Saskatchewan Huskies women's ice hockey

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Saskatchewan Huskies women's ice hockey
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University University of Saskatchewan
Conference Canada West
Head coachSteve Kook
Since 2005-06 season
Arena Merlis Belsher Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
ColorsGreen, white, and black [1]
     
U Sports Tournament appearances
2004, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
2014

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.

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History

Women 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

YearSeedRoundOpponentResult
2004 #5Pool 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 #4Pool 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 #7Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Bronze Medal Game		#2 Saint Mary’s
#3 Western
#4 Concordia		W 3–2
L 2–1
L 4–2
2022 #5Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Bronze Medal Game		#4 Brock
#1 Concordia
#2 UNB		W 4–0
L 2–0
W 2–0
2024 #8Quarter-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

University Awards

Canada West All-Stars

SeasonPlayerHonour
1998–99Joanna MouldSecond team
1998–99Gwen BramwellSecond team
2000–01Beckie BaileySecond team
2001–02Laurie BlairSecond team
2001–02Robin NuttallSecond team
2002–03Misty BertamFirst team
2002–03Beckie BaileySecond team
2003–04Laurie AlexanderSecond Team
2007–08Robin UlrichFirst team
2007–08Vanessa FrederickSecond team
2008–09Robin UlrichSecond team
2008–09Breanne GeorgeSecond team
2008–09Danny StoneAll-Freshman Team
2009–10Breanne GeorgeFirst Team
2009–10Julie PaetschSecond Team
2010–11Breanne GeorgeFirst team
2010–11Cara WoosterSecond team
2010–11Kristin BewsSecond team
2017–18Jessica Vance, GoaltenderFirst team [4]
2017–18Kaitlin Willoughby, ForwardSecond Team

Canada West All-Rookie Team

SeasonPlayerPosition
2019–20Halle KrynowskyDefense

Canada West awards

SeasonAwardWinner
2002–03Rookie of the YearErin McKay
2002–03Canada West Marion Hilliard AwardMisty Bertram
2007–08Canada West Marion Hilliard AwardRobin Ulrich
2007–08Coach of the YearSteve Kook
2009–10Most Valuable PlayerBreanne George
2009–10Canada West Coach of the YearSteve Kook

U Sports honours

Notable alumni

International

Huskies in professional hockey

= CWHL All-Star= NWHL All-Star= Clarkson Cup Champion= Isobel Cup Champion
PlayerPositionTeam(s)League(s)YearsTitles
Julie PaetschForwardCalgary InfernoCWHL1
Chelsea PurcellForwardEdmonton Chimos
Team Alberta Team captain
Aisulu Almaty		WWHL
CWHL
EWHL		6 2018 Clarkson Cup as general manager
Danielle StoneForwardCalgary Inferno
Sundsvall/Timrå
Riksserien
Brynäs IF
Leksands IF
HV71		CWHL
SDHL		7
Kaitlin WilloughbyForward Calgary Inferno
Dream Gap Tour		CWHL
PWHPA		2 2019 Clarkson Cup

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