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QUICK FACTSWelcome to Ridgeback Country ...................... 1Quick Facts ...................................................... 2Director’s Message .......................................... 3Schedule .......................................................... 4Roster .............................................................. 5Player Profiles ................................................. 8Coaching Staff ............................................... 132008-09 Season Scrapbook .......................... 152008-09 Results ............................................ 162008-09 Statistics .......................................... 17Opening Night - 2007 .................................... 20OUA Women of Influence .............................. 21Athletic Facilities ............................................ 22UOIT General Information ............................. 24UOIT Women’s Hockey History ..................... 26UOIT Team Awards.Records ......................... 27OUA Year in Review ...................................... 32OUA All-Time Records ................................... 33OUA Opponents ............................................ 34

CREDITSThe 2009-10 Media Guide was written, edited, designed and compiled by the UOIT Sports Information office.

Action Photos courtesy of Al Fournier and Ian Goodall

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MEDIA INFORMATIONMedia in need of information regarding UOIT Athletics or to make interview requests with coaches or players, please contact the sports information office at (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784.

OUA PROVINCIAL OFFICEJosh Bell-Webster, Communications(905) [email protected]

CIS NATIONAL OFFICEMichel Belanger, Communications(613) [email protected]

CAMPUS ICE CENTRETim Watson, General Manager(905) [email protected]

University InformationLocation ............................................. Oshawa, OntarioEnrollment ......................................... 6,000Founded ............................................ 2002Nickname ........................................... RidgebacksAffiliation ............................................ Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)Conference ........................................ Ontario University Athletics (OUA)Colours .............................................. Blue & WhiteUniversity President ........................... Dr. Ronald BordessaAthletic Director ................................. Ken BabcockMascot ............................................... Hunter the RidgebackArena ................................................. Campus Ice Centre (The Dog Pound)Capacity ............................................. 800Athletic Department Phone # ............. (905) 721-3040Website .............................................. www.uoitridgebacks.comMailing Address ................................. 2000 Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Ontario • L1H 7K4

Hockey OperationsHead Coach ....................................... Karen Nystrom (1st Year)Assistant Coach ................................. Scott BarkerAssistant Coach ................................. Pete PerramAssociate Coach/Scout ..................... Paul McNabney Goaltending Coach ............................ Sandy SampsonStrength and Conditioning Coach ...... Mark FitzgeraldEquipment Manager .......................... Lindsay WilsonStudent Therapist .............................. Fady AttallaAthletic Therapist ............................... Alison ChasczewskiAthletic Therapist ............................... Drew EidtAthletic Therapist ............................... Jessica SaltArena Manager .................................. Tim Watson

Athletic Staff DirectoryAthletic Director ................................. Ken Babcock (905) 721-3047 [email protected] Coach ....................................... Karen Nystrom (905) 259-0417 [email protected] Coordinator ........................... Scott Barker (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2548 [email protected] Information Coordinator ............. Scott Dennis (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784 [email protected] Therapist ............................... Alison Chasczewski/Jessica Salt (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2081 [email protected]

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Year three of UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey has arrived! We are looking forward to another great season of fast paced University hockey at the Dog Pound!!!

As we move ahead, we look to continue to attract the best staff, coaches and students to our campus with the common focus of excellence for everyone. The vision includes our campus being Canada’s leader in athletics, recreation and wellness programs combined with top flight athletic facilities, all of which will enrich the overall post secondary experience for our students.

We are very excited to introduce Canadian hockey legend Karen Nystrom as our new head coach. She is a natural fit for the program and her knowledge of the game at all levels is exceptional. We look forward for her to step into her new role with the team and we are certain that the program will continue to grow and reach great heights under her direction.

With the pillars put in place over the past two years, coach Gary Pitcher left the program in a great situation to move forward. He simply did an outstanding job putting together a competitive roster of 22 eligible players from scratch, which requires all of the players to be full-time students at UOIT, a daunting task. Now entering year three, the team is in great position to move towards contender status under coach Nystrom’s guidance, when our student-athletes move into their third year with the team, combined with our strong recruiting class.

Our intentions are to deliver a top rated, first class varsity hockey program which mirrors the reputation and success of our existing intercollegiate programs. This will build a sense of pride and community on campus and will support the successful recruitment of students. The sense of pride will also be emphasized within varsity athletics as it creates an active and vibrant atmosphere on campus.

The Campus Ice Centre, aptly nicknamed the Dog Pound, is the official home of the Ridgebacks and was packed with fans of all ages last year. The twin pad - size arena complex, located right on campus, has a seating capacity in the main rink for 550 with standing room for another 250 and makes for an exciting atmosphere at home games! There is also an amazing restaurant on the second level (Shagwell’s on the Ridge) that overlooks the ice. Each Ridgebacks team also has it’s own specially designed change room, coaching space, laundry and equipment storage.

This season, we look to continue building a winning tradition at UOIT with the caliber of coaching staff assembled along with the plan we have in place. We can’t do it however without great fans and supporters.

We hope you enjoy year three of Ridgebacks hockey!

LET’S GO RIDGEBACKS!

Ken Babcock Director of Athletics

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EY2009-10 SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT TIMESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 VS. CARLETON* 3:30 PMWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 VS. DURHAM WEST* 7:30 PMTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 VS. ETOBICOKE* 7:30 PMSaturday, October 3 @ Ottawa* 1:00 pmSunday, October 4 @ Carleton* 2:00 pmSaturday, October 10 @ Toronto 4:00 pmSunday, October 11 @ York 2:00 pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 VS. GUELPH 7:30 PMSUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 VS. BROCK 3:30 PMFRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 VS. WESTERN 7:30 PMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 VS. WINDSOR 7:30 PMSaturday, November 7 @ Waterloo 2:00 pmSunday, November 8 @ Laurier 7:30 pmSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 VS. YORK 3:30 PMSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 VS. TORONTO 3:30 PMSaturday, November 21 @ Western 4:00 pmSunday, November 22 @ Windsor 4:10 pmSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 VS. QUEEN’S 3:30 PMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 VS. LAURIER 7:30 PMSUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 VS. WATERLOO 3:30 PMThursday, January 7 @ Guelph 7:30 pmSaturday, January 9 @ Brock 3:00 pmSaturday, January 16 @ Toronto 4:00 pmSunday, January 17 @ York 2:00 pmFRIDAY, JANUARY 22 VS. BROCK 7:30 PMSATURDAY, JANUARY 23 VS. GUELPH 3:30 PMSaturday, January 30 @ Queen’s 2:30 pmSunday, January 31 @ Queen’s 2:30 pmSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 VS. WESTERN 7:30 PMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 VS. WINDSOR 3:30 PMSaturday, February 13 @ Waterloo 2:00 pmSunday, February 14 @ Laurier 4:00 pm

* Exhibition Games** OUA and CIS Playoff dates to be determined

All dates & times (EST) are subject to changeHome games in BOLD CAPSComplete OUA Schedules can be viewed online at www.oua.ca

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# NAME POS HT YEAR PROGRAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS TEAM2 Vanessa Johnstone Fwd 5’7 2 Communications Niagara Falls, Ont. Burlington Jr Barracudas3 Sarah Worthington Fwd 5’8 1 Communications Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves4 Sarah Matthews Fwd 5’8 2 Criminology Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves6 Nicole Pigeon Fwd 5’4 1 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Toronto Jr Aeros7 Breanne Hadley Fwd 5’8 2 Criminology Belleville, Ont. Toronto Jr Aeros10 Kirstie Smithurst Fwd 5’6 2 Criminology Oshawa, Ont. Oshawa Lady Generals11 Jessica Cockburn Fwd 5’3 2 Communications Markham, Ont. Aurora Jr Panthers12 Jill Morillo Fwd 5’7 1 Nuclear Engineering Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves14 Chrissy Tereshyn Fwd 5’6 3 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Durham West15 Meghan Steacy Fwd 5’5 1 Criminology Gananoque, Ont. Kingston Ice Wolves16 Megan Friel Def 5’7 3 Criminology Pickering, Ont. Durham West17 Kara Carter Def 5’5 2 Criminology Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves20 Kim Roche Goalie 5’4 1 Forensic Science Ajax, Ont. Durham West22 Jaclyn Gibson Fwd 5’8 1 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Peterborough IceKats23 Kathleen Edwards Def 5’6 3 Communications Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves24 Rikki Palmateer Fwd 5’6 3 Criminology Cobourg, Ont. Cold Creek26 Melissa Bell Fwd 5’7 3 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves27 Jenn Guenette Def 5’4 1 Business Brighton, Ont. Trinity College28 Jordan Whately Def 5’9 2 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Durham West29 Shantel Brown Def 5’8 2 Criminology Gravenhurst, Ont. Barrie Sharks33 Emma Thompson Goalie 5’7 2 Business Hastings, Ont. Durham West48 Jessica Larabie Goalie 5’7 1 Communications Pickering, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves56 Meggie McNabb Def 5’3 2 Communications Parry Sound, Ont. Toronto Rattlers

