2012 maine field hockey media guide

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Maine Field Hockey ~ 2012 Media Guide

Table of Contents

Black Bear Facts ............................................................................................ 2Rosters ............................................................................................................. 3The University of Maine ........................................................................ 4-5Academic and Athletic Administration ............................................... 6Student-Athlete Academics..................................................................... 7Student-Athlete Support ...................................................................... 8-9Maine Athletics............................................................................... ............10 Season Outlook ..........................................................................................11Coaches .................................................................................................. 12-13Returning Player Profiles.................................................................. 14-17Newcomer Player Profiles ................................................................ 18-19Records and 2011 America East Standings ......................................20Maine Honors, Statistics and 2011 Results .......................................21Yearly Records and Honors ....................................................................22Schedule ...................................................................................................... BC

Black Bear Quick FactsLocation ....................................................................Orono, Maine 04469Founded ................................................................................................. 1865Enrollment ..........................................................................................11,168President ....................... Dr. Paul W. Ferguson (Whittier College '74)Director of Athletics .................................Steve Abbott (Harvard ’85)Faculty Representative ............................................. Dr. Robert StrongNickname ...................................................................................Black BearsColors .............................................Blue (PMS 289 and 292) and WhiteFacility ............................University of Maine Field Hockey Complex National Affiliation .........................................................NCAA Division IConference Affiliation ........................................................ America EastCaptain .......................................................................................Zoe AdkinsLetterwinners Ret./Lost ...................................................................... 11/9Starters Ret./Lost .....................................................................................4/7Newcomers ....................................................................................................82011 Record/America East (Finish) ...........................16-4/3-2(Third)

Coaching and Athletic StaffHead Coach ......................... Josette Babineau (New Brunswick ’93)Record at UMaine ..................................................52-39 / Sixth SeasonCareer Record ......................................................................................SameAssistant Coach .................................. Courtney Veinotte (Maine '11)Field Hockey Office ......................................................... (207) 581-2004Fax Number ....................................................................... (207) 581-3297Athletic Trainer (Field Hockey) .......................................................... TBAStrength and Conditioning Coach (Field Hockey) .....Terry O’NeillAcademic Support (Field Hockey) ............................Cristina KerlukeEquimpent Manager (Field Hockey) ..............................Kelly Clifford

Assoc. AD for Compliance/SWA .........Eileen Flaherty (Bryant ‘99)Assoc. AD for External Affairs ....... Joe Roberts (Massachusetts ’8)Assoc. AD for Internal Operations .......Will Biberstein (Illinois ’96)Asst. AD for Public Relations .........................Laura Reed (Maine ‘98)Asst. AD for Business ..................................... Sue Randall (Maine ’89)Asst. AD for Development ............................ Pat McBride (Colby ‘97)Director of Academic Support ....................Ann Maxim (Maine ’84)Head Athletic Trainer .................................................... Paul Culina, ATCOrthopedic Physicians .......Dr. T. McGuire and Dr. Kenneth Morse

Media Relations

Assistant AD for Public Relations ....................................... Laura ReedOffice Phone .......................................................................(207) 581-3646Associate Manager of Media Relations .............Andrew MahoneyOffice Phone .......................................................................(207) 581-4158Asst. Manager of Media Relations (FH Contact). Tyson McHattenOffice Phone .......................................................................(207) 581-3596Media Relations Intern .........................................................................TBAOffice Phone .......................................................................(207) 581-4129E-Mail ............................................... [email protected] ..........................................................................................(207) 581-3297Web Site ............................................................ www.GoBlackBears.comIn complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University System. The University provides reason-able accomodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, The University of Maine, Room 101, 5754 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5754, telephone (207) 581-1226, TTY (207) 581-9484. Due to changes in federal law regarding privacy of medical information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the University of Maine will not release a student-athlete’s medical information to the media. UMaine, may, however, release information at an appropriate time as to how long a student athlete’s injury will keep him/her from participating in athletic competition. This disclosure will only occur after the student-athlete has signed a waiver form related to the specific injury that has occurred. We ask the cooperation of the media in not asking coaches or team personnel questions regarding injuries to student-athletes. Furthermore, if a student-athlete chooses not to divulge an injury or illness, we request that you respect his or her choice.

Media Guide CreditsThe 2012 University of Maine Field Hockey Media Guide is a publication of the University of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office written and edited by Tyson McHatten. Edito-rial assistance by Laura Reed and Andrew Mahoney. Photographs supplied by William Drake, University Relations, Photography Services, Michael York, Peter Buehner, Kenneth MacDonald, Andrew Mahoney, Tyson McHatten, Joe Adkins and Tim Samway. Cover designed by Tyson McHatten.

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Black Bears By Country and State

Maine (7)Hannah Keating (York)Becca Paradee (Gardiner)Bri Robertson (Bradley)Nicole Sevey (Skowhegan)Marissa Shaw (Plymouth)Jessica Skillings (Skowhegan)Kaitlynn Stymeist (Corinth)

New Hampshire (1)Abbey Gutowski (Conway)

Canada

Alberta (1)Alicia Frisch (Calgary)

Ontario (1)Cassidy Svetek (Burlington)

British Columbia (6)Zoe Adkins (Coquitlam)Zoe Berkey (Duncan)Natasha Ford (Vancouver)Annabelle Hamilton (North Vancouver)Sydney Kolysher (White Rock)Holly Stewart (North Vancouver)

Europe

England(1)Katie Bingle (Selby)

The Netherlands(2)Elke Jacobse (Badhoevedorp)Esther Overeem (Hilversum)

Numerical RosterNo. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Hometown/Previous School2 Becca Paradee So. M 5-5 Gardiner, Maine/Gardiner3 Zoe Berkey So B/M 5-0 Duncan, British Columbia/Cowichan Senior4 Jessica Skillings Fr. F 5-2 Skowhegan, Maine/Skowhegan5 Nicole Sevey Fr. M 5-7 Skowhegan, Maine/Skowhegan6 Bri Robertson So. M/B 5-7 Bradley, Maine/John Bapst7 Elke Jacobse Fr. M 5-7 Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands/Spinoze Lyceum Amsterdam8 Abbey Gutowski So. F 4-11 Conway, N.H./Kennett High9 Katie Bingle Fr. F 5-6 Selby, England/Doncaster College11 Marissa Shaw Fr. M/B 5-8 Plymouth, Maine/Nokomis15 Zoe Adkins* Sr. B 5-6 Coquitlam, British Columbia/Gleneagle Secondary20 Kaitlynn Stymeist Jr. M 5-5 Corinth, Maine/Central High School22 Cassidy Svetek Fr. F 5-8 Burlington, Ontario/Notre Dame Catholic Secondary23 Esther Overeem Fr. B/F 5-6 Hilversum, The Netherlands/Comenius College-Hilversum26 Holly Stewart So. F 5-8 North Vancouver, British Columbia/Carson Graham27 Annabelle Hamilton So. B 5-5 North Vancouver, British Columbia/Carson Graham30 Alicia Frisch Sr. GK 5-6 Calgary, Alberta/Queen Elizabeth High School43 Hannah Keating So. M 5-11 York, Maine/York High School77 Natasha Ford Fr. GK 5-5 Vancouver, British Columbia/Lord Byng Secondary99 Sydney Kolysher Sr. GK 5-9 White Rock, British Columbia/UConn

Head Coach: Josette Babineau (New Brunswick ’93)Assistant Coach: Courtney Veinotte (Maine '11) *Captain

Alphabetical Roster15 Zoe Adkins 3 Zoe Berkey 9 Katie Bingle30 Alicia Frisch77 Natasha Ford 8 Abbey Gutowski27 Annabelle Hamilton 7 Elke Jacobse43 Hannah Keating99 Sydney Kolysher23 Esther Overeem 2 Becca Paradee 6 Bri Robertson 5 Nicole Sevey11 Marissa Shaw 4 Jessica Skillings26 Holly Stewart20 Kaitlynn Stymeist22 Cassidy Svetek

S q u a d B r e a k d o w n

B y C l a s sSeniors (3) – Zoe Adkins, Alicia Frisch, Sydney Kolysher

Juniors (1) – Kaitlynn Stymeist

Sophomores (7) – Zoe Berkey, Abbey Gutowski, Anna-

belle Hamilton, Hannah Keating, Becca Paradee, Bri Rob-

ertson, Holly Stewart

Freshmen (8) -- Katie Bingle, Natasha Ford, Elke Jacobse,

Esther Overeem, Nicole Sevey, Marissa Shaw, Jessica Skill-

ings, Cassidy Svetek

B y P o s i t i o nGoalies (3)– Natasha Ford, Alicia Frisch, Sydney Kolysher

Backs (4) – Zoe Berkey, Annabelle Hamilton, Esther

Overeem, Kaitlynn Stymeist

Midfielders (7) – Zoe Adkins, Elke Jacobse, Hannah Ke-

ating, Becca Paradee, Bri Robertson, Nicole Sevey, Marissa

Shaw

Forwards (5) – Katie Bingle, Abbey Gutowski, Jessica

Skillings, Holly Stewart, Cassidy Svetek

Pronunciation Guide #3 Zoe Berkey Zo-ey Berkey #7 Elke Jacobse Elk-ah Jacobs #15 Zoe Adkins Zo-ey Adkins #22 Cassidy Svetek Sveh-Tech #23 Esther Overeem Ess-ther Over-aim Josette Babineau Jo-zett Bab-in-o Courtney Veinotte Courtney Vee-No



University of Maine

• Founded in 1865.

• Ranked in the top 15% of America’s Colleges by Forbes Magazine.

• Enrollment: 11,168; 8,911 undergraduate (fall 2011).

• More than 90 majors and academic programs.

• Maine’s only Division I athletics program.

• Students from 44 U.S. states and territories, and 84 countries (fall 2011).

• More than 200 student clubs and organizations.

• 15:1 student-faculty ratio.

• Median undergraduate class size: 19.

• The student retention from first to second year is 78 percent, with majors in the Maine Business School, the College of Engineering and the College of Education and Human Development reaching roughly 83 percent.

• For Maine residents, annual tuition, fees, room and board cost about $19,500, and for nonresidents, about $35,250 in 2011-12.

• UMaine, sited on 660 acres on Marsh Island, consists of 37 academic buildings, 30 administrative buildings, 18 residence halls, 18 specific laboratory facilities, 14 Greek life houses, 4 dining facilities and 10 sports facilities.

• The University of Maine has five research farms in the state — Aroos-took Farm in Presque Isle; Blueberry Hill Farm in Jonesboro; Rogers Farm in Stillwater; Highmoor Farm in Monmouth; and J.F. Witter Teach-ing and Research Center in Old Town — and a marine sciences research facility, the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine.

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension has 16 offices serving all Maine counties and the UMaine campus; operates four Marine Exten-sion Team facilities in partnership with Maine Sea Grant; and operates three 4-H camps.

• UMaine’s campus was designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City and the White House grounds in Washington, D.C.

• In 2003, the entire UMaine campus was designated as an arboretum.

• There are 15 miles of running, biking and cross-country skiing trails on campus.



university of maine President Paul Ferguson

Paul W. Ferguson became the 19th president of the University of Maine in July 2011.

A Southern California native, President Ferguson is a Whittier College graduate who earned a Ph.D. in pharma-cology and toxicology at the University of California, Davis in 1981. He is an accomplished health scientist with a 30-year record of scholarship as an award-winning professor in the fields of toxicology and public health. President Ferguson rose through the academic ranks, leading research and outreach efforts in four states to assess and reduce potential health risks from chemical exposures. During this time, Dr. Ferguson also worked as a senior toxicologist for Unocal Corporation, a Los Angeles-based international energy resources company.

