2009/10 UOIT Ridgebacks Women's Hockey Media Guide by Ontario Tech Ridgebacks

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Location.............................................. Oshawa, Ontario Enrollment.......................................... 6,000 Founded............................................. 2002 Nickname............................................ Ridgebacks Affiliation............................................. Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Conference......................................... Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Colours............................................... Blue & White University President............................ Dr. Ronald Bordessa Athletic Director.................................. Ken Babcock Mascot................................................ Hunter the Ridgeback Arena.................................................. Campus Ice Centre (The Dog Pound) Capacity.............................................. 800 Athletic Department Phone #.............. (905) 721-3040 Website............................................... www.uoitridgebacks.com Mailing Address.................................. 2000 Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Ontario • L1H 7K4

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Hockey Operations

Head Coach........................................ Karen Nystrom (1st Year) Assistant Coach.................................. Scott Barker Assistant Coach.................................. Pete Perram Associate Coach/Scout...................... Paul McNabney Goaltending Coach............................. Sandy Sampson Strength and Conditioning Coach....... Mark Fitzgerald Equipment Manager........................... Lindsay Wilson Student Therapist............................... Fady Attalla Athletic Therapist................................ Alison Chasczewski Athletic Therapist................................ Drew Eidt Athletic Therapist................................ Jessica Salt Arena Manager................................... Tim Watson

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Ridgeback Country....................... 1 Quick Facts....................................................... 2 Director’s Message........................................... 3 Schedule........................................................... 4 Roster............................................................... 5 Player Profiles.................................................. 8 Coaching Staff................................................ 13 2008-09 Season Scrapbook........................... 15 2008-09 Results............................................. 16 2008-09 Statistics........................................... 17 Opening Night - 2007..................................... 20 OUA Women of Influence............................... 21 Athletic Facilities............................................. 22 UOIT General Information.............................. 24 UOIT Women’s Hockey History...................... 26 UOIT Team Awards.Records.......................... 27 OUA Year in Review....................................... 32 OUA All-Time Records.................................... 33 OUA Opponents............................................. 34 CREDITS The 2009-10 Media Guide was written, edited, designed and compiled by the UOIT Sports Information office.

Athletic Staff Directory

Athletic Director.................................. Ken Babcock (905) 721-3047 ken.babcock@uoit.ca Head Coach........................................ Karen Nystrom (905) 259-0417 karen.nystrom@uoit.ca Athletic Coordinator............................ Scott Barker (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2548 scott.barker@uoit.ca Sports Information Coordinator.............. Scott Dennis (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784 scott.dennis@uoit.ca Athletic Therapist................................ Alison Chasczewski/Jessica Salt (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2081 alison.chasczewski@dc-uoit.ca

MEDIA INFORMATION

Media in need of information regarding UOIT Athletics or to make interview requests with coaches or players, please contact the sports information office at (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784.

Action Photos courtesy of Al Fournier and Ian Goodall

OUA PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Josh Bell-Webster, Communications (905) 540-5156 josh.bellwebster@oua.ca

CIS NATIONAL OFFICE

Michel Belanger, Communications (613) 562-5670 belanger@universitysport.ca

CAMPUS ICE CENTRE

Tim Watson, General Manager (905) 721-3230 tim.watson@dc-uoit.ca

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Year three of UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey has arrived! We are looking forward to another great season of fast paced University hockey at the Dog Pound!!! As we move ahead, we look to continue to attract the best staff, coaches and students to our campus with the common focus of excellence for everyone. The vision includes our campus being Canada’s leader in athletics, recreation and wellness programs combined with top flight athletic facilities, all of which will enrich the overall post secondary experience for our students. We are very excited to introduce Canadian hockey legend Karen Nystrom as our new head coach. She is a natural fit for the program and her knowledge of the game at all levels is exceptional. We look forward for her to step into her new role with the team and we are certain that the program will continue to grow and reach great heights under her direction. With the pillars put in place over the past two years, coach Gary Pitcher left the program in a great situation to move forward. He simply did an outstanding job putting together a competitive roster of 22 eligible players from scratch, which requires all of the players to be full-time students at UOIT, a daunting task. Now entering year three, the team is in great position to move towards contender status under coach Nystrom’s guidance, when our student-athletes move into their third year with the team, combined with our strong recruiting class. Our intentions are to deliver a top rated, first class varsity hockey program which mirrors the reputation and success of our existing intercollegiate programs. This will build a sense of pride and community on campus and will support the successful recruitment of students. The sense of pride will also be emphasized within varsity athletics as it creates an active and vibrant atmosphere on campus.

This season, we look to continue building a winning tradition at UOIT with the caliber of coaching staff assembled along with the plan we have in place. We can’t do it however without great fans and supporters. We hope you enjoy year three of Ridgebacks hockey! LET’S GO RIDGEBACKS! Ken Babcock Director of Athletics

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The Campus Ice Centre, aptly nicknamed the Dog Pound, is the official home of the Ridgebacks and was packed with fans of all ages last year. The twin pad - size arena complex, located right on campus, has a seating capacity in the main rink for 550 with standing room for another 250 and makes for an exciting atmosphere at home games! There is also an amazing restaurant on the second level (Shagwell’s on the Ridge) that overlooks the ice. Each Ridgebacks team also has it’s own specially designed change room, coaching space, laundry and equipment storage.

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2009-10 SCHEDULE

DATE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Saturday, October 3 Sunday, October 4 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Saturday, November 7 Sunday, November 8 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Saturday, November 21 Sunday, November 22 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Thursday, January 7 Saturday, January 9 Saturday, January 16 Sunday, January 17 FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Saturday, January 30 Sunday, January 31 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Saturday, February 13 Sunday, February 14

OPPONENT VS. CARLETON* VS. DURHAM WEST* VS. ETOBICOKE* @ Ottawa* @ Carleton* @ Toronto @ York VS. GUELPH VS. BROCK VS. WESTERN VS. WINDSOR @ Waterloo @ Laurier VS. YORK VS. TORONTO @ Western @ Windsor VS. QUEEN’S VS. LAURIER VS. WATERLOO @ Guelph @ Brock @ Toronto @ York VS. BROCK VS. GUELPH @ Queen’s @ Queen’s VS. WESTERN VS. WINDSOR @ Waterloo @ Laurier

* Exhibition Games ** OUA and CIS Playoff dates to be determined All dates & times (EST) are subject to change Home games in BOLD CAPS Complete OUA Schedules can be viewed online at www.oua.ca

TIME 3:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:30 PM 3:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 pm 4:10 pm 3:30 PM 7:30 PM 3:30 PM 7:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:30 PM 3:30 PM 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 PM 3:30 PM 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

2009-10 ROSTERS 2009-10 NUMERICAL ROSTER NAME Vanessa Johnstone Sarah Worthington Sarah Matthews Nicole Pigeon Breanne Hadley Kirstie Smithurst Jessica Cockburn Jill Morillo Chrissy Tereshyn Meghan Steacy Megan Friel Kara Carter Kim Roche Jaclyn Gibson Kathleen Edwards Rikki Palmateer Melissa Bell Jenn Guenette Jordan Whately Shantel Brown Emma Thompson Jessica Larabie Meggie McNabb

POS Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Fwd Def Def Goalie Fwd Def Fwd Fwd Def Def Def Goalie Goalie Def

2009-10 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER # 26 29 17 11 23 16 22 27 7 2 48 4 56 12 24 6 20 10 15 14 33 28 3

NAME Melissa Bell Shantel Brown Kara Carter Jessica Cockburn Kathleen Edwards Megan Friel Jaclyn Gibson Jenn Guenette Breanne Hadley Vanessa Johnstone Jessica Larabie Sarah Matthews Meggie McNabb Jill Morillo Rikki Palmateer Nicole Pigeon Kim Roche Kirstie Smithurst Meghan Steacy Chrissy Tereshyn Emma Thompson Jordan Whately Sarah Worthington

POS Fwd Def Def Fwd Def Def Fwd Def Fwd Fwd Goalie Fwd Def Fwd Fwd Fwd Goalie Fwd Fwd Fwd Goalie Def Fwd

HT 5’7 5’8 5’8 5’4 5’8 5’6 5’3 5’7 5’6 5’5 5’7 5’5 5’4 5’8 5’6 5’6 5’7 5’4 5’9 5’8 5’7 5’7 5’3

YEAR 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 2 1 1 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 2

PROGRAM Communications Communications Criminology Criminology Criminology Criminology Communications Nuclear Engineering Criminology Criminology Criminology Criminology Forensic Science Health Science Communications Criminology Health Science Business Health Science Criminology Business Communications Communications

HOMETOWN Niagara Falls, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Belleville, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Markham, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Gananoque, Ont. Pickering, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Brighton, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Gravenhurst, Ont. Hastings, Ont. Pickering, Ont. Parry Sound, Ont.

