Cornell Adds Four Newcomers for 2011-12 Campaign
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell University women's ice hockey
program and head coach Doug Derraugh '91 have
announced that four newcomers will join the Big Red for the
upcoming 2011-12 season. Three forwards and a goalkeeper will add
to the talent and depth of a squad coming off consecutive Frozen
Four appearances, including a national runner-up finish in
2010.
Emily
Fulton * Fr. * F * 5-5 * Stratford, Ontario
(Bluewater Hawks)
Fulton is a forward who spent the 2010-2011 season as
team captain of the Bluewater Hawks of the PWHL. Additionally, she
represented Canada at the 2010 and 2011 U18 Women's World
Championships, winning a gold and silver medal at the respective
competitions in Chicago, Ill. and Sweden. She is a tough and
passionate competitor who has the ability to break down opposing
defenses with her power, hockey sense and stick skills.
Monika
Leck * Fr. * F * 5-6 * Nepean, Ontario (Ottawa
Jr. Senators)
Leck is a forward who played for the Ottawa Jr. Senators
in the 2010-2011 season. As captain of the PWHL squad, she
led the team in goals, assists and points. Leck has a strong
physical presence and possesses strong hands and finish around the
net.
Katelyn
Pippy * Fr. * GK * Moon Township, Pa.
(Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins)
Pippy played the 2010-2011 season with the Pittsburgh
Junior Penguins. She is a goalie who has competed at the USA Hockey
National Selection Camps on a number of occasions in the summer.
Her credentials stretch beyond her technical prowess in the crease
as she began her acting career at age 9 and is currently starring
in the Lifetime television drama "Army Wives."
Jillian
Saulnier * Fr. * F * Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
(Toronto Aeros/Canada U18)
Saulnier captained the 2010-11 Toronto Aeros of the PWHL in
addition to her duties as a forward on Canada's U22 National Team.
This summer she has an opportunity to again suit up for the U22
Canadian squad as she was invited to the selection camp in August.
Saulnier is a complete player with dynamic offensive skills and the
competitive desire to match.