Since 1993, Dr. Ferguson has progressed through academic administration, initially serving as vice provost and dean of graduate studies and research at the University of Louisiana, Monroe. At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he was vice president for research and graduate studies. Prior to joining the University of Maine, Dr. Ferguson was at the Edwardsville campus of Southern Illinois University, where he was provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

As a campus leader highly regarded for his commitment to engagement, inclusivity and quality, President Ferguson has a demonstrated record of university transformations in the areas of increased research and economic development, university-community partnerships, student success, faculty development and academic quality.

Currently, President Ferguson is leading an inclusive, campus-wide planning and implementation process to elevate the University of Maine to new levels of excellence as the most distinctive 21st-century land-grant university of its kind in the nation.

Director of Athletics Steve Abbott

Steve Abbott was named Director of Athletics at the University of Maine on August 20, 2010. He comes to Maine with a wealth of knowledge of Black Bear athletics. Abbott grew up in Orono and his father, Walt, was a professor, head football coach and athletic administrator at Maine for 50 years.

Formerly an attorney for Pierce Atwood, northern New England’s largest law firm, Abbott served as Chief of Staff for Senator Susan Collins from 1997 through 2009. He was the top advisor to Senator Collins from her first year through her rise to prominence in the Senate, including her Chairmanship of the Homeland Security Com-mittee. Abbott managed her Washington office and her six Maine offices. He supervised a staff of more than fifty and worked extensively with Maine constituents including business, state and academic leaders.

Abbott is a 1985 graduate of Harvard College with a degree in history. He was captain of the Harvard football team in 1984. He graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 1991. He also studied Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts.

you’re in a Great PlaceMaine’s Flagship at a Glance

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University of Maine

Providence College, where he established the “Friars Forever” campaign and Friar Athletic Fund. He began his career at the University of Miami working in corporate sales/athletic devel-opment. James has also worked at the University of Nebraska. He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1992 from Minnesota State-Mankato, and earned a master’s degree from St. Thomas University (Miami, Fla.) in 1994. James and his wife, Kelly, reside in Veazie with their

Undergraduate Degrees Offered at the University of MaineAccountingAnimal and Veterinary SciencesAnthropologyArt EducationArt HistoryAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBotanyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChild Development and Family RelationsClinical Laboratory SciencesCommunicationCommunication Sciences and DisordersComputer ScienceEarly Childhood EducationEarth SciencesEcology and Environmental SciencesEconomicsElementary EducationEngineering – Bioengineering – Chemical – Civil – Computer – Electrical – Engineering Physics

– Environmental – Mechanical – Pulp and PaperEngineering Technology – Construction Management – Electrical Technology – Mechanical Technology – SurveyingEnglishEnvironmental HorticultureExplorationsFinanceFinancial EconomicsFood Science and Human NutritionForest Operations, Bioproducts and BioenergyForestryFranco-American StudiesFrenchHealth ProfessionsHistoryInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational Affairs – Anthropology – Canadian Studies – History – Modern Languages – Political Science – Women’s Studies

International BusinessJournalismKinesiology and Physical EducationManagementMarine SciencesMarketingMass CommunicationMathematicsMicrobiologyModern LanguagesMolecular and Cellular BiologyMusicMusic EducationMusic PerformanceNew MediaNursingParks, Recreation and TourismPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-OptometryPre-Physical TherapyPre-VeterinaryPsychologyRomance Languages

ROTC Army and NavySecondary Education – English – Foreign Languages – Mathematics – Science – Social StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpanishStudio ArtSustainable AgricultureTheatreUniversity StudiesWildlife EcologyZoology

5-year Degree Programs:• Liberal Arts and Engineering or Engineering Technology dual degree• B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.B.A.• B.A./B.S. in Engineering with an M.B.A.• B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.A. in Teaching• B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology

University of Maine President Paul Ferguson has officially released a strategic plan that creates a blueprint for the state’s flagship public university to become one of the most distinctive universities in the country for student achievement and com-munity engagement.

The plan, “The Blue Sky Project: Reaffirming Public Higher Education at Maine’s Flagship University,” was accepted by the University of Maine System trustees at their board meeting in Bangor July 9.

“This plan isn’t just about making the University of Maine a bigger, better and more financially sustainable institution,” says Ferguson. “It also is about reconnect-ing the university to the people of Maine so that we can have a major impact on the future growth and prosperity of our state in the 21st century.”

The plan is centered around investing in UMaine’s existing areas of distinction and launching a number of new initiatives to better align the university’s resources and programs with the needs of the state. It outlines five strategic pathways, sum-marized as the “Five M’s,” and a series of related initiatives and strategies to trans-form UMaine in the next five years:

Maine’s Renewal – Ensure that UMaine teaching, research, outreach, work-force and economic development program excellence are in close alignment with Maine’s priority needs. Initiatives include increasing campus/private sector partner-ships by 50 percent in the next five years, and aligning technology and educational programs with Maine’s economic infrastructure needs.

Money and Management – Optimize operating efficiencies and control ex-penditures within a financially sustainable business model, and seek new and en-trepreneurial revenue sources. Initiatives include a new enrollment management unit and a plan to potentially increase enrollment to 15,000 (from 11,168 in 2012), increasing the number of out-of-state and international students, and increasing academic partnerships with Maine’s community colleges.

Morale and Marketing – Invest in faculty and staff professional develop-ment, refresh the UMaine brand and improve communication among all constitu-encies. Initiatives include establishing consistent and high-quality brand standards to better promote UMaine, harnessing the goodwill of alumni for student intern-ships and career networking, and promoting UMaine’s role in athletics as the state’s only NCAA Division I school.

Mentoring and Modeling – Promote undergraduate and graduate oppor-tunities for student success, including value-added residential life, research fel-lowships, internships, and more effective advising and learning environments. Initiatives include developing new models for learning to better prepare graduates for meaningful jobs and lives, establishing an outcomes-based assessment of all academic programs, and increasing the number of externally funded opportunities for hands-on student research.

Master Plan and Maintenance – Restore and create UMaine’s physical plant and technology infrastructure to ensure a vibrant place of learning and discovery. Initiatives include a Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) approach to managing UMaine’s $1 billion in infrastructure and real estate, fully funding appropriate levels of cam-pus upkeep and beautification, and continuing to implement campus sustainability initiatives.

Ferguson, who came to UMaine in July 2011 and was formally inaugurated as the 19th president this past April, began the “Blue Sky” project shortly after arriv-ing on campus. From November 2011 to April of this year, a 26-member leadership team, made up of faculty, staff, students and alumni, met weekly to develop the plan. More than 30 informational meetings attracted hundreds of participants and more than 250 contributors submitted “blue sky ideas.”

“This has been a comprehensive, inclusive process that has united the entire University community around a renewed sense of pride, purpose and commitment to serving the people of Maine,” Ferguson says. “There is much work to be done, but we see blues skies ahead for this great University and the State of Maine.”

BlUe sky Project


Maine Field Hockey ~ 2012 Media Guide University of Maine

Providence College, where he established the “Friars Forever” campaign and Friar Athletic Fund. He began his career at the University of Miami working in corporate sales/athletic devel-opment. James has also worked at the University of Nebraska. He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1992 from Minnesota State-Mankato, and earned a master’s degree from St. Thomas University (Miami, Fla.) in 1994. James and his wife, Kelly, reside in Veazie with their

Undergraduate Degrees Offered at the University of MaineAccountingAnimal and Veterinary SciencesAnthropologyArt EducationArt HistoryAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBotanyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChild Development and Family RelationsClinical Laboratory SciencesCommunicationCommunication Sciences and DisordersComputer ScienceEarly Childhood EducationEarth SciencesEcology and Environmental SciencesEconomicsElementary EducationEngineering – Bioengineering – Chemical – Civil – Computer – Electrical – Engineering Physics

– Environmental – Mechanical – Pulp and PaperEngineering Technology – Construction Management – Electrical Technology – Mechanical Technology – SurveyingEnglishEnvironmental HorticultureExplorationsFinanceFinancial EconomicsFood Science and Human NutritionForest Operations, Bioproducts and BioenergyForestryFranco-American StudiesFrenchHealth ProfessionsHistoryInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational Affairs – Anthropology – Canadian Studies – History – Modern Languages – Political Science – Women’s Studies

International BusinessJournalismKinesiology and Physical EducationManagementMarine SciencesMarketingMass CommunicationMathematicsMicrobiologyModern LanguagesMolecular and Cellular BiologyMusicMusic EducationMusic PerformanceNew MediaNursingParks, Recreation and TourismPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-OptometryPre-Physical TherapyPre-VeterinaryPsychologyRomance Languages

ROTC Army and NavySecondary Education – English – Foreign Languages – Mathematics – Science – Social StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpanishStudio ArtSustainable AgricultureTheatreUniversity StudiesWildlife EcologyZoology

5-year Degree Programs:• Liberal Arts and Engineering or Engineering Technology dual degree• B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.B.A.• B.A./B.S. in Engineering with an M.B.A.• B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.A. in Teaching• B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology

University of Maine President Paul Ferguson has officially released a strategic plan that creates a blueprint for the state’s flagship public university to become one of the most distinctive universities in the country for student achievement and com-munity engagement.

The plan, “The Blue Sky Project: Reaffirming Public Higher Education at Maine’s Flagship University,” was accepted by the University of Maine System trustees at their board meeting in Bangor July 9.

“This plan isn’t just about making the University of Maine a bigger, better and more financially sustainable institution,” says Ferguson. “It also is about reconnect-ing the university to the people of Maine so that we can have a major impact on the future growth and prosperity of our state in the 21st century.”

The plan is centered around investing in UMaine’s existing areas of distinction and launching a number of new initiatives to better align the university’s resources and programs with the needs of the state. It outlines five strategic pathways, sum-marized as the “Five M’s,” and a series of related initiatives and strategies to trans-form UMaine in the next five years:

Maine’s Renewal – Ensure that UMaine teaching, research, outreach, work-force and economic development program excellence are in close alignment with Maine’s priority needs. Initiatives include increasing campus/private sector partner-ships by 50 percent in the next five years, and aligning technology and educational programs with Maine’s economic infrastructure needs.

Money and Management – Optimize operating efficiencies and control ex-penditures within a financially sustainable business model, and seek new and en-trepreneurial revenue sources. Initiatives include a new enrollment management unit and a plan to potentially increase enrollment to 15,000 (from 11,168 in 2012), increasing the number of out-of-state and international students, and increasing academic partnerships with Maine’s community colleges.

Morale and Marketing – Invest in faculty and staff professional develop-ment, refresh the UMaine brand and improve communication among all constitu-encies. Initiatives include establishing consistent and high-quality brand standards to better promote UMaine, harnessing the goodwill of alumni for student intern-ships and career networking, and promoting UMaine’s role in athletics as the state’s only NCAA Division I school.

Mentoring and Modeling – Promote undergraduate and graduate oppor-tunities for student success, including value-added residential life, research fel-lowships, internships, and more effective advising and learning environments. Initiatives include developing new models for learning to better prepare graduates for meaningful jobs and lives, establishing an outcomes-based assessment of all academic programs, and increasing the number of externally funded opportunities for hands-on student research.

Master Plan and Maintenance – Restore and create UMaine’s physical plant and technology infrastructure to ensure a vibrant place of learning and discovery. Initiatives include a Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) approach to managing UMaine’s $1 billion in infrastructure and real estate, fully funding appropriate levels of cam-pus upkeep and beautification, and continuing to implement campus sustainability initiatives.