PREVIOUS TEAM Burlington Jr Barracudas Whitby Jr Wolves Whitby Jr Wolves Toronto Jr Aeros Toronto Jr Aeros Oshawa Lady Generals Aurora Jr Panthers Whitby Jr Wolves Durham West Kingston Ice Wolves Durham West Whitby Jr Wolves Durham West Peterborough IceKats Whitby Jr Wolves Cold Creek Whitby Jr Wolves Trinity College Durham West Barrie Sharks Durham West Whitby Jr Wolves Toronto Rattlers

HT 5’7 5’8 5’5 5’3 5’6 5’7 5’8 5’4 5’8 5’7 5’7 5’8 5’3 5’7 5’6 5’4 5’4 5’6 5’5 5’6 5’7 5’9 5’8

YEAR 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 1

PROGRAM Health Science Criminology Criminology Communications Communications Criminology Health Science Business Criminology Communications Communications Criminology Communications Nuclear Engineering Criminology Criminology Forensic Science Criminology Criminology Criminology Business Health Science Communications

HOMETOWN Cobourg, Ont. Gravenhurst, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Markham, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Pickering, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Brighton, Ont. Belleville, Ont. Niagara Falls, Ont. Pickering, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Parry Sound, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Gananoque, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Hastings, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Whitby, Ont.

PREVIOUS TEAM Whitby Jr Wolves Barrie Sharks Whitby Jr Wolves Aurora Jr Panthers Whitby Jr Wolves Durham West Peterborough IceKats Trinity College Toronto Jr Aeros Burlington Jr Barracudas Whitby Jr Wolves Whitby Jr Wolves Toronto Rattlers Whitby Jr Wolves Cold Creek Toronto Jr Aeros Durham West Oshawa Lady Generals Kingston Ice Wolves Durham West Durham West Durham West Whitby Jr Wolves

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

From Left to Right: Chrissy Tereshyn, Megan Friel and Rikki Palmateer

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www.uoitridgebacks.com 905-706-7009

2009-10 MEDIA ROSTER

Vanessa JOHNSTONE FWD, 5-7 (2) Niagara Falls, Ont.

Sarah WORTHINGTON FWD, 5-8 (1) Whitby, Ont.

Jessica COCKBURN FWD, 5-3 (2) Markham, Ont.

28 Jordan WHATELY DEF, 5-9 (2) Cobourg, Ont.

Shantel BROWN DEF, 5-8 (2) Gravenhurst, Ont.

Breanne HADLEY FWD, 5-8 (2) Belleville, Ont.

Scott BARKER Assistant Coach Third Season

Jenn GUENETTE DEF, 5-4 (1) Brighton, Ont.

Jessica LARABIE GOALIE, 5-7 (1) Pickering, Ont.

Pete PERRAM Assistant Coach First Season

Kara CARTER DEF, 5-5 (2) Whitby, Ont.

Melissa BELL FWD, 5-7 (3) Cobourg, Ont.

Emma THOMPSON GOALIE, 5-7 (2) Hastings, Ont.

Kirstie SMITHURST FWD, 5-6 (2) Oshawa, Ont.

Megan FRIEL DEF, 5-7 (3) Pickering, Ont.

Rikki PALMATEER FWD, 5-6 (3) Cobourg, Ont.

Meghan STEACY FWD, 5-5 (1) Gananoque, Ont.

Kathleen EDWARDS DEF, 5-6 (3) Whitby, Ont.

Karen NYSTROM Head Coach First Season

Nicole PIGEON FWD, 5-4 (1) Scarborough, Ont.

Chrissy TERESHYN FWD, 5-6 (3) Scarborough, Ont.

Jaclyn GIBSON FWD, 5-8 (1) Cobourg, Ont.

Meggie MCNABB DEF, 5-3 (2) Parry Sound, Ont.

Paul MCNABNEY Associate Coach/Scout Third Season

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Kim ROCHE GOALIE, 5-4 (1) Ajax, Ont.

Sarah MATTHEWS FWD, 5-8, (2) Whitby, Ont.

Jill MORILLO FWD, 5-7 (1) Whitby, Ont.

2009-10 PLAYER PROFILES

Kim ROCHE

GOALIE 5-4 • 1 • Forensic Science • Ajax, Ont.

Roche joins the Ridgebacks after playing for the Durham West Lightning. After having a solid junior career, Roche looks to gain valuable experience in her freshman season in the OUA, playing with some of the elite goaltenders University hockey. The Ajax native is in her first year in the forensic science program.

Jessica

LARABIE

GOALIE 5-7 • 1 • Communications • Pickering, Ont.

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The Whitby native joins the Ridgebacks after two successful seasons between the pipes for the Whitby Wolves in the PWHL. In Whitby, she was among the top goalies in the league. In 2008-09, she put together a record of 6-6-4 and a 2.26 goals against average. During the 2007-08 campaign, she posted a 8-3-1 record and a sparkling 2.09 goals against average which was good for ninth amongst PWHL goaltenders. The addition of Larabie makes goaltending a position of strength for the 2009-10 squad.

Emma

THOMPSON

GOALIE 5-7 • 2 • Business • Hastings, Ont.

The native of Hastings, Ont. enters her second season with UOIT. Thompson shouldered the majority of the load in net for the Ridgebacks last season making 22 appearances. She earned three wins, including the first two shutouts in UOIT women’s hockey history. She will be looked to in 2009-10 to provide stable play for the Ridgebacks, as her solid goaltending will help give the team a chance to win every time she takes the ice. Goalie 2008-09 Totals

GP 22 22

MIN 1181 1181

Vanessa

Record 3-15-0-1 3-15-0-1

SO 2 2

GA 66 66

GAA 3.35 3.35

SOW/L SOGA 1-1 1 1-1 1

SOA 8 8

SO% .875 .875

SA 729 729

SVS 663 663

SV% 0.909 0.909

JOHNSTONE

FORWARD 5-7 • 2 • Communications • Niagara Falls, Ont.

Johnstone was named the UOIT 2008-09 female freshman of the year for her athletic achievements in her freshman year. In addition a solid campaign on the ice where finished second on the team in scoring (6G, 7A), she also suited up for the tennis team. The Niagara Falls, Ont. native made a big impact in her first OUA season and coach Nystrom is expecting big things for years to come. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 27

Sarah

G 6 6

A 7 7

PTS 13 13

PIM 8 8

PPG 3 3

SHG 0 0

WORTHINGTON

FORWARD 5-8 • 1 • Communications • Whitby, Ont.

GWG 1 1

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.48 0.48

PIM/G 0.30 0.30

The Whitby native joins the Ridgebacks after achieving success with the Whitby Wolves and the Henry Street High School Hawks. She has been a scoring threat at every level she has played, accumulating 23 goals and 28 assists in her two seasons with Whitby as well as being the league scoring champion in her final high school season. The scoring punch she can provide is exactly what the Ridgebacks are looking for from this homegrown star. Worthington was also part of Team Ontario in 2007, a squad coached by UOIT head coach Karen Nystrom. This level of comfort and familiarity will allow her to make an immediate impact for the Ridgebacks in what looks to be a successful University hockey career.

2009-10 PLAYER PROFILES

MATTHEWS

Sarah

FORWARD 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Whitby, Ont.

The graduate of Henry Street High School in Whitby is entering her second season at UOIT. The forward had a strong freshman season where she was called upon in many key situations. Matthews scored the shoot-out winning goal against the Brock Badgers on Oct. 10, 2008 to give the Ridgebacks their first home win in school history. Her greatest assets on the ice are her size and skating ability. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 23 23

Nicole

G 0 0

A 4 4

PTS 4 4

PIM 26 26

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 1 1

SOA 2 2

Pt/G 0.17 0.17

PIM/G 1.13 1.13

PIGEON

FORWARD 5-4 • 1 • Criminology • Scarborough, Ont.

Pigeon is in her second season as part of the Ridgebacks team, but missed the entire 2008-09 campaign due to an injury. With great hands and excellent vision around the net, fans will be excited to see her take to the ice in a Ridgebacks uniform. The native of Scarborough, Ont. played for the Toronto Junior Aeros before joining UOIT, where she scored 19 points in 32 regular season games plus six points in seven play-off contests. An all-around athlete, Pigeon was named athlete of the year at Birchmount Park Collegiate for three consecutive years.

HADLEY

FORWARD 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Belleville, Ont.

Hadley enters her second season at UOIT after a productive freshman year. The native of Belleville, Ont. is a scoring threat from anywhere in the offensive zone as she was second on the team in goals despite missing a portion of the season due to injury in 2008-09. Hadley will be asked to make plays offensively, using her speed and vision to set up her teammates and find the back of the net herself. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 17 17

Kirstie

G 5 5

A 3 3

PTS 8 8

PIM 20 20

PPG 3 3

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.47 0.47

PIM/G 1.18 1.18

SMITHURST

FORWARD 5-6 • 2 • Criminology • Oshawa, Ont.

Smithurst is a second year forward from Oshawa, Ont. The graduate of the Oshawa Lady Generals minor hockey program is a solid two-way forward who is responsible in her own end and aggressive on the forecheck. In her freshman season, she was able to adjust to the pace of the OUA game. She is a team player who will be looking to see some time on the penalty killing unit. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 26 26

Jessica

G 2 2

A 1 1

PTS 3 3

PIM 2 2

PPG 1 1

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.12 0.12

PIM/G 0.08 0.08

COCKBURN

FORWARD 5-3 • 2 • Communications • Markham, Ont.