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2009-10 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER# NAME POS HT YEAR PROGRAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS TEAM26 Melissa Bell Fwd 5’7 3 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves29 Shantel Brown Def 5’8 2 Criminology Gravenhurst, Ont. Barrie Sharks17 Kara Carter Def 5’5 2 Criminology Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves11 Jessica Cockburn Fwd 5’3 2 Communications Markham, Ont. Aurora Jr Panthers23 Kathleen Edwards Def 5’6 3 Communications Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves16 Megan Friel Def 5’7 3 Criminology Pickering, Ont. Durham West22 Jaclyn Gibson Fwd 5’8 1 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Peterborough IceKats27 Jenn Guenette Def 5’4 1 Business Brighton, Ont. Trinity College7 Breanne Hadley Fwd 5’8 2 Criminology Belleville, Ont. Toronto Jr Aeros2 Vanessa Johnstone Fwd 5’7 2 Communications Niagara Falls, Ont. Burlington Jr Barracudas48 Jessica Larabie Goalie 5’7 1 Communications Pickering, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves4 Sarah Matthews Fwd 5’8 2 Criminology Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves56 Meggie McNabb Def 5’3 2 Communications Parry Sound, Ont. Toronto Rattlers12 Jill Morillo Fwd 5’7 1 Nuclear Engineering Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves24 Rikki Palmateer Fwd 5’6 3 Criminology Cobourg, Ont. Cold Creek6 Nicole Pigeon Fwd 5’4 1 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Toronto Jr Aeros20 Kim Roche Goalie 5’4 1 Forensic Science Ajax, Ont. Durham West10 Kirstie Smithurst Fwd 5’6 2 Criminology Oshawa, Ont. Oshawa Lady Generals15 Meghan Steacy Fwd 5’5 1 Criminology Gananoque, Ont. Kingston Ice Wolves14 Chrissy Tereshyn Fwd 5’6 3 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Durham West33 Emma Thompson Goalie 5’7 2 Business Hastings, Ont. Durham West28 Jordan Whately Def 5’9 2 Health Science Cobourg, Ont. Durham West3 Sarah Worthington Fwd 5’8 1 Communications Whitby, Ont. Whitby Jr Wolves

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WORTHINGTONFWD, 5-8 (1)Whitby, Ont.

SarahMATTHEWSFWD, 5-8, (2)Whitby, Ont.

NicolePIGEON

FWD, 5-4 (1)Scarborough, Ont.

BreanneHADLEY

FWD, 5-8 (2)Belleville, Ont.

KirstieSMITHURSTFWD, 5-6 (2)Oshawa, Ont.

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COCKBURNFWD, 5-3 (2)

Markham, Ont.

JillMORILLO

FWD, 5-7 (1)Whitby, Ont.

ChrissyTERESHYNFWD, 5-6 (3)

Scarborough, Ont.

MeghanSTEACY

FWD, 5-5 (1)Gananoque, Ont.

MeganFRIEL

DEF, 5-7 (3)Pickering, Ont.

KaraCARTER

DEF, 5-5 (2)Whitby, Ont.

KimROCHE

GOALIE, 5-4 (1)Ajax, Ont.

JaclynGIBSON

FWD, 5-8 (1)Cobourg, Ont.

KathleenEDWARDSDEF, 5-6 (3)Whitby, Ont.

RikkiPALMATEERFWD, 5-6 (3)Cobourg, Ont.

MelissaBELL

FWD, 5-7 (3)Cobourg, Ont.

JessicaLARABIE

GOALIE, 5-7 (1)Pickering, Ont.

JennGUENETTEDEF, 5-4 (1)

Brighton, Ont.

MeggieMCNABB

DEF, 5-3 (2)Parry Sound, Ont.

PaulMCNABNEY

Associate Coach/ScoutThird Season

JordanWHATELY

DEF, 5-9 (2)Cobourg, Ont.

KarenNYSTROM

Head CoachFirst Season

ShantelBROWN

DEF, 5-8 (2)Gravenhurst, Ont.

ScottBARKER

Assistant CoachThird Season

EmmaTHOMPSON

GOALIE, 5-7 (2)Hastings, Ont.

PetePERRAM

Assistant CoachFirst Season

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GOALIE 5-7 • 1 • Communications • Pickering, Ont.

GOALIE 5-7 • 2 • Business • Hastings, Ont.

FORWARD 5-7 • 2 • Communications • Niagara Falls, Ont.

FORWARD 5-8 • 1 • Communications • Whitby, Ont.

The Whitby native joins the Ridgebacks after two successful seasons between the pipes for the Whitby Wolves in the PWHL. In Whitby, she was among the top goalies in the league. In 2008-09, she put together a record of 6-6-4 and a 2.26 goals against average. During the 2007-08 campaign, she posted a 8-3-1 record and a sparkling 2.09 goals against average which was good for ninth amongst PWHL goaltenders. The addition of Larabie makes goaltending a position of strength for the 2009-10 squad.

The native of Hastings, Ont. enters her second season with UOIT. Thompson shouldered the majority of the load in net for the Ridgebacks last season making 22 appearances. She earned three wins, including the first two shutouts in UOIT women’s hockey history. She will be looked to in 2009-10 to provide stable play for the Ridgebacks, as her solid goaltending will help give the team a chance to win every time she takes the ice.

Johnstone was named the UOIT 2008-09 female freshman of the year for her athletic achievements in her freshman year. In addition a solid campaign on the ice where finished second on the team in scoring (6G, 7A), she also suited up for the tennis team. The Niagara Falls, Ont. native made a big impact in her first OUA season and coach Nystrom is expecting big things for years to come.

The Whitby native joins the Ridgebacks after achieving success with the Whitby Wolves and the Henry Street High School Hawks. She has been a scoring threat at every level she has played, accumulating 23 goals and 28 assists in her two seasons with Whitby as well as being the league scoring champion in her final high school season. The scoring punch she can provide is exactly what the Ridgebacks are looking for from this homegrown star. Worthington was also part of Team Ontario in 2007, a squad coached by UOIT head coach Karen Nystrom. This level of comfort and familiarity will allow her to make an immediate impact for the Ridgebacks in what looks to be a successful University hockey career.

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Goalie GP MIN Record SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% SA SVS SV%2008-09 22 1181 3-15-0-1 2 66 3.35 1-1 1 8 .875 729 663 0.909Totals 22 1181 3-15-0-1 2 66 3.35 1-1 1 8 .875 729 663 0.909

Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OT SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2008-09 27 6 7 13 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 0.48 0.30Totals 27 6 7 13 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 0.48 0.30

GOALIE 5-4 • 1 • Forensic Science • Ajax, Ont.Roche joins the Ridgebacks after playing for the Durham West Lightning. After having a solid junior career, Roche looks to gain valuable experience in her freshman season in the OUA, playing with some of the elite goaltenders University hockey. The Ajax native is in her first year in the forensic science program.

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FORWARD 5-4 • 1 • Criminology • Scarborough, Ont.

FORWARD 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Belleville, Ont.

Pigeon is in her second season as part of the Ridgebacks team, but missed the entire 2008-09 campaign due to an injury. With great hands and excellent vision around the net, fans will be excited to see her take to the ice in a Ridgebacks uniform. The native of Scarborough, Ont. played for the Toronto Junior Aeros before joining UOIT, where she scored 19 points in 32 regular season games plus six points in seven play-off contests. An all-around athlete, Pigeon was named athlete of the year at Birchmount Park Collegiate for three consecutive years.

Hadley enters her second season at UOIT after a productive freshman year. The native of Belleville, Ont. is a scoring threat from anywhere in the offensive zone as she was second on the team in goals despite missing a portion of the season due to injury in 2008-09. Hadley will be asked to make plays offensively, using her speed and vision to set up her teammates and find the back of the net herself.

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FORWARD 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Whitby, Ont.The graduate of Henry Street High School in Whitby is entering her second season at UOIT. The forward had a strong freshman season where she was called upon in many key situations. Matthews scored the shoot-out winning goal against the Brock Badgers on Oct. 10, 2008 to give the Ridgebacks their first home win in school history. Her greatest assets on the ice are her size and skating ability.

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FORWARD 5-6 • 2 • Criminology • Oshawa, Ont.