Ferguson, who came to UMaine in July 2011 and was formally inaugurated as the 19th president this past April, began the “Blue Sky” project shortly after arriv-ing on campus. From November 2011 to April of this year, a 26-member leadership team, made up of faculty, staff, students and alumni, met weekly to develop the plan. More than 30 informational meetings attracted hundreds of participants and more than 250 contributors submitted “blue sky ideas.”

“This has been a comprehensive, inclusive process that has united the entire University community around a renewed sense of pride, purpose and commitment to serving the people of Maine,” Ferguson says. “There is much work to be done, but we see blues skies ahead for this great University and the State of Maine.”

BlUe sky Project


Maine Field Hockey ~ 2012 Media Guideoutstanding supportacademic support services for student-athletes:

athletic academic counselors are committed to providing the environment and support necessary to empower student-athletes to achieve their full academic potential, culminating in a degree from the university of Maine.

>> individual academic counseling>> tracking of academic eligibility and progress>> tutoring program>> study, time management and organizational skills>> support for students with learning disabilities>> sezak academic Center and study table>> Laptop loan program

academic support offered

What GraduatesAre Saying

Kelly Newton (field hockey): “Being a student-athlete at the University of Maine has changed my life forever. The friends I have made and the memories I will take away with me are irreplace-able. Throughout the last four years, I have come to learn the true meaning of dedication, and that hard work re-ally does pay off. I am proud to say that the University of Maine has made me a better person.”

Brian Landry (men’s swimming): “Being a student-athlete here at UMaine the past four years has given me opportunities and taught me life lessons I could not have gotten any-where else. Competing at UMaine added another dimension to my col-lege career, prompting me to be more focused and dedicated to everything I did. I will cherish the times spent at practice and competitions. As said last year by teammate Jeremy Bender, “when you are gone you’re always a Black Bear.”

Jillian O’Brien (women’s track): “During the last four years as a Black Bear, I have learned and experienced more than I ever thought possible to prepare me to be a strong, successful professional in the future. The Univer-sity of Maine gave me an opportunity to get a great college education and a place to take my athletic ability to the next level. Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear.”

Andrew Rogers (men’s basketball): “I could not be prouder to declare that I am a Black Bear student-athlete. These last four years of embracing the role of two full-time jobs, being both a student and an athlete, have helped shape me as a young man. Hard work, perseverance, dedication and facing challenges head on are all daily re-quirements as a student-athlete. As Black Bears, it’s great to know that we will take these same characteristics into the game of life. Go Blue!”

Ashley Kelley (softball): “As a mem-ber of the athletics family, I have been fortunate to meet many wonderful people while traveling around the country representing my school. Bal-ancing classes, workouts, travel and competing at the highest level have given me the skills and confidence to be successful after graduation. The Athletics Department gives you the guidance necessary to excel on and off the field. You come in from high school as an individual but leave as a part of something really special.”

243(Scholar-Athletes with a GPA of 3.0

or higher in 2011-12)

97(Graduates in 2011-12)

27(Capital One Academic

All-America Honors -- all time)


All-District I honors – all time)

2(Sports that received Public Rec-ognition for their multiyear APR scores, which were in the top 10

percent of their respective sports)

2(America East Academic Cups

2004 and 2007)

3.04(Department-wide GPA for all Black Bear teams competing in America

East in 2011-12)

for student-athLetesAthletic Training/

Strength and Conditioning

>> TOP-RATE MEDICAL STAFFThe Maine sports medicine team includes six certified athletic trainers and one gradu-ate assistant certified athletic trainer, a team physician, an orthopedic physician, a wide variety of medical specialists and student-athletic trainers. Other specialists on the Maine athletic health care team include an optometrist, a chiropractor and a dentist.

>> MIKE KESSOCK SPORTS MEDICINE CENTERThe Mike Kessock Sports Medicine Center, in Memorial Gymnasium, houses some of the newest technology in the field of sports medicine. This facility provides injury pre-vention, treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes.

>> SPEED, STRENGTH and CONDITIONINGMaine Speed, Strength and Conditioning is a performance-based program focused on achieving success in athletic events and maintaining an injury-free environment. Phi-losophy: 1. Developing a mentally and physi-cally challenging training environment that will allow athletes to maximize their ability; 2. Increase performance in athletic events; 3. Decrease the risk of injury through the teach-ing of progressive strength and power devel-opment exercises; 4. Identify dysfunctional movement patterns and correct the pattern. Fundamentals of an athlete: Lower-body strength; Lower-body power; Core strength; Ability to accelerate and decelerate; Mobility; Balanced upper body (posterior/anterior).

>> INTERCOLLEGIATE STRENGTH CENTER IN THE LATTI FITNESS CENTERThe Intercollegiate Athletic Strength Center in the Latti Fitness Center serves as the home for all varsity teams. The Intercollegiate Center is entering its sixth year as home of the Black Bears in 2012-13.

>> INTERCOLLEGIATE STRENGTH CENTER BY THE NUMBERS3 5,000 square feet3 10,000 pounds of weights3 10 multi purpose power racks3 Nine Olympic platforms3 Five various cardiovascular machines3 Five half racks3 Five glue/hamstring machines3 Nine sets of Eleiko/Uesaka olympic bum per sets3 Four slide boards3 Electrical timing systems

Life Skills>> LIFE SKILLSSeminars: Student-athletes work with the life skills coordinator and campus members to design and participate in workshops covering a variety of areas: ca-reer development, team building, alcohol and drug education and nutrition.Multicultural Programs: The University and its Athletic Department have a com-mitment to supporting diversity in the campus community. A liaison relation-ship involving full-time staff members has developed between the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Department of Athletics to promote an appreciation of diversity and to serve the athletes of dif-ferent cultures.Student-Athlete Advisory Commit-tee: Members from each of the intercol-legiate sports teams meet with athletic and academic administrators regularly to help promote efficient communication between the Athletics Department and the student-athlete population.

Community involvement:Black Bear student-athletes do not just receive tremendous support. they also return

the support to the local community. events that student-athletes took part in last season included: Martin Luther King diversity day, toys for tots, salvation army angel tree, opera-tion Christmas Child, play4Kay, volunteering numerous hours at both the ronald Mcdonald house and the old town YMCa, Cub tracks triathlon, Warms heads Warm hearts, skate with

the Bears, Black Bear Mentors, skating strides and many more activities! Maine athletics donates thousands of dollars worth of tickets to nonprofits each year!

the women’s basketball team raised $10,255 for its annual play4Kay Breast Cancer awareness fundraiser game. since the $10k goal was met, Coach Barron lived up to his word, having his head shaved.



outstanding supportacademic support services for student-athletes:

athletic academic counselors are committed to providing the environment and support necessary to empower student-athletes to achieve their full academic potential, culminating in a degree from the university of Maine.

>> individual academic counseling>> tracking of academic eligibility and progress>> tutoring program>> study, time management and organizational skills>> support for students with learning disabilities>> sezak academic Center and study table>> Laptop loan program

academic support offered

What GraduatesAre Saying

Kelly Newton (field hockey): “Being a student-athlete at the University of Maine has changed my life forever. The friends I have made and the memories I will take away with me are irreplace-able. Throughout the last four years, I have come to learn the true meaning of dedication, and that hard work re-ally does pay off. I am proud to say that the University of Maine has made me a better person.”

Brian Landry (men’s swimming): “Being a student-athlete here at UMaine the past four years has given me opportunities and taught me life lessons I could not have gotten any-where else. Competing at UMaine added another dimension to my col-lege career, prompting me to be more focused and dedicated to everything I did. I will cherish the times spent at practice and competitions. As said last year by teammate Jeremy Bender, “when you are gone you’re always a Black Bear.”

Jillian O’Brien (women’s track): “During the last four years as a Black Bear, I have learned and experienced more than I ever thought possible to prepare me to be a strong, successful professional in the future. The Univer-sity of Maine gave me an opportunity to get a great college education and a place to take my athletic ability to the next level. Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear.”

Andrew Rogers (men’s basketball): “I could not be prouder to declare that I am a Black Bear student-athlete. These last four years of embracing the role of two full-time jobs, being both a student and an athlete, have helped shape me as a young man. Hard work, perseverance, dedication and facing challenges head on are all daily re-quirements as a student-athlete. As Black Bears, it’s great to know that we will take these same characteristics into the game of life. Go Blue!”

Ashley Kelley (softball): “As a mem-ber of the athletics family, I have been fortunate to meet many wonderful people while traveling around the country representing my school. Bal-ancing classes, workouts, travel and competing at the highest level have given me the skills and confidence to be successful after graduation. The Athletics Department gives you the guidance necessary to excel on and off the field. You come in from high school as an individual but leave as a part of something really special.”

243(Scholar-Athletes with a GPA of 3.0

or higher in 2011-12)

97(Graduates in 2011-12)


All-America Honors -- all time)


All-District I honors – all time)

2(Sports that received Public Rec-ognition for their multiyear APR scores, which were in the top 10

percent of their respective sports)

2(America East Academic Cups

2004 and 2007)

3.04(Department-wide GPA for all Black Bear teams competing in America

East in 2011-12)

for student-athLetesAthletic Training/

Strength and Conditioning

>> TOP-RATE MEDICAL STAFFThe Maine sports medicine team includes six certified athletic trainers and one gradu-ate assistant certified athletic trainer, a team physician, an orthopedic physician, a wide variety of medical specialists and student-athletic trainers. Other specialists on the Maine athletic health care team include an optometrist, a chiropractor and a dentist.

>> MIKE KESSOCK SPORTS MEDICINE CENTERThe Mike Kessock Sports Medicine Center, in Memorial Gymnasium, houses some of the newest technology in the field of sports medicine. This facility provides injury pre-vention, treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes.

>> SPEED, STRENGTH and CONDITIONINGMaine Speed, Strength and Conditioning is a performance-based program focused on achieving success in athletic events and maintaining an injury-free environment. Phi-losophy: 1. Developing a mentally and physi-cally challenging training environment that will allow athletes to maximize their ability; 2. Increase performance in athletic events; 3. Decrease the risk of injury through the teach-ing of progressive strength and power devel-opment exercises; 4. Identify dysfunctional movement patterns and correct the pattern. Fundamentals of an athlete: Lower-body strength; Lower-body power; Core strength; Ability to accelerate and decelerate; Mobility; Balanced upper body (posterior/anterior).

>> INTERCOLLEGIATE STRENGTH CENTER IN THE LATTI FITNESS CENTERThe Intercollegiate Athletic Strength Center in the Latti Fitness Center serves as the home for all varsity teams. The Intercollegiate Center is entering its sixth year as home of the Black Bears in 2012-13.

>> INTERCOLLEGIATE STRENGTH CENTER BY THE NUMBERS3 5,000 square feet3 10,000 pounds of weights3 10 multi purpose power racks3 Nine Olympic platforms3 Five various cardiovascular machines3 Five half racks3 Five glue/hamstring machines3 Nine sets of Eleiko/Uesaka olympic bum per sets3 Four slide boards3 Electrical timing systems

Life Skills>> LIFE SKILLSSeminars: Student-athletes work with the life skills coordinator and campus members to design and participate in workshops covering a variety of areas: ca-reer development, team building, alcohol and drug education and nutrition.Multicultural Programs: The University and its Athletic Department have a com-mitment to supporting diversity in the campus community. A liaison relation-ship involving full-time staff members has developed between the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Department of Athletics to promote an appreciation of diversity and to serve the athletes of dif-ferent cultures.Student-Athlete Advisory Commit-tee: Members from each of the intercol-legiate sports teams meet with athletic and academic administrators regularly to help promote efficient communication between the Athletics Department and the student-athlete population.

