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RUTGERS TRAVELS TO UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND TO OPEN 04-05 SEASON
OCTOBER 22, 2004

The Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey team will open its season tomorrow at the University of Maryland. Last season Rutgers was 1-0-1 against U.Maryland. The tie was at College Park in a last minute thriller that almost saw Rutgers pull out a victory. Rutgers hopes to start the season off strong as they play University of Pennsylvania next week at Class of 23 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The Lady Ice Knights will be without Diana Chang and Sherry Geck who had prior committments.

RUTGERS WOMEN OPEN CAMP AT PRO-SKATE
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

The Rutgers University Women's Ice Hockey team opened its 2004-2005 season with a spirited workout at Pro-Skate in South Brunswick on Monday. The team under the direction of second year head coach Ed McGrady and assistants John Mores and Ralph Cortese put the gals through a tough opening day of camp. The girls are coming off a 7-3 season and look to continue their wining ways in the 04-05 season. The Lady Ice Knights are led by Diana Chang, Jamie Rygielski, Saba Rathore and Sherry Geck. The girls open their season on October 10th. in Syracuse, NY.

RUTGERS LOOKING AT JOINING ACHA
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - JUNE 09, 2004

Rutgers University Women's Hockey Club is looking seriously at joining the ACHA for the upcoming 2004-05 season. The league has called Rutgers showing a interest to join the league and Rutgers has said they are interested in the League. RU will still play an independent schedule but will have a shot at some post season tourney play. It is a plus for both sides for Rutgers to join the ACHA. The one big plus for the team is if we have a strong season we will be ranked, something we missed out on last season.

CHANG WINS 2004 CLUB SPORTS ATHLETE OF YEAR AWARD
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - MARCH 2004

Diana Chang took home the top award at this year Annual Award Banquet, the 2004 Club Sports Athlete of they Year award. Chang was praised for her outstanding accomplishments by Club Sports Director as well as her coach. She carried us when we needed her said Head Coach Ed McGrady. Her records for goals and assist led the team. Diana had many multiple goal games during the season. She is an outstanding young athlete and has brought Rutgers to the next level as a team. It was a pleasure to coach her and I told her at the banquet she has to be better next season. Rutgers finished the season at 7-3-3.
The game that stood out the most to her coaches was the day she got lost on the way to the game. When she finally arrived Rutgers trailed the game 2-0. She yelled to the bench that she was here asking what locker the team was in. She quickly dressed and led the team to tie the score and carry RU to a proud come from behind victory.
Chang is a defensemen by trade by Coach McGrady played Chang as a forward all season and the dividends payed off for Rutgers. McGrady would occassionally let Chang play the blueline.

RUTGERS WOMEN'S HOCKEY SENDS IN NOMINATIONS
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - FEBRUARY 27, 2004

The Rutgers University Women's Hockey Club has nominated Diana Chang as Rutgers Club Athlete of the Year, Ella Crowe as the most improved player, Sherry Geck as the teams most valued member and the club nominated the coaching staff as Volunteer of the Year. Coaches McGrady, Ralph Cortese and John Mores went over the entire roster and had to make the tough decisions on the nominations. Chang was a dominating force in Women's College hockey while Ella Crowe has improved tremendously from opening night practice. Sherry Geck did all the day to day chores of running the club as the teams President. The Coaching staff was nominated by the Executive Board of the club. The results will be released some time at the end of March.

RUTGERS DEFEATS U.MARYLAND 4-3, UPS RECORD TO 6-2-1
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - FEBRUARY 07, 2004

The Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey team defeated the University of Maryland 4-3 in front of a large crowd at Pro-Skate in South Brunswick yesterday. Diana Chang scored 4 goals and Michelle (MURPH) Murphy added 3 assist in the win. The Lady Ice Knights upped their record to 6-2-1 on the season. Cara Parmigani was in goal for the Knights stopping 24 shots. Rutgers next game is at Princeton University on the 13th. of February. Game time is 10:30 PM at Baker Arena on the campus of Princeton University.

PHOTOS FROM MARYLAND GAME

RUTGERS HOST UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FRIDAY FEB. 06
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - FEBRUARY 04, 2004

The Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey Club will host University of Maryland Friday at Pro-Skate in South Brunswick on Northumberland Way. Game time is 9:00 PM as Rutgers puts its 5-2-1 record on the line. Rutgers is coming off a 2 game road trip in which it went 1-1. Come support the Lady Ice Knights, admission is free!!!

RUTGERS BEATS SKIDMORE 8-6 TO UP RECORD TO 5-2-1
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - FEBRUARY 02, 2004

Diana Chang scored 5 goals and added 1 assist and Michelle Murphy scored 2 as the Lady Ice Knights defeated Skidmore 8-6 yesterday at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Rutgers upped its record to 5-2-1 on the season. Sherry Geck had the other goal for Rutgers. Rutgers will host University of Maryland on February 6th at Pro Skate in South Brunswick, NJ, Northumberland Way, game time is 9:00 PM and admission is free. Come cheer on the Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey Club. If you are interested in attending Rutgers and playing for the Lady Ice Knights please email us at Rutgers Women's Hockey.

RUTGERS TAKES 4-2-1 RECORD ON ROAD TO SKIDMORE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - JANUARY 31, 2004

The Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey team will travel to Skidmore College tomorrow Feb. 01 to play Skidmore College, game time is 12:00 noon. Rutgers University is currently 4-2-1 on the season. Rutgers lost last weekend in a heartbreaker to University of Pennsylvania at Class of 23 Arena in Philadelphia. Rutgers hopes to get back on track during the current road trip after last weekends loss.

