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The Boston Shamrocks Elite U19 Women's Hockey Team The Boston Shamrocks Elite U19 Women's Hockey Team is a USA Hockey registered U19/Canadian Intermediate AA team and play in the Junior Women’s Hockey League (JWHL) on college campuses against some of the best teams in North America. The Shamrocks will also play in some of the top tournaments in the United States and Canada guaranteeing outstanding competition and maximum exposure to college and National team coaches. Past tournaments have included Chowder Cup, NAHA Labor Day, Stoney Creek, Polar Bears, and the JWHL Challenge Cup. The Boston Shamrocks provide: » Professional Coaching Staff Headlines Athol Murray College of Notre Dame and Okanagan Hockey Academy added for 2012-2013 Season
— Tue, Apr 24, 2012SHAMROCKS ON A ROLL
— Wed, Feb 8, 2012TOP NEWS STORIESAthol Murray College of Notre Dame and Okanagan Hockey Academy added for 2012-2013 SeasonTuesday, April 24, 2012The JWHL recently announced the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (Wilcox, Saskatchewan) and the Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton, British Columbia) will join the league for the 2012-2013 season. "After a two year moratorium on expansion, the league looked at several applicants and found Notre Dame and Okanagan to fit with the JWHL philopsophy of player development and preparation for collegiate hockey. Notre Dame’s 100 year history in the game and OHA's future potential are noteworthy and we look forward to having them join the league." said JWHL co-founder Kush Sidhu. "All the organizations in the JWHL are dedicated to the growth and development of women's hockey," said JWHL co-founder Bill Driscoll. "We found these two teams to fit nicely with our mission and bring quality organizations to the league as we continue to develop the JWHL into one of the top leagues in women's hockey." Notre Dame and OHA will join the JWHL West Division along with Balmoral Hall School (Winnipeg, MB), Edge School (Calgary, AB), Pacific Steelers (Vancouver, BC), and Warner School (Warner, AB). The Minnesota Thoroughbreds will move to the East Division this Fall. The other East Division teams, in addition to the Boston Shamrocks, are North American Hockey Academy (Jay, VT), Washington Pride (Washington, DC), National Sports Academy (Lake Placid, NY), and Colorado Select (Denver, CO). Shamrocks Finish 3rd in JWHLFriday, March 16, 2012 Shamrocks at JWHL Playoffs In Denver, ColaradoAfter a 3rd place regular season finish in the JWHL East Division, the Boston Shamrocks wrapped up their season this past weekend in Denver, Colorado with the JWHL Playoffs. The Shamrocks faced The Edge School in their first game of the weekend. In a back and forth action packed game. After 60 minutes of play in regulation the game was tied 4-4. Emily Auerbacher recorded a hat trick in the first 3 periods while Kim LaSpina added one for herself. The game headed into a 3 minute 3 vs. 3 overtime to decide the final outcome but neither team was able to find the back of the net. Madi Litchfield turned aside 22 of her 27 shots in net. The game was then going to be decided by a shootout and 16 rounds later the Edge came away the victors. With the first round of games concluded Friday, eight of the ten teams in the league advance to the quarterfinals on Saturday. The Shamrocks took on Balmoral Hall, the 2nd ranked team heading into the weekend. Coming out with lots of energy from the first drop of the puck, the Shamrocks skated away with a 4-1 win. Dakota Woodworth led the Shamrocks on the score sheet with 2 goals and 2 assists while linemates, Auerbacher and Heather Schwarz each added a goal and 2 assists of their own. Litchfield stopped 26 of the 27 shots she faced in the game. With a quick turn around between games the Shamrocks took on the Warner Warriors in the semi finals just two and a half hours after their game with Balmoral Hall. Unfortunately, the Shamrocks were not able skate with the Warriors and fell to a 5-0 hard fought loss. With a loss in the semi finals the Shamrocks were given a shot at revenge against the Edge in a chance to claim 3rd place on Sunday. The Shamrocks got on the board first with a tally by Kate Kohl in the first period. It seemed as if that was all the Shamrocks were going to need to win the game but the Edge tied it up with a rush late in the third period sending the two teams down the same road they took just two days earlier. With another scoreless 3 minute 3 vs. 3 overtime the teams went to a shootout once more. Auerbacher and Woodworth were the first shooters for the Shamrocks but they were unable to find the back of the net. Litchfield kept the Shamrocks alive stopping the first two shooters for the Edge, adding to the 38 saves she posted in regulation and overtime. Rachael Ade took to the ice as the third shooter for the Shamrocks and fired one past the Edge goaltender. Litchfield again was able to deny the Edge, giving the Shamrocks a 2-1 victory and a 3rd place overall finish in the JWHL. The Shamrocks have an impressive group of seniors and post grads moving on next year to continue their play at the collegiate level: Annie Griswold – Sacred Heart University The Shamrocks finished the season with a 15-12-4 record in the JWHL. |
is a full season team formed to develop young women hockey players to the level and ability required to play college hockey.
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