February 19, 2009

Team Notes: Special Events Set for Dutchwomen Finale

The following article appeared February 19 on the Union Web site.

 

SCHENECTADY, NY -- Last season the Dutchwomen raised more than $11,700 during Pink at the Rink, a joint venture between ECAC Hockey and the American Cancer Society. The two organizations have teamed up again and Union will host the festivities during its final weekend of Feb. 20-21. Colgate comes to town for a 7 p.m. contest on Friday and Cornell arrives for a 4 p.m. outing on Saturday.

During the 2008 event, the Dutchwomen traded in the garnet and white for pink jerseys that were auctioned. This season, the team will use pink sticks that fans and supporters can go online to place a bid. Pink at the Rink is a variation of the traditional Coaches vs. Cancer program that provides critical outreach, while raising funds in support of the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy and community service. Last year the conference raised over $55,000 during the event. For more information and to bid, visit ecachockeycoachesvscancer.com.

Lundy Day and Stephanie Gilbert will be participating in their final collegiate game on Saturday and will be recognized at the conclusion of the contest. Since transferring to Union before the 2007-08 season, the Calgary, Alberta native has started all 62 games she has played, posting a .903 save percentage, which ranks second all-time in Union history. Early this season, Day became the school’s all-time saves leader and she leaves the record at 2,183 career saves. Entering the weekend, she leads the country with 1,102 stops.

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