2014 Husson University

Field HockeyNorth Atlantic Conference Champions

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1Table of Contents

From the Desk of the AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Athletics Overview & The Husson Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Field Hockey Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Program Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Featured Athletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2014 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Online Links and Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2013-14 Husson Eagles Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2From the Desk of the AD

Welcome to the 2014 yearbook for the Husson University field hockey program!

Whether you are a prospective student-athlete, alumnus, or friend of the program, this yearbook will provide you with all of the information that you need to know regarding our program.

Husson University is committed to excellence and to “transforming student lives.” That commitment to academic and athletic excellence is absolutely reflected in the Husson intercollegiate athletics program.

Enjoy this yearbook as you begin your introduction to Husson University!

Sincerely, Frank Pergolizzi Director of Athletics

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Mission StatementThe primary purpose of NCAA Division III Athletics at Husson University is to provide broad-based athletic opportunities with equal emphasis given to all intercollegiate sports. Conducted as part of the student-athletes’ educational experience, athletics encourages academic and athletic performance, gender equity, appreciation for diversity, and social responsibility. A successful athletic department contributes immeasurably to the growth and student life of the university. Sportsmanship and building respect for others in athletics can lead to better human relations, global awareness and leadership skills.

OverviewThe Husson Eagles compete in the NCAA Division III in 21 varsity sports, representing over 450 student-athletes. In the last year, Husson has added three additional varsity sports and over 100 student-athletes. Collectively, the Husson sports teams have earned over a 3.0 GPA for three straight semesters. The Eagles are a member of the North Atlantic Conference, with football competing in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference and swimming and diving in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. Husson prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities and tremendous support for athletics, including three full-time athletic trainers, a strength and conditioning coach, and a dedicated staff of physicians, chiropractors, and assistant athletic trainers.

The Husson ExperienceMission StatementHusson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

Academic ProgramsHusson enrolls approximately 2,600 undergraduate students at the Bangor campus, with about 500 more enrolled in graduate programs. The university offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate programs, including a 6-year Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a 5-year Master’s in Occupational Therapy, and strong Business, Nursing, Education, and Pharmacy programs. Husson also has the New England School of Communications (NESCom), which offers majors in such disciplines as Video Production, Journalism, and Radio Broadcasting.

Bangor, MaineHusson University’s primary campus is situated on 208 sprawling acres in Bangor, Maine. Framed against the banks of the Penobscot River and the historic brick buildings of downtown, this small yet metropolitan gem of a city houses many unique shops, theaters, and galleries. World class restaurants and bars surround Main Street offering up an array of dining options as well as late night entertainment. Best known as the home of writer Stephen King, Bangor has become an urban mecca for artists, writers, and musicians and is the permanent home of The American Folk Festival, the Cross Insurance Center and the Waterfront Concert Series.

Athletics Overview

4Athletic Facilities

The John P. Boucher Field, home to the soccer and lacrosse programs, was built in 2001 through a generous donation by Husson alumnus John Boucher ‘66. Recently (2007), the park underwent a face lift. Once again, with Mr. Boucher’s generous support, the field lost it’s natural grass and was converted to field turf. The$650,000 renovation made the John P. Boucher Soccer Field one of the finest collegiate fields in New England.

Granite and iron fences surround the field and bench enclosures giving the complex that “old world” feel. With the help from yet another donation in the fall of 2011, the Boucher Field went through another fantastic facelift with the addition of the gorgeous press box and lights. Night contests at Boucher are truly

spectacular with the campus backdrop set against this beautiful facility.

John Boucher played three sports at Husson: baseball, soccer, and golf. He has been inducted into both the Husson Sports Hall of Fame and the Husson Alumni Hall of Fame and is very involved with Husson as a member of the Board of Trustees.

A soccer coach for more than 20 years, John began his coaching career as the coach of a premier under-12 team in the Granite State Girls Soccer League. He became President of that league and during his tenure, the league grew to 1,800 players (ranging in age from 8-19) with more than 100 teams. He went on to coach girls soccer at Souhegan High School located in Amherst, New Hampshire. Under his direction, Souhegan High School Girls Soccer won eight state championships in a row. The school holds a national record for consecutive state championships with 10 in a row (two coming prior to Coach Boucher’s arrival). Boucher finished at Souhegan High School with a career record of 175 wins, 15 losses, and 5 ties. John’s record in postseason play was 38 wins and 2 losses, with both losses coming in the New Hampshire Division I finals.

