The 2011–12 ECAC women's ice hockey season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive ice hockey among ECAC members.
Regular season
News and notes
October October 1: In a match versus No. 8 nationally ranked Mercyhurst, Quinnipiac goaltender Victoria Vigilanti made 24 saves in a 1-0 shutout victory. It was the Bobcats first victory over Mercyhurst in twelve matches. October 7–8: In a pair of victories over the Lindenwood Lions, Colgate skater Brittany Phillips accumulated a total of 10 points. In the 7-2 victory on October 7, she notched two goals, while logging an assist. One of the goals was the game-winning goal. The following day, she had seven points (two goals, five assists) in an 8-2 win. Of the four goals she scored, two were power play goals. Her seven points ranked second in program history for most points in one game. In addition, the five assists ranked second for most assists in one game. In addition, Melissa Kueber registered six points in the sweep. On October 8, she led the team with four goals scored in an 8-2 triumph over the Lions. She also notched an assist. The four tallies tied for first in program history for most scores in one game. October 22: Clarkson sophomore forward Jamie Lee Rattray notched two goals for the Golden Knights in a 2-1 decision over the visiting New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey program. The win helped the Golden Knights extend their unbeaten streak to six games. In addition, it was the 150th victory in the history of the program, dating back to the 2003-04 season. With the victory, the Golden Knights all-time mark is 150-111-38.
November November 1: For the third consecutive contest, the Cornell Big Red scored at least nine goals in one game. Senior captain Chelsea Karpenko appeared in her 100th career game, as Jillian Saulnier led all Big Red players with two goals and three assists in a 9-2 triumph over the Syracuse Orange women's ice hockey program. November 4: Emilie Arseneault scored a short handed goal late into the second period to give the Union Dutchwomen a 2-1 conference victory over the Clarkson Golden Knights women's ice hockey program. It was the Dutchwomen's first ECAC win since the 2009-2010 season, and only their second ECAC win since 2004. November 19: With a second period goal versus the Colgate Raiders, Kelly Babstock of the Quinnipiac Bobcats became the program's all-time leading scorer.Women's weekly awards In just her second season, Babstock surpassed Vicki Graham, who finished with 73 career points, after the 2006-07 season. Babstock reached the milestone in her 50th career game.
Standings
In-season honors
Players of the week Week Player of the week October 3 Alisa Harrison, Rensselaer October 10 Stefanie Thomson, Union October 17Brittany Phillips, Colgate October 24Kelly Foley, DartmouthOctober 31Brianne Jenner, CornellNovember 7Denna Laing, PrincetonWomen's weekly awards November 14Ali Winkel, DartmouthWomen's weekly awards November 21Kelly Babstock, QuinnipiacWomen's weekly awards November 28Sally Komarek, DartmouthWomen's weekly awards December 4Jamie Lee Rattray, ClarksonWomen's weekly awards December 11Jillian Dempsey, HarvardWomen's weekly awards January 16Camille Dumais, DartmouthWomen's weekly awards January 23Rylee Smith, St. LawrenceWomen's weekly awards January 30Jenna Baribeau, ClarksonWomen's weekly awards February 6Jillian Dempsey, HarvardWomen's weekly awards February 13Brianne Jenner, CornellWomen's weekly awards February 20February 27Jillian Dempsey, HarvardWomen's weekly awards March 6March 13
Defensive players of the week Week Player of the week October 3 Victoria Vigilanti, Quinnipiac October 10 Ali Svoboda, Rensselaer October 17Erica Howe, Clarkson October 24Erica Howe, Clarkson October 31Lindsay Holdcroft, DartmouthNovember 7Kate Gallagher, UnionNovember 14Erica Howe, ClarksonNovember 21Laura Bellamy, HarvardNovember 28Amanda Mazzotta, CornellDecember 4Rachel Weber, PrincetonDecember 11Victoria Vigilanti, QuinnipiacJanuary 16Lauren Slebodnick, Cornell January 23Amanda Mazzotta, CornellJanuary 30Laura Bellamy, HarvardFebruary 6Kimberley Sass, ColgateFebruary 13Lauren Slebodnik, CornellFebruary 20February 27Victoria Vigilanti, QuinnipiacMarch 6March 13
Rookies of the week Week Player of the week October 3 Kelly O'Brien, Rensselaer October 10 Kelly O'Brien, Rensselaer October 17 Melissa Kueber, Colgate October 24 Christine Valente, Union October 31Jillian Saulnier, CornellNovember 7Jillian Saulnier, CornellNovember 14Eleeza Cox, RensselaerNovember 21Emily Fulton, CornellNovember 28Chelsea Laden, QuinnipiacDecember 4Brianne Mahoney, PrincetonDecember 11Samantha Reber, HarvardJanuary 16Hillary Crowe, HarvardJanuary 23Carmen MacDonald, St. LawrenceJanuary 30Eleeza Cox, RPIFebruary 6Samantha Reber, HarvardFebruary 13Jillian Saulnier, CornellFebruary 20February 27Nicole Kosta, QuinnipiacMarch 6March 13
Monthly awards
Player of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Jamie Lee Rattray, Clarkson Golden KnightsWomen's monthly awards November 2011Kelly Babstock, QuinnipiacWomen's monthly awards December 2011January 2012
Defensive Player of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Erica Howe, Clarkson November 2011Erica Howe, Clarkson December 2011January 2012
Rookie of the month Month Player of the monthOctober 2011Jillian Saulnier, Cornell Big RedNovember 2011Jillian Saulnier, Cornell December 2011January 2012
See also National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship 2010–11 ECAC women's ice hockey season 2011–12 WCHA women's ice hockey season 2011–12 Hockey East women's ice hockey season 2011–12 CHA women's ice hockey season ECAC women's ice hockey
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