2011–12 Wayne State Warriors women's ice hockey season

Wayne State was to begin its 13th season of women’s ice hockey on September 30, 2011. In its twelve existing seasons, the Warriors compiled a won-loss record of 138-209-29 (.406 winning percentage). In College Hockey America conference play, the program accumulated an all-time CHA mark of 48-59-7 (.452) in nine seasons. In 2007-08, Wayne State tied for the CHA regular-season title in 2007-08.[1] Senior forward Alyssa Baldin was to serve as captain for the second consecutive year. Of note, Baldin was the Warriors active scoring leader (while ranking seventh all-time in career points). Wayne State was the only Division I women’s program in Michigan.[2]

2011–12 Wayne State Warriors women's ice hockey season
ConferenceCHA
Rankings
USA Today/USA Hockey MagazineNot ranked
USCHO.com/CBS College SportsNot ranked
Record
Coaches and Captains
Head CoachJim Fetter
Captain(s)Alyssa Baldin
Alternate captain(s)Ciara Lee, Veronique Laramee-Paquette, Gina Buquet

Offseason

  • May 11: Wayne State University head women’s hockey coach Jim Fetter announced the team captains for the upcoming season. Senior forward Alyssa Baldin was to serve as captain for the second consecutive year. Of note, Baldin was the Warriors active scoring leader (while ranking seventh all-time in career points). Senior Ciara Lee, senior forward Veronique Laramee-Paquette and junior forward Gina Buquet were named assistant captains.[3]
  • May 27: Wayne State University discontinued its women’s ice hockey program. School officials declared the decision was necessary as a result of continuing reductions in the state of Michigan appropriations towards higher education.[4]

Transfers

PlayerPositionNew team
Alyssa BaldinForwardWindsor Lancers (CIS)
Delayne BrianGoaltenderRobert Morris Colonials
Gina BuquetForwardMercyhurst Lakers[5]
Cari CoenForward/DefenseSt. Cloud State Huskies[6]
Veronique Laramee-PaquetteLeft wingConcordia Stingers (CIS)
Jill SzandzikDefenseMercyhurst Lakers[7]

Regular season

Standings

Conference Overall
GP PTS W L T GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#6 Mercyhurst69411241624185111847
Robert Morris*67321992414827344
Niagara6523112142791266472
Syracuse6303311172891636389
Wayne State0000000000000
Championship: Robert Morris
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
National rankings: Conference rankings:
Updated February 2nd, 2012
  • Rankings based on number of points in the conference
  • Wayne State was scheduled to play in the 2011–12 season but the women's ice hockey program was dropped

Schedule

Had the Warriors iced a team for the season, their designated schedule would have had them open the season versus WCHA team Ohio State. Their first conference game would have been versus the Mercyhurst Lakers on November 4

DateOpponentLocationTime
Fri. 9/30/2011Ohio StateDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 10/1/2011Ohio StateDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 10/7/2011Minnesota StateMankato, Minn.7:07 PM
Sat. 10/8/2011Minnesota StateMankato, Minn.2:07 PM
Fri. 10/21/2011CornellIthaca, N.Y.2:00 PM
Sat. 10/22/2011CornellIthaca, N.Y.2:00 PM
Fri. 10/28/2011LindenwoodSt. Charles, Mo.7:00 PM
Sat. 10/29/2011LindenwoodSt. Charles, Mo.2:00 PM
Fri. 11/4/2011MercyhurstDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 11/5/2011MercyhurstDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 11/11/2011Robert MorrisPittsburgh, Pa.7:05 PM
Sat. 11/12/2011Robert MorrisPittsburgh, Pa.2:05 PM
Fri. 11/18/2011St. Cloud StateDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 11/19/2011St. Cloud StateDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 12/2/2011LindenwoodDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 12/3/2011LindenwoodDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 1/6/2012NiagaraNiagara University, N.Y.7:00 PM
Sat. 1/7/2012NiagaraNiagara University, N.Y.2:00 PM
Fri. 1/13/2012SyracuseDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 1/14/2012SyracuseDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 1/20/2012QuinnipiacHamden, Conn.7:00 PM
Sat. 1/21/2012QuinnipiacHamden, Conn.1:00 PM
Fri. 1/27/2012MercyhurstErie, Pa.7:00 PM
Sat. 1/28/2012MercyhurstErie, Pa.2:00 PM
Fri. 2/10/2012NiagaraDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 2/11/2012NiagaraDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM
Fri. 2/17/2012SyracuseSyracuse, N.Y.7:00 PM
Sat. 2/18/2012SyracuseSyracuse, N.Y.2:00 PM
Fri. 2/24/2012Robert MorrisDetroit, Mich.7:00 PM
Sat. 2/25/2012Robert MorrisDetroit, Mich.2:00 PM

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References

  1. "Wayne State University". Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  2. "Wayne State drops women's program; CHA left with four teams". USCHO.com. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  3. "Wayne State University". Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  4. "Wayne State (Michigan) ends women's hockey program". Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  5. "Mercyhurst Athletics". Hurstathletics.com. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  6. "St. Cloud State University Athletics". Stcloudstate.edu. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  7. "Mercyhurst Athletics". Hurstathletics.com. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  8. "wsuathletics.com". Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
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