Cockburn has minor hockey experience playing all over the Greater Toronto Area as she has had stops in Durham West, Scarborough, Willowdale, Markham/Stouffville and Aurora. 2009-10 will be her second season of OUA hockey as she had a solid first year with the Ridgebacks. The communications major is a well-rounded athlete who has the makings of a team leader for years to come. She is very strong on faceoffs who will see some time on the penalty killing unit. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 27

G 1 1

A 1 1

PTS 2 2

PIM 8 8

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.07 0.07

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Breanne

PIM/G 0.30 0.30

2009-10 PLAYER PROFILES

Jill MORILLO

FORWARD 5-7 • 1 • Nuclear Engineering • Whitby, Ont.

Morillo spent the last three years playing for her hometown Whitby Junior Wolves in the PWHL. Last season, she contributed eight goals and 10 assists as the team’s assistant captain. During her career with the Wolves, she racked up 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points. Morillo will be looked upon to provide speed, tenacity, leadership and goal scoring as a member of the Ridgebacks, roles she was depended on with Whitby. Morillo also played with the Durham West Lightning, and was part of the team that earned gold at the provincial championship.

Chrissy

TERESHYN

FORWARD (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN) 5-6 • 3 • Criminology • Scarborough, Ont.

Tereshyn has been a leader since day one with the Ridgebacks as an assistant captain for all her three years on the team. After nine seasons in the Durham West system, she brought her skills on the ice and in the classroom to UOIT. Tereshyn was awarded the UOIT Scholastic award in 2008-09 for having the top grade point average among varsity athletes as well as being named a CIS Academic All-Canadian (08-09) and an OUA woman of influence (07-08).

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Year 2007-08 2008-09 Totals

G 4 4 8

A 2 3 5

PTS 6 7 13

PIM 18 10 28

PPG 2 1 3

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 1 1

Pt/G 0.23 0.32 0.27

PIM/G 0.69 0.45 0.58

Meghan STEACY

FORWARD 5-5 • 1 • Criminology • Gananoque, Ont.

A native of Gananoque, Ont., Steacy joins the Ridgebacks after completing a successful run as the captain of the Midget AA Kingston Ice Wolves of the Greater Kingston Girls Hockey Association. Last season, she led her team to an undefeated 17-0-5 regular season while picking up eight goals and four assists in the process. One of the keys to her game is a strong forecheck, and coach Nystrom will look for her to excel in that aspect. She is no stranger to winning as she was the assistant captain for the Kingston Bantam AA team that captured a bronze medal at the 2005-06 provincial championship.

Megan

FRIEL

DEFENCE (CAPTAIN) 5-7 • 3 • Criminology • Pickering, Ont.

Friel enters her third season wearing the ‘C’ for the Ridgebacks, who has demonstrated great leadership abilities on and off the ice. She is a strong, defensive-minded blue liner who isn’t afraid to enter the rush with the puck. She was named the team’s top defensive player last season and head coach Karen Nystrom will be looking for that type of performance once again from the Pickering native. Year 2007-08 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 27 54

Kara

G 2 2 4

A 6 3 9

PTS 8 5 13

PIM 32 12 44

PPG 1 1 2

SHG 0 1 1

GWG 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 1 1

Pt/G 0.30 0.19 0.24

PIM/G 1.19 0.44 0.81

CARTER

DEFENCE 5-5 • 2 • Criminology • Whitby, Ont.

Carter is a native of Whitby, Ont. and entering her second season on the blue line for the Ridgebacks. The stay-at-home defender managed to notch her first OUA goal last season on January 10, 2009 in a 3-0 shutout against Queen’s. Carter manned the blue line in 2007-08 for the Whitby Wolves where her defensive zone play caught the eye of the UOIT coaching staff, and in her sophomore season she will look to do more of the same. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 26 22 48

GP 26 26

G 1 1

A 0 0

PTS 1 1

PIM 22 22

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.04 0.04

PIM/G 0.85 0.85

2009-10 PLAYER PROFILES Jaclyn

GIBSON

FORWARD 5-7 • 1 • Communications • Cobourg, Ont.

This native of Cobourg, Ont. joins the Ridgebacks after spending the 2008-09 season with the Peterborough Ice Kats Midget AA team. A consistent scoring threat, she tallied 36 goals and 36 assists over the last two seasons with Peterborough and was part of the Ice Kats team that captured the Golden Blades Tournament championship in Detroit, Michigan. A versatile athlete, Gibson has captured hockey awards over the past five seasons that include most dedicated player, most valuable player and most sportsmanlike player, as well as being named the St. Mary’s Secondary School junior girls athlete of the year. The Ridgebacks were happy to have Jaclyn commit to UOIT and look to see an impact from her from game one of her freshman season.

Kathleen

EDWARDS

DEFENCE 5-6 • 3 • Communications • Whitby, Ont.

Edwards enters her third season with the Ridgebacks. In her first two seasons, she was a rock-solid blueliner who acted as a calming influence on her younger teammates. In 2007-08, she was named the team’s MVP, top defensive player and the UOIT female athlete of the year. Edwards has great vision on the ice and will be looked upon to handle both power-play and penalty killing duties for the Ridgebacks in 2009-10. Year 2007-08 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 19 46

A 5 2 7

PTS 7 3 10

PIM 34 12 46

PPG 1 0 1

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.26 0.16 0.22

PIM/G 1.26 0.63 1.00

PALMATEER

FORWARD (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN) 5-6 • 3 • Criminology • Cobourg, Ont.

Palmateer enters her third season with the Ridgebacks as the all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played. After a solid freshman campaign where she led the team with 14 points, she was asked to be an assistant captain for year two. The Cobourg, Ont. native had a tremendous 2008-09 campaign recording a team leading 15 points, where she was named the team’s MVP following the conclusion of the season. Palmateer played junior hockey with Cold Creek before joining the Ridgebacks. Year 2007-08 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 27 54

G 7 4 11

A 7 11 18

PTS 14 15 29

PIM 18 18 36

PPG 3 1 4

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 2 2

Pt/G 0.52 0.56 0.54

BELL

Melissa

PIM/G 0.67 0.67 0.67

FORWARD 5-7 • 3 • Health Science • Cobourg, Ont.

This is Bell’s third season with the Ridgebacks and the 5-7 forward has adjusted nicely to the strength and speed of OUA hockey. In two seasons, she has compiled 11 points and done a solid job in her role as an energetic, puck-pressuring forward. From Cobourg, Ont., Bell played two seasons with the Whitby Wolves and prior to that led her Cobourg team to league and provincial titles in 2003-04. Year 2007-08 2008-09 Totals

GP 27 24 51

G 4 1 5

Jennifer

A 6 0 6

PTS 10 1 11

PIM 18 4 22

PPG 1 0 1

GUENETTE

DEFENCE 5-4 • 1 • Business • Brighton, Ont.

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 1 1

OT 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.37 0.04 0.22

PIM/G 0.67 0.17 0.43

A left shooting defenceman, Guenette played for the Trinity Varsity Bears of the North American Prep Hockey Association (NAPHA) and Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) for the past five years. Guenette and her team racked up a number of awards including winning OFSAA Antique Bronze in 2007 and OFSAA Silver in 2008. She won the Brian Proctor Cup for dedication in 2008 and was named team captain. Prior to joining the Varsity Bears, Guenette played rep hockey with the Brighton Braves (boys hockey) of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

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Rikki

G 2 1 3

2009-10 PLAYER PROFILES Jordan

WHATELY

DEFENCE 5-9 • 2 • Health Science • Cobourg, Ont.

This Cobourg, Ont. native is a strong, smart blue-liner. She is entering her second season with the Ridgebacks after a successful stint with the Durham West Lightning. Whately is capable of playing on both penalty killing and power play units with the Ridgebacks. Her excellent vision on the ice, smart defensive play and great decision making are turning Whately into the type of player coaches and fans alike will love to watch throughout her OUA career. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 19 19

Shantel

G 0 0

A 4 4

PTS 4 4

PIM 12 12

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 1 1

Pt/G 0.21 0.21

PIM/G 0.63 0.63

BROWN

DEFENCE 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Gravenhurst, Ont.

Brown is a native of Gravenhurst, Ont. who is entering her second season with the Ridgebacks after a successful career with the Barrie Sharks. The 5-foot-8 defenceman has a powerful shot and loves the physical game. Brown notched her first career OUA goal January 31, 2009 against the Brock Badgers. In her sophomore season, Brown will look to continue her solid defensive play and making sure our goalies can see every shot.

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Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 23 23

Meggie

G 1 1

A 1 1

PTS 2 2

PIM 44 44

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.09 0.09

PIM/G 1.91 1.91

McNABB

DEFENCE 5-3 • 2 • Communications • Parry Sound, Ont.

