Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's ice hockey

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Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's ice hockey
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University Ontario Tech University
Conference OUA
OUA East Division
First season2007-08
Head coachKassidy Nauboris
2nd season, 9–17–0
Assistant coaches
  • Tom St. James
  • Megan Pardy
  • Carson Bird
ArenaCampus Ice Centre
Oshawa, Ontario
ColorsBlue, Light Blue, and Orange [1]
     

The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's ice hockey team is an active ice hockey program representing the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks athletic department of the Ontario Tech University. The program is a member of Ontario University Athletics, participanting in the East division. Currently serving as head coach, Kassidy Nauboris is the first Ontario Tech graduate to serve in this role with a Ridgebacks team. [2]

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History

The Ridgebacks debuted in U Sports ice hockey during the 2007–08 season. Recording only one regulation win, compared to 24 regulation losses, their mark in overtime involved two wins and two losses.

Former Winter Games medalist Karen Nystrom joined the Ridgebacks as head coach in 2009, replacing Gary Pitcher. Amassing 52 regulation wins during her six seasons there, Nystrom led the program to their first double digit win season during 2011-12.

Under Nystrom's tutelage, the Ridgebacks enjoyed consecutive appearances in the OUA playoffs, a program first. Both postseason berths (2013 and 2014) ended in first round exits.

Inheriting the head coaching duties from Nystrom, Justin Caruana served in the role until 2024. Leading the Ridgebacks to the 2022 OUA Playoffs, the result was another first round exit, eliminated on home ice versus the Queen's Golden Gaels.

Players

All-time stat leaders

Player NamePos.GamesGoalsAssistsPoints
Jill MorilloF1306447111
Kassidy NauborisF464692
Sarah WorthingtonF384583
Chelsea BallF373774
Jaclyn GibsonF12563
Mikaeli CavellF120184260
Samantha Forchielli282957

Awards and honours

OUA All-Rookie

OUA All-stars

USports honors

University honors

International

Ridgebacks in Pro Hockey

Player NameTeamLeagueSeason(s)Notes
Victoria MacKenzie Toronto Furies CWHL 2016-17Appeared in 2 regular season games
Chelsea BallMAC Budapest EWHL 2019-20Amassed 20 regular season points
Kassidy NauborisMAC Budapest EWHL 2019-20Amassed 23 regular season points
Natasha TymcioMAC Budapest EWHL 2019-20Appeared in 18 regular season games

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NOTE: In the 2016 CWHL Draft, Victoria MacKenzie and Jaclyn Gibson were both selected by the Toronto Furies. [12] MacKenzie was a 10th round selection while Gibson was selected in the 12th round.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Colours". Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ Sports Information, Ontario Tech (2025-08-15). "Nauboris becomes first alumna head coach". Ontario Tech Ridgebacks Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Sports Information, Ontario Tech (2025-08-15). "Record Five OUA Awards won by Ridgebacks women's hockey". Ontario Tech Ridgebacks Athletics. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Ridgebacks forward Jill Morillo recognized by OUA". DurhamRegion.com. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
  5. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2019-03-06). "Nauboris and Ross recognized with OUA women's hockey awards". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  6. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2025-03-12). "Jackson earns OUA All-star Nod". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  7. ↑ "Women's hockey captain Jill Morillo wins Up it's first-ever CIS major award". Ontario Tech University Athletics Athletics. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Whitby's Jill Morillo takes home hardware from CIS banquet". DurhamRegion.com. 2025-08-25. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  9. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2025-03-27). "Jackson and Core named Ontario Tech Athletes of the Year". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  10. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2019-03-11). "Nauboris becomes first Ridgeback to win Universiade Medal". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  11. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2019-09-17). "Ontario Tech women's hockey graduates go pro". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  12. ↑ UOIT Sports Information (2016-08-22). "Two former Ridgebacks drafted by the Toronto Furies". UOIT ridgebacks.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
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