Northeastern Huskies women's ice hockey

The Northeastern women's ice hockey team represents Northeastern University. The Huskies play in the Hockey East conference.

History
The women's varsity hockey program started in 1980, and under Don MacLeod, who was named the coach the following season and led the program for ten seasons. Northeastern became the first national power in collegiate women's hockey under his direction. MacLeod was a former Massachusetts High School hockey coach at both Georgetown Junior-Senior High School and Saugus High School. Starting in the 1982–83 season, the lady Huskies had thirteen consecutive winning seasons, including six straight seasons of twenty or more wins between 1986–87 and 1991–92.

The program's best record was in 1987–88, when the undefeated squad finished 26–0–1, winning its first of three ECAC titles (the others coming in 1989 and 1997), at the time the effective national women's college championship. Northeastern has also been the ECAC finalist seven times, as well as winning eighteen women's Beanpot tournaments, including nine straight between 1984 and 1991–92. The Huskies' all-time best mark for wins was in 2022–23 with 34 so far.

The program's career scoring leader is Alina Müller, currently with 98 goals and 156 assists for 254 points, while Kendall Coyne is the career goals leader with 141. Coyne also holds the single season goal and points record with 50 goals and 84 points in the 2015–2016 season. The previous single-season goal and points leader was Vicky Sunohara, with 51 goals and 78 points in 1988–89.

From 2017–2024, the Huskies played in eight consecutive Hockey East championships, winning six in a row from 2018–2023. Alina Müller (2019–2020, 2021–2022, 2022–2023) and Aerin Frankel (2017–2018, 2018–2019, 2020–2021) won the tournament MVP honors. The Huskies set a record for most goals in a women's Hockey East championship game with their 9–1 win over the University of Connecticut Huskies in 2020.

Roster
As of March 7, 2024.

Beanpot
The Northeastern women have historically found success in the Beanpot, winning 19 of 45 tournaments and compiling a 54–31–6 record through 2024. The Huskies appeared in 16 straight finals, from 1983 to 1998, winning 13 of those tournaments, including 9 straight. The Huskies have qualified for the Beanpot finals 30 times through 2024: 2021: Cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic
 * March 17, 1979: Northeastern 3, Boston College 1
 * February 24, 1980: Northeastern 7, Harvard 1
 * February 18, 1983: Northeastern 7, Harvard 1
 * February 17, 1984: Northeastern 7, Harvard 1
 * February 12, 1985: Northeastern 7, Boston College 0
 * February 11, 1986: Northeastern 7, Harvard 0
 * February 10, 1987: Northeastern 7, Harvard 1
 * February 9, 1988: Northeastern 5, Harvard 1
 * February 14, 1989: Northeastern 9, Harvard 0
 * February 13, 1990: Northeastern 3, Harvard 2
 * February 12, 1991: Northeastern 2, Harvard 1
 * February 11, 1992: Harvard 3, Northeastern 0
 * February 9, 1993: Brown 3, Northeastern 0
 * February 15, 1994: Northeastern 6, Harvard 2
 * February 14, 1995: Harvard 3, Northeastern 2
 * February 13, 1996: Northeastern 4, Boston College 3 (OT)
 * February 11, 1997: Northeastern 8, Harvard 1
 * February 10, 1998: Northeastern 5, Harvard 4
 * February 15, 2000: Harvard 4, Northeastern 3 (OT)
 * February 13, 2001: Harvard 4, Northeastern 3 (OT)
 * February 10, 2004, Harvard 5, Northeastern 1
 * February 9, 2010: Harvard 1, Northeastern 0
 * February 7, 2012: Northeastern 4, Boston University 3 (OT)
 * February 12, 2013: Northeastern 4, Boston College 3
 * February 11, 2014: Boston College 3, Northeastern 0
 * February 9, 2016: Boston College 7, Northeastern 0
 * February 7, 2017: Boston College 2, Northeastern 1
 * February 11, 2020: Northeastern 4, Boston University 3 (2-OT)
 * February 14, 2023: Northeastern 2, Boston College 1
 * January 23, 2024: Northeastern 2, Boston University 1 (OT)