McNabb saw action in 25 of UOIT’s 27 games last season. The defenceman and native of Parry Sound, Ont. is looking to have a breakout year in 2009-10 as she has adjusted to the pace of the OUA game. Prior to joining the Ridgebacks, McNabb played for the Toronto Rattlers Intermediate AA team in addition to five years of training with Hockey Tech International in Toronto, one of the top hockey training schools in North America. Year 2008-09 Totals

GP 25 25

G 0 0

A 1 1

PTS 1 1

PIM 42 42

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OT 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.04 0.04

PIM/G 1.68 1.68

2009-10 COACHES PROFILES Karen

NYSTROM

FAMILY: Kelly (Partner) RESIDES: Whitby, Ont.

Head Coach (1)

In 2009-10, Karen Nystrom became the second head coach of the UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey program after founding head coach Gary Pitcher stepped down following the conclusion of the 2008-09 OUA regular season, passing the torch to his assistant coach and national team hero. Nystrom has quite an impressive hockey resume as a member of the Canadian National team for almost a decade. In her career with Team Canada, she won three World Championship titles (1992, 1994 & 1997), a 3 Nations Cup title (1996) and a Pacific Rim championship (1995). She also won an Olympic silver medal at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. Not only has Nystrom excelled on the ice, but in coaching as well. She served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Jr. Aeros and for an U-18 team Ontario which won a gold medal. For the past two seasons, she has gained valuable experience behind the bench with the Ridgebacks as an assistant coach. Nystrom will bring the same intensity to the Ridgeback team as she did on the ice throughout her playing career, with a focus on conditioning, team speed and aggressiveness. She is looking forward to the new challenges she is about to face as a head coach in the CIS, striving to build the program into a one of the top teams in the country.

A QUICK LOOK AT KAREN NYSTROM CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Scored three goals and two assists in five games at the 1992 World Hockey Championship • In 1996-97, she was the leading scorer in the COWHL playing with the Newtonbrook Panthers • Silver medalist at the 1994 Provincial Championship with the Scarborough Firefighters • She was the highest scorer in COWHL from 1991 to 1993 • From 1984-85 to 1990-91, she won the OWHA Championship with the Scarborough Firefighters • In 1985 and 1987, she won gold medals at the Ontario Winter Games • Played in the NWHL for six years where she was an All-Star and league scoring champion • UOIT Ridgebacks assistant coach from 2007/08 to 2008/09 • U-18 Team Ontario Assistant Coach - Gold Medal • Former assistant coach of the Toronto Jr. Aeros NATIONAL TEAM INVOLVEMENT 1998 - Winter Olympics (Silver) 1997 - World Championship (Gold) 1997 - 3 Nations Cup (Silver) 1996 - 3 Nations Cup (Gold) 1995 - Pacific Rim (Gold) 1994 - World Championship (Gold) 1992 - World Championship (Gold)

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• From 1988-89 to 1996-97, she was named to the OWHA All-Star team in every year

2009-10 COACHES PROFILES BARKER

Scott

Assistant Coach (3)

Barker returns for his third year behind the bench for the UOIT women’s hockey team. He has been part of UOIT since day one, seeing tremendous growth and excitement around campus starting as a senior admissions and recruitment officer. He is now the UOIT athletic coordinator and the team’s academic advisor. Before joining UOIT, he was the recreation coordinator for the city of Welland. Barker graduated with an Honours Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University and earned his MA in Education from Central Michigan University with a focus in Athletics and Recreation. He resides in Courtice with his wife Lauren and their sons Owen and Ben.

Pete

PERRAM

Assistant Coach (1)

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Perram carries an experience of over 18 years of coaching, which includes 15 years with female hockey programs. He was honoured to hold the prestigious position of Coach of Switzerland’s women’s national team for a total of three years. After returning to Canada, Perram accepted a coaching position with the Senior AAA TELUS Lightning team of the National Women’s Hockey League, and remained their head coach for six years. Most recently, he was a coach mentor for the Etobicoke Dolphins Hockey Association and coupled that experience with coaching their Intermediate AA (Junior) program.

Paul MCNABNEY

Associate Coach/Scout (3)

McNabney has a long history of playing and being involved with hockey, as he enters year three with the Ridgebacks. He was a member of the Toronto Marlies from 1967-1968 and with Springfield of the AHL in 1969. He had a four year career with the Toronto Varsity Blues men’s hockey program while obtaining a degree in Physical and Health Education. He currently is retired from the City of Scarborough recreation division and spends time now teaching power skating. He has coached with Centennial College, Pickering Minor Hockey and Whitby Girls hockey.

Mark

FITZGERALD

Strength & Conditioning (3)

Mark Fitzgerald, a Graduate of Bishops University, offers specialized training programs designed around the UOIT varsity hockey team requirements. His programs allow fitness and progress to be monitored at the beginning and the end of the program. Nutritional guidance and supplementary training programs are also provided. Each trainee is closely monitored to ensure optimal results. Fitzgerald is also a Fitness Director & Trainer at the Train Like a Pro Fitness facility in Whitby.

Lindsay

WILSON

Equipment Manager

Fady

ATTALLA

Student Therapist

2008-09 SEASON SCRAPBOOK

In their 2008-09 home opener, the UOIT Ridgeba cks defeate d Brock Univers ity 3-2 in a shootou t. This marked the Ridgeba cks first win on home ice.

Emm a Tho mps on reco rded the Ridg eba cks first shut out with a 32 save perf orm ance in a 3-0 victo ry over Que en’s on Janu ary 10, 200 9.

i Palm atee r led the For the seco nd stra ight year , Rikk and elev en assi sts in ls goa s four with ing Ridg eba cks in scor 27 gam es.

Award winners at the 3rd annual athletic banque t included Chrissy Tereshy n (academ ic award), Rikki Palmate er (top scorer and MVP), Megan Friel (top defensi ve player) & Katie Grant (leaders hip award).

On Februar y 23, 2009, UOIT athletic director Ken Babcoc k announ ced that Karen Nystrom is the new head coach of the Ridgeba cks women’ s hockey program .

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Freshm an Vanessa Johnsto ne became the first UOIT athlete to play two sports, as she was a member of the tennis and hockey team. She was named the UOIT Freshm an of the Year.

2008-09 RESULTS

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2008-09 RESULTS

Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 OCT. 10 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 OCT. 25 OCT. 26 NOV. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 NOV. 14 NOV. 15 NOV. 22 NOV. 23 NOV. 29 NOV. 30 Jan. 10 JAN. 17 JAN. 18 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 JAN. 30 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 FEB. 15 Feb. 21 Feb. 22

@ Guelph* @ Concordia* @ Windsor @ Western BROCK @ York @ U of T WATERLOO LAURIER QUEEN’S @ Laurier @ Waterloo YORK QUEEN’S BROCK GUELPH WINDSOR WESTERN @ Queen’s U OF T LAURIER @ Guelph @ Guelph YORK @ Brock @ U of T WATERLOO @ Western @ Windsor

L 2-1 L 2-1 (SO) L 3-0 L 2-0 W 3-2 (SO) L 4-1 L 4-1 L 3-1 L 9-0 W 6-2 L 6-0 L 5-0 L 4-1 L 3-1 L 1-0 L 5-1 L 5-4 L 1-0 W 3-0 L 3-2 L 4-0 L 8-2 L 5-0 L 4-1 L 4-2 L 5-1 L 5-1 L 5-2 L 1-0 (SO)

Overall Record: 3-24-0-2 Conference Record: 3-23-0-1 Head Coach: Gary Pitcher Captain: Megan Friel Assistants: Jennifer Campitelli, Rikki Palmateer & Chrissy Tereshyn Records: W-L-OTL-SL Home games listed in bold *Brock Invitational

2008-09 LINE-UP 2................Vanessa Johnstone (F) 3................Melissa Findlay (F) 4................Sarah Matthews (F) 5................Emily Bremer (F) 7................Breanne Hadley (F) 8................Jackie McArthur (F) 9................Katie Grant (F) 10..............Kirstie Smithurst (F) 11...............Jessica Cockburn (F) 14..............Chrissy Tereshyn (F) 15..............Tamra Barlow (F) 16..............Megan Friel (D) 17..............Kara Carter (D) 20..............Carleigh Taggart (G) 21..............Jennifer Campitelli (F) 23..............Kathleen Edwards (D) 24..............Rikki Palmateer (F) 26..............Melissa Bell (F) 27..............Amy Johnson (D) 28..............Jordan Whately (D) 29..............Shantel Brown (D) 33..............Emma Thompson (G) 56..............Meggie McNabb (F)

2008-09 STATISTICS

Goalie Emma Thompson Carleigh Taggart

GP 22 11

MIN 1181 433

PTS 15 13 8 7 2 6 4 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

PIM 18 8 20 10 2 10 12 24 12 26 12 2 36 44 14 8 2 4 4 42 22 4 0 0

PPG 1 3 3 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHG GWG 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SOG SOA 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

W-L-OTL-SL SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% 3-15-0-1 2 66 3.35 1-1 1 8 .875 0-8-0-0 0 36 4.99 0-0 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.56 0.48 0.47 0.32 0.25 0.23 0.21 0.19 0.19 0.17 0.16 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00