Boucher was also the head coach in 1997 and 2000 for the New Hampshire vs. Vermont Lions cup game. In 1999 John was voted New Hampshire Coach of the Year for Class I and NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year for the northeast. The following year he was honored by the NSCAA as the Division I National Coach of the Year.

John graduated from Husson in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After a successful career with Exxon, he went into business for himself. He owned and operated a retail motor fuel and convenience store business located in southern New Hampshire called Stalee and JPB Fuels. He and his wife Judy are the parents of two daughters and live in New Castle, New Hampshire.

John P. Boucher Field

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The Swan Center bears the name of legendary Clara Swan; Husson student, ’32, professor, and Dean. At the age of 102, Clara still attends Husson basketball games and remains a faithful supporter of the university.

The Swan Center houses the Richard and Alice Trott Fitness Studio, a state-of-the-art fitness center with twenty cardiovascular fitness machines, a set of weight equipment for every major muscle group, and a full range of free weight equipment. The facility underwent a dramatic 2012 facelift and is now climate-controlled with 3,000 square feet, flat screen TVs, and a sound system.

Primary benefactors of the Swan Center were Husson alumnus Dick Trott ‘65 and his wife Alice. Built in 2001 as a fitness and performance testing center for students, the facility houses the Kenduskeag Research Center, which offers research equipment for performance testing. This research center was funded by Hilda Hutchins and is utilized across the curriculum, especially in the departments of Kinesiology, Physical Therapy and Physical Education.

Clara Swann Center and Trott Fitness Studios

Athletic Facilities

The Newman Athletic Gymnasium was one of the original structures built on campus in 1968 when Husson moved to its current location. Named after William Newman, Husson trustee and prominent Maine banker, this facility serves students, faculty, and the community. The maple center court is home to volleyball, basketball, intramurals, classes and special events, and it seats 1,200. Locker rooms, an athletic training facility, a free weight room, a batting cage, classrooms, coaches’ offices, and athletic administration offices are also part of this busy building. The Webber Pool, Swan Center, Sports Hall of Fame, Kenduskeag Human Performance Institute, and Trott Fitness Center are all attached to Newman Gymnasium.

Newman Athletic Facility and Gymnasium

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The Bob & Fran O’Keefe Softball Complex is home to Husson’s softball program and was made possible by the generous gift from Robert and Frances O’Keefe. The field was dedicated in April 2005. O’Keefe

Field is built to NCAA regulations, with the playing field completely fenced in and a drainage system in place. Further renovations to the field occurred in 2012, and a press box was added in 2013.

Robert (Bob) O’Keefe graduated from Husson in 1967 with a BS in Business Administration. He earned an MS in Management from SUNY

Albany in 1985. He had a long and successful career in sales, beginning with Shell Oil Company in 1967 and the Angelica Corporation in 1979. Bob retired from his position as the Angelica Corporation Northeastern US Regional Manager of Sales in 1995 but continued to work for Angelica as a consultant until his full retirement in 2007.

Bob O’Keefe is a proud member of both the Husson Alumni Hall of Fame and the Husson Sports Hall of Fame. He has lived in and worked out of the Albany, NY area since 1969. Bob’s wife Fran is a native of Albany, and they have been married since 1979.

Bob & Fran O’Keefe Softball Complex

The Webber Pool is located in the Newman Athletic Facility. It is a 25 yard, six-lane, competitive pool and is home to the women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams, which began in 2005.

The pool is also used by Husson students for recreation, conditioning, and injury rehabilitation, as well as by faculty and members of the community. Balcony seating for over 500 spectators makes this facility one of the finest in the Eastern Maine area.

Extensive renovations continue to the pools structure, roof, and side walls. New signage, timing and pace clocks, lane lines, and flags have recently been added.