FORWARD 5-3 • 2 • Communications • Markham, Ont.

Smithurst is a second year forward from Oshawa, Ont. The graduate of the Oshawa Lady Generals minor hockey program is a solid two-way forward who is responsible in her own end and aggressive on the forecheck. In her freshman season, she was able to adjust to the pace of the OUA game. She is a team player who will be looking to see some time on the penalty killing unit.

Cockburn has minor hockey experience playing all over the Greater Toronto Area as she has had stops in Durham West, Scarborough, Willowdale, Markham/Stouffville and Aurora. 2009-10 will be her second season of OUA hockey as she had a solid first year with the Ridgebacks. The communications major is a well-rounded athlete who has the makings of a team leader for years to come. She is very strong on faceoffs who will see some time on the penalty killing unit.

Kirstie SMITHURST

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FORWARD (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN) 5-6 • 3 • Criminology • Scarborough, Ont.

FORWARD 5-5 • 1 • Criminology • Gananoque, Ont.

DEFENCE (CAPTAIN) 5-7 • 3 • Criminology • Pickering, Ont.

Tereshyn has been a leader since day one with the Ridgebacks as an assistant captain for all her three years on the team. After nine seasons in the Durham West system, she brought her skills on the ice and in the classroom to UOIT. Tereshyn was awarded the UOIT Scholastic award in 2008-09 for having the top grade point average among varsity athletes as well as being named a CIS Academic All-Canadian (08-09) and an OUA woman of influence (07-08).

A native of Gananoque, Ont., Steacy joins the Ridgebacks after completing a successful run as the captain of the Midget AA Kingston Ice Wolves of the Greater Kingston Girls Hockey Association. Last season, she led her team to an undefeated 17-0-5 regular season while picking up eight goals and four assists in the process. One of the keys to her game is a strong forecheck, and coach Nystrom will look for her to excel in that aspect. She is no stranger to winning as she was the assistant captain for the Kingston Bantam AA team that captured a bronze medal at the 2005-06 provincial championship.

Friel enters her third season wearing the ‘C’ for the Ridgebacks, who has demonstrated great leadership abilities on and off the ice. She is a strong, defensive-minded blue liner who isn’t afraid to enter the rush with the puck. She was named the team’s top defensive player last season and head coach Karen Nystrom will be looking for that type of performance once again from the Pickering native.

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Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OT SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2007-08 26 4 2 6 18 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.23 0.692008-09 22 4 3 7 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.32 0.45Totals 48 8 5 13 28 3 0 0 0 0 1 0.27 0.58


FORWARD 5-7 • 1 • Nuclear Engineering • Whitby, Ont.Morillo spent the last three years playing for her hometown Whitby Junior Wolves in the PWHL. Last season, she contributed eight goals and 10 assists as the team’s assistant captain. During her career with the Wolves, she racked up 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points. Morillo will be looked upon to provide speed, tenacity, leadership and goal scoring as a member of the Ridgebacks, roles she was depended on with Whitby. Morillo also played with the Durham West Lightning, and was part of the team that earned gold at the provincial championship.

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DEFENCE 5-5 • 2 • Criminology • Whitby, Ont.Carter is a native of Whitby, Ont. and entering her second season on the blue line for the Ridgebacks. The stay-at-home defender managed to notch her first OUA goal last season on January 10, 2009 in a 3-0 shutout against Queen’s. Carter manned the blue line in 2007-08 for the Whitby Wolves where her defensive zone play caught the eye of the UOIT coaching staff, and in her sophomore season she will look to do more of the same.

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FORWARD 5-7 • 1 • Communications • Cobourg, Ont.

DEFENCE 5-6 • 3 • Communications • Whitby, Ont.

FORWARD (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN) 5-6 • 3 • Criminology • Cobourg, Ont.

FORWARD 5-7 • 3 • Health Science • Cobourg, Ont.

This native of Cobourg, Ont. joins the Ridgebacks after spending the 2008-09 season with the Peterborough Ice Kats Midget AA team. A consistent scoring threat, she tallied 36 goals and 36 assists over the last two seasons with Peterborough and was part of the Ice Kats team that captured the Golden Blades Tournament championship in Detroit, Michigan. A versatile athlete, Gibson has captured hockey awards over the past five seasons that include most dedicated player, most valuable player and most sportsmanlike player, as well as being named the St. Mary’s Secondary School junior girls athlete of the year. The Ridgebacks were happy to have Jaclyn commit to UOIT and look to see an impact from her from game one of her freshman season.

Edwards enters her third season with the Ridgebacks. In her first two seasons, she was a rock-solid blueliner who acted as a calming influence on her younger teammates. In 2007-08, she was named the team’s MVP, top defensive player and the UOIT female athlete of the year. Edwards has great vision on the ice and will be looked upon to handle both power-play and penalty killing duties for the Ridgebacks in 2009-10.

Palmateer enters her third season with the Ridgebacks as the all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played. After a solid freshman campaign where she led the team with 14 points, she was asked to be an assistant captain for year two. The Cobourg, Ont. native had a tremendous 2008-09 campaign recording a team leading 15 points, where she was named the team’s MVP following the conclusion of the season. Palmateer played junior hockey with Cold Creek before joining the Ridgebacks.

This is Bell’s third season with the Ridgebacks and the 5-7 forward has adjusted nicely to the strength and speed of OUA hockey. In two seasons, she has compiled 11 points and done a solid job in her role as an energetic, puck-pressuring forward. From Cobourg, Ont., Bell played two seasons with the Whitby Wolves and prior to that led her Cobourg team to league and provincial titles in 2003-04.

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DEFENCE 5-4 • 1 • Business • Brighton, Ont.A left shooting defenceman, Guenette played for the Trinity Varsity Bears of the North American Prep Hockey Association (NAPHA) and Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) for the past five years. Guenette and her team racked up a number of awards including winning OFSAA Antique Bronze in 2007 and OFSAA Silver in 2008. She won the Brian Proctor Cup for dedication in 2008 and was named team captain. Prior to joining the Varsity Bears, Guenette played rep hockey with the Brighton Braves (boys hockey) of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

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DEFENCE 5-9 • 2 • Health Science • Cobourg, Ont.

DEFENCE 5-8 • 2 • Criminology • Gravenhurst, Ont.

DEFENCE 5-3 • 2 • Communications • Parry Sound, Ont.

This Cobourg, Ont. native is a strong, smart blue-liner. She is entering her second season with the Ridgebacks after a successful stint with the Durham West Lightning. Whately is capable of playing on both penalty killing and power play units with the Ridgebacks. Her excellent vision on the ice, smart defensive play and great decision making are turning Whately into the type of player coaches and fans alike will love to watch throughout her OUA career.

Brown is a native of Gravenhurst, Ont. who is entering her second season with the Ridgebacks after a successful career with the Barrie Sharks. The 5-foot-8 defenceman has a powerful shot and loves the physical game. Brown notched her first career OUA goal January 31, 2009 against the Brock Badgers. In her sophomore season, Brown will look to continue her solid defensive play and making sure our goalies can see every shot.

McNabb saw action in 25 of UOIT’s 27 games last season. The defenceman and native of Parry Sound, Ont. is looking to have a breakout year in 2009-10 as she has adjusted to the pace of the OUA game. Prior to joining the Ridgebacks, McNabb played for the Toronto Rattlers Intermediate AA team in addition to five years of training with Hockey Tech International in Toronto, one of the top hockey training schools in North America.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Scored three goals and two assists in five games at the 1992 World Hockey Championship

• In 1996-97, she was the leading scorer in the COWHL playing with the Newtonbrook Panthers

• From 1988-89 to 1996-97, she was named to the OWHA All-Star team in every year

• Silver medalist at the 1994 Provincial Championship with the Scarborough Firefighters

• She was the highest scorer in COWHL from 1991 to 1993

• From 1984-85 to 1990-91, she won the OWHA Championship with the Scarborough Firefighters

• In 1985 and 1987, she won gold medals at the Ontario Winter Games

• Played in the NWHL for six years where she was an All-Star and league scoring champion

• UOIT Ridgebacks assistant coach from 2007/08 to 2008/09

• U-18 Team Ontario Assistant Coach - Gold Medal

• Former assistant coach of the Toronto Jr. Aeros

NATIONAL TEAM INVOLVEMENT 1998 - Winter Olympics (Silver) 1997 - World Championship (Gold) 1997 - 3 Nations Cup (Silver) 1996 - 3 Nations Cup (Gold) 1995 - Pacific Rim (Gold) 1994 - World Championship (Gold) 1992 - World Championship (Gold)

2009-10 COACHES PROFILES

In 2009-10, Karen Nystrom became the second head coach of the UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey program after founding head coach Gary Pitcher stepped down following the conclusion of the 2008-09 OUA regular season, passing the torch to his assistant coach and national team hero. Nystrom has quite an impressive hockey resume as a member of the Canadian National team for almost a decade. In her career with Team Canada, she won three World Championship titles (1992, 1994 & 1997), a 3 Nations Cup title (1996) and a Pacific Rim championship (1995). She also won an Olympic silver medal at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. Not only has Nystrom excelled on the ice, but in coaching as well. She served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Jr. Aeros

and for an U-18 team Ontario which won a gold medal. For the past two seasons, she has gained valuable experience behind the bench with the Ridgebacks as an assistant coach. Nystrom will bring the same intensity to the Ridgeback team as she did on the ice throughout her playing career, with a focus on conditioning, team speed and aggressiveness. She is looking forward to the new challenges she is about to face as a head coach in the CIS, striving to build the program into a one of the top teams in the country.