PIM/G 0.67 0.30 1.18 0.45 0.25 0.38 0.63 0.89 0.44 1.13 0.63 0.08 1.80 1.91 0.58 0.30 0.14 0.27 0.17 1.68 0.85 0.17 0.00 0.00

SA SVS 729 663 297 261

SV% 0.909 0.879

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS Player GP G A Rikki Palmateer 27 4 11 Vanessa Johnstone 27 6 7 Breanne Hadley 17 5 3 Chrissy Tereshyn 22 4 3 Jennifer Campitelli 8 0 2 Katie Grant 26 1 5 Jordan Whately 19 0 4 Melissa Findlay 27 1 4 Megan Friel 27 2 3 Sarah Matthews 23 0 4 Kathleen Edwards 19 1 2 Kirstie Smithurst 26 2 1 Jackie McArthur 20 1 1 Shantel Brown 23 1 1 Emily Bremer 24 0 2 Jessica Cockburn 27 1 1 Emma Thompson 14 0 1 Amy Johnson 15 1 0 Melissa Bell 24 1 0 Meggie McNabb 25 0 1 Kara Carter 26 1 0 Tamra Barlow 23 0 0 Carleigh Taggart 11 0 0 Emma Thompson 22 0 0

2009-10 UOIT

RIDGEBACKS

OPENING NIGHT - 2007

Opening Night September 29, 2007 It was an afternoon to remember for the UOIT women’s hockey team and their newest fans, as university hockey officially arrived in Durham Region when the Ridgebacks skated to a 3-2 overtime loss to the Western Mustangs, during their historic debut in OUA action. The Ridgebacks hit the ice with energy and momentum, boosted by a big crowd at the Campus Ice Centre. The first ever regular season Ridgeback goal happened at 5:27 of the first period, as assistant captain Sarah Carter opened the scoring. Unfortunately the lead was short lived, as Western was able to tie the score on the power play with only seconds remaining in the period.

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After falling behind 2-1, the Ridgebacks were able to tie the game with just under ten minutes to play on a nice passing play between Carling Jeyes and Rikki Palmateer sending the hometown crowd into a frenzy and eventually the game into overtime. In the overtime period, the Ridgebacks got their signals crossed at their own blue line and Western made them pay at the 1:06 mark.

“I was very pleased with our team’s effort; all the girls really understood how special the game was and what it means to UOIT varsity sports,” said head coach Gary Pitcher. “These girls will forever hold a place in our program’s history as the first to lace up for the Ridgebacks and they are representing UOIT incredibly well. It was great to see fans in the stands, cheering on these skilled and talented young women. I couldn’t be more proud of them.” The women’s OUA debut is the result of three years of planning and preparation for UOIT’s entry into both men’s and women’s varsity hockey. The Ridgebacks of UOIT were officially accepted as the 19th member of the OUA in early 2006. “This first game of the women’s hockey season represents a new chapter in varsity sports at UOIT,” said Ken Babcock, Athletic Director at UOIT. “With the men’s team ready to take to the ice for its first-ever game in October, UOIT students, staff and faculty, and hockey fans in Durham Region can take pride in these hockey teams for many years to come. The OUA is widely considered to be among the highest levels of sports competition available in the province. This is a real opportunity for Durham sports fans to catch some tremendous hockey.” The momentous game kicked off with a ceremonial puck drop featuring UOIT president Dr. Ronald Bordessa, UOIT Student Association president Fraser McArthur and Babcock. Joining the UOIT dignitaries was special guest Glenn Coady, whose suggestion of the Ridgebacks as a varsity team name for UOIT was chosen from more than 300 submissions.

OUA - WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

OUA Women of Influence Jessica Bosse - Rowing UOIT Ridgebacks women’s rower and Oshawa resident, Jessica Bosse, was recognized at the OUA Women of Influence Luncheon at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For the last six years, the OUA recognized the top female scholar-athletes from across the province who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. At the gala, two-time Olympic medalist Tonya Verbeek was the keynote speaker. Bosse is a UOIT student-athlete who strives for excellence, as she is highly dedicated to both her education and to the sport of rowing. Currently enrolled in the challenging Health Science program and on the varsity rowing team, the Oshawa native is upholding an ‘A’ average. Once on the water, Bosse is all business. She has proved her versatility on the team as the coaching staff has used her as a rower and as a coxswain, being a leader in both capacities. She rallies and drives her crew to more exertion and effort in practice and at regattas. Bosse also plays an active role in the local community. She has helped spearhead a number of community initiatives involving the Ridgebacks. She is a member of the team who is always willing to help others and is the type of athlete who is 100 percent committed in every practice and race.

UOIT WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2007/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn (Hockey) 2008/09 - Jessica Bosse (Rowing)

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All of the honoured athletes and guests were treated by a keynote speech from Tonya Verbeek. The OUA graduate became the first Canadian woman ever to win an Olympic medal in wresting, claiming silver in 55 kg freestyle at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Four years later in Beijing, Verbeek won a bronze medal to become the most decorated Canadian wrestler at the Olympic Games.

2007/08 OUA Women of Influenc e • Chrissy Tereshy n

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Campus Ice Centre

Thanks in part to a partnership with the City of Oshawa, the Campus Ice Centre opened in September, 2005, delivering a spectacular new skating and meeting facility to students, faculty, staff and the community. The arena features two NHL-sized ice surfaces with a seating capacity of 550 on the main rink, with additional standing room for 250. The Campus Ice Centre also houses ten change rooms, a sports retail outlet, business offices, a fullservice restaurant (Shagwells), snack bar, and catering services. Overlooking each rink is a Community Room, which is available for meetings, workshops and conferences. Shagwells overlooks both ice pads and has televisions that carry the big games throughout the year. Their menu features their award winning chicken wings that come in dozens of flavours. It is a great place for the Blue Crew to meet, before and after the game.

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Fans at the arena have certainly created an excellent atmosphere; letting OUA opponents know that they have entered RIDGEBACK COUNTRY!

CAMPUS ICE CENTRE FEATURES: • 70,000 sq. ft. • Estimated annual attendance over 500,000 visitors • Facilities to host special events, tournaments, meetings, dinners • Community room • Full bar/restaurant (Shagwells) • Sport retail outlet • Spectator seating • On campus of Durham College and UOIT • Home of the Blue Crew fan club • Custom designed varsity change rooms

Campus Tennis Centre The Campus Tennis Centre is located on the north side of campus just across the street from the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. The centre is the home of the UOIT Ridgebacks varsity tennis team. The Tennis Centre just recently completed construction to make the bubble a permanent fixture on the UOIT campus, which allows all players, members, and athletes to play in a climate controlled environment all year round.

The Campus Tennis Centre features six Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts, a pro shop, change rooms as well as a clubhouse. UOIT staff/students also have access to the courts including student intramurals, while lessons and league opportunities also exist. Durham College and UOIT tennis summer camps take place during the summer. Full time students at Durham College and UOIT are entitled to seven day advance booking of tennis courts, which are free when showing your full time student card. The Campus Tennis Centre was home of the 2009 OUA Tennis Championship.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

CRWC

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC), which opened in 2007 is the crown jewel of athletics and health & fitness at UOIT. The centre piece of the state-of-the-art $17 million facility is the new 28,500 sq. ft. gymnasium. The gymnasium is fully equipped with a top of the line shock resistant maple hardwood floor, seating for 2,000 spectators and a curtain system to create three separate gyms. The triple gym also has three electronic scoreboards, a professional quality sound system and a complete floor covering system available for non-sporting events. The large gym is also host to an elevated, 200 metre, three-lane running track. Also part of the CRWC is an additional 13,500 sq. ft. gym. The secondary gymnasium features a curtain system to create two separate courts, two scoreboards, a media gondola and bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators. The CRWC also includes two training rooms, a boardroom and a VIP lounge. The training rooms have multiple set ups available; from classroom, to spin classes, to a training environment. The boardroom has a meeting room capacity of 24, and up to 36 for special event use. Another highlight of the CRWC is the VIP lounge that includes a great view on to main court action or other special events in the gymnasium.

Sharing space with the CRWC is the Campus Health Centre. This facility is home to a medical clinic as well as an on-site pharmacy. The Health Centre is also home to an alternative treatment clinic which offers acupuncture, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and nutritional counseling. The CRWC was the proud host of the 2008 Provincial Special Olympics Spring Games.

FLEX Centre

The FLEX Fitness Centre is one of the great new additions of the CRWC at UOIT. The FLEX Fitness Centre is 10,000-sq. ft., full of the best state-of-theart cardio and weight machines. The centre also includes two aerobic/dance studios, two training rooms used for sports training and fitness related classes. Also available to the athletes is a brand new physiotherapy room, massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services. Having these services all under one roof will allow for quicker care, which in turn will result in quicker recovery and a return to game action.

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The CRWC also contains ten large team rooms with showers, perfect for tournament and special event use. These rooms are used to host annual tournaments such as the David Stewart Tip-Off Tournament, the Adidas Cup and the Big 8 Classic.

