The St. Francis Xavier X-Women ice hockey team plays for St. Francis Xavier University, located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The team competes in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference of U Sports where they were an inaugural varsity member of U Sports women's ice hockey in the 1997–98 season. Representing St. Francis Xavier Athletics, the X-Women have won the most AUS championships with eleven conference championship wins, most recently in 2020.[2]
| St. Francis Xavier X-Women ice hockey | |
|---|---|
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| University | St. Francis Xavier University |
| Conference | AUS |
| Head coach | Ben Berthiuame → since 2014–15 season |
| Arena | Charles V. Keating Centre Antigonish, Nova Scotia |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| U Sports Tournament appearances | |
| 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2024 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2020 | |
History
edit2010–11 season
editDuring the 2010–11 season, the X-Women remained undefeated through the AUS regular schedule (24-0) and playoffs (3-0). The team won their first conference title since 2007–08. On March 14, 2011, the X-Women played in the national championship game for the first time. However, the squad was bested by the McGill Martlets in a 5–2 defeat.[3] The silver medal finish is the program's highest in the U Sports women's ice hockey championship tournament.
Recent results
editPrior to the 2013–14 season, AUS teams played a round robin tournament with six teams split into two groups (two games played each). The winners of those games played for the AUS championship. Starting in 2013–14, the AUS had teams play three-game series with seeding with the AUS championship also being awarded after a three-game series. Canadian Interuniversity Sport changed its name to U Sports in 2016. With the addition of the UNB Reds for the 2018–19 season, all AUS teams went from playing 24 regular season games to playing 28 games.
The 2019–20 team won the AUS championship after finishing the regular season on a 12-game winning streak and finished 4–0 in the AUS playoffs. In the 2020 national championship, the X-Women were seeded third and defeated the Montreal Carabins in the quarterfinal.[4] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the remainder of the tournament was cancelled, bringing a halt to a promising finish for the team.[4]
| Year | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | Standing | Playoffs | |
| 2010–11 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 1st | Won AUS Championship (9–2) vs. Moncton Lost CIS Championship (5–2) vs. McGill Martlets (2nd place finish) | |
| 2011–12 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1st | Finished with 0–2 record in AUS round robin | |
| 2012–13 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 1st | Won AUS Championship (4–1) vs. Saint Mary's Won CIS Bronze Medal Game (3–2 OT) vs. Toronto (3rd place finish) | |
| 2013–14 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 1st | Lost AUS Semi-final vs. Mount Allison (1–2 series) | |
| 2014–15 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1st | Won AUS Championship vs. Moncton (2–0 series) Lost CIS Bronze Medal Game (2–1) vs. Montreal (4th place finish) | |
| 2015–16 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 5th | Lost AUS Semi-final vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) | |
| 2016–17 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 3rd | Lost AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) | |
| 2017–18 | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 1st | Lost AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (1–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Final (7–1) vs. Montreal (6th place finish) | |
| 2018–19 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 39 | 2nd | Lost AUS Championship vs. St. Thomas (1–2 series) | |
| 2019–20 | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 2nd | Won AUS Championship vs. Saint Mary's (2–0 series) U Sports championship cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[5] | |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[6] | |||||||
| 2021–22 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 3rd | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (0–2 series) | |
| 2022–23 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 2nd | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (1–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Final (4–0) vs. Toronto (6th place finish) | |
| 2023–24 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 1st | Lost AUS Championship vs. UNB Reds (0–2 series) Lost U Sports Consolation Semi-Final (3–1) vs. Saskatchewan (8th place finish) | |
All-time scoring leaders
edit| Player | Seasons | GP | G | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Normore | 2010–11 to 2014–15 | 114 | 78 | 127 | 205 |
| Brayden Ferguson | 2004–05 to 2008–09 | 100 | 105 | 91 | 196 |
| Christina Davis | 2004–05 to 2008–09 | 104 | 86 | 93 | 179 |
| Candice Ernst | 2002–03 to 2006–07 | 85 | 57 | 113 | 170 |
| Rebecca Davies | 2003–04 to 2006–07 | 71 | 80 | 56 | 136 |
| Daley Oddy | 2013–14 to 2017–18 | 113 | 63 | 70 | 133 |
| Sarah Bujold | 2014–15 to 2018–19 | 121 | 62 | 51 | 113 |
| Tracy Sullivan | 2002–03 to 2004–05 | 46 | 44 | 65 | 109 |
| Jessica Shanahan | 2006–07 to 2009–10 | 87 | 48 | 53 | 101 |
| Amanda Church | 2004–05 to 2007–08 | 78 | 45 | 55 | 100 |
Awards and honours
editNote: F = forward; D = defenceman; G = goaltender
U Sports
editU Sports was known as the Canadian Interuniversity Athletics Union (CIAU; French: Union sportive interuniversitaire canadienne – USIC) until 2001 and as Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS; French: Sport interuniversitaire canadien – SIC) from 2001 until the adoption of the current name in 2016.
