Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey
# Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey

The Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represented Niagara University. The Purple Eagles were a member of College Hockey America. They played at the Dwyer Arena in Niagara University's campus (Lewiston, New York).

## History

In 2002, Niagara appeared in the Frozen Four but lost in the semi-finals to Minnesota-Duluth by a score of 3-2. Niagara tied Minnesota 2-2 in the Consolation Game. Tania Pinelli was included in the all-tournament team.

In the 2002-03 season, the team changed athletic conference from ECAC to College Hockey America.

On March 19, 2012, the school announced that it was cancelling its women's ice hockey program.

### Year by year

| Year | Wins | Losses | Ties | Coach | Postseason |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009-10 | 12 | 14 | 5 | Chris McKenzie | |
| 2008-09 | 6 | 25 | 5 | Margot Page | |
| 2007-08 | 9 | 22 | 4 | Margot Page | |
| 2006-07 | 10 | 19 | 6 | Margot Page, Heather Reinke | |
| 2005-06 | 11 | 21 | 4 | Heather Reinke | |
| 2004-05 | 16 | 15 | 3 | Margot Page | |
| 2003-04 | 9 | 23 | 3 | Margot Page | |
| 2002-03 | 14 | 18 | 3 | Margot Page | |
| 2001-02 | 26 | 8 | 2 | Margot Page | 0-1-1 |
| 2000-01 | 17 | 14 | 4 | Margot Page | |
| 1999-2000 | 17 | 13 | 3 | Margot Page | |
| 1998-99 | 11 | 15 | 2 | Margot Page | |

## Awards and honors

* Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 16, 2009)
* Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (November 30, 2009)
* Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week (February 1, 2010)
* Jenni Bauer, First Team All-CHA
* Amy Jack, CHA All Tournament Team (2003-2004)
* Amy Jack, CHA Rookie of the Week (October 31,2002)
* Kathleen Bortuzzo, CHA Rookie of the Week (Week of February 22, 2010)
* Daniela Del Colle, CHA Player of the Week (Week of February 15, 2010)
* Valerie Hall, 2003 CHA Player of the Year
* Valerie Hall, 2003 Student-Athlete of the Year honors
* Valerie Hall led all CHA players in scoring (games played against CHA opponents only) with eight points on five goals and three assists.
* Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 6, 2009)
* Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award (Oct 26, 2009)
* Jenna Hendrikx, 2010 CHA All-Rookie Team

### USCHO honors

* Ashley Riggs, 2004-05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team