Karen NYSTROM Head Coach (1)

A QUICK LOOK AT KAREN NYSTROM

FAMILY: Kelly (Partner) RESIDES: Whitby, Ont.

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Barker returns for his third year behind the bench for the UOIT women’s hockey team. He has been part of UOIT since day one, seeing tremendous growth and excitement around campus starting as a senior admissions and recruitment officer. He is now the UOIT athletic coordinator and the team’s academic advisor. Before joining UOIT, he was the recreation coordinator for the city of Welland. Barker graduated with an Honours Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University and earned his MA in Education from Central Michigan University with a focus in Athletics and Recreation. He resides in Courtice with his wife Lauren and their sons Owen and Ben.

Perram carries an experience of over 18 years of coaching, which includes 15 years with female hockey programs. He was honoured to hold the prestigious position of Coach of Switzerland’s women’s national team for a total of three years. After returning to Canada, Perram accepted a coaching position with the Senior AAA TELUS Lightning team of the National Women’s Hockey League, and remained their head coach for six years. Most recently, he was a coach mentor for the Etobicoke Dolphins Hockey Association and coupled that experience with coaching their Intermediate AA (Junior) program.

McNabney has a long history of playing and being involved with hockey, as he enters year three with the Ridgebacks. He was a member of the Toronto Marlies from 1967-1968 and with Springfield of the AHL in 1969. He had a four year career with the Toronto Varsity Blues men’s hockey program while obtaining a degree in Physical and Health Education. He currently is retired from the City of Scarborough recreation division and spends time now teaching power skating. He has coached with Centennial College, Pickering Minor Hockey and Whitby Girls hockey.

Mark Fitzgerald, a Graduate of Bishops University, offers specialized training programs designed around the UOIT varsity hockey team requirements. His programs allow fitness and progress to be monitored at the beginning and the end of the program. Nutritional guidance and supplementary training programs are also provided. Each trainee is closely monitored to ensure optimal results. Fitzgerald is also a Fitness Director & Trainer at the Train Like a Pro Fitness facility in Whitby.

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Scott BARKER

Pete PERRAM

Paul MCNABNEY

Mark FITZGERALD

Lindsay WILSON

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Associate Coach/Scout (3)

Strength & Conditioning (3)

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Fady ATTALLAStudent Therapist

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In their 2008-09 home opener, the UOIT Ridgebacks defeated Brock Universi ty 3-2 in a shootout. This marked the

Ridgebacks f i rst win on home ice.

Emma Thompson recorded the Ridgebacks f i rst shutout with a 32 save performance in a 3-0 victory over Queen’s on January 10, 2009.

Freshman Vanessa Johnstone became the f i rst UOIT athlete to play two sports, as she was a member of the tennis and

hockey team. She was named the UOIT Freshman of the Year.

For the second straight year, Rikki Palmateer led the

Ridgebacks in scor ing with fours goals and eleven assists in 27 games.

Award winners at the 3rd annual athlet ic banquet included Chrissy Tereshyn (academic award), Rikki Palmateer

( top scorer and MVP), Megan Fr iel ( top defensive player) & Kat ie Grant ( leadership award).

On February 23, 2009, UOIT athlet ic director Ken Babcock announced that Karen Nystrom is the new head coach of the

Ridgebacks women’s hockey program.

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2................Vanessa Johnstone (F)3................Melissa Findlay (F)4................Sarah Matthews (F)5................Emily Bremer (F)7................Breanne Hadley (F)8................Jackie McArthur (F)9................Katie Grant (F)10..............Kirstie Smithurst (F)11 ..............Jessica Cockburn (F)14..............Chrissy Tereshyn (F)15..............Tamra Barlow (F)16..............Megan Friel (D)17..............Kara Carter (D)20..............Carleigh Taggart (G)21..............Jennifer Campitelli (F)23..............Kathleen Edwards (D)24..............Rikki Palmateer (F)26..............Melissa Bell (F)27..............Amy Johnson (D)28..............Jordan Whately (D)29..............Shantel Brown (D)33..............Emma Thompson (G)56..............Meggie McNabb (F)

2008-09 LINE-UPSept. 20 @ Guelph* L 2-1Sept. 21 @ Concordia* L 2-1 (SO)Oct. 4 @ Windsor L 3-0Oct. 5 @ Western L 2-0OCT. 10 BROCK W 3-2 (SO)Oct. 18 @ York L 4-1Oct. 19 @ U of T L 4-1OCT. 25 WATERLOO L 3-1OCT. 26 LAURIER L 9-0NOV. 1 QUEEN’S W 6-2Nov. 8 @ Laurier L 6-0Nov. 9 @ Waterloo L 5-0NOV. 14 YORK L 4-1NOV. 15 QUEEN’S L 3-1NOV. 22 BROCK L 1-0NOV. 23 GUELPH L 5-1NOV. 29 WINDSOR L 5-4NOV. 30 WESTERN L 1-0Jan. 10 @ Queen’s W 3-0JAN. 17 U OF T L 3-2JAN. 18 LAURIER L 4-0Jan. 24 @ Guelph L 8-2Jan. 25 @ Guelph L 5-0JAN. 30 YORK L 4-1Jan. 31 @ Brock L 4-2Feb. 14 @ U of T L 5-1FEB. 15 WATERLOO L 5-1Feb. 21 @ Western L 5-2Feb. 22 @ Windsor L 1-0 (SO)

Overall Record: 3-24-0-2Conference Record: 3-23-0-1Head Coach: Gary PitcherCaptain: Megan FrielAssistants: Jennifer Campitelli, Rikki Palmateer & Chrissy Tereshyn

Records: W-L-OTL-SLHome games listed in bold*Brock Invitational

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICSPlayer GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OT SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/GRikki Palmateer 27 4 11 15 18 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.56 0.67Vanessa Johnstone 27 6 7 13 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 0.48 0.30Breanne Hadley 17 5 3 8 20 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.47 1.18Chrissy Tereshyn 22 4 3 7 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.32 0.45Jennifer Campitelli 8 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.25 0.25Katie Grant 26 1 5 6 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.23 0.38Jordan Whately 19 0 4 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.21 0.63Melissa Findlay 27 1 4 5 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.19 0.89Megan Friel 27 2 3 5 12 1 1 0 0 0 1 0.19 0.44Sarah Matthews 23 0 4 4 26 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.17 1.13Kathleen Edwards 19 1 2 3 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.16 0.63Kirstie Smithurst 26 2 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.12 0.08Jackie McArthur 20 1 1 2 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.10 1.80Shantel Brown 23 1 1 2 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.09 1.91Emily Bremer 24 0 2 2 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.08 0.58Jessica Cockburn 27 1 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.07 0.30Emma Thompson 14 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.07 0.14Amy Johnson 15 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.07 0.27Melissa Bell 24 1 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.04 0.17Meggie McNabb 25 0 1 1 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.04 1.68Kara Carter 26 1 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.04 0.85Tamra Barlow 23 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.17Carleigh Taggart 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00Emma Thompson 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00

Goalie GP MIN W-L-OTL-SL SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% SA SVS SV%Emma Thompson 22 1181 3-15-0-1 2 66 3.35 1-1 1 8 .875 729 663 0.909Carleigh Taggart 11 433 0-8-0-0 0 36 4.99 0-0 0 0 0 297 261 0.879

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Opening NightSeptember 29, 2007

It was an afternoon to remember for the UOIT women’s hockey team and their newest fans, as university hockey officially arrived in Durham Region when the Ridgebacks skated to a 3-2 overtime loss to the Western Mustangs, during their historic debut in OUA action.

