WOMEN’S TEAM Wins THIRD CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

The New England Women's Hockey Association (NEWHA) champion Sharks culminated their first season under head coach Kelly Nash with the program's first-ever National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship appearance. LIU finished the year with the program's first-ever 20-win season.

“I am so proud of this group,” junior Sarah Rourke said. “We have a lot to smile about and we are looking forward to what the future has in store.”

The season was also highlighted by Tindra Holm being named NEWHA Goaltender of the Year and a finalist for National Goalie of the Year. Additionally, two members of the LIU women’s ice hockey team were selected to play on the Sweden National Team in the IIHF Women's World Championship this spring.

“I am extremely proud of this team, there is so much to celebrate,” Nash said. “Our senior class and inaugural class made it to the NCAA tournament in just four years. There is so much promise for this program.”

Above: The women’s ice hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Saint Anselm in the NEWHA Championship game. Opposite Page Top: The men’s ice hockey team excelled on the ice and served the greater community with pride during the 2022-23 season. Opposite Page Bottom: The LIU men’s ice hockey team defeated nationally-ranked Alaska Fairbanks in February.

Pictured: Brandon Perrone