Community involvement:Black Bear student-athletes do not just receive tremendous support. they also return

the support to the local community. events that student-athletes took part in last season included: Martin Luther King diversity day, toys for tots, salvation army angel tree, opera-tion Christmas Child, play4Kay, volunteering numerous hours at both the ronald Mcdonald house and the old town YMCa, Cub tracks triathlon, Warms heads Warm hearts, skate with

the Bears, Black Bear Mentors, skating strides and many more activities! Maine athletics donates thousands of dollars worth of tickets to nonprofits each year!

the women’s basketball team raised $10,255 for its annual play4Kay Breast Cancer awareness fundraiser game. since the $10k goal was met, Coach Barron lived up to his word, having his head shaved.



Historic Achievements>> Maine has celebrated two NCAA championships in men’s ice hock-ey. Maine defeated Lake Superior State, 5-4, to capture the school’s first crown in 1993, and then knocked off New Hampshire, 3-2, to win the school’s second title in 1999.

>> Every year since 1986, at least one Black Bear team or indi-vidual has competed in an NCAA Championship event.

>> The Black Bear baseball team has made seven appear-ances in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

>> The following is a list of conference titles in Maine history:Men’s Ice HockeyHockey East-1989, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2004BaseballAmerica East-1990, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2011Men’s Cross CountryAmerica East-2004SoftballAmerica East-1994, 2004, 2006FootballYankee Conference-1949, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1965, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1989Atlantic 10 - 2001, 2002Women’s BasketballAmerica East-1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05Men’s Outdoor TrackAmerica East-1995

black bear Points of Pride

Athletic Success In 2011-12

football advanced to the final eight of the fcs Playoffs

spencer abbott kelly newton Jerron McMillian corey conner

• UMaine has won two NCAA Division I National Championships in men’s ice hockey in addition to 18 NCAA appearances and 11 Frozen Four appearances.

• Alfond Arena recognized as the college hockey rink with the “Best Atmosphere” by the Wall Street Journal (2011).

•Two Hobey Baker Award winners from UMaine (Scott Pellerin and Paul Kariya), rec-ognized as the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player.

•46 former Black Bears play in the NHL. John Tortorella is head coach of the New York Rangers. Garth Snow is general manager of the New York Islanders.

• UMaine baseball has seven College World Series appearances and 16 NCAA regional appearances. Baseball has won seven conference titles, including the 2011 champi-onship.

• UMaine baseball has had seven major league players in addition to coaches Brian Butterfield and Carl “Stump” Merrill.

• UMaine women’s basketball has won 13 conference titles and made seven NCAA Tournament appearances. Four All-Americans have combined for 14 All-American honors.

• UMaine football has won 11 conference titles and made six NCAA Tournament appear-ances, including three NCAA Final Eight appearances in the last 10 years. Maine played in the 1965 Tangerine Bowl.

• UMaine football has had 43 players in NFL camps. There are currently eight players listed on NFL rosters. UMaine football has produced 35 All-Americans (2012).

• Three Black Bears have played in the Super Bowl.

• UMaine softball has won three conference titles and made UMaine’s first NCAA appear-ance by a women’s team in 1994.

• Former UMaine men’s basketball player Rick Carlisle led the Dallas Mavericks to a 2011 NBA Championship win, while Jim Boylan is an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers.

• UMaine field hockey received its highest national ranking ever in 2011 when it was ranked 10th in the nation.

• Track and field great Viktoria Rybalko competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olym-pics and recently returned to UMaine as an assistant coach.

• UMaine track has garnered three All-America honors in the last two years.



A year removed from reaching their fourth-straight America East postseason, the Black Bears will welcome in a slew of newcomers who will join the 11 returnees in looking to rebuild and return to the postseason. ✔ ATTACK

Maine led the nation in scoring for the majority of last season as it averaged a nation leading 4.45 goals per game and will be looking for some replacements at the top of the scoring column. The Black Bears lost four of their top five scorers from last year's squad, including the top two scorers in school history in Kelly Newton (13 G, 25 A) and Stephanie Gardiner (12 G, 7 A). However, Maine will look to build on last season's America East Co-Rookie of the Year Holly Stewart's solid play at forward (12 G, 6 A) and will also look for a scor-ing punch from senior captain Zoe Adkins (5 G, 11 A). Maine has brought in seven freshman scorers that will look to make an immediate impact on the turf.

✔ MIDFIELDStephanie Gardiner, lost to

graduation, leaves a large hole in Maine's midfield as she was

InsIde The numbers.....

Overall Record..........................16-4Conference..................................3-2Non-conference........................13-2America East Finish.....................3rd Home.........................................6-2Away.......................................... 6-1Neutral.......................................4-1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost....11/9 Starters Returning/Lost..................4/7

reTurnIng sTaTs Leaders....

Goals.......................12, Holly StewartAssists.........................11, Zoe Adkins Points......................30, Holly Stewart Shots............39, Annabelle Hamilton Shots on Goal..........28, Holly Stewart+Shot %.........42.9%, Holly Stewart*

*Indicates leading team last season in that category+Based on 20 or more shots in a season

Rebuilt...Refueled...ReloadedafTer LosIng 11 LeTTerwInners and seven sTarTers from a year ago, The bLack bears are recharged for a run aT The amerIca easT champIonshIp

named America East Midfielder of the Year a season ago and leading goal scorer Alexa Binnendijk (14 G). However, Zoe Adkins brings solid senior leadership to the middle of the turf and will be joined by sophomore's Becca Paradee (14 games) and Hannah Keating (11 games) who each bring sound stickwork and control to the midfield.

✔ DEFENSEThe Black Bears return two

exceptional starters at back this season in America East All-Rookie selections Annabelle Hamilton and Zoe Berkey. Maine will look to build off its solid backline as the two returnees also produced on the offensive end, totaling seven goals and seven assists. Maine will also look for production from junior Kaitlynn Stymiest who will be called on to provide significant minutes and upperclass leader-ship. Many of the newcomers will be looked upon to also provide significant a minutes and battle for time on the backline.

✔ GOALIEMaine's goalkeeper competi-

tion will be wide open entering the 2012 season after the Black Bears lost four-year starter Brit-

tany Fleck to graduation.Seniors Alicia Frisch and Sydney

Kolysher each appeared in four games a year ago for Maine and each ended the season at 3-0-0. Frisch completed the season with a 0.66 goals against average along with a .750 saves percent-age while Kolysher tallied a 1.33 goals against average with a .500 saves percentage. The senior goalkeeper duo will be joined be incoming freshman Natasha Ford will will also be pushing for time inside the cage for the Black Bears.



Josette Babineau begins her sixth season as head coach of the Black Bears. While at the helm of the Black Bears, coach Babineau has guided the squad to four-straight America East Tournament apperences. Through her time at Maine, Babineau has coached and mentored 18 All-Conference players and five All-American selections. Coach Babineau has continued to form the Black Bears into a nationally recognized program as Maine received votes in the National

Field Hockey Coaches Association Top-20 poll, including receiving its highest ever national ranking when the squad was honored as the number 10 team in the nation (10/4/11). This past season, the Black Bears enjoyed their greatest success since 1996 as they went 16-4, racking up the second most wins in a season in program history while setting a new school-record with 89 total goals scored. The individual awards continue to pile up under Coach Babineaus dedication and hard work with the program. In 20120, Kelly Newton graduated with the most points ever scored (163) by a Black Bear as she garnished a pair of All-American honors. Fellow senior Stephanie Gardiner was honored as the America East Midfielder of the Year, while also receiving an All-American honor, as the pair of seniors each also earned unanimous selections to the All-America East First Team. Babineau continues to bring in the talent to Orono as freshman Holly Stewart was named to the WomensFieldHockey.com National All-Rookie team while also being named America East Co-Rookie of the Year. The Black Bears also received three All-Region selections, three America East Second Team selections and three America East All-Rookie team honors. Aside from the honors for their play while with the Black Bears, Coach Babineau has had three of her former student-athletes go on to play on Senior National Teams while one participated with the Women's Junior National squad. Under Coach Babineau's guidance in 2010, Maine received votes in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Top-20 poll for the majority of the season. During the 2010 campaign, Maine picked up big wins under Babineau’s guidance including home victories over Michigan and Providence and solid road victories against Harvard, Yale, Brown and Davidson. Maine continues to rack up the honors under the management of Babineau as Kelly Newton was named the America East Offensive Player of the Year in 2010 while also being named to the All-Regional first team, a WomensFieldHockey.com All-American and a NFHCA Regional All-American. Stephanie Gardiner was also honored as an All-Regional Second Team member as well as being named a unanimous selection the America East All-Conference first team. Three other Black Bears were honored to the America East All-Conference Second Team while one was named to the All-Rookie squad. Academically, the Black Bears have won eight-straight NFHCA Academic team awards under Babineau. Just this season, Maine had a pair of student-athletes named to the America East All-Academic squad and nine named to the NFHCA National Academic team. Babineau was named head coach of the University of Maine field hockey team on February 1, 2007 by Director of Athletics Blake James. She became the sixth head coach in Maine field hockey history. “We are very excited to have someone with Josette’s experience and success as our head coach,” said James upon her hiring. “I am confident that we will see continued success both academically and athletically with our field hockey program.” Babineau came to Maine after serving as an assistant coach at Cornell the previous three seasons. While with the Big Red, she was involved in all aspects of the program, includ-ing preparing practice plans and scouting reports for the Big Red. At Cornell, Babineau was instrumental in developing a defensive system which resulted in opponents taking 50 percent fewer shots than the previous season. Cornell’s offense scored nearly half a goal per game more than it did the previous year. She also recruited extensively for Cornell. Babineau spent nine years as a Technical Director and Provincial Coach of the Saskatchewan Field Hockey Association. She served as head coach of the Under-21 Canada Games Team in 1997 and 2001. She was responsible for the growth and development of field hockey in Saskatchewan. During the 2003 season, Babineau served as the associate head coach at the University of Calgary. Babineau worked with the coaching staff to organize the season plan, practice plans, game plans and scouting reports. She also assisted in recruiting, team management and administrative duties. She also served as head coach of the Canadian Under-18 National Team during the 2000 season. She coached the Canadian Under-18 team at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Scotland. She ran identification camps throughout Canada to select athletes for the Youth Commonwealth Games team. From 1998–2000, Babineau served as an assistant coach of the Canadian Under-21 National team. The Under-21 team competed in the Qualifying tournament and finished third earning them a spot at the World Cup. Babineau was an outstanding field hockey player at the University of New Brunswick. She led her New Brunswick team to the Silver Medal at the Canadian National Champion-ships in back-to-back seasons. She was a five-time Atlantic University All-Star selection. She was selected to the Canadian University All-Star team four years in a row. Babineau was named most valuable player of the Atlantic Field Hockey conference from 1990–93. In addition, she was named best all round athlete at the University of New Brunswick in both 1992 and 1993. In 1991, she was named Athlete of the Year at the University of New Brunswick and in 1993 she was selected as the Canadian University Player of the Year. Babineau graduated in 1993 from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in business administration.