Brodrick Trophy
editThe Brodrick Trophy is awarded to the player of the year in U Sports women's ice hockey. From 2017 to 2020, St. FX produced three Brodrick Trophy winners. Sarah Bujold (2016–17) and Daley Oddy (2017–18) represented back-to-back wins, while Tyra Meropoulis earned the honour in 2020. The first player in program history to capture the Brodrick Trophy was Brayden Ferguson, reaching the pinnacle in 2007–08.[7]
- 2007–08: Brayden Ferguson
- 2016–17: Sarah Bujold
- 2017–18: Daley Oddy
- 2019–20: Tyra Meropoulis[8]
Rookie of the Year
editThe U Sports Rookie of the Year Award in women's hockey recognizes a "first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership."[9]
All-Canadians
editAll-Canadian honours are awarded by U Sports to the most outstanding regular season players in women's ice hockey.[12][13][14]
First Team
- 1998–99: Leanne MacDonald (D)
- 2000–01: Leanne MacDonald (D)
- 2007–08: Brayden Ferguson (F)
- 2010–11: Suzanne Fenerty (D)[15]
- 2011–12: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F)[16]
- 2013–14: Alex Normore (F)
- 2016–17: Sarah Bujold (F)
- 2018–19: Lindsey Donovan (D)
- 2019–20: Lindsey Donovan (D), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
Second Team
- 2005–06: Rebecca Davies (F)
- 2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D)
- 2007–08: Marilynn Hay (D)
- 2010–11: Alex Normore (F)
- 2012–13: Alex Normore (F)[17]
- 2013–14: Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2014–15: Alex Normore (F)
All-Rookies
editU Sports All-Rookie Teams have recognized outstanding first-year players of the regular season since 2003–04.[18]
- 2003–04: Katie Barrett (D), Rebecca Davies (F)
- 2005–06: Laura Grant (D)
- 2009–10: Abygail Laking (F)[19]
- 2010–11: Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2017–18: Emerson Elliott (F)
- 2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
- 2019–20: Jamie Johnson (G)
- 2021–22: Amaya Giraudier (G), Abby Lewis (F)
Fair Play Award
editA CIS Championship Fair Play Award was awarded until the 2009–10 season.[20] From 2010 to 2013, the player who "best exhibit[ed] the standards of fair play" throughout the CIS Championship tournament was recognized with the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award.[11] No fair play awards have been awarded since 2013.[21]
- 2006: Kelly Boudreau
- 2008: Suzanne Fenerty
- 2009: Suzanne Fenerty
- 2010: Katie Harvieux
Championship All-Stars
editU Sports Championship All-Stars are awarded to the best players at the national tournament in women's ice hockey.[22]
- 2000: Leanne MacDonald
- 2002: Amy Handrahan (G)
- 2006: Katie Harvieux (G)
- 2011: Carolyn Campbell (F), Suzanne Fenerty (D)
- 2013: Jenna Downey (D)
- 2015: Alex Normore (F)
AUS
edit- Female Athlete of the Year, Finalist: Tyra Meropoulis, 2019–20[23]
Most Valuable Player
editThe recipient of the Most Valuable Player award becomes the AUS nominee for the U Sports Brodrick Trophy.[24]
Rookie of the Year
editThe recipient of the AUS Rookie of the Year Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Rookie of the Year Award.[24][26]
