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Finlandia’s McLean NCHA Player of the Week

HANCOCK, MI – Finlandia University forward Katelyn McLean, a freshman from Houghton, was named the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) women’s player of the week for the week of November 12, 2007, after scoring four goals and three assists as the Lions split a pair of games with Hamline University last weekend.

McLean outscored the entire Hamline offense in a 6-2 win on November 10, scoring three goals - two power play goals and a shorthanded goal - and two assists. In a 5-3 loss the following day, McLean tied the game at 1-1, then assisted on the go-ahead goal before Hamline came back with four straight goals.

Finlandia’s Danielson NCHA Player of the Week

Finlandia University athletic director and head women’s ice hockey coach Chris Salani announced today that sophomore goalie Annika Danielson has been named Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) women’s player of the week for the week of November 5, 2007.

Danielson, from Cokato, Minn., received the honor after leading the Lions to two shutout wins last weekend against Augsburg College.

Finlandia defeated Augsburg by identical 3-0 scores in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danielson, who recorded her first two career shutouts, stopped 23 saves in the November 2 opener, and then turned away 19 saves the following day.

Women's Hockey sweeps Augsburg College - November 3, 2007

Claiming a 41-19 advantage in shots-on-goal, Finlandia University scored a 3-0 victory over host Augsburg College on Saturday afternoon, completing a weekend sweep of the Auggies at the Augsburg Ice Arena.

Scoring goals for the Lions, now 2-0-0 overall, were Amy Danielson (Jr., Centerville, Minn.), Katelyn McLean (Fr., Houghton, Mich.) her first career goal as a Lion, and Brenda Peterson (So., Calumet, Mich.).

Danielson opened the scoring at the 5:42 mark of the first period, deflecting a shot in front of the net into the goal. Adele Horrigan (Jr., Gaylord, Mich.) and Ashley Leitch (Sr., Garden City, Mich.) assisted on the goal.

The Lions out shot the Auggies by a 14-5 margin in the second period, scoring twice in a 1:17 span. McLean scored on a power-play tally from Danielle Syrowik (Fr., Selby Township, Mich.) at the 12:21 mark, and Peterson scored from Jennifer Kelly (So., Brownstown, Mich.) at the 13:38 mark.

Annika Danielson (So., Cokato, Minn.) had 19 saves for the Lions to record her second straight shutout to open the season.

Finlandia hosts Hamline next Saturday (11/10) at 7:15 p.m and Sunday (11/11) TBA.

Lady Lions start off the hockey season with a shutout - November 2, 2007

Coach Salani contributes a long bus ride to the Lions slow start, but they were able to get their legs and win a 3-0 shutout over the Auggies of Augsburg College on Friday night.

Scoring her first career goal as a Lion was Katie Fredianelli (Fr., Hancock, Mich.) at the 9:21 mark of the first period, assisted by Jennifer Kelly (So., Brownstown, Mich.) and Kendra Benson (So., Harrison Township, Mich.). Danielle Syrowik (Sr., Shelby Township, Mich.) added two more goals for the Lions, one at the 12:34 mark or the second period, the other at the 10:11 mark in the third period.

Special teams were tested in this game as each team tallied 8 penalties a piece. Neither team could cash in while the other was short-handed.

Recording her first career shutout as a Lion was Annika Danielson (So., Cokato, Minn.) with 23 saves.

Women Earn NCHA All-Academic Honors - March 5, 2007

Six players from the Finlandia University women's hockey program have received all-academic honors from the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA).

Named to the 2007 All-NCHA Academic Team are senior defenseman Bree Cote (Copperton, Utah), junior goalie Corinne Czekaj (Livonia, Mich.), senior forward Catherine Fisher (Yakima, Wash.), junior defenseman Samantha Fisher (Yakima, Wash.), junior defenseman Ashley Leitch (Garden City, Mich.), and senior forward Jana Riutta (Stanton Township, Mich.).

Of the 13 student-athletes named to the all-academic team, Finlandia University led the way with six.

Players named to the all-academic team have a cumulative 3.00 or higher grade point average, have completed at least 50 semester or 75 quarter hours, and are recommended by their head coach.

“This is great example of the work ethic our team has, both on and off the ice. They have wonderful discipline and the maturity to be positive examples for their teammates,” says Chris Salani, Finlandia athletic director and head women's hockey coach.