The Ridgebacks hit the ice with energy and momentum, boosted by a big crowd at the Campus Ice Centre. The first ever regular season Ridgeback goal happened at 5:27 of the first period, as assistant captain Sarah Carter opened the scoring. Unfortunately the lead was short lived, as Western was able to tie the score on the power play with only seconds remaining in the period.

After falling behind 2-1, the Ridgebacks were able to tie the game with just under ten minutes to play on a nice passing play between Carling Jeyes and Rikki Palmateer sending the hometown crowd into a frenzy and eventually the game into overtime. In the overtime period, the Ridgebacks got their signals crossed at their own blue line and Western made them pay at the 1:06 mark.

“I was very pleased with our team’s effort; all the girls really understood how special the game was and what it means to UOIT varsity sports,” said head coach Gary Pitcher. “These girls will forever hold a place in our program’s history as the first to lace up for the Ridgebacks and they are representing UOIT incredibly well. It was great to see fans in the stands, cheering on these skilled and talented young women. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The women’s OUA debut is the result of three years of planning and preparation for UOIT’s entry into both men’s and women’s varsity hockey. The Ridgebacks of UOIT were officially accepted as the 19th member of the OUA in early 2006.

“This first game of the women’s hockey season represents a new chapter in varsity sports at UOIT,” said Ken Babcock, Athletic Director at UOIT. “With the men’s team ready to take to the ice for its first-ever game in October, UOIT students, staff and faculty, and hockey fans in Durham Region can take pride in these hockey teams for many years to come. The OUA is widely considered to be among the highest levels of sports competition available in the province. This is a real opportunity for Durham sports fans to catch some tremendous hockey.”

The momentous game kicked off with a ceremonial puck drop featuring UOIT president Dr. Ronald Bordessa, UOIT Student Association president Fraser McArthur and Babcock. Joining the UOIT dignitaries was special guest Glenn Coady, whose suggestion of the Ridgebacks as a varsity team name for UOIT was chosen from more than 300 submissions.

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Jessica Bosse - RowingUOIT Ridgebacks women’s rower and Oshawa resident, Jessica Bosse, was recognized at the OUA Women of Influence Luncheon at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For the last six years, the OUA recognized the top female scholar-athletes from across the province who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. At the gala, two-time Olympic medalist Tonya Verbeek was the keynote speaker.

Bosse is a UOIT student-athlete who strives for excellence, as she is highly dedicated to both her education and to the sport of rowing. Currently enrolled in the challenging Health Science program and on the varsity rowing team, the Oshawa native is upholding an ‘A’ average.

Once on the water, Bosse is all business. She has proved her versatility on the team as the coaching staff has used her as a rower and as a coxswain, being a leader in both capacities. She rallies and drives her crew to more exertion and effort in practice and at regattas.

Bosse also plays an active role in the local community. She has helped spearhead a number of community initiatives involving the Ridgebacks. She is a member of the team who is always willing to help others and is the type of athlete who is 100 percent committed in every practice and race.

All of the honoured athletes and guests were treated by a keynote speech from Tonya Verbeek. The OUA graduate became the first Canadian woman ever to win an Olympic medal in wresting, claiming silver in 55 kg freestyle at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Four years later in Beijing, Verbeek won a bronze medal to become the most decorated Canadian wrestler at the Olympic Games.

UOIT WOMEN OF INFLUENCE2007/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn (Hockey) 2008/09 - Jessica Bosse (Rowing)

OUA Women of Influence

2008/09 OUA Women of Inf luence

2007/08 OUA Women of Inf luence • Chrissy Tereshyn

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Campus Ice CentreThanks in part to a partnership with the City of Oshawa, the Campus Ice Centre opened in September, 2005, delivering a spectacular new skating and meeting facility to students, faculty, staff and the community.

The arena features two NHL-sized ice surfaces with a seating capacity of 550 on the main rink, with additional standing room for 250. The Campus Ice Centre also houses ten change rooms, a sports retail outlet, business offices, a full-service restaurant (Shagwells), snack bar, and catering services. Overlooking each rink is a Community Room, which is available for meetings, workshops and conferences.

Shagwells overlooks both ice pads and has televisions that carry the big games throughout the year. Their menu features their award winning chicken wings that come in dozens of flavours. It is a great place for the Blue Crew to meet, before and after the game.

Fans at the arena have certainly created an excellent atmosphere; letting OUA opponents know that they have entered RIDGEBACK COUNTRY!

CAMPUS ICE CENTRE FEATURES: • 70,000 sq. ft. • Estimated annual attendance over 500,000 visitors • Facilities to host special events, tournaments, meetings, dinners • Community room • Full bar/restaurant (Shagwells) • Sport retail outlet • Spectator seating • On campus of Durham College and UOIT • Home of the Blue Crew fan club • Custom designed varsity change rooms

Campus Tennis CentreThe Campus Tennis Centre is located on the north side of campus just across the street from the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. The centre is the home of the UOIT Ridgebacks varsity tennis team. The Tennis Centre just recently completed construction to make the bubble a permanent fixture on the UOIT campus, which allows all players, members, and athletes to play in a climate controlled environment all year round.

The Campus Tennis Centre features six Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts, a pro shop, change rooms as well as a clubhouse. UOIT staff/students also have access to the courts including student intramurals, while lessons and league opportunities also exist. Durham College and UOIT tennis summer camps take place during the summer.

Full time students at Durham College and UOIT are entitled to seven day advance booking of tennis courts, which are free when showing your full time student card. The Campus Tennis Centre was home of the 2009 OUA Tennis Championship.

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FLEX CentreThe FLEX Fitness Centre is one of the great new additions of the CRWC at UOIT. The FLEX Fitness Centre is 10,000-sq. ft., full of the best state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines. The centre also includes two aerobic/dance studios, two training rooms used for sports training and fitness related classes.

Also available to the athletes is a brand new physiotherapy room, massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services. Having these services all under one roof will allow for quicker care, which in turn will result in quicker recovery and a return to game action.

CRWCThe Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC), which opened in 2007 is the crown jewel of athletics and health & fitness at UOIT. The centre piece of the state-of-the-art $17 million facility is the new 28,500 sq. ft. gymnasium. The gymnasium is fully equipped with a top of the line shock resistant maple hardwood floor, seating for 2,000 spectators and a curtain system to create three separate gyms. The triple gym also has three electronic scoreboards, a professional quality sound system and a complete floor covering system available for non-sporting events. The large gym is also host to an elevated, 200 metre, three-lane running track.

Also part of the CRWC is an additional 13,500 sq. ft. gym. The secondary gymnasium features a curtain system to create two separate courts, two scoreboards, a media gondola and bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators.

The CRWC also includes two training rooms, a boardroom and a VIP lounge. The training rooms have multiple set ups available; from classroom, to spin classes, to a training environment. The boardroom has a meeting room capacity of 24, and up to 36 for special event use. Another highlight of the CRWC is the VIP lounge that includes a great view on to main court action or other special events in the gymnasium.

The CRWC also contains ten large team rooms with showers, perfect for tournament and special event use. These rooms are used to host annual tournaments such as the David Stewart Tip-Off Tournament, the Adidas Cup and the Big 8 Classic.

Sharing space with the CRWC is the Campus Health Centre. This facility is home to a medical clinic as well as an on-site pharmacy. The Health Centre is also home to an alternative treatment clinic which offers acupuncture, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and nutritional counseling.

The CRWC was the proud host of the 2008 Provincial Special Olympics Spring Games.

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Host Hotel - Holiday InnIdeally located in Oshawa Ontario, is the Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The hotel is proud of our it’s superior product, but it is the personal & friendly service that sets it apart from other hotels. In addition, this Oshawa Whitby hotel is home to Oshawa’s premier conference facilities specializing in hosting corporate meetings and weddings. This hotel features over 10,000 sq. ft. of function space. The Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the place to meet.

Start the day off right with breakfast at Harper’s Restaurant located in the Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The excellent variety and selection Harper’s menu makes the hotel stand above other Oshawa hotels for memorable lunches and dinners. When it’s time to relax after a game, guests enjoy the swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna and fitness centre or enjoy a selection from the room service menu.

The Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the proud host hotel of the UOIT Ridgebacks. To make reservations, please call 905-576-5101.

www.uoitridgebacks.comThe UOIT Ridgebacks have an online presence with its official website at www.uoitridgebacks.com. Fans are able to get the latest updates on the hockey teams by visiting the site. The site includes enhanced navigation, graphics, and design that enable the browser to move about the site quicker and easier. Features on the site include:• New sections including the Fan Zone, download pages and the Ridgebacks photo gallery.• Updated news, stories, and statistics about all aspects of UOIT intercollegiate athletics. • Improved alumni section to allow former athletes/fans to stay up-to-date with the varsity programs. • Cannot make it out to the Dog Pound on game days? All 2009-10 home games will be streamed online.