RUTGERS LOSES A SQUEAKER TO U.PENN 5-3
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 25, 2004

The Lady Ice Knights lost a tough one to the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend by a score of 5-3. The Lady Ice Knights battled back form a 3-0 score to make things close. Trailing 4-3 late in the third Rutgers was dominating play when the ref made a questionable call, sending off Rutgers defensmen Sherry Geck for holding. U. Penn scored on the power play and Rutgers lost the game by a score of 5-3. Rutgers travels to New York State next week to play Skidmore College. Rutgers beat Skidmore in their last meeting. Currently Rutgers stands at 4-2-1

SNOW CANCELS TWO GAME
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - DECEMBER 06, 2003

A major snow storm pushed through the area and Rutgers ended up having two games canceled. Princeton University was supposed to host Rutgers on December 05th and American University was to travel to Rutgers on December 6th., but both games were canceled due to the snow storm. Both games will be re-scheduled for a later date.

RUTGERS LOSES FIRST GAME OF SEASON 3-1 TO PRINCETON
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - NOVEMBER 24, 2003

Rutgers University Ladies Hockey team lost its first game of the season yesterday by a score of 3-1 against Princeton University. Rutgers making the long trip to Maryland and back on Saturday looked sluggish and tired for the Sunday evening contest. Rutgers was outshot in the first period 10-0 and trailed 1-0. Rutgers turned it around in the second when they outshot Princeton 7-4 but trailed 2-1 with the final period in sight. Chang had the goal for Rutgers as it would be the only offense out of them tonight. Princeton scored a insurance goal late in the third to close the door and end Rutgers five game unbeaten streak. Rutgers had not lost since the start of the 03-04 season going 4-0-1. Rutgers will break for semester and will next play the University of Pennsylvannia on January 24, 2004 at Class of '23 Arena in Philadelphia.

RUTGERS STAYS UNBEATEN WITH 2-2 TIE AGAINST UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND
LAUREL, MD - NOVEMBER 23, 2003

Rutgers Lady Ice Hockey Club extended its unbeaten streak to 5, 4-0-1 by tying the University of Maryland yesterday 2-2. The Lady Ice Knights were leading the game 2-1 when the refs missed a icing call and Maryland tied the game. Diana Chang scored both goals for Rutgers. The current unbeaten string reached 5 games. Rutgers plays tomorrow at Pro Skate in South Brunswick, NJ against Princeton University, game time is 2:00 PM and admission is free. Come and cheer on the Rutgers Women's Hockey Team.

RUTGERS BEATS DREXEL 3-2 EXTENDING RECORD TO 4-0
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 03, 2003

The Rutgers University Women's Ice Hockey Club extended its unbeaten streak to four games yesterday in a come from behind 3-2 victory over Drexel University. Diana Chang scored the natural hat trick for the Lady Ice Knights who are now 4-0. Sherry Geck picked up two assist and Jamie Rygielski continued her scoring pace as she had one assist in the win, as Cara Parmigiani stopped 19 shots in goal for her 4th. straight victory. Rutgers next game will beon the 22nd. as they travel to Laurel, Maryland to play the University of Maryland.

PARMIGIANI SHUTS OUT SKIDMORE 7-0 AS RUTGERS GOES TO 3-0
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - NOVEMBER 02, 2003

Rutgers goaltender Cara Parmigiani picked up her first shut out of the season last night as Rutgers shut down Skidmore College 7-0. Rutgers stingy defense held Skidmore to just 17 shots on the evening. Skidmore had 2 powerplay opportunities but failed to mount a attack. Jamie Rygielski continued a torried pace as she netted the hat trick as Diane Chang picked up a goal and 4 assist. Erin Hessler, Saba Rathore, and Anne Paul scored the other goals. Rutgers extended its season record to 3-0. The Lady Knights next game will be today against Drexel as they travel to Class of '23 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

RUTGERS DEFEATS DREXEL 8-1 AND UPS RECORD TO 2-0
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - OCTOBER 23, 2003

Diane Chang added 2 more goals to her resume for the season as Rutgers soundly defeated Drexel University 8-1 yesterday. Anne Paul netted two and Kristen Schmitt, Jamie Rygielski Emily Diehl and Michelle Murphy added goals. Rygielski had a pair of assist in the victory. Rutgers outshot Drexel 30 to 14 in the contest. Rutgers next game will be at home against Skidmore College of New York on November 01 at Pro-Skate Ice Arena in South Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers will take a 2-0 record into the contest against Skidmore.

RUTGERS BEATS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 5-4, AS CHANG SCORES 4
FORT DUPONT, MD - OCTOBER 12, 2003

Diane Chang scored her fourth goal of the game with a minute remaing to put Rutgers in front by a score of 5-4 and stunning American University team and fans. American had a uphill battle to regain the lead as they pulled the goaltender to try and even the score. AU had numerous chances in the last 60 ticks but failed to score as Cara Parmigiani preserved the win. Both teams had a equal amount of scoring chances with American holding a 25 to 21 shots edge. Jamie Rygielski had a goal and 2 assist while Michelle Murphy had a assist in the win. It was Rutgers first win of the season as they will head home to host Drexel University next weekend.

RUTGERS TRAVELS TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FOR OPENING GAME OF SEASON
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - OCTOBER 10, 2003

The Rutgers University Lady Ice Knights hockey team will travel to the Nations Capital tomorrow to play American University's Lady Eagles. It will be Rutgers first game under new head coach Ed McGrady.

RUTGERS STARTS SEASON WITH A NEW COACH
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - OCTOBER, 2003

The Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey Club has selected Ed McGrady to coach this years Club. Ed comes from a strong hockey background including a Division Championship while with William Paterson College. Team President Sherry Geck will make the formal Club presentation at the teams next dry-land training exercise. McGrady will be assisted by Ralph Cortese, John Mores and Sean Zweeres. Cortese assisted McGrady at William Paterson.

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