- 2003–04: Rebecca Davies
- 2009–10: Abygail Laking
- 2010–11: Alex Normore
- 2017–18: Emerson Elliott
- 2021–22: Abby Lewis
- 2023–24: Ireland McCloskey
Coach of the Year
editThe recipient of the AUS Coach of the Year Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Coach of the Year Award.[27][24]
- 1999-2000: Frank Isherwood
- 2000–01: Frank Isherwood
- 2003–04: David Synishin
- 2004–05: David Synishin
- 2007–08: David Synishin
- 2012–13: David Synishin
- 2014–15: Ben Berthiaume
- 2017–18: Ben Berthiaume
- 2022–23: Ben Berthiaume
Most Sportsmanlike Player
editAUS Most Sportsmanlike Player "recognizes an individual who maintains the standards of fair play and treats those around her with respect at all times."[24][28]
- 2003–04: Jill Bowie
- 2004–05: Sheila Kelly
- 2009–10: Suzanne Fenerty
- 2014–15: Taylor Dale
- 2015–16: Taylor Dale
- 2023–24: Ireland McCloskey
Top Defensive Player
editAwarded since the 2016–17 season, the AUS Top Defensive Player has been recognizes a skater who consistently excels in defensive aspects of the game and displays strong play in all areas of the ice individually and as part of their team's defensive tactics.[24][29]
- 2019–20: Lydia Schurman
Student-Athlete Community Service Award
editThe recipient of the AUS Student-Athlete Community Service Award represents the conference as a finalist for the U Sports Marion Hilliard Award.[24][30]
- 2004–05: Colleen Wall
All-Stars
editOne AUS All-Star team per season was named through the 2000–01. The AUS All-Star second team was introduced in the 2001–02 season.
- 1998–99: Leanne MacDonald (D)
- 1999-2000: Cindy Clarke (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Leanne MacDonald (D)
- 2000–01: Michelle Fortier (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Leanne MacDonald (D)
First Team
- 2001–02: Michelle Fortier (F), Gayle MacDonald (D)
- 2002–03: Tracy Sullivan (F)
- 2003–04: Katie Barrett (D), Rebecca Davies (F), Amy Handrahan (G), Tracy Sullivan (F)
- 2004–05: Candace Ernst (F), Sheila Kelly (D)
- 2005–06: Rebecca Davies (F), Laura Grant (D)
- 2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D), Sheila Kelly (D)
- 2007–08: Brayden Ferguson (F), Marilynn Hay (D)
- 2008–09: Christina Davis (F), Brayden Ferguson (F), Laura Grant (D), Marilynn Hay (D)
- 2009–10: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Marilynn Hay (D)[31]
- 2010–11: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F), Janelle Parent (F)
- 2011–12: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Alex Normore (F), Janelle Parent (F)
- 2012–13: Jenna Downey (D), Alex Normore (F)
- 2013–14: Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2014–15: Jenna Downey (D), Alex Normore (F), Sojung Shin (G)
- 2016–17: Sarah Bujold (F)
- 2017–18: Sarah Bujold (F), Lindsey Donovan (D), Daley Oddy (F)
- 2018–19: Sarah Bujold (F), Lindsey Donovan (D)
- 2019–20: Lindsey Donovan (D), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
- 2021–22: Maggy Burbidge (F), Lauren Dabrowski (D)
- 2022–23: Maggy Burbidge (F), Lauren Dabrowski (D), Lea MacLeod (F)