GENERAL INFORMATION

www.uoitridgebacks.com The UOIT Ridgebacks have an online presence with its official website at www.uoitridgebacks.com. Fans are able to get the latest updates on the hockey teams by visiting the site. The site includes enhanced navigation, graphics, and design that enable the browser to move about the site quicker and easier. Features on the site include: • New sections including the Fan Zone, download pages and the Ridgebacks photo gallery. • Updated news, stories, and statistics about all aspects of UOIT intercollegiate athletics. • Improved alumni section to allow former athletes/fans to stay up-to-date with the varsity programs.

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• Cannot make it out to the Dog Pound on game days? All 2009-10 home games will be streamed online.

Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Ideally located in Oshawa Ontario, is the Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The hotel is proud of our it’s superior product, but it is the personal & friendly service that sets it apart from other hotels. In addition, this Oshawa Whitby hotel is home to Oshawa’s premier conference facilities specializing in hosting corporate meetings and weddings. This hotel features over 10,000 sq. ft. of function space. The Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the place to meet. Start the day off right with breakfast at Harper’s Restaurant located in the Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The excellent variety and selection Harper’s menu makes the hotel stand above other Oshawa hotels for memorable lunches and dinners. When it’s time to relax after a game, guests enjoy the swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna and fitness centre or enjoy a selection from the room service menu. The Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the proud host hotel of the UOIT Ridgebacks. To make reservations, please call 905-576-5101.

UOIT TRADITIONS

Ridgebacks Nickname

The Ridgeback nickname represents both the athletes and the location of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. A Ridgeback is a large and well muscled hunting dog that is legendary for its ability and use in hunting down lions. Strong and extremely competitive by nature, the Ridgeback is also lightning quick and deftly alert while constantly paying attention to its surroundings. Known as a dominant dog with aggressive instincts, the Ridgeback moves, not only like a hunting dog, but like a dog of prey. It is strong willed and confident that thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities. Native to Africa, the Ridgeback is well-known for its ability to hunt large game including lions. In addition to describing the skills and traits of UOIT athletes, the Ridgeback nickname aptly describes the majestic Oak Ridges Moraine just north of campus. Glenn Coady (pictured) submitted the name Ridgebacks, which was selected from over 300 submissions to become the official nickname of UOIT.

Hunter the Ridgeback was born in February 2006. Needing an identity for the Ridgebacks varsity teams, the athletic department found this dog and asked the student body to name him. After a variety of names were considered Hunter was chosen. The name Hunter represents the breed’s instincts and reputation as a hunting dog in Africa.

Hunter can be found at UOIT varsity hockey games cheering on the teams and dancing up a storm, as well as at events throughout the community. Hunter can also be seen taking part in the UOIT ‘School is Cool’ youth programs at elementary schools across the Durham Region.

The BLUE CREW

The Blue Crew has been a tradition since the first time the UOIT Ridgebacks hockey team set foot on the ice. Some of the loudest and most rowdy fans in the OUA, members of the Blue Crew can be seen on game days sporting their distinctive Blue Crew t-shirts and hard helmets. Anyone one can be a member of the Blue Crew, all that is required is the spirit to support the Ridgebacks and an appetite to enjoy the pre-game burgers and hot dogs available to all Blue Crew members at Shagwell’s on the Ridge.

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Hunter the Ridgeback

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UOIT WOMEN’S HOCKEY HISTORY

2007-08

2008-09

The UOIT Ridgebacks inaugural season was a huge success! Head coach Gary Pitcher and his Ridgebacks took to the ice for the first time on September 29, 2007 in front of a capacity crowd at the Campus Ice Centre. The team skated to a 3-2 overtime loss against the Western Mustangs on the memorable afternoon. Assistant captain Sarah Carter scored the team’s first goal at 5:27 of the first period. The Ridgebacks first win came on November 3, 2007 with a 4-2 road victory over the Waterloo Warriors. Melissa Scott was in net for the win while Jennifer Campitelli picked up the game winning goal.

In yet another season of firsts for UOIT, the Ridgebacks picked up a 3-2 shootout victory over Brock University for the team’s first ever home win on October 10, 2008. Freshman goalie Emma Thompson stopped all three Badger shooters in the win while Sarah Matthews scored the lone goal. Thompson also recorded the Ridgebacks first ever shutout with a 3-0 victory over Queen’s on January 10, 2009. After two years with the program, head coach Gary Pitcher stepped down at the end of the season and Karen Nystrom was named the second head coach in Ridgebacks history.

@ Guelph* @ Brock* Western Windsor @ Queen’s Western Windsor @ Brock @ Guelph York Toronto @ Waterloo @ Laurier @ Queen’s @ Waterloo

@ Guelph* L 2-1 @ Concordia* L 2-1 (SO) @ Windsor L 3-0 @ Western L 2-0 Brock W 3-2 (SO) @ York L 4-1 @ Toronto L 4-1 Waterloo L 3-1 Laurier L 9-0 Queen’s W 6-2 @ Laurier L 6-0 @ Waterloo L 5-0 York L 4-1 Queen’s L 3-1 Brock L 1-0

L 3-2 L 3-2 L 3-2 (OT) L 4-3 L 5-1 L 6-1 L 3-2 L 5-1 L 3-2 L 6-3 L 7-0 W 4-2 L 7-0 L 3-1 L 3-1

@ Brock Toronto @ Windsor @ Western @ Laurier @ York Guelph Guelph Queen’s Laurier Waterloo @ Toronto Brock @ York

T 2-2 L 8-2 L 4-0 L 7-3 L 11-0 L 4-3 (OT) L 3-0 L 4-2 T 3-3 L 4-2 L 4-1 L 8-2 L 4-1 L 7-2

Overall Record: 1-24-2-2 Conference Record: 1-22-2-2 Head Coach: G. Pitcher Captain: M. Friel Assistants: J. Campitelli, S. Carter & C. Tereshyn Records: W-L-T-OTL Home games listed in Bold *Exhibition Results

Guelph Windsor Western @ Queen’s Toronto Laurier @ Guelph @ Guelph York @ Brock @ U of T Waterloo @ Western @ Windsor

L 5-1 L 5-4 L 1-0 W 3-0 L 3-2 L 4-0 L 8-2 L 5-0 L 4-1 L 4-2 L 5-1 L 5-1 L 5-2 L 1-0 (SO)

Overall Record: 3-24-0-2 Conference Record: 3-23-0-1 Head Coach: G. Pitcher Captain: M. Friel Assistants: J. Campitelli, R. Palmateer & C. Tereshyn Records: W-L-OTL-SL Home games listed in bold *Exhibition Results

ALL-TIME NUMBERS 2........ Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) 3........ Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) 4........ Morgan Mitchell (07/08), Sarah Matthews (08/09) 5........ Emily Bremer (08/09) 7........ Sarah Carter (07/08), Breanne Hadley (08/09) 8........ Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) 9........ Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) 10...... Kirstie Smithurst (08/09) 11....... Jessica Cockburn (08/09) 14...... Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) 15...... Carling Jeyes (07/08), Tamra Barlow (08/09) 16...... Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) 17...... Cheri Ostroskie (07/08), Kara Carter (08/09)

20...... Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) 21...... Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) 22...... Ahnika Bruetsch (07/08) 23...... Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) 24...... Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) 25...... Donna Stinson (07/08) 26...... Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) 27...... Amy Johnson (08/09) 28...... Jordan Whately (08/09) 29...... Shantel Brown (08/09) 33...... Melissa Scott (07/08), Emma Thompson (08/09) 56...... Leigh Simpson (07/08), Meggie McNabb (08/09)

UOIT TEAM BY TEAM AWARDS TEAM AWARDS

UOIT OVERALL AWARDS

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER 2007/08........................................... Kathleen Edwards 2008/09............................................... Rikki Palmateer

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2006/07.................................... Amy Dawson (Rowing) 2007/08......................... Kathleen Edwards (Hockey) 2008/09.....................Elysabeth Reavell-Roy (Rowing)

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2008/09............................................ Emma Thompson TOP SCORER AWARD 2007/08............................. Rikki Palmateer (14 Points) 2008/09............................. Rikki Palmateer (15 Points) TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER 2007/08........................................... Kathleen Edwards 2008/09......................................................Megan Friel LEADERSHIP AWARD 2007/08......................................................Megan Friel 2008/09...................................................... Katie Grant

ACADEMIC AWARDS CIS ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS 2008/09............................................. Chrissy Tereshyn 2008/09.............................................. Carleigh Taggart 2008/09...................................................Amy Johnson

2008/09.......................Vanessa Johnstone (Hockey) UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD (TOP GPA) 2007/08............................ Giannetta Savarino (Tennis) 2008/09...........................Chrissy Tereshyn (Hockey) DR. GARY POLONSKY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2007/08...............................Rachelle Krause (Rowing) 2008/09..................................Christine Pyatt (Rowing)

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UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD 2007/08................................................. Donna Stinson 2008/09............................................. Chrissy Tereshyn

FEMALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

UOIT ALL-TIME RECORDS PLAYER STATS GAMES

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Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)................ 54 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)...................... 54 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)....................... 53 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09)................ 53 Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09)...................... 51 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09)............. 48 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)............... 47 Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09)............ 46 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)........... 35 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)...................... 27 Jessica Cockburn (09/09)......................... 27 Sarah Carter (07/08)................................. 27

