RPI Welcomes Seven in Class of 2015
TROY, N.Y. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) head women's ice hockey coach John Burke has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to the 2011-2012 roster. Joining this year's team will be two goaltenders, four forwards and one defenseman.
“We are extremely excited with the recruiting class of 2015, who we feel will have an immediate impact on our team. In addition to a number of high level attributes, including depth, solid goaltending, offensive skill and mobility on the blue line, this group brings great maturity, focus and a solid work ethic to our program,” said Burke. “Colette Youlen and Brent Hill have done a tremendous job in assembling this year's class, which will help us build upon our continued success in ECAC Hockey.”
Below is an alphabetical list of Rensselaer's recruits:
The Class of 2015
|
Name |
Ht. |
Pos. |
Hometown |
Previous Team |
|
Eleeza Cox |
5-6 |
Forward |
St. Catharines |
Ridley College/Toronto Aeros |
|
Taylor Mahoney |
5-6 |
Forward |
Cary, Ill. |
Chicago Mission |
|
Kelly O'Brien |
5-9 |
Goalie |
Sussex, Wis. |
Madison Capitols |
|
Brianna Piper |
5-8 |
Goalie |
Oakville, Ont. |
Toronto Aeros |
|
Kathryn Schilter |
5-7 |
Defense |
Aurora, Ont. |
Toronto Aeros |
|
Ali Svoboda |
5-8 |
Forward |
Arlington Heights, Ill. |
Chicago Mission |
|
Mariana Walsh |
5-8 |
Forward |
Walpole, Mass. |
Assabet Valley/Phillips Andover |
Rensselaer concluded the 2010-11 season with a 10-18-7 record, including an 8-12-2 mark in ECAC Hockey play. RPI advanced to its third straight appearance in the conference playoffs last season, falling in the quarterfinals to eventual league champion and NCAA Frozen Four participant, Cornell.
The Engineers return nine of their top 10 scorers from the 2010-11 season. Ten forwards, five defensemen and one goaltender are also expected back in the fall.