Notable alumni
Among notable players for Northeastern have been former Canadian national team captain Vicky Sunohara, United States national team goaltender Kelly Dyer who was also the second woman to play professional ice hockey in North America, United States national team goaltender Chanda Gunn, ten-time United States national team member Shelley Looney, 2002 collegiate women's player of the year Brooke Whitney, and long time Canadian national team member and Olympic medalist Laura Schuler. Chelsey Goldberg is now a professional ice hockey player.

The following Huskies have played on the United States national team: Tina Cardinale (1990, 1992), Kendall Coyne (2010–12), Kim Haman (1992), Erika Silva (2004), Jeanine Sobek (1990, 1992, 1994–96), Brooke White (2001, 2004), Hillary Witt (2001). Florence Schelling was the goaltender of the Switzerland national team (2004–2018).

Hilary Witt

Witt came to Northeastern University in 1996 from Canton High School in Canton, Massachusetts. In hockey she played on the Assabet Valley Club team for four years while they won two National Championships. In her freshman year, she helped the Huskies to a 27–9 season and the 1997 ECAC Championship. Witt scored two goals, including the game winner, in the 3–2 title win over New Hampshire and as a rookie was named the tournament MVP. She led the team in scoring that season with 24 goals.

In Witt's sophomore season she led the team in scoring once again with 32 goals, and her 58 points (ranked in the nation's top 10). She was a nominee for the Patty Kazmaier Award. She was also voted All-ECAC. The team went 26–6–5 and qualified for the ECAC Tournament and the semifinals of the first ever women's hockey National Championship.

As a junior, Witt led NU with 27 goals, and was in the nation's top 10 in scoring. Once again, she was a Kazmaier nominee. The team went 25–7–3 and went on to the ECAC Tournament. Witt captained Northeastern's 1999–2000 team to a 22–9–3 season and another post-season appearance. She led NU in scoring with 30 goals for the fourth consecutive year. In terms of scoring, was in the nation's top 10, and was voted All-ECAC. Also, for the third year in a row she was a Kazmaier candidate. On February 10, 2010, she was inducted into the Women's Beanpot Hall of Fame. The induction honors her performance as a player for Northeastern in the annual tournament featuring the four Boston-area women's hockey teams. The ceremony was held prior to the Beanpot Championship game at Harvard's Bright Center.

Awards and honors

 * Skylar Fontaine, Northeastern, 2021 Hockey East Best Defenseman Award
 * Aerin Frankel, Northeastern, 2021 Hockey East PNC Bank Three Stars Award
 * Alina Müller, Northeastern, 2021 Hockey East Scoring Champion (31 points), 2023 Hockey East Scoring Champion (40 points)

Patty Kazmaier Award WHCA National Goalie of the Year
 * Brooke Whitney (2001–02)
 * Kendall Coyne (2015–16)
 * Aerin Frankel (2020–21)
 * Aerin Frankel (2020–21), (2021–22)
 * Gwyneth Philips (2022–23)

Division I All-American
 * First Team
 * Kendall Coyne (2015–16)
 * Skylar Fontaine (2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Aerin Frankel (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)
 * Alina Müller (2019–20, 2021–21, 2022–23)
 * Gwyneth Philips (2022–23, 2023–24)
 * Florence Schelling (2011–12)
 * Erika Silva (2000–01)
 * Brooke Whitney (2001–02)
 * Second Team
 * Chloe Aurard (2020–21 )
 * Kendall Coyne (2012–13, 2014–15)
 * Skylar Fontaine (2018–19, 2019–20)
 * Kim Greene (2001–02)
 * Chanda Gunn (2001–02)
 * Alina Müller (2018–19, 2021–22)
 * Maureen Murphy (2021–22)
 * Florence Schelling (2009–10)
 * Jaime Totten (1998–99)
 * Brooke Whitney (2000–01)

