Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey
The Niagara Purple Eagles women's ice hockey team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association 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.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
Awards and honors
- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week
- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week
- Jenni Bauer, CHA Defensive Player of the Week
- Jenni Bauer, First Team All-CHA
- Amy Jack, CHA All Tournament Team
- Amy Jack, CHA Rookie of the Week
- Kathleen Bortuzzo, CHA Rookie of the Week
- Daniela Del Colle, CHA Player of the Week
- Val Hall, 2003 CHA Player of the Year
- Val Hall, 2003 Student-Athlete of the Year honors
- Val Hall led all CHA players in scoring with eight points on five goals and three assists.
- Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award
- Jenna Hendrikx, CHA Rookie Of The Week Award
- Jenna Hendrikx, 2010 CHA All-Rookie Team
USCHO honors
- Ashley Riggs, 2004-05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team