Josette Babineau

Head Coach

Sixth Season - New Brunswick '93

The Babineau File√University of Maine Head Coach 2007-present√ Assistant Coach at Cornell from 2004–2006√ Associate Head Coach at Univ. of Calgary in 2003√ Saskatchewan Field Hockey Association Technical Director and Provincial Coach from 1995–2004√ Head Coach of Canadian U-18 Team in 2000√ Head Coach of Saskatchewan Canadian U-21 Canada Games Team√ Member of the University of New Brunswick field hockey team from 1989–1993



A year after leading the Black Bears to their fourth-straight America East postseason appearence, her first as a coach and third as a player, Courtney Veinotte will begin her second year as assistant coach of the Black Bears. Veinotte assists in all aspects of coaching a Division I program with a focus on recruiting, travel and practice drills.After a stellar four-year career as a student-athlete with the Black Bear field hockey team, Veinotte returned as

an assistant coach in the fall of 2011. Veinotte, who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psycohology in the spring of 2011, was a leader on the field for Maine all throughout her four years as she appered in 70 total games with 62 starts as a member of the Black Bears. Veinotte tallied 16 goals and eight assists for a total of 40 points over her 70 games and proved to be a very versatile player as she played solid defense throughout her senior season after playing midfield for the majority of her career. Veinotte was named to the America East All-Tournament team her junior season as she tallied a goal in Maine's semifinal contest against Boston Univeristy. Veinotte wasted no time making an impact for the Black Bears as she had a terrific freshman campaign, tallying three goals and one as-sist for seven points. For her efforts, Veinotte was named to the America East All-Rookie squad and was named Ameirca East Rookie of the Week on September 10 after notching a goal and an assist against Northwestern. Veinotte was also named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll, the America East Honor Roll and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I National Academic Squad. Before her time at Maine, Veinotte led Skowhegan to four-straight Maine Class A State Championships in field hockey. Veinotte tallied 54 points in her senior season and was named a nominee for Miss Maine Field Hockey. Veinotte was a two-time KVAC First Team All-State Selection, a two-time Portland Press Herald and Morning Sentinel First Team selection as well as an All-State selection. Veinotte was also named to the Northeast Regional All-America team. While in high school, Veinotte participated in the National Futures, National Futures Elite and played for the Cape Ann Coalition National Festival team.

Courtney Veinotte

Assistant Coach

Second Season - Maine '11



2011: Started all 20 games for the Black Bears ... Tallied five goals with 11 assists for 21 points ... Had two goals in Maine's win over Dartmouth (9/7) ... Recorded an assist in three-straight games (9/17-9/25) ... Also had a three-game

points streak (10/10-10/16) ... Tallied a goal and an assist at Hofstra (10/16). 2010: Ap-peared in all 19 games for Maine, starting 18 ... Provided solid defense all season long in helping Maine to shutout victories over Providence (8/27), Bryant (9/17) and Davidson (10/11) ... Named to the America East Honor Roll ... A Maine Scholar-Athlete Bronze Medal Award winner. 2009: Had an outstanding rookie season for Maine ... Named to the America East All-Rookie Squad ... was named America East Rookie of the Week twice (8/31) and (10/26) ... played in all 19 games, starting 18 ... notched her first collegiate goal against Vermont (10/24) in a game in which she notched two goals, including the game-winner BEFORE MAINE: Captain for Coach Tara Preston at Gleneagle Secondary School...led Gleneagle to a third place finish in the province...team finished as District and League champions in 2008 and 2009...played for the Skillsets Selects in the U-19 National Hockey Festival for three years, earning two gold medals and one silver...represented British Columbia twice at the National Indoor Tournament and earned two silver medals...also played for the Southeast Regional Team since 2005, and was selected captain four times. PERSONAL: Born Aug. 2, 1991...daughter of Nancy and Joe Adkins...a kinesiology and physical education major.

#8 Abbey GutowskiSo. • F • 4-11Conway, N.H./Kennett High School

2011: Appeared in six games for the Black Bears in her rookie season. BEFORE MAINE: Played her high school field hockey at Kennett High where she was a forward under Coach C.J. Lang

from 2007-2011 ... Helped pace the Eagles to a New Hampshire State Championship in 2010 and a State Championship runners-up campaign in 2008 ... Was named First-Team All-State in 2010 as she broke the school-record for most goals and assists ... Named

Second-Team All-State in 2009 as well as winning the 2009 Deryl Flemming Award ... Competed on the New England Hockeymates squad who won the Club Cup Challenge Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010 while also compeating with her New England Hockeymates at the Disney Showcase from 2008-11 ... Also was a member of the National Futures, Futures Elite and was the MVP New England Hockeymates tournament. PERSONAL: Born Nov. 7, 1992 ... Daughter of Kelley and Benjamin Gutowski ... a New Media major ... also competed in boys lacrosse in high school ... Has four sisters ... Sis-

ter Amanda played Field Hockey for Plymouth State, sister Ashley played field hockey for Holy Cross and Plymouth State.

#15 Zoe Adkins - Captain Sr. • M/B • 5-7Coquitlam, British Columbia/Gleneagle Secondary

2011: A unanimous selection to the America East All-Rookie team ... Played in all 20 games with 19 starts ... Scored her first collegiate goal against St. Louis (9/10) ... Recorded her first career assist at Lehigh (9/24) ... Also tallied a goal against

Boston University (10/9) ... Also had a pair of defensive saves ... Named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll ... A member of the NFHCA DI National Academic Squad ... A Maine Scholar Athlete Rising Star. BEFORE MAINE: Played back and midfield for Coach Jen Van Dyke at Cowichan Senior Secondary ... Named the 2011 Cowichan Senior Secondary Athlete of the Year as well as being honored as the 2009 Indoor Rookie of the Year ... Guided her team to a second place finish in the 2010 Junior Pan-Ams and was also a member of Team British Columbia from 2007-2011.PERSONAL: Born July 9, 1993 ... Daughter of Sharon and Bruce Berkey ... a Civil Engineering major ... also played soccer in high school.

#3 Zoe BerkeySo. • B • 5-0Duncan, British Columbia/Cowichan Senior Secondary

Career Stats YR GP G A PTS2011 20 2 0 4 Career 20 2 0 4

Career Stats YR GP G A PTS2009 19 2 0 42010 19 0 0 02011 20 5 11 21 Career 58 7 11 25




#30 Alicia FrischSr. • G • 5-6Calgary, Alberta / Queen Elizabeth

2011: Appeared in four games in the cage for Maine with two starts ... Ended the season 3-0-0 with one shutout ... Compiled a 0.66 goals against averaged along with a .750 saves percentage

... Made two saves in wins over St. Louis (9/10), at Quinnipiac (9/25) and against Holy Cross (10/10) ... Earned her first career shutout win in the victory over St. Louis ... Named to the America East Honor Roll ... A Maine Student-Athlete Silver Medalist. 2010: Played in four games for the Black Bears ... Started her first career game at Northeastern (9/5) ... Finished the season with 13 saves, a .650 save percentage and a 2.87 goals against aver-age. BEFORE MAINE: Led her Under-19 Alberta team to a silver medal at the Canadian National Indoor Championships...invited to the Canadian National Outdoor Team camp and 2010 National Indoor Team camp...also played ice hockey. PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1990...daughter of Melissa Roblin...a civil engineering major.

#27 Annabelle HamiltonSo. • B • 5-5N. Vancouver, B.C./Carson Graham Secondary

2011: A unanimous selection to the America East All-Rookie team ... Named America East Rookie of the Week (8/30) ... Started all 20 games for the Black Bears ... Ended the season

with five goals and six assists for 16 points ... Scored her first career goal, and arguably the biggest goal of the season, when she tallied the game-winner in overtime at Boston College (8/30) ... Added two goals a game later against Bryant (9/4) ... Had a goal and three assists at Lehigh (9/24) ... Recorded the game-winning goal in Maine's win over Cornell (9/11) ... Led the team with four defensive saves ... Had two game winning goals on the season. BEFORE MAINE: Played at Carson Graham Secondary school from 2006-2011, captaining the squad in her senior season ... Under her senior leadership, Carson Graham won the high school Provincials as her team went a perfect 25-0 ... Named a City of North Vancouver All-Star and her team was named District of North Vancouver team of the year ... Captained her Junior World Olympics team which placed second at the Pan American Game Qualifier in Uruguay ... Also played on Canada's Junior National Team, Canada's 'A' Team in the Four Nations Tournament in 2011 and on the B.C. Regional and Provincial 'A' Teams PERSONAL: Born Sept. 19, 1993 ... Daughter of Romney Grant and Tim Hamilton ... a Business major ... has one brother ... also competed in basketball, soccer and was a North Vancouver City Rugby All-Star.

Career StatsYR GP Min Svs Sv% GA GAA W L SHO2010 4 170:55 13 .650 7 2.87 0 1 02011 4 210:46 6 .750 2 0.66 3 0 1Career 8 381:41 19 .679 9 1.65 3 1 1


2011: Appeared in 11 games for the Black Bears ... Ended the season with one goal and one assist ... Scored her first collegiate goal on August 27 against Siena ... Recorded her

first career assist against Rutgers (10/22) ... Named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Honored to the NFHCA DI National Academic Squad ... A Maine Scholar-Athlete Rising Star. BEFORE MAINE: Played midfield at York High School from 2007-2011 ... Ended her Wildcat career with 24 goals and 33 assists along with three Western Maine championships, including York's first State Championship, which Keating helped capture

in 2008 ... Was a 2010 finalist for Miss Maine Field Hockey and was also named one of 25 field hockey players to watch in Maine in 2009-10 by the Portland Press Herald ... A three-time mem-ber of the Western Maine and All-State Teams. PERSONAL: Born April 6, 1993 ... Daughter of Cynthia and Stephen Keating ... a Nursing major ... also played Ice Hockey in high school ... Sister Caitlin played field hockey at Endicott College also has a brother, Ryan ... Dad played football at UMaine from 1977-81, uncle Thomas played football at UMaine from 1968-72 and other uncle Christopher played football at UMaine from 1975-79 and played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills f r o m 1 9 7 9 -

84. Chris's son Conor recently played football at UMaine from 2007-11.

#43 Hannah KeatingSo. • F/M • 5-11York, Maine / York High School




#99 Sydney KolysherSr. • G • 5-9White Rock, British Columbia/UConn

2011: Appeared in four games for Maine with four starts ... Earned wins over Siena (8/27), Bryant (9/4) and at Lehigh (9/24) ... Ended the season 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals against

average and a .500 save percentage along with one shutout win ... Captured her first shutout victory in the win at Lehigh (9/24) ... Named to the America East Honor Roll ... A Maine Scholar-Athlete Bronze Medalist. 2010: Did not see anytime in the cage for Maine in 2011. BEFORE MAINE: Transferred to Maine from perennial power University of Connecticut for the 2010 season...led Southridge School to a 10-0 record while giving up just two goals as a senior...earned team MVP honors...led Southridge to a league championship...played for Team British Columbia at the Senior Canadian National Championships. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 19, 1991...daughter of Linda Dewar and Bob Kolysher...a communication major.

Career StatsYR GP Min Svs Sv% GA GAA W L SHO2011 4 210:00 4 .500 4 1.33 3 0 1Career 4 210:00 4 .500 4 1.33 3 0 1

#2 Becca ParadeeSo. • M • 5-5Gardiner, Maine / Gardiner

2011: Played in 14 games with four starts for the Black Bears ... Started the first two games of her career ... Recorded her first collegiate point with an assist against Lehigh (9/24) ...

Named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Honored to the NFHCA DI National Academic Squad ... A Maine Scholar-Athlete Rising Star. BE-FORE MAINE: Played at Gardiner High School where she finished her career with 38 goals and 24 assists while controlling the midfield for coach Moe McNally from 2007-2011 ... Led the Tigers to a 57-9-1 record over her four years including a State Championship and a KVC Championship ... Was named to the Maine Field Hockey Association All-State team in her junior and senior season's as well as a Miss Maine Field Hockey Finalist in her senior year ... Named to the All-Rookie team fol-lowing her freshman campaign and also competed

as a Junior Olympian. PERSONAL: Born Feb. 20, 1993 ... Daughter of Kathy Paradee ... A KPE-Exercise Science major ... also played lacrosse, basketball and competed in indoor track ... Brother Danny plays tennis at Clark.