Humanitarian Award
 * Missy Elumba (2008–09)
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)

NCAA Sportsmanship Award
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)

NCAA Today's Top 10 Award
 * Kendall Coyne (2017)

Honda Inspiration Award
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)

AHCA Coach of the Year
 * Dave Flint (2021, 2023)

Conference Coach of the Year
 * Dave Flint (2012, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
 * Joey Woog (2003–04)

Conference Player of the Year
 * Kendall Coyne (HEA: 2015–16)
 * Aerin Frankel (HEA: 2020–21 Co-POY)
 * Chanda Gunn (HEA: 2003–04)
 * Shelley Looney (ECAC: 1993–94)
 * Alina Müller (HEA: 2019–20, 2020–21 Co-POY, 2022–23)
 * Florence Schelling (HEA: 2009–10, 2011–12)
 * Brooke Whitney (ECAC Eastern: 2001–02)

Conference Rookie of the Year
 * Alina Müller (HEA: 2018–19)
 * Kendall Coyne (HEA: 2011–12)
 * Vicky Sunohara (ECAC: 1988–89)

Conference Goalie of the Year
 * Gwyneth Philips (HEA: 2022–23, 2023–24)
 * Aerin Frankel (HEA: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Florence Schelling (HEA: 2011–12)
 * Chanda Gunn (HEA: 2003–04)
 * Erika Silva (ECAC: 2000–01)

Conference Defenseman of the Year
 * Megan Carter (2022–23)
 * Skylar Fontaine (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22)

Bauer Goaltending Champion
 * Florence Schelling (2009–10, 2011–12)

Conference Tournament MVP
 * Alina Müller (HEA: 2020, 2023)
 * Aerin Frankel (HEA: 2018, 2019, 2021)
 * Chanda Gunn (ECAC Eastern: 2002)
 * Hilary Witt (ECAC: 1997)
 * Shelley Looney (ECAC: 1993)

"Three-Stars" Award
 * Kendall Coyne (2012–13)
 * Aerin Frankel (2020–21)
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)
 * Florence Schelling (2011–12)
 * Leah Sulyma (2007–08)

All-Hockey East
 * First Team
 * Chloe Aurard (2019–20)
 * McKenna Brand (2016–17)
 * Megan Carter (2022–23, 2023–24)
 * Kendall Coyne (2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16)
 * Skylar Fontaine (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Aerin Frankel (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Chanda Gunn (2003–04)
 * Heather Mottau (2014–15)
 * Alina Müller (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2022–23)
 * Maureen Murphy (2021–22)
 * Gwyneth Philips (2022–23, 2023–24)
 * Florence Schelling (2009–10, 2011–12)


 * Second Team
 * Peyton Anderson (2023–24)
 * Chloe Aurard (2021–22, 2022–23)
 * Brittany Bugalski (2015–16)
 * Jules Constantinople (2023–24)
 * Lori DiGiacomo (2004–05)
 * Chanda Gunn (2002–03)
 * Theresa Ella (2003–04)
 * Brittany Esposito (2013–14)
 * Amy Goodney (2003–04)
 * Stephanie Gavronsky (2011–12)
 * Brooke Hobson (2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22)
 * Lauren Kelly (2017–18)
 * Jordan Krause (2015–16)
 * Denisa Krizova (2015–16, 2016–17)
 * Heather Mottau (2016–17)
 * Alina Müller (2021–22)
 * Maureen Murphy (2022–23)
 * Casey Pickett (2011–12, 2012–13)


 * Third Team
 * Kasidy Anderson (2018–19)
 * Brooke Hobson (2019–20)
 * Skylar Irving (2023–24)
 * Katy Knoll (2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24)
 * Abbey Marohn (2022–23)
 * Maureen Murphy (2020–21)


