Greco served as an assistant captain last season, and Carrie-Mattimoe and Scharfe led the team in scoring.
Orange Ice Hockey Names 2012-13 Captains
5/8/2012 10:59:57 AM | Ice Hockey
Entering their fifth season in program history, Syracuse ice hockey head coach Paul Flanagan and the Orange announced the team captains for the upcoming 2012-13 season. Seniors Jacquie Greco and Holly Carrie-Mattimoe, along with junior Margot Scharfe will serve as tri-captains next year and play key leadership roles as SU competes against the nation's elite teams.
Greco, who served as an assistant captain in 2011-12, emerged as one of the team's primary defensemen last season. After finishing the 2010-11 campaign with one goal in 23 games played, the Buffalo, N.Y. native appeared in 30 games in 2011-12, scoring one goal and adding four assists. Greco saved her best game for last in 2012, posting a career-best three helpers against No. 6 Mercyhurst in the CHA Semifinals. A member of both SU's power play and penalty killing units, Greco was also pressed into action as a forward at times during the year.
"We are excited someone of Jacquie's experience as a tri-captain next season," said Flanagan, who is entering is fifth season at the helm of the Orange. "Having served as an assistant captain has given Jacquie valuable experience in a leadership role."
Carrie-Mattimoe (Sherwood Park, Alberta) had 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists) for SU last season. Her five power play goals were tied for seventh in the conference and were tied for 36th in the nation. She currently has 15 career power play tallies, which are tied with Julie Rising for the most in program history. Carrie-Mattimoe was named to the CHA Honor Roll three times this season, and she was tied for 11th in the conference in scoring.
"Holly has been one of our best offensive threats since she arrived on campus," Flanagan said. "She has worked hard at being a consistent performer, and her hard work and dedication to the team makes her a natural as a captain for next year."
Scharfe, who was tied for the team's lead in points (26) this season and led the Orange with 13 helpers, was named to the CHA Second Team while also earning the Individual Sportsmanship Award and Co-Best Defensive Forward Honor. As part of SU's top line, Scharfe had 13 points (seven goals, six assists) after the New Year, including four multi-point nights. A two-time selection as the CHA Player of the Week, Scharfe led Syracuse in conference scoring with five goals and six assists against league foes. The Toronto, Ontario native finished the season tied for eighth in the CHA in points, tied for seventh in goals and tied for 11th in assists.
"Having emerged from her freshman campaign to become the Orange MVP and one of our leading scorers, Margot has proven what hard work can do for an athlete," Flanagan said. "She has combined her strong play in all areas of the ice with leadership, and we look forward to Margot complementing Greco and Carrie-Mattimoe as a tri-captain next year."
Syracuse, which finished 10-22-3 last season, will return its top six scorers from last year's squad, as well as its two top goaltenders in Kallie Billadeau and Jenesica Drinkwater.
Greco, who served as an assistant captain in 2011-12, emerged as one of the team's primary defensemen last season. After finishing the 2010-11 campaign with one goal in 23 games played, the Buffalo, N.Y. native appeared in 30 games in 2011-12, scoring one goal and adding four assists. Greco saved her best game for last in 2012, posting a career-best three helpers against No. 6 Mercyhurst in the CHA Semifinals. A member of both SU's power play and penalty killing units, Greco was also pressed into action as a forward at times during the year.
"We are excited someone of Jacquie's experience as a tri-captain next season," said Flanagan, who is entering is fifth season at the helm of the Orange. "Having served as an assistant captain has given Jacquie valuable experience in a leadership role."
Carrie-Mattimoe (Sherwood Park, Alberta) had 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists) for SU last season. Her five power play goals were tied for seventh in the conference and were tied for 36th in the nation. She currently has 15 career power play tallies, which are tied with Julie Rising for the most in program history. Carrie-Mattimoe was named to the CHA Honor Roll three times this season, and she was tied for 11th in the conference in scoring.
"Holly has been one of our best offensive threats since she arrived on campus," Flanagan said. "She has worked hard at being a consistent performer, and her hard work and dedication to the team makes her a natural as a captain for next year."
Scharfe, who was tied for the team's lead in points (26) this season and led the Orange with 13 helpers, was named to the CHA Second Team while also earning the Individual Sportsmanship Award and Co-Best Defensive Forward Honor. As part of SU's top line, Scharfe had 13 points (seven goals, six assists) after the New Year, including four multi-point nights. A two-time selection as the CHA Player of the Week, Scharfe led Syracuse in conference scoring with five goals and six assists against league foes. The Toronto, Ontario native finished the season tied for eighth in the CHA in points, tied for seventh in goals and tied for 11th in assists.
"Having emerged from her freshman campaign to become the Orange MVP and one of our leading scorers, Margot has proven what hard work can do for an athlete," Flanagan said. "She has combined her strong play in all areas of the ice with leadership, and we look forward to Margot complementing Greco and Carrie-Mattimoe as a tri-captain next year."
Syracuse, which finished 10-22-3 last season, will return its top six scorers from last year's squad, as well as its two top goaltenders in Kallie Billadeau and Jenesica Drinkwater.
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