10/30/04 Grand Forks L, 4-5 11/13/04 Storrs, Conn. L, 2-5 12/11/04 Columbus, Ohio L, 1-3 12/12/04 Columbus, Ohio L, 1-3 WISCONSIN ...... 0-10-0 11/18/05 Columbus, Ohio (ot) T, 3-3 11/20/04 Grand Forks L, 1-5 FINDLAY ...... 1-2-1 11/19/05 Columbus, Ohio L, 3-5 11/21/04 Grand Forks L, 2-7 11/22/02 Findlay, Ohio L, 2-5 2/18/06 Grand Forks (ot) L, 3-4 1/21/05 Madison, Wis. L, 0-8 11/23/02 Findlay, Ohio (ot) T, 2-2 2/19/06 Grand Forks L, 0-2 1/22/05 Madison, Wis. L, 2-6 1/31/04 Grand Forks W, 3-1 10/28/05 Madison, Wis. L, 2-3 2/01/04 Grand Forks L, 1-3 10/29/05 Madison, Wis. L, 0-8 QUINNIPIAC ...... 6-0-0 1/13/06 Grand Forks (ot) L, 1-2 1/10/03 Grand Forks W, 4-3 MAINE ...... 0-2-0 1/14/06 Grand Forks L, 0-4 1/11/03 Grand Forks W, 7-2 11/25/05 Grand Forks L, 1-2 *3/03/06 Madison, Wis. L, 1-4 11/26/04 Hamden, Conn. W, 6-2 11/26/05 Grand Forks L, 0-2 *3/04/06 Madison, Wis. L, 0-6 11/27/04 Hamden, Conn. W, 6-3 10/21/05 Grand Forks W, 4-2 * – WCHA Playoffs MANITOBA^ ...... 4-1-0 10/22/05 Grand Forks W, 8-4 10/12/02 Winnipeg, Man. W, 3-2 10/13/02 Winnipeg, Man. L, 1-5 ^ – Games versus Manitoba, Regina and Winnipeg REGINA^ ...... 2-1-0 10/05/03 Grand Forks W, 5-1 are exhibition games only and do not count in win- 1/24/03 Regina, Sask. (ot) W, 5-4 12/13/03 Grand Forks W, 6-2 loss records 1/25/03 Regina, Sask. L, 5-6 10/08/05 Grand Forks W, 8-0 10/03/04 Grand Forks W, 4-1 ------MINNESOTA ...... 0-10-0 ALL-TIME RECORD: 42-78-9 ST. CLOUD STATE ...... 4-11-1 11/29/03 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 2-6 HOME RECORD: 25-35-3 12/14/02 Grand Forks L, 2-4 11/30/03 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 1-10 ROAD RECORD: 17-42-6 12/15/02 Grand Forks L, 0-2 10/08/04 Grand Forks L, 0-8 NEUTRAL RECORD:0-1-1 1/31/03 St. Cloud, Minn. L, 3-4 10/09/04 Grand Forks L, 1-7 WCHA GAMES: 9-44-3 2/01/03 St. Cloud, Minn. L, 0-6 2/12/05 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 0-7 PLAYOFF GAMES: 0-3-0 10/24/03 St. Cloud, Minn. L, 1-2 2/13/05 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 2-4 OVERTIME: 3-4-5 10/25/03 St. Cloud, Minn. (ot) L, 4-5 12/02/05 Grand Forks L, 0-4 EXHIBITION GAMES: 7-3-0 2/14/04 Grand Forks W, 3-2 12/03/05 Grand Forks L, 1-3 2/15/04 Grand Forks W, 7-4 2/25/06 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 0-4 VS. OPPONENTS 10/22/04 St. Cloud, Minn. W, 5-3 2/26/06 Minneapolis, Minn. L, 0-6 MOST GAMES: 16 vs. St. Cloud State 10/23/04 St. Cloud, Minn. L, 0-1 MOST WINS: 7 vs. Wayne State, Bemidji State 2/19/05 Grand Forks W, 5-1 MOST LOSSES: 12 vs. Minnesota Duluth MINNESOTA DULUTH ...... 1-12-0 2/20/05 Grand Forks L, 2-4 MOST TIES: 2 vs. Connecticut 11/01/02 Duluth, Minn. L, 0-13 11/11/05 St. Cloud, Minn. (ot) T, 2-2 11/02/02 Duluth, Minn. L, 0-5 11/12/05 St. Cloud, Minn. L, 1-5 11/14/03 Duluth, Minn. L, 3-9 1/21/06 Grand Forks L, 3-9 11/15/03 Duluth, Minn. L, 1-5 1/22/06 Grand Forks L, 2-3 10/15/04 Duluth, Minn. L, 1-8 10/16/04 Duluth, Minn. L, 1-9 2/05/05 Grand Forks L, 1-5 35 2006-07 WCHA SCHEDULE

Minnesota @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Minnesota Duluth @ Bemidji State 7:07 pm CT –SEPTEMBER– North Dakota @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET Sun/21 Sat/23 Minnesota State @ Minnesota Duluth 7:37 pm CT Minnesota Duluth @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Minnesota Whitecaps @ Minnesota State (x) 5:07 pm CT Sat/18 Fri/29 Wisconsin @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Fri/26 Quinnipiac @ Wisconsin (nc) 7:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Minnesota 4:07 pm CT Minnesota Duluth @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET Robert Morris @ St. Cloud State (nc) 7:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT Minnesota Whitecaps @ Minnesota (x) 7:07 pm CT Sun/19 Sat/27 Sat/30 North Dakota @ Ohio State 12:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Robert Morris @ St. Cloud State (nc) 2:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Quinnipiac @ Wisconsin (nc) 7:07 pm CT Fri/24 Minnesota Duluth @ Ohio State 4:07 pm ET Wilfrid Laurier Univ. @ Ohio State (x) 1:07 