#26 Holly StewartSo. • F • 5-8N. Vancouver, B.C./Carson Graham Secondary

2011: Maine's top returning scorer ... Had one of the best freshman seasons in Maine history ... Was named America East

Co-Rookie of the Year ... Named to the WomensFieldHockey.com All-Rookie team ... A three-time America EastRookie of the Week (9/26, 10/17, 10/31) and a one-time America East Player of the Week (10/17) ... Ranked third on the Black Bears with 30 points and was tied for third with 12 goals ... Started all 20 games for the Black Bears ... Ended the season with 12 goals and seven assists ... Scored her first collegiate goal against Siena (8/27) ... Notched her first assist and her first multiple point game against Dartmouth (9/7) ... Tallied her first career hat-trick at Lehigh (9/24) ... Had another hat-trick and added an assist for a seven point day at Fairfield (10/15) ... Scored a pair of goals against Holy Cross (10/10) ... Had two three game point scoring streaks ... (9/4-9/10) (10/10-10/16) ... Named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Honored to the NFHCA DI National Academic Squad ... A Maine Scholar-Athlete Rising Star. BEFORE MAINE: Attended Carson Graham Secondary from 2009-11 where she led her high school team to the 2010 Provincial High School Championship and was a member of the 2009 U16 Team B.C. Blue National Champions as well as winning both the Bridgeman Cup and UBC Tournament with her Carson Graham Secondary team ... Named the 2011 Paul Winstanley Shield Most Outstanding Junior Player in the West Vancouver Vipers league as well as being honored as the 2011 Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year at Carson Graham ... In 2010, was named a High School Field Hockey First-Team All-Star. PERSONAL: Born on May 18, 1993 ... Daughter of Susan and Norman Stewart ... an Exercise Science major ... also competed in wrestling, scoccer, cross country and basketballl ... has one sister and one brother.


#6 Bri RobertsonSo. • M/B • 5-7Bradley Maine / John Bapst

2011: Appeared in five games for the Black Bears. BEFORE MAINE: Played for Gina Schuck at John Bapst throughout her

high school career ... Compiled five goals and eight assists over her four years at John Bapst while leading her team to the playoffs three straight years ... A two year field hockey academic all-star and captained her team in her senior season, in which the Crusaders went 13-3 and reached the Eastern Maine semi-finals. PERSONAL: Born June 22, 1993 ... Daughter of Michelle and Dale Robertson ... Undecided on major ... Also competed in ice hockey and track. Career Stats

YR GP G A PTS2011 5 0 0 0Career 5 0 0 0



#20 Kaitlynn StymiestJr. • B/M • 5-5Corinth, Maine / Central High School

2011: Battled through injury, appearing in five games for the Black Bears. 2010: Appeared in four games for Maine, seeing her first action in Maine's win over Pacific (9/12). BEFORE

MAINE: Captain for coach Diane Rollins at Central High School...named to the 2009 Maine Field Hockey Association All-State team...also named First Team All-PVC...played for the Maine Majestix and was part of the USA Field Hockey Futures program...selected for the Maine Event team in 2007 and 2008...selected the Maine Event Cape Cod Classic Most Valuable Player...played at the National Field Hockey Festival in 2008 and 2009...also played softball and was on the cheering team. PERSONAL: Daughter of Terrijane and Donnie Casavant ... Born May 10, 1992 ... A Molecular & Cellular Biology major.

Career Stats YR GP G A PTS2010 4 0 0 02011 5 0 0 0Career 9 0 0 0



#9 Katie BingleFr. • F • 5-6Selby, England / Doncaster College

BEFORE MAINE: Played for Doncaster College High School and the Wakefield Hockey Club, captaining the squad in 2009 and 2010 ... Helped lead the England Hockey National U15 and U16

teams to Club Championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010, captaining the U16 squad ... Was a member of the U18 squad which finished third in 2011 and made it to the quarterfinals in 2012 while assisting her U18 National Indoor squad to a runner up finish in 2012 ... A member of the England Hockey National League North squad which finished fourth in 2012 and also competed on the Wakefield Hockey Club U19 team which competed in an international tournament in Holland where she played against teams from Switzerland, Holland, Australia and the United States. PERSONAL: Born Feb. 11, 1994 ... Daughter of Melanie and Tony Berkey ... Undecided on major ... Has one brother, Jamie.

#77 Natasha FordFr. • GK • 5-5Vancouver, B.C./Lord Byng Secondary

BEFORE MAINE: Helped guide her U16 squad to a first place finish at the 2009 Canadian Nationals and a first place showing at the U18 regionals in 2009 with the U16 British

Columbia team ... At the Higher Performance Championships in 2011, was a member of U18 squad which took home third place honors ... Individually, was selected to both the U17 and U21 National Squads while also being named to the Senior British Columbia team in 2011 ... Also was a member of the Vancouver Hawks Premier team from 2008 until 2012. PERSONAL: Born Jan 3, 1993 ... Daughter of Cheryl Louie and Colin Ford ... Undecided on major ... Also competed in ultimate frisbee, soccer, badminton, track and field and volleyball in high school ... Has one brother, Sean, who played field hockey for Junior Canada.

#7 Elke JacobseFr. • M • 5-7Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands/Spi-noze Lyceum AmsterdamBEFORE MAINE: Played for her club team THC Hurley prior to joining the University of Maine ... Helped her squad to a second place finish in the Netherlands Indoor league and a

fifth place finish in the Netherlands outdoor league ... Captained her squad in 2008-09 ... In 2009-10 and 2010-11, played a large part in leading her Topklasse League squads to first place rankings. PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1993 ... Daughter of Johanna Westerbos and Jan Jacobse ... Majoring in Business Administration ... Has two brothers and one sister.

#5 Nicole SeveyFr. • M • 5-7Skowhegan, Maine/Skowhegan

BEFORE MAINE: Won three State Championships and four-straight Eastern Maine Championships at Skowhegan High School ... Helped guide her high school squad to State titles

in 2008, 2010 and 2011 while winning Eastern Maine titles from 2008-2011 ... Named Miss Maine Field Hockey in 2011 and also earned KVAC and Portland Press Herald player of the year honors ... Named a National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American as well as being named a three-time all-star and earning a spot on the all-rookie team in 2008 ... Tallied 11 goals and 19 assists for 41 points in her senior high school season and finished her high school career with 42 goals and 48 assists for 132 total points ... Also competed with the Maine Majestix Field Hockey program in which she was selected to attend the Futures Elite Championship; which represents the top 96 high school players in the United States. PERSONAL: Born September 19, 1994 ... Daughter of Karla Sevey-Dugas and Howard Sevey ... Undecided on major ... Also competed in outdoor track and field in high school ... Has two sisters and one brother.

#23 Esther OvereemFr. • B/F • 5-6Hilversum, The Netherlands/Comenius College - HilversumBEFORE MAINE: Competed for the Mixed Hockey Club Hilversum and the Mixed Hockey Club Laren ... Helped her team to a silver medal performance at the 2011-12 National

Indoor Hockey Championships and a spot in the final four for the field hockey National Championship while leading the team to a third place finish in the 2010-11 National Championship ... In 2006, captained her squad to a sixth place showing in Holland before taking back-to-back third place finishes in 2011 and 2012 ... In 2012, assisted her squad to a first place finish in the Saturn Indoor Hockey Tournament. PERSONAL: Born March 7, 1994 ... Daughter of Adrienne Campbell and Ewout Overeem ... A Journalism/Mass Communication major ... Also competed in tennis in high school.

#11 Marissa ShawFr. • M/B • 5-8Plymouth, Maine/Nokomis

BEFORE MAINE: Helped guide Nokomis High School to a State Championship in 2010 after winning the Eastern Maine Championship in both 2010 and 2008 and earning Eastern

Maine runner-up status in 2009 and 2011 ... A Miss Maine Field Hockey Nominee in 2011, was named All-State and MVP in both 2011 and 2010 after earning the Warrior award in 2009 and the Rookie award in 2008. PERSONAL: Born June 14, 1994 ... Daughter of Missy and Jim ... Undecided on major ... Also competed in basketball and track and field in high school ... Was named the Class 'B' Player of the Year in basketball in 2012 and was the State Champion in Javelin in 2011 and 2012 ... Has one sister, Taylor.



#4 Jessica SkillingsFr. • F • 5-2Skowhegan, Maine/Skowhegan

BEFORE MAINE: Graduated from Skowhegan High School where she captured State Championships in 2008, 2010 and 2011 while winning Eastern Maine Titles all four years as

well as sweeping the KVAC Championships. Captained her high school squad in 2011 and helped lead her team to top 20 national rankings in both 2009 and 2011 ... Outside of high school, was a National Futures Champion from 2008-2011 and competed as a Junior Olympian in 2009 and 2010 ... Earned Regional All-American status in 2010 and was named National Third Team All-American in 2011. PERSONAL: Born May 27, 1994 ... Daughter of Kate and Donald Skillings ... Undecided on major ... Has two brothers, Matthew and Cameron.

#22 Cassidy SvetekFr. • F • 5-8Burlington, Ontario/Notre Dame Catholic

BEFORE MAINE: Four year starter for Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School where she played a total of 72 games; recording 35 goals in 21 games during her senior season ...

A two year captain, was named Regional All-State and was also named her team’s MVP following her senior year ... Also captained her club squad and participated in many field hockey tournaments throughout the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Holland and Portugal ... Helped lead her high school team to a pair of regional final appearances while also assisting her indoor and outdoor club teams to championships ... Earned a bronze medal with her U16 squad at Nationals while playing for Team Ontario and earned a gold medal at the Ontario Summer Games with Halton ... Assisted in leading her team to the International Indoor Championship “Big Apple Indoor” finals. PERSONAL: Born September 12, 1994 ... Daughter of Lesley and Edward Svetek ..A business marketing major ... Also competed in volleyball, ice hockey and soccer in high school ... Has two younger sisters ... Father, Edward, captained his varsity hockey team and played professionally in Europe.



