The Saskatchewan Huskies women's ice hockey team represents the University of Saskatchewan in U Sports women's ice hockey.[2] The Huskies compete in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association Conference in the U Sports athletic association. Home games are contested at the Merlis Belsher Place.
| Saskatchewan Huskies women's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Saskatchewan |
| Conference | Canada West |
| Head coach | Steve Kook Since 2005-06 season |
| Arena | Merlis Belsher Place Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Colors | Green, white, and black[1] |
| U Sports Tournament appearances | |
| 2004, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2024 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2014 | |
History
editWomen have been playing hockey at the University as early as 1912. During the 2009–10 season, Breanne George scored a conference-high 28 goals and 18 assists for a league-leading 46 points in 24 games. Fifth-year Huskies forward Julie Paetsch was named the 2011–12 Canada West women’s hockey Player of the Year. The Huskies alternate captain, Paetsch finished the season as the Canada West leader in scoring with 34 points. Her 14 goals and 20 assists were accumulated in 24 games as the Huskies enjoyed a won-loss record of 16–6–2. Her seven power play goals ranked third overall in the CIS, while her 113 shots led all CIS skaters. In ten contests, she had multiple point games, while logging three or more points on four separate occasions. It marked the second time in Saskatchewan history that a skater has been named Canada West MVP. Breanne George claimed the award in 2009–10.[3]
Kelsey Tulloch was the 2012 Canada West nominee for the Marion Hilliard Award. She accumulated eight points as the Huskies qualified for their fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Tulloch was named a four-time All-Academic, while representing her team on the Huskie Athletics Council.
U Sports Tournament results
edit| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #5 | Pool A, Game 1 Pool A, Game 2 Bronze Medal Game |
#2 Laurier #3 Ottawa #4 McGill |
W 1–0 (OT) L 6–2 L 1–0 |
| 2014 | #4 | Pool A, Game 1 Pool A, Game 2 Bronze Medal Game |
#1 Montreal #6 St. Thomas #2 Laurier |
L 3–0 W 3–2 W 6–3 |
| 2018 | #7 | Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Bronze Medal Game |
#2 Saint Mary’s #3 Western #4 Concordia |
W 3–2 L 2–1 L 4–2 |
| 2022 | #5 | Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Bronze Medal Game |
#4 Brock #1 Concordia #2 UNB |
W 4–0 L 2–0 W 2–0 |
| 2024 | #8 | Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Fifth Place Game |
#1 Concordia #5 St. FX #2 UBC |
L 4–0 W 3–1 L 2–0 |
Awards and honours
edit- Breanne George, 2010 Canada West scoring champion
University Awards
edit- 2008 Colb McEwon Trophy (Saskatchewan Huskies Athletics Coach of the Year): Steve Kook and Wayne Grund
- 2014 Colb McEwon Trophy (Saskatchewan Huskies Athletics Coach of the Year): Steve Kook
- 2020 Patricia Lawson Trophy (awarded to Huskies Female Rookie of the Year): Halle Krynowsky
Canada West All-Stars
edit| Season | Player | Honour |
| 1998–99 | Joanna Mould | Second team |
| 1998–99 | Gwen Bramwell | Second team |
| 2000–01 | Beckie Bailey | Second team |
| 2001–02 | Laurie Blair | Second team |
| 2001–02 | Robin Nuttall | Second team |
| 2002–03 | Misty Bertam | First team |
| 2002–03 | Beckie Bailey | Second team |
| 2003–04 | Laurie Alexander | Second Team |
| 2007–08 | Robin Ulrich | First team |
| 2007–08 | Vanessa Frederick | Second team |
| 2008–09 | Robin Ulrich | Second team |
| 2008–09 | Breanne George | Second team |
| 2008–09 | Danny Stone | All-Freshman Team |
| 2009–10 | Breanne George | First Team |
| 2009–10 | Julie Paetsch | Second Team |
| 2010–11 | Breanne George | First team |
| 2010–11 | Cara Wooster | Second team |
| 2010–11 | Kristin Bews | Second team |
| 2017–18 | Jessica Vance, Goaltender | First team[4] |
| 2017–18 | Kaitlin Willoughby, Forward | Second Team |
Canada West All-Rookie Team
edit| Season | Player | Position |
| 2019–20 | Halle Krynowsky | Defense |
Canada West awards