PENALTY MINUTES Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)............... 80 Morgan Mitchell (07/08)............................ 48 Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09)............ 46 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)...................... 44 Shantel Brown (08/09).............................. 44 Meggie McNabb (08/09)........................... 42 Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)................ 36 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)....................... 34 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09)................ 34 Carling Jeyes (07/08)............................... 30 POWER PLAY GOALS

GOALS Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09).................11 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09)............... 8 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09).................. 6 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)................. 6 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 6 Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 5 Carling Jeyes (07/08)................................. 5 Breanne Hadley (08/09)............................. 5 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 4 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)............. 4

Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09).................. 4 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09)............... 3 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 3 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09).................. 3 Breanne Hadley (08/09)............................. 3 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)......................... 2 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 2 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)................. 1 Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 1 Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09).............. 1 Carling Jeyes (07/08)................................. 1 Kirstie Smithurst (08/09)............................. 1

ASSISTS Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)................ 18 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)....................... 13 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 9 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)................. 8 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09).................. 7 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 7 Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09).............. 7 Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09)........................ 6 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)............. 6 Morgan Mitchell (07/08).............................. 6

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP) Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)............. 0.54 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)................... 0.48 Breanne Hadley (08/09)........................ 0.47 Carling Jeyes (07/08)............................ 0.35 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09).................... 0.30 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)............ 0.30 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)........ 0.29 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09).......... 0.27 Sarah Carter (07/08).............................. 0.26 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)................... 0.24

POINTS Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)................ 29 Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)....................... 16 Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)............... 14 Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)...................... 13 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09)............. 13 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)...................... 13 Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09)................ 12 Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09).......................11 Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09)............ 10 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)........... 10

GOALIE STATS APPEARANCES Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)............... 28 Emma Thompson (08/09)......................... 22 Melissa Scott (07/08)................................ 15 MINUTES Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)........... 1364 Emma Thompson (08/09)......................1181 Melissa Scott (07/08).............................. 703 WINS Emma Thompson (08/09)........................... 3 Melissa Scott (07/08).................................. 1 SAVES Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)............. 730 Emma Thompson (08/09)....................... 663 Melissa Scott (07/08).............................. 359 SAVE % (MIN 10 GP) Emma Thompson (08/09)...................... .909 Melissa Scott (07/08)............................. .871 Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)............ .868 GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP) Emma Thompson (08/09)...................... 3.35 Melissa Scott (07/08)............................. 4.53 Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)............ 4.88 SHUTOUTS Emma Thompson (08/09)........................... 2

UOIT SINGLE SEASON RECORDS PLAYER STATS

GOALIE STATS

GOALS Rikki Palmateer (07/08).............................. 7 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 6 Breanne Hadley (08/09)............................. 5 Jackie McArthur (07/08)............................. 5 Carling Jeyes (07/08)................................. 5 Melissa Findlay (07/08).............................. 5 Rikki Palmateer (08/09).............................. 4 Chrissy Tereshyn (08/09)............................ 4 Melissa Bell (07/08).................................... 4 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08).......................... 4 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08)............................ 4

PENALTY MINUTES Morgan Mitchell (07/08)............................ 48 Shantel Brown (08/09).............................. 44 Jackie McArthur (07/08)........................... 44 Meggie McNabb (08/09)........................... 42 Jackie McArthur (08/09)........................... 36 Kathleen Edwards (07/08)........................ 34 Megan Friel (07/08).................................. 32 Carling Jeyes (07/08)............................... 30 Sarah Matthews (08/09)........................... 26 Melissa Findlay (08/09)............................ 24 Katie Grant (07/08)................................... 24

APPEARANCES IN A SEASON Emma Thompson (08/09)......................... 22 Carleigh Taggart (07/08)........................... 17 Melissa Scott (07/08)................................ 15 Carleigh Taggart (08/09)............................11

ASSISTS Rikki Palmateer (08/09).............................11 Katie Grant (07/08)..................................... 8 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 7 Rikki Palmateer (07/08).............................. 7 Jackie McArthur (07/08)............................. 7 Melissa Bell (07/08).................................... 6 Megan Friel (07/08).................................... 6 Morgan Mitchell (07/08).............................. 6 Katie Grant (08/09)..................................... 5 Sarah Carter (07/08)................................... 5 Kathleen Edwards (07/08).......................... 5

POWER PLAY GOALS

Emma Thompson (08/09)........................... 3 Melissa Scott (07/08).................................. 1

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP) Rikki Palmateer (08/09)......................... 0.56 Rikki Palmateer (07/08)......................... 0.52 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)................... 0.48 Breanne Hadley (08/09)........................ 0.47 Jackie McArthur (07/08)........................ 0.44 Katie Grant (07/08)................................ 0.37 Melissa Bell (07/08)............................... 0.37 Carling Jeyes (07/08)............................ 0.35 Chrissy Tereshyn (08/09)....................... 0.32 Melissa Findlay (07/08)......................... 0.31

WINS

SAVES Emma Thompson (08/09)....................... 663 Carleigh Taggart (07/08)......................... 469 Melissa Scott (07/08).............................. 359 Carleigh Taggart (08/09)......................... 261 SAVE % (MIN 10 GP) Emma Thompson (08/09)...................... .909 Carleigh Taggart (08/09)........................ .879 Melissa Scott (07/08)............................. .871 Carleigh Taggart (07/08)........................ .862 GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP) Emma Thompson (08/09)...................... 3.35 Melissa Scott (07/08)............................. 4.53 Carleigh Taggart (07/08)........................ 4.83 Carleigh Taggart (08/09)........................ 4.99 SHUTOUTS Emma Thompson (08/09)........................... 2

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POINTS Rikki Palmateer (08/09)............................ 15 Rikki Palmateer (07/08)............................ 14 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)...................... 13 Jackie McArthur (07/08)........................... 12 Katie Grant (07/08)................................... 10 Melissa Bell (07/08).................................. 10 Carling Jeyes (07/08)................................. 9 Megan Friel (07/08).................................... 8 Jennifer Campitelli (07/08).......................... 8 Melissa Findlay (07/08).............................. 8 Breanne Hadley (08/09)............................. 8

Breanne Hadley (08/09)............................. 3 Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)........................ 3 Rikki Palmateer (07/08).............................. 3 Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08)............................ 2 Melissa Findlay (07/08).............................. 2

MINUTES Emma Thompson (08/09)......................1181 Carleigh Taggart (07/08)......................... 931 Melissa Scott (07/08).............................. 703 Carleigh Taggart (08/09)......................... 433

UOIT SINGLE GAME RECORDS

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TEAM SCORING HIGHS

TEAM STREAKS

Most Goals Scored - Game

6 - vs. Queens............................Nov. 1/08

Longest Winning Streak

Most Goals Scored – Period

3 - vs. Queens............................Nov. 1/08

Most Goals Allowed – Game

11 - @ Laurier............................Jan. 5/08

Longest Losing Streak 10 Jan. 17/09 to Feb. 22/09

Most Goals Allowed – Period

6 - vs. Toronto..........................Nov. 25/07

Largest Margin of Victory

4 - vs. Queens............................Nov. 1/08

Largest Margin of Defeat

11 - @ Laurier............................Jan. 5/08

Most Power-Play Goals – Game

2 - @ York............................... Feb. 10/08 - @ Western........................... Dec. 2/07

Most Power-Play Opportunities - Game

11 - @ Waterloo.........................Nov. 3/08

Most Power-Play Goals Against - Game

4 - @ Western......................... Feb. 21/09 - @ Toronto............................ Feb. 3/08 - @ Laurier..............................Jan. 5/08

Most Power-Play Opp. Against - Game TEAM SHOOTING Most Shots Taken – Game Most Shots Taken – Period Fewest Shots Taken – Game Fewest Shots Taken – Period Most Shots Allowed – Game Most Shots Allowed – Period Fewest Shots Allowed - Period

10 - vs. Brock...........................Nov. 22/08 - vs. Queens..........................Nov. 1/08 - vs. Brock............................ Feb. 9/08 - vs. Queen’s.......................Jan. 19/08 - @ Waterloo.........................Nov. 3/07

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Most Goals Most Assists Most Points Most Goals by Opponent Most Assists by Opponent Most Points by Opponent

41 - vs. Brock........................... Oct. 10/08 - vs. York............................. Oct. 27/07 19 - vs. York............................. Oct. 27/07 5 - @ Laurier..............................Jan. 5/08 0 - vs. Western......................... Oct. 13/07 63 - vs. Laurier......................... Oct. 26/08 25 - vs. Toronto........................Nov. 25/07 4 - @ Guelph...........................Jan. 25/09 - vs. Waterloo....................... Oct. 25/08 - vs. Waterloo.......................Nov. 18/07

