College Hockey:Mercyhurst’s Bestland earns CHA player of the year honors
The CHA announced its year-end award winners on March 7, with Mercyhurst junior forward Christine Bestland earning player of the year and top scorer laurels.
Lindenwood freshman Nicole Hensley took home rookie of the year honors, Syracuse junior Akane Hosoyamada was named the league’s top defenseman and Syracuse’s Paul Flanagan garnered coach of the year honors.
Mercyhurst senior Stephanie Ciampa took the regular-season goaltending trophy, while Syracuse senior Holly Carrie-Mattimoe was named the individual sportsman of the year. Syracuse junior Margot Scharfe was also honored as the best defensive forward.
The league also named two All-Conference Teams and an All-Rookie Team.
2013 CHA First Team All-Conference
| Player's Name | Position | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Bestland | F | Jr. | Mercyhurst |
| Shelby Bram | F | So. | Mercyhurst |
| Rebecca Vint | F | So. | Robert Morris |
| Akane Hosoyamada | D | Jr. | Syracuse |
| Vaila Higson | D | So. | Mercyhurst |
| Kallie Billadeau | G | Jr. | Syracuse |
2013 CHA Second Team All-Conference
| Player's Name | Position | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Wickenheiser | F | So. | Lindenwood |
| Tenecia Hiller | F | Sr. | RIT |
| Nicole Ferrara | F | So. | Syracuse |
| Margot Scharfe | F | Jr. | Syracuse |
| Molly Byrne | D | So. | Mercyhurst |
| Jamie Joslin | D | Sr. | Robert Morris |
| Nicole Hensley | G | Fr. | Lindenwood |
2013 CHA All-Rookie Team
| Player's Name | Position | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Janiga | F | Fr. | Mercyhurst |
| Jenna Dingeldein | F | Fr. | Mercyhurst |
| Shannon Yoxheimer | F | Fr. | Penn State |
| Lauren Kilroy | D | Fr. | Mercyhurst |
| Nicole Renault | D | Fr. | Syracuse |
| Nicole Hensley | G | Fr. | Lindenwood |
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