GNAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Week Report #3

CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Meaghan McCamish, New England College (Sr., MF)

Senior Meaghan McCamish compiled seven points on the week for the Pilgrims, scoring three goals and adding one assist. The senior found the back of the cage twice against Fitchburg State, one of which was a game-winning goal and then added a goal and assist in a conference win over Dean. Her efforts led New England College to a 2-1 week. McCamish is currently third in the GNAC in goals (7) and points (15).

 CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Aurelia Barker, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Jr., F)

Junior Aurelia Barker played a pivotal role in the Blue Jays' offense this past week. Barker found the back of the cage in a 4-3 overtime victory on the road against Sage and proceeded to follow up with two goals and an assist for five points in a 6-0 victory over Anna Maria in conference play. The junior currently sits second in the conference in assists with three.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Chloe Sicard, Rivier (Gr. F/M)

Graduate Student Chloe Sicard guided the Raiders defense to only allowing one goal on the week, winning 50/50 ball opportunities and gaining a lot of open-field tackles. Sicard's leadership on the defensive side limited Albertus Magnus to only two shot attempts in a shutout conference win. 

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

Makenzie Anderson, New England College (Jr., GK)

Junior Makenzie Anderson collected two victories for the Pilgrims this past week, leading the New England College defense to a 2-1 week. Anderson picked up her two victories against Fitchburg State and Dean. She collected 20 saves on the week, including 14 saves against Keene State. The junior posted a .870 save percentage and leads the GNAC in that category at .865 percent.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Grace Kociszewski, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Fr., F/M)

First-year Forward/Midfielder Grace Kociszewski was heroic once again for the Blue Jays on the road on Tuesday (Sept. 10). Kociszewski collected a hat trick against Sage as the goal that completed the hat trick ended up the game-winning goal for the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.). She currently leads the conference in goals (8) and points (18).