Overall, the Lady Lions finished the season with a 4-19-2 overall record (0-14-1 NCHA).

For additional information about the Finlandia University women's hockey program, please contact Chris Salani at 906-487-7378 or chris.salani@finlandia.edu .

Wear your Finlandia University T-shirt or sweatshirt or Copper Country Junior Hockey Association (CCJHA) apparel to the women's Finlandia Lions ice hockey games of Friday, February 23 or Saturday, February 24 and get in FREE.

The women's team will face off against UW-Stevens Point on Friday at 7:15 p.m., and the puck will drop again at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Both games are at the Houghton County Arena, Hancock.

Come and support the Finlandia University Lions women's ice hockey team at their last home series of the season on Friday and Saturday!

For additional information, please contact Finlandia Sports Information Director Victoria Huenink at 906-487-7388. Please visit www.finlandia.edu or www.collegehockeystats.com for complete Lions hockey results and statistics.

The Finlandia women's hockey program could not stop the Pipers of Hamline University this weekend, dropping both games, 5-4 and 8-3.

On Friday, the Pipers scored three power-play goals, including two in the third period to earn the win despite the many penalties.

The two teams skated to a 2-2 tie after the first period. Hamline scored first. The Finlandia answered with two goals of their own. The first game from Brenda Peterson (Calumet, MI) assisted by Carly Akers (Lincoln Park, MI) and Jessica Jones (Winnipeg, MB). The second goal was credited to Emily Conrad ( Marquette , MI ).

The Lions grabbed a 4-2 lead in the second period after a short-handed goal by Sara Sleik (Iron Mountain, MI) and power-play goal by Danielle Syrowik (Shelby Township, MI), but the Pipers answered with a breakaway goal at 18:34 to make the score 4-3 at the second intermission.

Finlandia led 4-3 heading into the final period before Hamline scored off a rebound on a 5-on-3 power play. The goal at 6:17 of the third period knotted the score at 4-4. Two and a half minutes later, the Pipers netted another goal to take the lead and the game.

Finlandia netminder Annika Danielson ( Cokato , MN ) stopped 24 shots in a losing effort.

In the 8-3 loss on Sunday, Finlandia could not stop the Pipers power play that went 5-for-7 on the afternoon.

The Lions went into the locker room after the first intermission down, 3-2. Sleik scored at 5:55 to tie the game at 1-2. She would later assist Amy Danielson ( Centerville , MN ) on a power-play goal at 8:10 to give the Lions the lead. FU quickly fell down two minutes later.

The Pipers scored five straight goals to take a 6-2 advantage and put the game away.

“Overall, when we were five versus five, Finlandia statistically outplayed Hamline from top to bottom,” says third-year head coach Chris Salani . “However, we gave up a lot of opportunities which Hamline took advantage of. But as a young team, we will be able to work through them.”

The Lions will be off until January 12 when they host Augsburg University . The first face-off is at 7:15 pm at the Houghton County Arena.

The Finlandia University women's hockey team settled for their first tie of the season (3-3) on Friday night versus Concordia University – Moorhead . After coming off very slow first period, the Lions went into the locker room down by two goals. “Starting out very sluggish and slow in watching, Concordia dominated,” says third-year head coach Chris Salani. “We recaptured our intensity and discipline on the ice in the second though.”

The Lions scored their first goal of the night, a power play goal and eight minutes into the second period. Kendra Benson ( Harrison Township , MI ) and Ashley Leitch (Garden City, MI) were credited with the assists. Senior Bree Cote ( Copperton , UT ) earned the goal. The Lions were within one at the second intermission.

Concordia earned their third goal in just over two minutes into the third period. Finlandia answered a minute and a half later with another power play goal. Amy Danielson ( Centerville , MN ) was credited with the goal. Benson earned her second assist on the night.

Things were tied up with less than 15 minutes left in the third period. Junior Sara Sleik ( Iron Mountain , MI ) netted a short-handed goal. A decision could not be made in the five minutes of overtime.

Katie Markovich ( Southgate , MI ) recorded the tie for the Lions. She tallied 18 saves.

“We played a much better in the second half of the game,” states Salani. “I was very happy that we battled back two different times and tied the game.”

The Lions are home November 17 and 18 as they face their first NCHA series, the Lake Forest Foresters. The puck drops Friday at 7:15 pm.