2 - Rikki Palmateer vs. Windsor.................Nov. 29/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn vs. Windsor.................Nov. 29/08 - Vanessa Johnstone vs. Queens....................Nov. 1/08 2 - Sarah Matthews vs. Toronto...................Jan. 17/09 - Katie Grant vs. Windsor.................Nov. 29/08 - Rikki Palmateer vs. Queens....................Nov. 1/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn vs. Queens....................Nov. 1/08 - Rikki Palmateer @ Guelph.................... Oct. 21/07 2 - Has occurred 16 times 3 - Lindsay Hill @ Toronto.................. Feb. 14/09 - Jennifer Rivers @ Guelph....................Jan. 24/09 - Kaley Powers vs. Laurier................... Oct. 26/08 - Courtney Unruh @ York....................... Feb. 10/08 - Holly Ouellette @ Western................... Dec. 2/07 - Kelly Walker @ Brock...................... Oct. 20/07 5 - Abby Rainsberry vs. Laurier................... Oct. 26/08 5 - Tamara Bell @ Guelph....................Jan. 24/09 - Abby Rainsberry vs. Laurier................... Oct. 26/08 - Kaley Powers vs. Laurier................... Oct. 26/08

1 Four Times

OUA - CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE

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OUA - 2008-09 YEAR IN REVIEW 2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS TEAM Laurier Guelph Toronto York Brock Queen’s Windsor Waterloo Western UOIT

GP 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27

W 26 19 16 15 13 13 12 10 8 3

L OTL SL PTS 1 0 0 52 6 1 1 40 10 0 1 33 12 0 0 30 10 0 4 30 13 1 0 27 13 1 1 26 14 2 1 23 13 1 5 22 23 0 1 7

PCT .963 .741 .611 .556 .556 .500 .481 .426 .407 .130

GF GA 108 21 92 44 75 60 77 66 46 53 57 67 47 70 46 78 49 68 33 103

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2008-09 PLAYOFF RESULTS

QUARTER-FINALS Brock (5) defeated York (4) 2-0 Queen’s (6) defeated Toronto (3) 4-2 Laurier (1) & Guelph (2) received byes SEMI-FINALS (BEST TWO OF THREE) Laurier defeated Queen’s 2-0 (7-0, 3-2 OT) Guelph defeated Brock 2-1 (3-2 OT, 1-2, 3-2) GOLD MEDAL (BEST TWO OF THREE) Laurier defeated Guelph 2-1 (2-3, 2-1, 3-2)

DR. JUDY MCCAW MEMORIAL TROPHY The Women’s Ice Hockey Championship team is presented with the Dr. Judy McCaw Trophy. Originally awarded in 1922 as the WIAU Ice Hockey Trophy, it was rededicated in 1972 by the University of Guelph in McCaw’s honour. McCaw was a feisty center forward on Guelph’s women’s hockey team. She is fondly remembered for her exceptional leadership qualities, aptitude in the classroom and her overall athletic ability. The well like veterinarian died an untimely death in the mid 1960’s. (Source: OUA Central Office)

PAST CHAMPIONS 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-05 2004-04 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00

Laurier Laurier Laurier Laurier Laurier Laurier Toronto Laurier Toronto Toronto

1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90

Laurier Guelph York Toronto Guelph Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto

1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81

Toronto Toronto York Toronto Toronto Toronto York Toronto Toronto

1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 1972-73 1971-72

Toronto Queen’s McMaster Queen’s McMaster Queen’s Guelph Queen’s Guelph

OUA ALL-TIME RECORDS TEAM RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS

MOST CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES 17 Toronto 8 Laurier 4 Guelph 4 Queen’s 3 York 2 McMaster CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 Toronto 1987-88 to 1993-94 5 Laurier 2003-04 to 2007-08 3 Toronto 1983-84 to 1985-86 3 Toronto 1979-80 to 1981-82

MOST GOALS IN A GAME 6 Barb Boyes, York

vs. Guelph

24-Nov-81

MOST ASSISTS IN A GAME 7 Liz Lauzon, Toronto

vs. Laurier

27-Jan-95

MOST POINTS IN A GAME 7 Barb Boyes, York 7 Christy Etele, Toronto 7 Liz Lauzon, Toronto 7 Rebecca Reid, Toronto 7 Amy Turek, Laurier

vs. Guelph vs. Windsor vs. Laurier vs. Windsor vs. York

24-Nov-81 12-Nov-95 27-Jan-95 12-Nov-94 29-Jan-95

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS Pts 155 136 136 134 128 123 119 114 112 111 108 108 108

Year 2001-05 1991-97 1985-92 1997-01 1997-01, ‘05 1991-96 1973-77 1999-04 2004-07 1983-87 ‘77-79, ‘81-84 1997-02 1998-03

MOST CAREER ASSISTS Player School Elizabeth Chiasson Queen’s Lori Dupuis Toronto Jackie Cherevaty Toronto Jenny McRae Toronto Jules Stevens Queen’s Andrea Hunter Toronto Urszula May Toronto Kim Malcher Toronto Margot Verlaan McMaster Lois Cole McMaster

A 93 78 72 67 64 63 60 59 56 54

Year 2001-05 1991-97 1997-01, 2005 1999-04 1985-92 1991-96 1997-02 1998-03 1983-87 1973-77

MOST CAREER GOALS Player School Jules Stevens Queen’s Lois Cole McMaster Kate Allgood Brock Elizabeth Chiasson Queen’s Andrea Hunter Toronto K. Rudaniecki Guelph Lori Dupuis Toronto Sue Scherer MAC & GUE Jackie Cherevaty Toronto Carolyn Aylesworth Queen’s Margot Verlaan McMaster Karen Spence Toronto Heather Ginzel Toronto Stephanie Boyd Toronto

G 72 65 62 62 60 59 58 56 56 55 55 54 51 51

Year 1985-92 1973-77 2004-07 2001-05 1991-96 1997-02 1991-97 ‘77-79, ‘81-84 1997-01, ‘05 1982-85 1983-87 1984-89 1981-85 1990-94

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MOST CAREER POINTS Player School Elizabeth Chiasson Queen’s Lori Dupuis Toronto Jules Stevens Queen’s Lisa Backman Laurier Jackie Cherevaty Toronto Andrea Hunter Toronto Lois Cole McMaster Jenny McRae Toronto Kate Allgood Brock Margot Verlaan McMaster Sue Scherer MAC & GUE Urszula May Toronto Melanie Roach York

OUA OPPONENTS BROCK UNIVERSITY Badgers

Head Coach: Todd Erskine 2008/09 Record: 13-10-0-4 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-2-0-0 (1-4-0-0-1*) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0-0 (1-5-0-0-1*)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 16,356 Colours:................................................Red, Blue & White Location:..................................................... St. Catharines Arena:............................Seymour-Hannah Centre (1,400) Web Page:...................................www.brocku.ca/athletics

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Gryphons

Head Coach: Rachel Flanagan 2008/09 Record: 19-6-1-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-4-0-0 (0-8-0-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 18,273 Colours:................................................Red, Gold & Black Location:.................................................................Guelph Arena:................................Gryphon Centre Arena (1,400) Web Page:............................................. www.gryphons.ca

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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

Golden Hawks

Head Coach: Richard Osborne 2008/09 Record: 26-1-0-0 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 12,296 Colours:.......................................................Purple & Gold Location:..............................................................Waterloo Arena:....................Waterloo Recreation Complex (3,000) Web Page:..................................www.laurierathletics.com

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Gaels

Head Coach: Matt Holmberg 2008/09 Record: 13-13-1-0 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 2-1-0-0 (2-3-0-0-1*) UOIT vs. Overall: 2-1-0-0 (2-3-0-0-1*)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 20,566 Colours:................................................. Gold, Blue & Red Location:.............................................................. Kingston Arena:.......................... Kingston Memorial Centre (3,300) Web Page:........................................ www.gogaelsgo.com

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Varsity Blues

Head Coach: Karen Hughes 2008/09 Record: 16-10-0-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 73,728 Colours:....................................................... Blue & White Location:................................................................ Toronto Arena:...............................................Varsity Arena (4,000) Web Page:.........................................www.varsityblues.ca

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Warriors

Head Coach: Geraldine Heaney 2008/09 Record: 10-14-2-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (1-2-0-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (1-2-0-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 22,241 Colours:............................................. Gold, Black & White Location:..............................................................Waterloo Arena:...................................... Columbia Ice Field (1,000) Web Page:....................................... www.gowarriorsgo.ca

OUA OPPONENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Mustangs

Head Coach: Paul Cook 2008/09 Record: 8-13-1-5 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 33,329 Colours:..................................................... Purple & White Location:................................................................ London Arena:........................................ Thompson Arena (5,000) Web Page:................................www.westernmustangs.ca

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Lancers

Head Coach: Carrie Sekela 2008/09 Record: 12-13-1-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0-1 (0-5-0-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0-1 (0-5-0-1)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 12,000 Colours:................................................. Dark Blue & Gold Location:............................................................... Windsor Arena:..................................South Windsor Arena (1,000) Web Page:............................................ www.golancers.ca

YORK UNIVERSITY Head Coach: Dan Church 2008/09 Record: 15-12-0-0 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)

Enrolment:.............................................................. 50,000 Colours:......................................................... Red & White Location:................................................................ Toronto Arena:............................... Canlan Ice Sports York (1,500) Web Page:.......................................... www.sport.yorku.ca

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