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Hunter the RidgebackHunter the Ridgeback was born in February 2006. Needing an identity for the Ridgebacks varsity teams, the athletic department found this dog and asked the student body to name him. After a variety of names were considered Hunter was chosen. The name Hunter represents the breed’s instincts and reputation as a hunting dog in Africa.Hunter can be found at UOIT varsity hockey games cheering on the teams and dancing up a storm, as well as at events throughout the community. Hunter can also be seen taking part in the UOIT ‘School is Cool’ youth programs at elementary schools across the Durham Region.

Ridgebacks NicknameThe Ridgeback nickname represents both the athletes and the location of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.A Ridgeback is a large and well muscled hunting dog that is legendary for its ability and use in hunting down lions. Strong and extremely competitive by nature, the Ridgeback is also lightning quick and deftly alert while constantly paying attention to its surroundings. Known as a dominant dog with aggressive instincts, the Ridgeback moves, not only like a hunting dog, but like a dog of prey. It is strong willed and confident that thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities. Native to Africa, the Ridgeback is well-known for its ability to hunt large game including lions.In addition to describing the skills and traits of UOIT athletes, the Ridgeback nickname aptly describes the majestic Oak Ridges Moraine just north of campus.Glenn Coady (pictured) submitted the name Ridgebacks, which was selected from over 300 submissions to become the official nickname of UOIT.

The BLUE CREWThe Blue Crew has been a tradition since the first time the UOIT Ridgebacks hockey team set foot on the ice. Some of the loudest and most rowdy fans in the OUA, members of the Blue Crew can be seen on game days sporting their distinctive Blue Crew t-shirts and hard helmets.Anyone one can be a member of the Blue Crew, all that is required is the spirit to support the Ridgebacks and an appetite to enjoy the pre-game burgers and hot dogs available to all Blue Crew members at Shagwell’s on the Ridge.

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@ Guelph* L 3-2@ Brock* L 3-2Western L 3-2 (OT)Windsor L 4-3@ Queen’s L 5-1Western L 6-1Windsor L 3-2@ Brock L 5-1@ Guelph L 3-2York L 6-3Toronto L 7-0@ Waterloo W 4-2@ Laurier L 7-0@ Queen’s L 3-1@ Waterloo L 3-1

@ Brock T 2-2Toronto L 8-2@ Windsor L 4-0@ Western L 7-3@ Laurier L 11-0@ York L 4-3 (OT)Guelph L 3-0Guelph L 4-2Queen’s T 3-3Laurier L 4-2Waterloo L 4-1@ Toronto L 8-2Brock L 4-1@ York L 7-2

@ Guelph* L 2-1@ Concordia* L 2-1 (SO)@ Windsor L 3-0@ Western L 2-0Brock W 3-2 (SO)@ York L 4-1@ Toronto L 4-1Waterloo L 3-1Laurier L 9-0Queen’s W 6-2@ Laurier L 6-0@ Waterloo L 5-0York L 4-1Queen’s L 3-1Brock L 1-0

Guelph L 5-1Windsor L 5-4Western L 1-0@ Queen’s W 3-0Toronto L 3-2Laurier L 4-0@ Guelph L 8-2@ Guelph L 5-0York L 4-1@ Brock L 4-2@ U of T L 5-1Waterloo L 5-1@ Western L 5-2@ Windsor L 1-0 (SO)

The UOIT Ridgebacks inaugural season was a huge success! Head coach Gary Pitcher and his Ridgebacks took to the ice for the first time on September 29, 2007 in front of a capacity crowd at the Campus Ice Centre. The team skated to a 3-2 overtime loss against the Western Mustangs on the memorable afternoon. Assistant captain Sarah Carter scored the team’s first goal at 5:27 of the first period. The Ridgebacks first win came on November 3, 2007 with a 4-2 road victory over the Waterloo Warriors. Melissa Scott was in net for the win while Jennifer Campitelli picked up the game winning goal.

In yet another season of firsts for UOIT, the Ridgebacks picked up a 3-2 shootout victory over Brock University for the team’s first ever home win on October 10, 2008. Freshman goalie Emma Thompson stopped all three Badger shooters in the win while Sarah Matthews scored the lone goal. Thompson also recorded the Ridgebacks first ever shutout with a 3-0 victory over Queen’s on January 10, 2009. After two years with the program, head coach Gary Pitcher stepped down at the end of the season and Karen Nystrom was named the second head coach in Ridgebacks history.

Overall Record: 1-24-2-2Conference Record: 1-22-2-2Head Coach: G. PitcherCaptain: M. FrielAssistants: J. Campitelli, S. Carter & C. TereshynRecords: W-L-T-OTL Home games listed in Bold*Exhibition Results

Overall Record: 3-24-0-2Conference Record: 3-23-0-1Head Coach: G. PitcherCaptain: M. FrielAssistants: J. Campitelli, R. Palmateer & C. TereshynRecords: W-L-OTL-SL Home games listed in bold*Exhibition Results

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2........ Vanessa Johnstone (08/09)3........ Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09)4........ Morgan Mitchell (07/08), Sarah Matthews (08/09)5........ Emily Bremer (08/09)7........ Sarah Carter (07/08), Breanne Hadley (08/09)8........ Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09)9........ Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09)10...... Kirstie Smithurst (08/09)11 ...... Jessica Cockburn (08/09)14...... Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09)15...... Carling Jeyes (07/08), Tamra Barlow (08/09)16...... Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09)17...... Cheri Ostroskie (07/08), Kara Carter (08/09)

20...... Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09)21...... Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09)22...... Ahnika Bruetsch (07/08)23...... Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09)24...... Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09)25...... Donna Stinson (07/08)26...... Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09)27...... Amy Johnson (08/09)28...... Jordan Whately (08/09)29...... Shantel Brown (08/09)33...... Melissa Scott (07/08), Emma Thompson (08/09)56...... Leigh Simpson (07/08), Meggie McNabb (08/09)

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LEADERSHIP AWARD2007/08......................................................Megan Friel2008/09...................................................... Katie Grant

TOP SCORER AWARD2007/08............................. Rikki Palmateer (14 Points)2008/09............................. Rikki Palmateer (15 Points)

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER2007/08........................................... Kathleen Edwards2008/09......................................................Megan Friel

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER2007/08........................................... Kathleen Edwards2008/09............................................... Rikki Palmateer

UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD2007/08................................................. Donna Stinson2008/09............................................. Chrissy Tereshyn

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR2008/09............................................ Emma Thompson

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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR2006/07.................................... Amy Dawson (Rowing)2007/08......................... Kathleen Edwards (Hockey)2008/09.....................Elysabeth Reavell-Roy (Rowing)

FEMALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR2008/09.......................Vanessa Johnstone (Hockey)

UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD (TOP GPA)2007/08............................ Giannetta Savarino (Tennis)2008/09...........................Chrissy Tereshyn (Hockey)

DR. GARY POLONSKY LEADERSHIP AWARD2007/08...............................Rachelle Krause (Rowing)2008/09..................................Christine Pyatt (Rowing)

UOIT OVERALL AWARDS

CIS ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS2008/09............................................. Chrissy Tereshyn 2008/09.............................................. Carleigh Taggart2008/09...................................................Amy Johnson

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PENALTY MINUTESJackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 80Morgan Mitchell (07/08) ........................... 48Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) ........... 46Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 44Shantel Brown (08/09) ............................. 44Meggie McNabb (08/09) .......................... 42Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 36Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 34Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 34Carling Jeyes (07/08) .............................. 30

POWER PLAY GOALSRikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 4Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 3Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 3Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 3Breanne Hadley (08/09) ............................ 3Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ........................ 2Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 2Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 1Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 1Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 1Carling Jeyes (07/08) ................................ 1Kirstie Smithurst (08/09) ............................ 1

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP)Rikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 0.54Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) .................. 0.48Breanne Hadley (08/09) ....................... 0.47Carling Jeyes (07/08) ........................... 0.35Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 0.30Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) ........... 0.30Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) ....... 0.29Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) ......... 0.27Sarah Carter (07/08) ............................. 0.26Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 0.24

GAMESRikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 54Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 54Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 53Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 53Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 51Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 48Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 47Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) ........... 46Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) .......... 35Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ..................... 27Jessica Cockburn (09/09) ........................ 27Sarah Carter (07/08) ................................ 27

GOALSRikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ................11Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 8Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 6Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 6Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 6Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 5Carling Jeyes (07/08) ................................ 5Breanne Hadley (08/09) ............................ 5Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 4Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 4

ASSISTSRikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 18Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 13Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 9Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 8Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 7Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 7Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 7Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 6Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 6Morgan Mitchell (07/08) ............................. 6

POINTSRikki Palmateer (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 29Katie Grant (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 16Jackie McArthur (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 14Megan Friel (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 13Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 13Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ..................... 13Melissa Findlay (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 12Melissa Bell (07/08 - 08/09) ......................11Kathleen Edwards (07/08 - 08/09) ........... 10Jennifer Campitelli (07/08 - 08/09) .......... 10

APPEARANCESCarleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) .............. 28Emma Thompson (08/09) ........................ 22Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................... 15

MINUTESCarleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) .......... 1364Emma Thompson (08/09) .....................1181Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................. 703

WINSEmma Thompson (08/09) .......................... 3Melissa Scott (07/08) ................................. 1

SAVESCarleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 730Emma Thompson (08/09) ...................... 663Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................. 359

SAVE % (MIN 10 GP)Emma Thompson (08/09) ..................... .909Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................ .871Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) ........... .868

GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP)Emma Thompson (08/09) ..................... 3.35Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................ 4.53Carleigh Taggart (07/08 - 08/09) ........... 4.88

SHUTOUTSEmma Thompson (08/09) .......................... 2

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PENALTY MINUTESMorgan Mitchell (07/08) ........................... 48Shantel Brown (08/09) ............................. 44Jackie McArthur (07/08) .......................... 44Meggie McNabb (08/09) .......................... 42Jackie McArthur (08/09) .......................... 36Kathleen Edwards (07/08) ....................... 34Megan Friel (07/08) ................................. 32Carling Jeyes (07/08) .............................. 30Sarah Matthews (08/09) .......................... 26Melissa Findlay (08/09) ........................... 24Katie Grant (07/08) .................................. 24

POWER PLAY GOALSBreanne Hadley (08/09) ............................ 3Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 3Rikki Palmateer (07/08) ............................. 3Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08) ........................... 2Melissa Findlay (07/08) ............................. 2

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP)Rikki Palmateer (08/09) ........................ 0.56Rikki Palmateer (07/08) ........................ 0.52Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) .................. 0.48Breanne Hadley (08/09) ....................... 0.47Jackie McArthur (07/08) ....................... 0.44Katie Grant (07/08) ............................... 0.37Melissa Bell (07/08) .............................. 0.37Carling Jeyes (07/08) ........................... 0.35Chrissy Tereshyn (08/09) ...................... 0.32Melissa Findlay (07/08) ........................ 0.31

GOALSRikki Palmateer (07/08) ............................. 7Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 6Breanne Hadley (08/09) ............................ 5Jackie McArthur (07/08) ............................ 5Carling Jeyes (07/08) ................................ 5Melissa Findlay (07/08) ............................. 5Rikki Palmateer (08/09) ............................. 4Chrissy Tereshyn (08/09) ........................... 4Melissa Bell (07/08) ................................... 4Jennifer Campitelli (07/08) ......................... 4Chrissy Tereshyn (07/08) ........................... 4

ASSISTSRikki Palmateer (08/09) ............................11Katie Grant (07/08) .................................... 8Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ....................... 7Rikki Palmateer (07/08) ............................. 7Jackie McArthur (07/08) ............................ 7Melissa Bell (07/08) ................................... 6Megan Friel (07/08) ................................... 6Morgan Mitchell (07/08) ............................. 6Katie Grant (08/09) .................................... 5Sarah Carter (07/08) .................................. 5Kathleen Edwards (07/08) ......................... 5

POINTSRikki Palmateer (08/09) ........................... 15Rikki Palmateer (07/08) ........................... 14Vanessa Johnstone (08/09) ..................... 13Jackie McArthur (07/08) .......................... 12Katie Grant (07/08) .................................. 10Melissa Bell (07/08) ................................. 10Carling Jeyes (07/08) ................................ 9Megan Friel (07/08) ................................... 8Jennifer Campitelli (07/08) ......................... 8Melissa Findlay (07/08) ............................. 8Breanne Hadley (08/09) ............................ 8

APPEARANCES IN A SEASONEmma Thompson (08/09) ........................ 22Carleigh Taggart (07/08) .......................... 17Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................... 15Carleigh Taggart (08/09) ...........................11

MINUTESEmma Thompson (08/09) .....................1181Carleigh Taggart (07/08) ........................ 931Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................. 703Carleigh Taggart (08/09) ........................ 433

WINSEmma Thompson (08/09) .......................... 3Melissa Scott (07/08) ................................. 1

SAVESEmma Thompson (08/09) ...................... 663Carleigh Taggart (07/08) ........................ 469Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................. 359Carleigh Taggart (08/09) ........................ 261

SAVE % (MIN 10 GP)Emma Thompson (08/09) ..................... .909Carleigh Taggart (08/09) ....................... .879Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................ .871Carleigh Taggart (07/08) ....................... .862

GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP)Emma Thompson (08/09) ..................... 3.35Melissa Scott (07/08) ............................ 4.53Carleigh Taggart (07/08) ....................... 4.83Carleigh Taggart (08/09) ....................... 4.99

SHUTOUTSEmma Thompson (08/09) .......................... 2

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TEAM SCORING HIGHSMost Goals Scored - Game 6 - vs. Queens ...........................Nov. 1/08Most Goals Scored – Period 3 - vs. Queens ...........................Nov. 1/08Most Goals Allowed – Game 11 - @ Laurier ...........................Jan. 5/08Most Goals Allowed – Period 6 - vs. Toronto..........................Nov. 25/07Largest Margin of Victory 4 - vs. Queens ...........................Nov. 1/08Largest Margin of Defeat 11 - @ Laurier ...........................Jan. 5/08Most Power-Play Goals – Game 2 - @ York .............................. Feb. 10/08 - @ Western .......................... Dec. 2/07Most Power-Play Opportunities - Game 11 - @ Waterloo ........................Nov. 3/08Most Power-Play Goals Against - Game 4 - @ Western ........................ Feb. 21/09 - @ Toronto ........................... Feb. 3/08 - @ Laurier .............................Jan. 5/08Most Power-Play Opp. Against - Game 10 - vs. Brock ..........................Nov. 22/08 - vs. Queens .........................Nov. 1/08 - vs. Brock ........................... Feb. 9/08 - vs. Queen’s ......................Jan. 19/08 - @ Waterloo ........................Nov. 3/07TEAM SHOOTINGMost Shots Taken – Game 41 - vs. Brock ..........................Oct. 10/08 - vs. York ............................Oct. 27/07Most Shots Taken – Period 19 - vs. York ............................Oct. 27/07Fewest Shots Taken – Game 5 - @ Laurier .............................Jan. 5/08Fewest Shots Taken – Period 0 - vs. Western ........................Oct. 13/07Most Shots Allowed – Game 63 - vs. Laurier ........................Oct. 26/08Most Shots Allowed – Period 25 - vs. Toronto........................Nov. 25/07Fewest Shots Allowed - Period 4 - @ Guelph ..........................Jan. 25/09 - vs. Waterloo ......................Oct. 25/08 - vs. Waterloo ......................Nov. 18/07

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSMost Goals 2 - Rikki Palmateer vs. Windsor ................Nov. 29/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn vs. Windsor ................Nov. 29/08 - Vanessa Johnstone vs. Queens ...................Nov. 1/08Most Assists 2 - Sarah Matthews vs. Toronto ..................Jan. 17/09 - Katie Grant vs. Windsor ................Nov. 29/08 - Rikki Palmateer vs. Queens ...................Nov. 1/08 - Chrissy Tereshyn vs. Queens ...................Nov. 1/08 - Rikki Palmateer @ Guelph ...................Oct. 21/07Most Points 2 - Has occurred 16 timesMost Goals by Opponent 3 - Lindsay Hill @ Toronto ................. Feb. 14/09 - Jennifer Rivers @ Guelph ...................Jan. 24/09 - Kaley Powers vs. Laurier ..................Oct. 26/08 - Courtney Unruh @ York ...................... Feb. 10/08 - Holly Ouellette @ Western .................. Dec. 2/07 - Kelly Walker @ Brock .....................Oct. 20/07Most Assists by Opponent 5 - Abby Rainsberry vs. Laurier ..................Oct. 26/08Most Points by Opponent 5 - Tamara Bell @ Guelph ...................Jan. 24/09 - Abby Rainsberry vs. Laurier ..................Oct. 26/08 - Kaley Powers vs. Laurier ..................Oct. 26/08

