2012–13 Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey season explained

The Mercyhurst Lakers women's hockey team represented Mercyhurst College in the 2012–13 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The Lakers were coached by Michael Sisti and advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four, before being defeated by Boston University 4-1 in the National Semifinal.

Offseason

Junior Forward Christine Bestland and Sophomore Forward Shelby Bram were invited to the Team Canada U22 Development selection camp.^[1] Bram was ultimately chosen to the team, and faced off against the US U22 Women, which included Mercyhurst graduate Kelley Steadman.^[2] Team USA swept the three game series.

Recruiting

Jaclyn Arbour	Forward	Attended the National Sports Academy
Hannah Bale	Forward	Part of Team Ontario's Under-18 roster
Jenna Dingeldein	Forward	Played for the Mississauga Jr. Chiefs
Julia DiTondo	Goaltender	Played for Nichols prep and the Buffalo Bisons
Kathy Donohue	Forward	Played for the North American Hockey Academy
Emily Janiga	Forward	Played for Burlington Barracudas
Lauren Kilroy	Defense	Assistant captain for the North American Hockey Academy
J'nai Mahadeo	Defense	Participated at the Edge School
Maggie Rothgery	Forward	Two-time USA Hockey National Camp invitee

Transfers

Kaleigh Chippy	Forward	Niagara Purple Eagles
Jenna Hendrikx	Forward	Niagara Purple Eagles
Kelsey Welch	Forward	Niagara Purple Eagles

Roster

2012–13 Lakers

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Schedule

Awards and honors

Junior Forward Christine Bestland was unanimously chosen as the CHA Conference Player of the Year.^[5] Stephanie Ciampa was named CHA Goaltender of the Year.Bestland, Forward Shelby Bram and Defender Vaila Higson were named to the All-Conference First Team.Defender Molly Byrne was named to the Second Team.Forwards Emily Janiga and Jenna Dingeldein, as well as Defender Lauren Kilroy were named to the All-Rookie Team.Christine Bestland was named to the All-USCHO Third Team. The USCHO honors the best college players in the nation.^[6]

Notes and References

Web site: Bestland, Bram Invited To Canada's U-22 Development Team. 23 July 2012 . Mercyhurst University. 31 March 2020.
Web site: Steadman, Bram To Square Off In Three-Game Series. 15 August 2012 . Mercyhurst University. 31 March 2020.
Web site: 2012-13 Mercyhurst Lakers Women's Ice Hockey Roster. Mercyhurst University. 31 March 2020.
Web site: 2012-13 Mercyhurst Lakers Women's Ice Hockey Schedule. Mercyhurst University. 31 March 2020.
Web site: Bestland, Ciampa Earn Individual Honors at Conference Banquet. 7 March 2013 . Mercyhurst University. 1 April 2020.
Web site: Bestland Named to 2013 All-USCHO Third Team. 4 April 2013 . Mercyhurst University. 1 April 2020.