Webber Pool

Athletic Facilities

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The Winkin Sports Complex is home to Husson’s baseball, field hockey, and football teams and is one of the best facilities in New England. The vision of legendary baseball coach Dr. John Winkin helped transform Husson’s baseball field into a multisport complex, complete with field turf, dugouts, and a press box. Dr. Winkin got the project off the ground by donating his summer camp to the school, and the proceeds from it jump started the project. His gift inspired long-time friend Harold Alfond to make a $1,000,000 donation to

Husson for the Harold Alfond Diamond, field turf, and a drainage system to be installed. There is seating for 3,000 spectators for baseball, football, and field hockey games, and the facility hosts Husson’s outdoor commencement ceremony when weather permits.

Dr. Winkin served as the head baseball coach at Husson, Colby College, and the University of Maine Orono. He also served as the Athletic Director at Colby and spent time working for both the Red Sox and the Yankees baseball franchises. Dr. Winkin was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2013.

Dr. Winkin passed away on July 19, 2014. However, his contributions to athletics and baseball at Husson and the state of Maine will be enjoyed by young people for years.

The D. Bruce MacGregor Sports Hall of Fame Room is home to the Husson Sports Hall of Fame. Newly renovated in 2012, the room reopened over Husson’s Homecoming weekend in October. The Hall of Fame Room is used for athletics receptions, press conferences, and additional events and meetings.

The Hall of Fame Room is named after Sports Hall of Fame Committee Chairman, Bruce MacGregor, who is also a 1998 inductee. Coach MacGregor was a storied basketball coach at Husson who amassed 526 career wins. He remains active in Husson athletics to this day.

The Husson University Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1985 to honor outstanding athletes, athletic administrators, and coaches for their athletic performances, leadership, and contributions to their teams while at Husson University.

Dr. John W. Winkin Sports Complex

D. Bruce MacGregor Sports Hall of Fame Room

Athletic Facilities

8Field Hockey Overview

The 2014 Eagles clinched the 2014 North Atlantic Conference regular season championship after going 5-0 in league play and not giving

up a goal to a NAC team until the semifinals. The Eagles also captured their first NAC title and NCAA berth since 2011.

Senior co-captain Melissa Souza was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach Madeline Hoeppner was named NAC Coach of the Year. Senior co-captain Annika Durrell and sophomore Taylor Lovley were also named to the NAC All-Conference Team. Following the Eagles’ Championship, Durrell was named the Most Valuable Player and teammates Souza, Lovley, Libby Kain, and Mikayla Toth were all named to the All-Tournament Team.

The 2014 team returned 14 letter-winners, including six starters, from a team that went 10-8 overall and 6-3 in North Atlantic Conference play in 2013 and advanced to the NAC semi-finals.

The Eagles are coached by first-year head coach Madeline Hoeppner. Hoeppner played four years at Division I Sacred Heart University on the back line and was named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll. Hoeppner is also the head women’s lacrosse coach.

Program Highlights

l Sabrina Vaillancourt named a 2012 and 2013

Third Team All-American

l 9 All-Region Selections since 2011

l 30 NFHCA All-Academic Squad selections since 2011

l 3 North Atlantic Conference

Championships

9Coaching Staff

Madeline HoeppnerHead Coach First Season

Madeline Hoeppner was named the head field hockey and women’s lacrosse coach on June 4, 2014.

“We are very pleased to have Madeline take the reins of both our field hockey and women’s lacrosse programs,” said Director of Athletics Frank Pergolizzi at the time of her hire. “She was a talented athlete in both sports and had a very successful experience coaching field hockey in Connecticut. We are confident that she will be a great addition to our staff and lead both programs to a higher level of accomplishment, both academically and athletically.”

Hoeppner came to Husson after coaching the 2013 season at Ridgeway High School in Connecticut, where she led the team to a CIAC playoff berth.

She is a 2013 graduate of Sacred Heart University where she played four seasons of Division I field hockey and was named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

A native of Shelburne Falls, Mass., she was a four-year letter-winner and two-time captain in field hockey at Mohawk

Trail Regional where she led the team to a Western Mass. Division II Championship while earning All-League honors twice. She was also a four-year varsity lacrosse player and three-year varsity basketball player, winning three championships.