TEAM STREAKS

Longest Winning Streak 1 Four Times

Longest Losing Streak 10 Jan. 17/09 to Feb. 22/09

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGSTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GALaurier 27 26 1 0 0 52 .963 108 21Guelph 27 19 6 1 1 40 .741 92 44Toronto 27 16 10 0 1 33 .611 75 60York 27 15 12 0 0 30 .556 77 66Brock 27 13 10 0 4 30 .556 46 53Queen’s 27 13 13 1 0 27 .500 57 67Windsor 27 12 13 1 1 26 .481 47 70Waterloo 27 10 14 2 1 23 .426 46 78Western 27 8 13 1 5 22 .407 49 68UOIT 27 3 23 0 1 7 .130 33 103

2008-09 PLAYOFF RESULTSQUARTER-FINALSBrock (5) defeated York (4) 2-0Queen’s (6) defeated Toronto (3) 4-2Laurier (1) & Guelph (2) received byes

SEMI-FINALS (BEST TWO OF THREE)Laurier defeated Queen’s 2-0 (7-0, 3-2 OT)Guelph defeated Brock 2-1 (3-2 OT, 1-2, 3-2)

GOLD MEDAL (BEST TWO OF THREE)Laurier defeated Guelph 2-1 (2-3, 2-1, 3-2)

DR. JUDY MCCAW MEMORIAL TROPHYThe Women’s Ice Hockey Championship team is presented with the Dr. Judy McCaw Trophy. Originally awarded in 1922 as the WIAU Ice Hockey Trophy, it was rededicated in 1972 by the University of Guelph in McCaw’s honour. McCaw was a feisty center forward on Guelph’s women’s hockey team. She is fondly remembered for her exceptional leadership qualities, aptitude in the classroom and her overall athletic ability. The well like veterinarian died an untimely death in the mid 1960’s.

(Source: OUA Central Office)

2008-09 Laurier 1998-99 Laurier2007-08 Laurier 1997-98 Guelph 1988-89 Toronto 1979-80 Toronto2006-07 Laurier 1996-97 York 1987-88 Toronto 1978-79 Queen’s2005-05 Laurier 1995-96 Toronto 1986-87 York 1977-78 McMaster2004-04 Laurier 1994-95 Guelph 1985-86 Toronto 1976-77 Queen’s2003-04 Laurier 1993-94 Toronto 1984-85 Toronto 1975-76 McMaster2002-03 Toronto 1992-93 Toronto 1983-84 Toronto 1974-75 Queen’s2001-02 Laurier 1991-92 Toronto 1982-83 York 1973-74 Guelph2000-01 Toronto 1990-91 Toronto 1981-82 Toronto 1972-73 Queen’s1999-00 Toronto 1989-90 Toronto 1980-81 Toronto 1971-72 Guelph

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TEAM RECORDSMOST CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES17 Toronto8 Laurier4 Guelph4 Queen’s3 York2 McMaster

CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS7 Toronto 1987-88 to 1993-945 Laurier 2003-04 to 2007-083 Toronto 1983-84 to 1985-863 Toronto 1979-80 to 1981-82

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDSMOST CAREER POINTSPlayer School Pts YearElizabeth Chiasson Queen’s 155 2001-05Lori Dupuis Toronto 136 1991-97Jules Stevens Queen’s 136 1985-92Lisa Backman Laurier 134 1997-01Jackie Cherevaty Toronto 128 1997-01, ‘05Andrea Hunter Toronto 123 1991-96Lois Cole McMaster 119 1973-77Jenny McRae Toronto 114 1999-04Kate Allgood Brock 112 2004-07Margot Verlaan McMaster 111 1983-87Sue Scherer MAC & GUE 108 ‘77-79, ‘81-84Urszula May Toronto 108 1997-02Melanie Roach York 108 1998-03

MOST CAREER GOALSPlayer School G YearJules Stevens Queen’s 72 1985-92Lois Cole McMaster 65 1973-77Kate Allgood Brock 62 2004-07Elizabeth Chiasson Queen’s 62 2001-05Andrea Hunter Toronto 60 1991-96K. Rudaniecki Guelph 59 1997-02Lori Dupuis Toronto 58 1991-97Sue Scherer MAC & GUE 56 ‘77-79, ‘81-84Jackie Cherevaty Toronto 56 1997-01, ‘05Carolyn Aylesworth Queen’s 55 1982-85Margot Verlaan McMaster 55 1983-87Karen Spence Toronto 54 1984-89Heather Ginzel Toronto 51 1981-85Stephanie Boyd Toronto 51 1990-94

MOST GOALS IN A GAME6 Barb Boyes, York vs. Guelph 24-Nov-81

MOST ASSISTS IN A GAME7 Liz Lauzon, Toronto vs. Laurier 27-Jan-95

MOST POINTS IN A GAME7 Barb Boyes, York vs. Guelph 24-Nov-817 Christy Etele, Toronto vs. Windsor 12-Nov-957 Liz Lauzon, Toronto vs. Laurier 27-Jan-957 Rebecca Reid, Toronto vs. Windsor 12-Nov-947 Amy Turek, Laurier vs. York 29-Jan-95

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS

MOST CAREER ASSISTSPlayer School A YearElizabeth Chiasson Queen’s 93 2001-05Lori Dupuis Toronto 78 1991-97Jackie Cherevaty Toronto 72 1997-01, 2005Jenny McRae Toronto 67 1999-04Jules Stevens Queen’s 64 1985-92Andrea Hunter Toronto 63 1991-96Urszula May Toronto 60 1997-02Kim Malcher Toronto 59 1998-03Margot Verlaan McMaster 56 1983-87Lois Cole McMaster 54 1973-77

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BROCK UNIVERSITYBadgersHead Coach: Todd Erskine2008/09 Record: 13-10-0-4UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-2-0-0 (1-4-0-0-1*)UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0-0 (1-5-0-0-1*)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 16,356Colours: ...............................................Red, Blue & WhiteLocation: .................................................... St. CatharinesArena: ...........................Seymour-Hannah Centre (1,400)Web Page: ..................................www.brocku.ca/athletics

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPHGryphonsHead Coach: Rachel Flanagan2008/09 Record: 19-6-1-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-4-0-0 (0-8-0-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 18,273Colours: ...............................................Red, Gold & BlackLocation: ................................................................GuelphArena: ...............................Gryphon Centre Arena (1,400)Web Page: ............................................www.gryphons.ca

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITYGolden HawksHead Coach: Richard Osborne2008/09 Record: 26-1-0-0UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 12,296Colours: ......................................................Purple & GoldLocation: .............................................................WaterlooArena: ...................Waterloo Recreation Complex (3,000)Web Page: .................................www.laurierathletics.com

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITYGaelsHead Coach: Matt Holmberg2008/09 Record: 13-13-1-0UOIT vs. Regular Season: 2-1-0-0 (2-3-0-0-1*)UOIT vs. Overall: 2-1-0-0 (2-3-0-0-1*)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 20,566Colours: ................................................ Gold, Blue & RedLocation: ............................................................. KingstonArena: ......................... Kingston Memorial Centre (3,300)Web Page: ....................................... www.gogaelsgo.com

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOOWarriorsHead Coach: Geraldine Heaney2008/09 Record: 10-14-2-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (1-2-0-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (1-2-0-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 22,241Colours: ............................................ Gold, Black & WhiteLocation: .............................................................WaterlooArena: .....................................Columbia Ice Field (1,000)Web Page: ......................................www.gowarriorsgo.ca

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOVarsity BluesHead Coach: Karen Hughes2008/09 Record: 16-10-0-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-6-0-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 73,728Colours: ...................................................... Blue & WhiteLocation: ............................................................... TorontoArena: ..............................................Varsity Arena (4,000)Web Page: ........................................www.varsityblues.ca

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UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORLancersHead Coach: Carrie Sekela2008/09 Record: 12-13-1-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0-1 (0-5-0-1)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0-1 (0-5-0-1)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 12,000Colours: ................................................ Dark Blue & GoldLocation: ..............................................................WindsorArena: .................................South Windsor Arena (1,000)Web Page: ........................................... www.golancers.ca

YORK UNIVERSITYLionsHead Coach: Dan Church2008/09 Record: 15-12-0-0UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 50,000Colours: ........................................................Red & WhiteLocation: ............................................................... TorontoArena: .............................. Canlan Ice Sports York (1,500)Web Page: .........................................www.sport.yorku.ca

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO MustangsHead Coach: Paul Cook2008/09 Record: 8-13-1-5UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0-0 (0-5-1-0)

Enrolment: ............................................................. 33,329Colours: .................................................... Purple & WhiteLocation: ............................................................... LondonArena: ....................................... Thompson Arena (5,000)Web Page: ...............................www.westernmustangs.ca

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