edit| Season | Award | Winner |
| 2002–03 | Rookie of the Year | Erin McKay |
| 2002–03 | Canada West Marion Hilliard Award | Misty Bertram |
| 2007–08 | Canada West Marion Hilliard Award | Robin Ulrich |
| 2007–08 | Coach of the Year | Steve Kook |
| 2009–10 | Most Valuable Player | Breanne George |
| 2009–10 | Canada West Coach of the Year | Steve Kook |
U Sports honours
edit- 2007, 2009, 2010 Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All-Canadian, Chelsea Purcell[5]
- 2008 University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women's Hockey Alumni Award, Chelsea Purcell
- Breanne George, 2010 CIS MVP[6]
- 2010 CIS First Team, Forward, Breanne George
- 2010 CIS Second Team, Julie Paetsch
- 2011 CIS First Team, Forward, Breanne George[7]
- Julie Paetsch, CIS First Team All-Star (2011–12)[8]
- Julia Flinton 2015-16 U Sports First Team All-Canadian[9]
- Kaitlin Willoughby, 2018 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship Tournament All-Star Team [10]
Notable alumni
edit- Sylvia Fedoruk: 17th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
- Shannon Miller: Head Coach for Canada in Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament
International
edit- Breanne George,[11] Forward :
Canada 2011 Winter Universiade 
- Julia Flinton Canada: 2015 Winter Universiade[12]
- Kaitlin Willoughby, Forward, Canada: 2017 Winter Universiade[13]
- Leah Bohlken, Forward, Canada: 2019 Winter Universiade
- Jessica Vance, Goaltender, Canada: Ice hockey at the 2019 Winter Universiade[14]
Huskies in professional hockey
edit| = CWHL All-Star | = NWHL All-Star | = Clarkson Cup Champion | = Isobel Cup Champion |
| Player | Position | Team(s) | League(s) | Years | Titles |
| Julie Paetsch | Forward | Calgary Inferno | CWHL | 1 | |
| Chelsea Purcell | Forward | Edmonton Chimos Team Alberta Team captain Aisulu Almaty |
WWHL CWHL EWHL |
6 | 2018 Clarkson Cupas general manager |
| Danielle Stone | Forward | Calgary Inferno Sundsvall/Timrå Riksserien Brynäs IF Leksands IF HV71 |
CWHL SDHL |
7 | |
| Kaitlin Willoughby | Forward | Calgary Inferno Dream Gap Tour |
CWHL PWHPA |
2 | 2019 Clarkson Cup |
References
edit- ^ "Huskie Brand Guide" (PDF). Saskatchewan Huskies. June 19, 2020.
- ^ "U of S Huskie Athletics". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2012-06-08. Huskie women's hockey legacy
- ^ "2011-12 Canada West women's hockey major awards and all-stars announced - U SPORTS - English". presto-en.usports.ca. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ Evan Daum, Canada West Communications (February 21, 2018). "WHKY: Top three dominate all-star and all-rookie voting". canadawest.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Huskie Athletics All-Academic, 2009–10" (PDF). Box Score News. n.d. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
- ^ "2009-10 Canada West major awards and all-stars announced - U SPORTS - English". presto-en.usports.ca. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "U of S Huskie Athletics". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
- ^ "McGill's Bettez named player of the year - U SPORTS - English". presto-en.usports.ca. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "2015-16 U Sports Women's Hockey Awards and All-Canadians". presto-en.usports.ca. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Gold Medal Game: Bisons shut out Mustangs to win first national title in program history". March 18, 2018. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Canada West Universities Athletic Association - Team Canada, three Canada West players win women's hockey gold at Winter Universiade". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
- ^ "2015 Winter Universiade: CIS announces Canadian women's hockey roster". universitysport.prestosports.com. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "2017 Winter Universiade: Canadian women's hockey team announced". canadawest.org. 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Canadian men's and women's hockey teams announced for 2019 FISU Winter Universiade". usports.ca. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2021-04-30.