Hoeppner has a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Sarah WilcoxAssistant Coach First Season

Kalli PulkkinenAssistant Coach Third Season

10Featured Athletes

Annika Durrell, a senior captain in 2014, was named the North Atlantic Conference’s Tournament MVP after leading her team to the 2014 Championship and an NCAA appearance. She was a 2014 All-Conference Team selection and played in all 18 of the Eagles’ games. Durrell was a defender on a 2014 team that did not give up a single goal in regular season conference play. She also recorded all seven of her career points as a senior off three goals and an assist.

In 2013 she was named to the Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-Region Team and the All-NAC First Team. As a sophomore, Durrell was selected as the NAC Defensive Player of the Year, to the First Team All-NAC, and to the Longstreth/NFHCA All-Region Second Team. In her first year, Durrell appeared in all 20 games as the team clinched the NAC Championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament.

#6 Annika DurrellDefenderSeniorPsychology

Taylor Lovley led the Eagles with 22 points as a sophomore. She scored eight goals and added six assists to the 2014 NAC Championship team that advanced to the first round of the NCAA Championships. She was selected to both the NAC All-Tournament and All-Conference Teams.

As a first year, she ranked second on the team with 14 points, while leading the team with six assists. She played in all 18 of Husson’s games and has appeared in every single field hockey contest that has been played in her two years at Husson.

Coming from field hockey powerhouse Nokomis Regional High, Lovley led her team to three Eastern Maine Championship game appearances and the 2010 Class B State Championship. As a senior, she scored 14 goals.

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112014 Roster

No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown/Previous School 00 Abby Greenleaf GK FY 5’3” Newfield, ME / Massabesic 1 Britt Mellor MF JR 5’4” Belfast, ME / Belfast Area 2 Adrine Bragg F FY

3 Libby Kain MF SO 5’5” Dexter, ME / Dexter Regional / UMass-Lowell

4 Taylor Lovley MF SO 5’5” Newport, ME / Nokomis Regional 5 Amber Anderson F FY 5’10” Dover-Foxcroft / Foxcroft Academy 6 Annika Durrell D SR 5’8” Livermore, ME / Livermore Falls 7 Mikayla Toth MF FY 5’6” Skowhegan, ME / Skowhegan Area 8 Sarah Eastman F SO 5’3” Dexter, ME / Dexter Regional 9 Whitney Arno D SO 5’5” Dover-Foxcroft, ME / Foxcroft Academy 10 Kaitlinn Turner D FY 5’2” Hermon, ME / Hermon 11 Olivia Plaisted MF JR 5’6” Hampden, ME / Hampden Academy /

Utica College 12 Lindsey Arno F SO 5’6” Dover-Foxcroft, ME / Foxcroft Academy 13 Hanna Jordan MF FY 5’2” Lisbon Falls, ME / Lisbon 14 Kayla Royer D JR 5’5” Greene, ME / Leavitt Area /

St. Joseph’s (ME) 15 Kerianne Downing F FY 5’10” Dedham, MA / Dedham 16 Mary St. Cyr D SO 5’6” Dedham, MA / Dedham 17 Melissa Souza D SR 5’4” East Bridgewater, MA / East Bridgewater 19 Elizabeth Terry MF SO 5’2” Lebanon, ME / Noble 21 Lauren Russell F FY 5’4” Saco / Thornton Academy 22 Mariah Breton D FY 5’2” Lisbon Falls / Lisbon 23 Taylor Shaw F FY 5’5” Plymouth, ME / Nokomis Regional 27 Kaylyn Sampson F FY 5’4” Lewiston, ME / Lewiston 28 Hannah Huntress D SO 5’7” Saco, ME / Thornton Academy 30 Jen Neri D SO 5’2” South Windsor, CT / South Windsor 99 Kaitlin Dolloff GK SO 5’8” Richmond, RI / Chariho

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2013-14 Husson Eagles Highlights

Men’s Basketball captured the 2014 NAC Championship

Softball captured the 2014 NAC Championships

The golf team captured its eighth-straight NAC championship

The 2014 Eagle Award Winners

Tim Smith won the NEISDA 1-Meter Championships

Alecia Palmer and Chrissy Larrabee led women’s cross country to a

runner-up finish at the NAC Championhips

NAC Player of the Year Dylan Foster led

the baseball team to a runner-up finish in

the NAC Championship

Student-athletes and staff at the 2014 NCAA SAAC Color Games