The 2012-13 Syracuse ice hockey team
Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski
Orange Prepare for 2012 Season
9/28/2012 10:35:00 AM | Ice Hockey
In exactly one week, the Syracuse ice hockey team will take to the ice to open up the 2012-13 season, hosting Hockey East's New Hampshire and Northeastern. The squad has been preparing for the program's fifth season of hockey with preseason practices.
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CHA Preseason Poll
In the 2012-13 CHA Preseason Coaches' Poll, Syracuse was tabbed to finish third. Number one on the poll was No. 10 Mercyhurst, who were the regular season champions in 2012. Mercyhurst was named at the top spot for the 11th straight season. Robert Morris, who won the 2012 CHA championship against Mercyhurst, was picked to finish second. The newest additions to league, RIT, Lindenwood and Penn State were picked to finish fourth through sixth, respectively. Â
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Season Preview
-The Orange heads into the 2012-13 season after finishing up its last campaign with a record of 10-22-3 and a CHA record of 1-8-3.
- Seniors Jacquie Greco and Holly Carrie-Mattimoe, along with junior Margo Scharfe will serve as tri-captains this year and will help lead the Orange in its fifth season of ice hockey.
-The Orange returns 15 student-athletes from the 2011-12 team, including seven of the top 10 scorers.
-Carrie-Mattimoe was the top SU point producer last season after tallying a team-high 14 goals and 12 assists. Scharfe is back on the offensive attack after scoring 13 goals and a team-best 13 assists. Shiann Darkangelo led the Orange in the faceoff circle last season, going 348-292 (.544). The sophomore also tallied 18 points off of seven goals and 11 assists.
-The defense returns veterans Akane Hosoymada, Brittney Krebs, Jacquie Greco, Kallie Goodnough and Caitlin Roach. Greco served double duty last season, playing on both offense and defense. Juniors Kallie Billadeau and Jenesica Drinkwater are back in net for SU. Billadeau recorded a GAA of 3.40 and a save percentage of .897 last season, while Drinkwater notched a GAA of 3.01 and a save percentage of .900.
-The Orange adds five newcomers to its roster. Freshman Julie Bengis will join the goaltending corps while Nicole Renault and Danielle Leslie will join the veterans on defense. Melissa Piacentini and Emily Auerbacher will add to the Orange's strong offense.
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Opening Weekend
On Friday, Oct. 5th, the Orange hosts New Hampshire at 4 p.m. at the Tennity Ice Pavilion to open up the season. On Saturday, Oct. 6th, Syracuse and Northeastern face off at 4 p.m. at Tennity.
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CHA Preseason Poll
In the 2012-13 CHA Preseason Coaches' Poll, Syracuse was tabbed to finish third. Number one on the poll was No. 10 Mercyhurst, who were the regular season champions in 2012. Mercyhurst was named at the top spot for the 11th straight season. Robert Morris, who won the 2012 CHA championship against Mercyhurst, was picked to finish second. The newest additions to league, RIT, Lindenwood and Penn State were picked to finish fourth through sixth, respectively. Â
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Season Preview
-The Orange heads into the 2012-13 season after finishing up its last campaign with a record of 10-22-3 and a CHA record of 1-8-3.
- Seniors Jacquie Greco and Holly Carrie-Mattimoe, along with junior Margo Scharfe will serve as tri-captains this year and will help lead the Orange in its fifth season of ice hockey.
-The Orange returns 15 student-athletes from the 2011-12 team, including seven of the top 10 scorers.
-Carrie-Mattimoe was the top SU point producer last season after tallying a team-high 14 goals and 12 assists. Scharfe is back on the offensive attack after scoring 13 goals and a team-best 13 assists. Shiann Darkangelo led the Orange in the faceoff circle last season, going 348-292 (.544). The sophomore also tallied 18 points off of seven goals and 11 assists.
-The defense returns veterans Akane Hosoymada, Brittney Krebs, Jacquie Greco, Kallie Goodnough and Caitlin Roach. Greco served double duty last season, playing on both offense and defense. Juniors Kallie Billadeau and Jenesica Drinkwater are back in net for SU. Billadeau recorded a GAA of 3.40 and a save percentage of .897 last season, while Drinkwater notched a GAA of 3.01 and a save percentage of .900.
-The Orange adds five newcomers to its roster. Freshman Julie Bengis will join the goaltending corps while Nicole Renault and Danielle Leslie will join the veterans on defense. Melissa Piacentini and Emily Auerbacher will add to the Orange's strong offense.
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America ONE
To catch all of the CHA action this season, make sure to subscribe to America ONE. Click here for more information.
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Opening Weekend
On Friday, Oct. 5th, the Orange hosts New Hampshire at 4 p.m. at the Tennity Ice Pavilion to open up the season. On Saturday, Oct. 6th, Syracuse and Northeastern face off at 4 p.m. at Tennity.
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