Second Team
- 2001–02: Amy Handrahan (G)
- 2002–03: Cindy Connors (F), Leanne MacDonald (D)
- 2004–05: Brayden Ferguson (F), Tracy Sullivan (F)
- 2005–06: Candace Ernst (F), Brayden Ferguson (F)
- 2006–07: Kelly Boudreau (F), Christina Davis (F), Brayden Ferguson (F)
- 2007–08: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Jessica Shanahan (F)
- 2009–10: Carolyn Campbell (F), Jessica Shanahan (F)
- 2010–11: Marilynn Hay (D)
- 2011–12: Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2012–13: Taylor Dale (F), Kristy Garrow (G), Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2013–14: Daley Oddy (F)
- 2014–15: Daley Oddy (F)
- 2015–16: Daley Oddy (F)
- 2016–17: Daley Oddy (F)
- 2017–18: Carley Molnar (G)
- 2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
- 2021–22: Lea MacLeod (F), Tyra Meropoulis (F)
- 2022–23: Josie Chisholm (D)
- 2023–24: Maggy Burbidge (F)[32]
All-Rookies
edit- 2006–07: Marilynn Hay (D), Jessica Shanahan (F)
- 2007–08: Suzanne Fenerty (D), Catie Gavin (F)
- 2008–09: Erin Brophy (F)
- 2009–10: Jenna Downey (D), Abygail Laking (F)
- 2010–11: Kristy Garrow (G), Alex Normore (F), Jenna Pitts (D)
- 2012–13: Schyler Campbell (F), Taylor Dale (F)
- 2013–14: Nicole Corcoran (F), Daley Oddy (F)
- 2014–15: Nicole Halladay (D)
- 2016–17: Lindsey Donovan (D)
- 2017–18: Emerson Elliott (F), Amy Graham (D)
- 2018–19: Tyra Meropoulis (F)
- 2019–20: Jamie Johnson (G)
- 2021–22: Amaya Giraudier (G), Abby Lewis (F), Ella VandeSompel (D)
- 2022–23: Kya Moss (D)[24]
- 2023–24: Mackenzie Lothian (D), Ireland McCloskey (F)[32]
St. Francis Xavier University awards
editStudent-Athlete of the Year
editNote:
- ^ Co-winner with rugby player Ghislaine Landry
Sports Hall of Fame
editThe StFX Sports Hall of Fame honours student-athletes, builders, and teams who made outstanding contributions through sport at St. Francis Xavier University.[34]
| Inductee | Category | Year inducted |
|---|---|---|
| Leanne MacDonald[35] | Athlete | 2017 |
| Beth McCharles[a][36] | Athlete | 2019 |
- ^ Inducted for contributions to both soccer and hockey at StFX.
X-Women in professional hockey
edit- Suzanne Fenerty was selected by the Brampton Thunder in the fifth round of the 2012 CWHL Draft,[37] but never appeared with the team.
| = CWHL All-Star | = NWHL All-Star | = Clarkson Cup Champion | = Isobel Cup Champion |
| Player | Position | Team(s) | League(s) | Years | Titles |
| Lindsey Donovan | Forward | AIK | SDHL | ||
| Brayden Ferguson | Forward | Burlington Barracudas | CWHL | 2 | |
| Rebecca Davies | Forward | Mississauga Chiefs Toronto Furies |
CWHL | 4 | 2014 Clarkson CupAs Furies GM |
International
edit- Brayden Ferguson
Canada: 2009 Winter Universiade [38] 
- Jenna Downey,[39] Defense Canada: 2011 Winter Universiade
- Suzanne Fenerty, Defense Canada: 2011 Winter Universiade
- Alex Normore – StFX Canada: 2015 Winter Universiade[40]
- Daley Oddy, Canada: 2015 Winter Universiade
- Daley Oddy, Forward Canada: 2017 Winter Universiade[41]
See also
editReferences
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