 * Honorable Mention
 * Megan Carter (2021–22)
 * Veronika Pettey (2018–19)
 * Heather Mottau (2014–15, 2015–16)
 * Colleen Murphy (2013–14)
 * Katie MacSorley (2013–14)
 * Chelsey Goldberg (2012–2013, 2014–15)
 * Chloe Desjardins (2012–13)
 * Maggie DiMasi (2012–13)
 * Rachel Llanes (2010–11)
 * Kristi Kehoe (2008–09)
 * Julia Marty (2008–09)
 * Chelsey Jones (2006–07)
 * Marisa Hourihan (2004–05, 2005–06)
 * Nikki Petrich (2005–06)
 * Amy Goodney (2004–05)
 * Cydny Kenyon (2003–04)
 * Brooke White (2002–03)
 * Kim Greene (2002–03)

All-ECAC Eastern
 * First Team
 * Kim Greene (2001–02)
 * Brooke White (2001–02)
 * Brooke Whitney (2001–02)
 * Second Team
 * Chanda Gunn (2001–02)

All-ECAC
 * First Team
 * Michelle DiStefano (1993–94)
 * Shelley Looney (1993–94)
 * Erika Silva (2000–01)
 * Jeanine Sobek (1993–94)
 * Jaime Totten (1997–98)
 * Brooke Whitney (2000–01)
 * Second Team
 * Hilary Witt (1997–98, 1999–00)
 * Jaime Totten (1998–99)

HCA Awards

 * Aerin Frankel, WHCA National Goaltender of the Month, November 2019
 * Aerin Frankel, WHCA National Goaltender of the Month, January 2021
 * Aerin Frankel, WHCA National Goaltender of the Month, February 2021


 * Aerin Frankel, Hockey Commissioners Association Women’s Goaltender of the Month (March 2021)
 * Aerin Frankel, WHCA Goalie of the Year 2021


 * Katy Knoll, Women’s Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Rookie of the Month, November 2019


 * Alina Müller, Hockey Commissioners Association Women’s Player of the Month (February 2021)

Beanpot Awards
Most Valuable Player award Bertagna Award (top goalie)  Hall of Fame
 * 1979 Diane DerBogoshian
 * 1980 Diane Sorrenti
 * 1984 Stephanie Kelly
 * 1985 Tracy Hill
 * 1986 Nina Koyama
 * 1987 Fiona Rice
 * 1988 Tina Cardinale
 * 1989 Vicky Sunohara
 * 1990 Julie Piacentini
 * 1991 Sue Guay
 * 1993 Kim Haman
 * 1994 Shelley Looney
 * 1996 Jessica Wagner
 * 1997 Stephanie Acres
 * 1998 Lisa Giovanelli
 * 2012 Casey Pickett
 * 2013 Kendall Coyne
 * 2020 Chloe Aurard
 * 2023 Maureen Murphy
 * 2024 Skylar Irving
 * 2000 Erika Silva
 * 2001 Erika Silva
 * 2012 Florence Schelling
 * 2013 Chloe Desjardins
 * 2020 Aerin Frankel
 * 2023 Gwyneth Phillips
 * 2024 Gwyneth Phillips
 * Diane DerBoghosian (Inducted in 2008)
 * Kelly Dyer Hayes (Inducted in 2013)
 * Don MacLeod (Head Coach) (Inducted in 2012)
 * Julie Pacientini (Inducted in 2009)
 * Kathryn Waldo (Inducted in 2011)
 * Hilary Witt (Inducted in 2010)

Northeastern Hall of Fame

 * Tina Cardinale (2002)
 * Kelly Dyer (1995)
 * Chanda Gunn (2012)
 * Shelley Looney (1999)
 * Donna-Lynn Rosa (2009)
 * Laura Schuler (2004)
 * Carolyn Sullivan (2011)
 * Brooke Whitney (2008)
 * Hilary Witt (2005)

Huskies in professional hockey
As of June 21, 2024.