Most GoalsGame – 5, by Gina Ferazzi (vs. UM-Presque Isle, 1983)Single Season – 21, by Lynn Shostak (1975)Career – 57, by Kelly Newton (2008–11)

Most AssistsGame -- 3, by Steph Chakmakian (vs. Towson, 1999), Karen Hebert (vs. Davis & Elkins, 1997), Annie Elkanich (vs. Siena, 1995), Margaret Henrick (vs. Siena, 1995), Nancy Nigro (vs. Lowell, 1985), Morgan Brady (vs. Boston University, 2001), Jen Johnstone (vs. St. Louis, 2002), Tara Bedard (vs. New Hampshire, 2002), Shaunessy Saucier (vs. Sacred Heart, 2005) Kelly Newton (vs. St. Louis, 2011) Annabelle Hamilton (vs. Lehigh, 2011)Single Season – 25, by Kelly Newton (2011)Career – 49, by Kelly Newton (2008–11)

Most Total PointsGame – 10, by Gina Ferazzi (vs. UM-Presque Isle, 1983) 10, by Kelly Newton (vs. Pacific, 2009)Single Season – 51, by Kelly Newton (2011)Career – 163, by Kelly Newton (2008--11 )

Most Defensive SavesGame – 4, by Stacey Starbird (vs. New Hampshire, 1989, and UConn, 1989)Single Season – 19, by Stacey Starbird (1989)Career – 28, by Stacey Starbird (1989–91)

Goalkeeping RecordsMost Shutouts, Single Season – 9, by Mary Lou Winstel (1993)Most Shutouts, Career – 29, by Mary Lou Winstel (1991–94)Most Saves, Game – 37, by Deb McSweeney (vs. UConn, 1989)Most Saves, Single Season – 260, by Mary Lou Winstel (1992)Most Saves, Career – 798, by Mary Lou Winstel (1991–94)

Most Team Goals in SeasonTotal Team Goals -- 89 (2011)

Maine Field Hockey Records

2011 America East Standings -----CONF.----- ---OVERALL--- SCHOOL W L PCT W L PCT New Hampshire-xy 4 1 .800 17 5 .773Boston Univ.-x 4 1 .800 11 9 .550Maine 3 2 .600 16 4 .800Albany 3 2 .600 13 7 .650Fairfield 1 4 .200 9 8 .529Vermont 0 5 .000 6 11 .353

x -America East co-regular season championsy - America East tournament champion (NCAA berth)

2011 America East Tournament

Semifinals Friday, November 4Memorial Field (Durham, N.H.)Game 1: #1 New Hampshire 1, #4 Albany 0Game 2: #2 Boston University 4, #3 Maine 0

Finals Saturday, November 6Memorial Field (Durham, N.H.)Game 3: #1 New Hampshire 4, #2 Boston University 2

2011 America East HonoreesOffensive Player of the Year: Whitney Frates, New HampshireDefensive Player of the Year: Jacinda McLeod, Boston UniversityMidfielder of the Year: Stephanie Gardiner, MaineCo-Rookies of the Year: Holly Stewart, Maine / Valentina Cerda, Boston U.Coaching Staff of the Year: New HampshireGoalkeeper of the Year: Kristi Troch, Albany

2011 Maine All-ConferenceAmerica East First Team: Kelly Newton, Stephanie GardinerAmerica East Second Team: Alexa Binnendijk, Jocelyn Mitchell Holly StewartAmerica East All-Rookie Team: Zoe Berkey, Annabelle Hamilton, Holly StewartAmerica East All-Academic Team: Alexa Binnendijk, Jocelyn MitchellAmerica East All-Championship Team: Annabelle Hamilton, Lelia Sacré



Results (16-4, 3-2 America East)DATE RESULT SCORE OPPONENT GOALIE (Saves) GOALS (Assists) Aug. 26 Loss 2-3 NORTHEASTERN Gardiner (Newton), Gardiner (Newton, Adkins)Aug. 27 Win 8-0 SIENA Mitchell (Newton), Mitchell, Adkins, Keating (Sacré), Glynn (Mitchell), Gardiner, Stewart (Gardiner), MillerAug. 30 Win (OT) 4-3 at #14 Boston College Binnendijk (Adkins, Newton), Newton, Gardiner, Hamilton (Newton)Sept. 4 Win 7-3 BRYANT Gardiner (Adkins), Binnendijk, Stewart, Binnendijk (Gardiner), Hamilton (Gardiner), Mitchell, Hamilton (Newton)Sept. 7 Win 7-3 DARTMOUTH Glynn, Gardiner, Gardiner, Adkins, Stewart (Newton), Adkins (Stewart), AruteSept. 10 Win 8-0 vs. St. Louis Binnendijk (Adkins; Newton), Newton, Gardiner (Newton), Gardiner (Stewart), Mitchell, Arute, Newton, Berkey (Newton)Sept. 11 Win 2-0 vs. Cornell Hamilton (Adkins, Newton), SacréSept. 16 Win 5-0 at Providence Newton (Mitchell), Binnendijk (Newton), Newton, Mitchell (Newton), Newton (Sacré)Sept. 17 Win 4-1 vs. Michigan St. Sacré, Sacré (Adkins, Newton), Gardiner (Newton), Glynn (Stewart)Sept. 24 Win 11-0 at Lehigh Gardiner (Paradee), Binnendijk (Hamilton), Stewart (Sacré; Berkey), Binnendijk (Newton), Newton (Mitchell), Glynn (Adkins), Stewart (Gardiner), Mitchell (Hamilton), Stewart (Newton), Hamilton (Gardiner), Binnendijk (Hamilton) Sept. 25 Win (OT) 3-2 at Quinnipiac Gardiner, Binnendijk (Newton; Adkins), NewtonOct. 1 Win (OT) 4-3 #17 ALBANY * Mitchell (Stewart), Newton (Binnendijk), Mitchell (Gardiner), NewtonOct. 9 Loss 1-2 #19 BOSTON UNIVERSITY * Berkey (Mitchell)Oct. 10 Win 5-1 HOLY CROSS Binnendijk (Newton), Binnendijk (Newton), Adkins, Stewart, Stewart (Hamilton)Oct. 15 Win 6-1 at Fairfield * Newton (Adkins), Stewart, Sacré, Newton (Stewart), Stewart (Gardiner), StewartOct. 16 Win 5-4 at Hofstra Glynn (Newton), Binnendijk (Hamilton), Binnendijk (Newton), Mitchell (Adkins), Adkins (Stewart) Oct. 21 Loss 0-3 at #10 New Hampshire * ----Oct. 22 Win 3-0 vs. Rutgers Binnendijk (Newton), Newton (Hamilton), Miller (Keating)Oct. 29 Win 4-0 VERMONT * Sacré (Newton; Adkins), Sacré, Stewart (Mitchell), Sacré (Newton)Nov. 4 Loss 0-4 vs. #17 Boston University # ---

* – America East game Underline - Game-winning goal # - America East Tournament (Durham, N.H.) CAPS - Home game

S t a t i s t i c sPLAYER GP/GS G A PTS. SH. SH.% GWG DSv13 Kelly Newton 20/20 13 25 51 62 .210 4 017 Stephanie Gardiner 20/20 12 7 31 69 .174 2 026 Holly Stewart 20/20 12 6 30 37 .324 0 010 Alexa Binnendijk 20/20 14 1 29 41 .341 3 024 Jocelyn Mitchell 20/20 9 5 23 66 .136 1 015 Zoe Adkins 20/20 5 11 21 22 .227 1 012 Lelia Sacré 20/16 7 3 17 30 .233 2 127 Annabelle Hamilton 20/20 5 6 16 39 .128 2 44 Courtney Glynn 20/10 5 0 10 18 .278 1 03 Zoe Berkey 20/19 2 1 5 3 .667 0 222 Molly Arute 20/11 2 0 4 7 .286 0 014 Megan Miller 14/0 2 0 4 7 .286 0 043 Hannah Keating 11/0 1 1 3 2 .500 0 02 Becca Paradee 14/4 0 1 1 0 .000 0 020 Kaitlynn Stymiest 5/0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 018 Cassandra Mendonca 3/0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 08 Abbey Gutowski 6/0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 06 Bri Robertson 5/0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 TOTAL 20 89 67 245 403 .221 16 7OPPONENTS 20 33 21 87 164 .201 4 9Goalkeeper StatisticsPLAYER GP/GS MIN. GA GAA SVS SV% SO Brittany Fleck (10-4-0) 14/14 985:14 27 1.92 50 .649 4 Alicia Frisch (3-0-0) 4/2 210:46 2 0.66 6 .750 1Sydney Kolysher (3-0-0) 4/4 210:00 4 1.33 4 .500 1 Team 0:00 0 0.00 7 1.000 1 TOTAL 20 1406:00 33 1.64 67 .670 7OPPONENTS 20 1406:00 89 4.43 197 .689 2

2011 HonorsNFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award**The award honors schools with at least a 3.0 grade point average. It is the eighth-consecutive year the team has been honored with the award.

NFHCA National Academic Squad**Zoe Berkey, Hannah Keating, Becca Paradee, Holly Stewart, Alexa Binnendijk, Megan Miller, Brittany Fleck, Jocelyn Mitchell, Kelly Newton

National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-AmericanKelly Newton (Third Team)

WomensFieldHockey.com All-AmericanStephanie Gardiner (Second Team), Kelly Newton (Third Team)

WomensFieldHockey.com National All-Rookie SquadHolly Stewart

NFHCA All-Northeast RegionStephanie Gardiner (First Team), Kelly Newton (First Team), Jocelyn Mitchell (Second Team)

America East Midfielder of the YearStephanie Gardiner

America East Co-Rookie of the YearHolly Stewart

America East All-ConferenceStephanie Gardiner (First Team), Kelly Newton (First Team), Alexa Binnendijk (Second Team), Jocelyn Mitchell (Second Team), Holly Stewart (Second Team)

America East All-Rookie TeamZoe Berkey, Annabelle Hamilton, Holly Stewart

America East All-Academic TeamAlexa Binnendijk, Jocelyn Mitchell

America East Academic Honor RollMolly Arute*, Zoe Berkey*, Alexa Binnendijk*, Brittany Fleck*, Alicia Frisch, Courtney Glynn*, Hannah Keating, Sydney Kolysher, Megan Miller*, Jocelyn Mitchell*, Kelly Newton*, Rebecca Paradee* and Holly Stewart**Commissioner's Honor Roll

Maine Scholar-Athlete Award WinnersZoe Berkey*, Hannah Keating*, Holly Stewart*, Molly Arute, Alexa Binnendijk, Sydney Kolysher, Alicia Frisch, Courtney Glynn, Megan Miller, Brittany Fleck, Jocelyn Mitchell, Kelly Newton*-Rising Star

GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalUniversity of Maine 34 52 3 0 89Opponents 16 17 0 0 33

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total University of Maine 201 194 8 0 403 Opponents 83 81 0 0 164

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total University of Maine 36 31 0 0 67Opponents 95 97 5 0 197 Penalty Corners: Maine - 181 Opponent - 83

Penalty Strokes: Maine - 4-5 Opponent - 1-1



ECAC Tournament MVPMargaret Henrick – 1994Jeni Turner – 1996NFHCA All-AmericansMary Lou Winstel – 1993 (Third team)Annie Elkanich – 1996 (Third team)Morgan Brady – 2001 (Third team)Tara Bedard – 2002 (Third team)Kelly Newton - 2010 (Third team)Kelly Newton - 2011 (Third team)

NFHCA Regional All-Ameri-

cansTina Ouellette – 1985 (Honorable mention)Charlene Martin – 1986, ’87 (Honorable mention)Maureen Martin – 1988 (First team)Heleen Wiersma – 1989 (Honorable mention)Michelle Gallan – 1993, 1994 (Second team)Mary Lou Winstel – 1993, 1994 (First team)Margaret Henrick – 1994 (Second team), 1995

(First team)Annie Elkanich – 1995 (Second team), 1996

(First team)Cindy Botett – 1996 (Second team), 1997

(Second team)Jeni Turner – 1996 (First team), 1997 (First team)Dedra DeLilli – 1997 (Second team), 1998

(First team)Becky Blue – 1998 (Second team)Mary Beth Coughlin – 1998 (Second team)Kristi Knights – 1999 (Second team), 2000

(Second team)Jen Johnstone – 2000 (Second team), 2001 (First

team), 2002 (Second team)Morgan Brady – 2001 (First team)