pm ET Minnesota Duluth @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT North Dakota @ Minnesota 3:07 pm CT Minnesota Whitecaps @ Minnesota Duluth (x) 7:07 pm CT Ohio State @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT Sun/28 (@ Four Seasons Arena, Owatonna, MN) Minnesota State @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Vermont (nc) 7:05 pm ET North Dakota @ Minnesota 3:07 pm CT –OCTOBER– Sat/25 Sun/1 Minnesota Duluth @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Robert Morris @ Minnesota State (nc) 7:07 pm CT Ohio State @ Minnesota State 2:07 pm CT –FEBRUARY– Fri/6 (@ Four Seasons Arena, Owatonna, MN) Fri/2 St. Cloud State @ Wisconsin 7:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Minnesota Duluth @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Vermont (nc) 7:05 pm ET Minnesota State @ Bemidji State 7:07 pm CT Northeastern @ Ohio State (nc) 7:07 pm ET Sun/26 Wisconsin @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Easton Shootout @ Ridder Arena, Minneapolis, MN St. Cloud State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Ohio State @ North Dakota 7:07 pm CT New Hampshire vs Bemidji State (nc) 4:07 pm CT Sat/3 Maine vs Minnesota (nc) 7:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Sat/7 –DECEMBER– Minnesota @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Wisconsin 7:07 pm CT Fri/1 Wisconsin @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Minnesota Duluth @ Minnesota State 3:07 pm CT Minnesota @ Bemidji State 7:07 pm CT Ohio State @ North Dakota 7:07 pm CT Northeastern @ Ohio State (nc) 7:07 pm ET Minnesota State @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT Fri/9 Easton Shootout @ Ridder Arena, Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Duluth @ Harvard (nc) 7:00 pm ET Bemidji State @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Maine vs Bemidji State (nc) 4:07 pm CT North Dakota @ Niagara (nc) 7:00 pm ET St. Cloud State @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT New Hampshire vs Minnesota (nc) 7:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ Robert Morris (nc) 7:35 pm ET Sat/10 Rensselaer @ North Dakota (nc) 2:07 pm CT Sat/2 Ohio State @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Sun/8 Minnesota @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Minnesota 3:07 pm CT Rensselaer @ North Dakota (nc) 2:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Minnesota State 3:07 pm CT Fri/13 Minnesota Duluth @ Harvard (nc) 7:00 pm ET Minnesota Duluth @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET North Dakota @ Niagara (nc) 2:00 pm ET Sun/11 Minnesota State @ Minnesota 6:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ Robert Morris (nc) 2:05 pm ET Ohio State @ Wisconsin 12:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Bemidji State 7:07 pm CT Fri/8 Minnesota Duluth @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Sat/14 Ohio State @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Fri/16 St. Cloud State @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET Wisconsin @ Ohio State 4:07 pm ET Bemidji State @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT North Dakota @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT North Dakota @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT Sat/9 Sat/17 Minnesota State @ Minnesota 3:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT North Dakota @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Sun/15 Minnesota @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT North Dakota @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT Ohio State @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Ohio State 4:07 pm ET Fri/20 Bemidji State @ Minnesota State 7:37 pm CT Minnesota @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Sun/10 (@ Mars Lakeview) Ohio State @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT Minnesota @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Sun/18 Sat/21 Sat/16 Bemidji State @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Minnesota @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Minnesota @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT Ohio State @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Sun/17 (@ Mars Lakeview) Minnesota State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Minnesota Duluth 7:07 pm CT Sat/30 ~END OF REGULAR SEASON~ Sun/22 Ohio State @ Princeton (nc) 1:00 pm ET Minnesota @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Vermont @ Minnesota State (nc) 7:07 pm CT Fri/23 Minnesota State @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT Sun/31 WCHA Playoffs – 1st Round (Best-of-3) Fri/27 Ohio State @ Princeton (nc) 1:00 pm ET #8 @ #1, #7 @ #2, #6 @ #3, #5 @ #4 TBA North Dakota @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Vermont @ Minnesota State (nc) 3:07 pm CT Sat/24 Minnesota @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET WCHA Playoffs – 1st Round (Best-of-3) Minnesota Duluth @ St. Cloud State 7:07 pm CT #8 @ #1, #7 @ #2, #6 @ #3, #5 @ #4 TBA Niagara @ Bemidji State (nc) 7:07 pm CT –JANUARY– Sun/25 Sat/28 Fri/5 WCHA Playoffs – 1st Round (Best-of-3) Minnesota @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET Bemidji State @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET (if necessary) TBA Minnesota Duluth @ St. Cloud State 2:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Niagara @ Bemidji State (nc) 2:07 pm CT Boston University @ St. Cloud State (nc) 2:07 pm CT –MARCH– Sun/29 Sat/6 Sat/3 North Dakota @ Wisconsin 2:07 pm CT Bemidji State @ Ohio State 4:07 pm ET 2007 WCHA Playoff Championship Wisconsin @ Minnesota 4:07 pm CT @ Ridder Arena, Minneapolis, MN North Dakota @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT Semi-Final 1:07 pm CT –NOVEMBER– Boston University @ St. Cloud State (nc) 2:07 pm CT Semi-Final 4:07 pm CT Fri/3 Niagara @ Minnesota Duluth (nc) 3:07 pm CT Sun/4 Minnesota Duluth @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Sun/7 2007 WCHA Playoff Championship Wisconsin @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT North Dakota @ Minnesota State 3:07 pm CT @ Ridder Arena, Minneapolis, MN North Dakota @ Maine (nc) 7:00 pm ET Niagara @ Minnesota Duluth (nc) 3:07 pm CT Championship Game 1:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Vermont (nc) 7:00 pm ET Fri/12 Fri/9 Connecticut @ Ohio State (nc) 7:07 pm ET Ohio State @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT NCAA Tournament - Quarterfinals TBA Sat/4 North Dakota @ Bemidji State 7:07 pm CT Sat/10 Wisconsin @ Minnesota State 3:07 pm CT Providence @ Wisconsin (nc) 2:07 pm CT NCAA Tournament - Quarterfinals TBA Minnesota Duluth @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Sat/13 Fri/16 North Dakota @ Maine (nc) 7:00 pm ET North Dakota @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT 2007 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four St. Cloud State @ Vermont (nc) 7:00 pm ET St. Cloud State @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT @ Olympic Center, Lake Placid, NY Connecticut @ Ohio State (nc) 4:07 pm ET Ohio State @ Minnesota 7:07 pm CT Semi-Finals TBA pm ET Fri/10 Providence @ Wisconsin (nc) 2:07 pm CT Semi-Finals TBA pm ET Ohio State @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT Sun/14 Sun/18 Minnesota State @ Wayne State (nc) 7:00 pm ET St. Cloud State @ Minnesota Duluth 3:07 pm CT 2007 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four Sat/11 Fri/19 @ Olympic Center, Lake Placid, NY Ohio State @ Bemidji State 2:07 pm CT St. Cloud State @ Ohio State 7:07 pm ET Championship Game TBA pm ET Niagara @ Minnesota (nc) 1:07 pm CT Minnesota @ Minnesota State 7:07 pm CT Minnesota State @ Wayne State (nc) 3:00 pm ET Wisconsin @ North Dakota 7:07 pm CT Schedule Key: All Association-member home games face-off Univ. of Manitoba @ North Dakota (x) 7:07 pm CT Sat/20 at either :07 or :37 after the hour. Sun/12 St. Cloud State @ Ohio State 4:07 pm ET Niagara @ Minnesota (nc) 1:07 pm CT Wisconsin @ North Dakota 2:07 pm CT (nc) non-conference; (x) exhibition; tournaments/special Minnesota @ Minnesota State 3:07 pm CT 36 Fri/17 events in BOLD