Year-by-Year RecordsSEASON W L T COACH POST-SEASON1972 9 0 0 Janet Anderson MAIAW Champions1973 7 2 0 Janet Anderson MAIAW Champions1974 5 3 1 Jeanne Walsh1975 14 5 1 Jeanne Walsh AIAW Tournament1976 7 3 1 Deb Davis1977 7 5 2 Deb Davis1978 5 7 2 Deb Davis1979 8 3 2 Deb Davis MAIAW Champions1980 9 2 2 Deb Davis MAIAW Champions1981 9 6 0 Deb Davis MAIAW Champions1982 7 8 2 Deb Davis1983 5 8 3 Deb Davis1984 7 6 0 Jeri Waterhouse1985 10 11 1 Jeri Waterhouse1986 15 8 0 Jeri Waterhouse ECAC Champions1987 6 10 4 Jeri Waterhouse1988 7 10 0 Jeri Waterhouse1989 4 13 1 Jeri Waterhouse1990 8 11 2 Jeri Waterhouse1991 9 7 1 Terry Kix1992 6 9 2 Terry Kix1993 11 6 1 Terry Kix North Atlantic Conf. Tournament1994 14 6 1 Terry Kix ECAC Champions1995 12 8 0 Terry Kix North Atlantic Conf. Tournament1996 (18) 17 5 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament/ ECAC Champions1997 12 8 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament1998 11 7 0 Terry Kix1999 9 10 0 Terry Kix2000 8 11 0 Terry Kix2001 10 8 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament2002 15 4 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament2003 15 6 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament2004 12 7 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament2005 13 7 0 Terry Kix America East Tournament2006 8 11 0 Andrea Thebarge America East Tournament2007 5 11 0 Josette Babineau2008 6 11 0 Josette Babineau America East Tournament2009 12 7 0 Josette Babineau America East Tournament2010 13 6 0 Josette Babineau America East Tournament2011 (13) 16 4 0 Josette Babineau America East Tournament(#) – Denotes final national ranking

Rebecca Giroux – 2006 (Second Team)Gina Legge – 2006 (Second Team)Kristen Healy - 2007 (Second Team)Erin Reusch - 2007 (Second Team)Brittney Cummings - 2007 (All-Rookie)Courtney Veinotte - 2007 (All-Rookie)Maire Dineen - 2007 (All-Rookie), 2008 (First Team),

2009 (Second Team), 2010 (Second Team)Kelly Newton - 2008 (All-Rookie), 2008 (First Team),

2009 (First Team), 2010 (First Team)Stephanie Gardiner - 2008 (All-Rookie), 2008

(Second Team), 2009 (Second Team), 2010 First Team

Lelia Sacre - 2009 (First Team)Zoe Adkins - 2009 (All-Rookie)Jocelyn Mitchell - 2010 (Second Team)Brittany Fleck - 2010 (Second Team)Alexa Binnendijk - 2010 (All-Rookie)Stephanie Gardiner - 2011 (First Team)Kelly Newton - 2011 (First Team)Alexa Binnendijk - 2011 (Second Team)Jocelyn Mitchell - 2011 (Second Team)Holly Stewart - 2011 (Second Team/All Rookie)Zoe Berkey - 2011 (All-Rookie)Annabelle Hamilton - 2011 (All-Rookie)America East All-TournamentMargaret Henrick – 1993, 1995Mary Lou Winstel – 1993 Wendy DuBois – 1995Jeni Turner – 1996, 1997Dawn Porter – 1996Dedra DeLilli – 1997Morgan Brady – 2001Jen Johnson – 2001Tara Bedard – 2002Amie Dubois – 2002, 2003Kim Leo – 2002Karly Bundy – 2003Rebecca Ouellet – 2003Rachael Hilgar – 2004Katie Flaherty – 2004, 2006Meagan Connolly – 2005Rebecca Giroux – 2005, 2006Gina Legge – 2005Amy Zdrojesky – 2006Maire Dineen - 2008Brittany Fleck - 2008Mallory Pollard - 2009Courtney Veinotte - 2009Mallory Anderson - 2010Stephanie Gardiner - 2010Annabelle Hamilton - 2011Lelia Sacre - 2011America East Offensive Player of the YearKelly Newton - 2010America East Midfielder of the YearStephanie Gardiner - 2011America East Rookie-of-the-YearMary Lou Winstel – 1991Cindy Botett – 1995Kelly Newton - 2008Holly Stewart (Co-Rookie of the Year) - 2011America East Defensive Player of the YearMeagan Connolly – 2005America East Coach-of-the-YearTerry Kix – 1993, 1995, 2002, 2005America East Scholar-Athlete-of-the-YearSuzanne Plesman – 1991Rebecca Ouellet – 2003America East All-Academic TeamMeagan Connolly– 2005Joanna Fernandes – 2005Shaunessy Saucier – 2005Katie Flaherty – 2006Rebecca Giroux – 2006Gina Legge – 2006Amy Zdrojesky - 2007Erin Reusch - 2007Kristen Healy - 2007Maire Dineen - 2008, 3009, 2010Nicole Emery - 2008Brittney Cummings - 2009, 2010Cassandra Mendonca - 2010Jocelyn Mitchell - 2010Michelle Niedziejko - 2010Alexa Binnendijk - 2011Jocelyn Mitchell - 2011

HONORED BLACK BEARSTara Bedard – 2002 (First team)Kim Leo – 2002 (Second Team)Karly Bundy – 2003 (First Team)Jerrel Lance – 2003 (First Team)Liz Mendell – 2004 (First Team)Meagan Connolly – 2004 (Second Team), 2005

(First Team)Rachael Hilgar – 2004 (Second Team)Jamie Morin – 2004 (Second Team)Kasey Spencer – 2005 (Second Team)Kim MacDonald – 2005 (Second Team)Katie Flaherty – 2006 (Second Team)Amy Zdrojesky – 2006 (Second Team)Amy Zdrojesky - 2007 (Second Team)Kelly Newton - 2008 (First Team), 2009 (Second

Team), 2010 (Second Team), 2011 (First Team)

Maire Dineen - 2008 (Second Team), 2009 (Second Team)

Jocelyn Mitchell - 2009 (Second Team), 2011 (Second Team)

Stephanie Gardiner - 2010 (Second Team), 2011 (First Team)

NFHCA National Academic Squad

Kristin Gilbert – 1987, 1988Deb McSweeney – 1989Jenni Stinchcomb – 1993, 1994Danielle Burke – 1999, 2000Morgan Brady – 2001Kristy Ferran – 2001, 2002Rebecca Ouellet – 2001, 2002, 2003Rachael Hilgar – 2002, 2003, 2004Jill Rosick – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005Kristen Healy – 2003, 2004, 2005,2007

Traci Rainone – 2003, 2004Kara Brady – 2004Emily Dooling – 2004Joanna Fernandes – 2004, 2005, 2006Christie Mosley – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Erin Reusch – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Meagan Connolly – 2005Nicole Emery – 2005, 2006, 2007Ilea Enos – 2005Rebecca Giroux – 2005, 2006, 2007Katy LePage – 2005Amanda Sagan – 2005Gina Legge – 2006Mallory Anderson – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,

2010Mallory Pollard – 2006, 2007, 2008Brittney Cummings --2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Maire Dineen --2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Cassandra Mendonca -- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Kallie Aldus - 2008, 2010Brittany Fleck - 2008, 2011Kim MacDonald - 2008Gigi Niekrask - 2008Courtney Veinotte - 2009, 2010Michelle Niedziejko - 2010Alexa Binnendijk - 2010, 2011Megan Miller - 2010, 2011Jocelyn Mitchell - 2010, 2011Zoe Berkey - 2011Hannah Keating - 2011Becca Paradee - 2011Holly Stewart - 2011Kelly Newton - 2011WomensFieldHockey.Com

All-AmericansLelia Sacre - 2009 (Third Team)Kelly Newton - 2010 (Third Team)Stephanie Gardiner - 2011 (Second Team)Kelly Newton - 2011 (Third Team)WomensFieldHockey.Com

All-Rookie TeamHolly Stewart - 2011 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA

Academic All-District IDanielle Burke – 2000Erin Reusch - 2007Maire Dineen - 2008America East All-ConferenceAmy Corbett – 1989 (First team)Suzanne Plesman – 1991 (First team)Margaret Henrick – 1993 (First team), 1994 (First team), 1995 (First team)Mary Lou Winstel – 1993 (First team), 1994 (First team)Wendy DuBois – 1995 (Second team)Annie Elkanich – 1995 (First team), 1996 (First team)Karen Hebert – 1996 (Second team)Cindy Botett – 1996 (First team), 1997 (Second team)Jeni Turner – 1996 (First team), 1997 (Second team)Dedra DeLilli – 1997 (Second team)Heidi Spurling – 1997 (Second team)Becky Blue – 1998 (Second team)Mary Beth Coughlin - 1998 (First team)Dedra DeLilli – 1998 (Second team)Danielle Burke – 1999 (Second team)Shannon Clifford – 1999 (Second team)Noriko Kariya – 1999 (Second team), 2000 (Second team)Jaye Lance – 2000 (All-Rookie) 2002, 2003 – (First team)Morgan Brady – 2001 (First team)Jen Johnstone – 2001 (First team), 2002 (First team) Tara Bedard – 2002 (First team)Karly Bundy – 2002 (Second team); 2003 (First

Team)Kim Leo – 2002 (Second team)Meagan Connolly – 2002 (All-Rookie); 2004

(Second Team), 2005 (First Team)Rachael Hilgar – 2003 (Second Team); 2004

(First Team)Rebecca Ouellet – 2003 (First Team)Karen Magno – 2003 (Second Team)Liz Mendell – 2004 (First Team)Jamie Morin – 2004 (Second Team)Kasey Spencer – 2005 (First Team)Joanna Fernandes – 2005 (Second Team)Kim MacDonald – 2005 (Second Team), 2005

(All-Rookie)Shaunessy Saucier – 2005 (Second Team)Katy LePage - 2005 (All-Rookie)Amy Zdrojesky – 2006 (First Team), 2007 (First Team)Katie Flaherty – 2006 (Second Team)

Front: Becca Paradee, Abbey Gutowski, Kaitlynn Stymiest, Sydney Kolysher, Zoe Adkins, Alicia Frisch, Holly Stew-art, Zoe Berkey, Bri Robertson

Back: Head Coach Josette Babineau, Assistant Coach Courtney Veinotte, Jessica Skillings, Cassidy Svetek, Marissa Shaw, Katie Bingle, Hannah Keating, Elke Jacobse, Esther Overeem, Annabelle Hamilton, Nicole Sevey, Natasha

Ford, Athletic Trainer Michelle Bowers

Day Date Opponent Time Sat. Aug. 25 Boston College 1 p.m.Sun. Aug. 26 Michigan St. 12 p.m.Tues. Aug. 28 Providence 4 p.m.Sat. Sept. 1 vs. Central Mich. # 11:30 a.m.Sun. Sept. 2 @ Michigan 2 p.m.Fri. Sept. 7 Rutgers 3 p.m.Sat. Sept. 8 Bryant 1 p.m.Sat. Sept. 15 @ Holy Cross 1 p.m.Sun. Sept.16 vs.Pacific$ 12p.m.Fri. Sept. 21 Quinnipiac 6 p.m.Sat. Sept. 29 @ Vermont * 1 p.m.Sun. Sept. 30 @ Massachusetts 2 p.m.Sat. Oct.6 Fairfield* 1p.m.Mon. Oct. 8 Brown 12 p.m.Fri. Oct. 12 vs. Boston University * % 6:30 p.m.Sun. Oct.14 Northeastern$ 2p.m.Sat. Oct. 20 at Albany * 1 p.m.Sun. Oct. 21 Hofstra 12 p.m.Sat. Oct.27 NewHampshire* 12p.m.Fri-Sun. Nov. 2-4 America East Championships TBD

2012 Field Hockey Schedule

Home games in BOLD

* Denotes America East contest

# Game to be played at Michigan

$ Games to be played at UNH

% Game to be played at Harvard

2012 maine field hockey media guide

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