BOSTON – For the first time the University of Maine will host the America East Field Hockey Championship.
Brooke Sulinski tipped in a shot off a penalty corner to give the Black Bears a thrilling overtime victory over UMass Lowell and subsequent hosting rights. Monmouth (4-2) was the latest team to clinch a postseason bid, joining Maine (6-1), California (5-1) and UAlbany (4-2). The final week of the season will decide which teams secure the final two spots in the championship.
The bracket will be revealed Sunday with the tournament getting underway Thursday, Nov. 4 in Orono. Visit #AEFH Championship Central for more details.
The preseason poll was released Aug. 11.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of #AEFH this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
Follow the @AEDigitalNet Twitter account to stay up-to-date on America East field hockey news all season long and use #AEFH to join the conversation.
#AEFH Weekly Award Winners – Oct. 26
Offensive Player of the Week
Bloem van den Brekel, New Hampshire – Sr., Midfielder, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Tallied three goals in two wins for the Wildcats including a crucial 2-0 victory over UVM.
- Scored the game-winning overtime goal against Columbia.
- This is van den Brekel’s first career Offensive Player of the Week award.
Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Cato Knipping, California – Jr., Goalkeeper, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Sixth shutout of the season gave Cal a third-straight win.
- Knipping made five saves against UC Davis.
- This is her fourth career Defensive Player of the Week honor and third this season.
Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Kate O’Hogan, Monmouth – Sr., Goalkeeper, Dublin, Ireland
- Shut out UAlbany in a week that included Monmouth clinching a postseason bid.
- O’Hogan made five saves for her second shutout of the season.
- This is her third career Defensive Player of the Week honor and first this fall.
Rookie of the Week
Lieve Meidane, Monmouth – Fr., Back, Bilthoven, Netherlands
- Earned the first two points of her career Friday with two assists against UAlbany.
- Meidane assisted on two of the Hawks’ three goals in the win.
- This is her first career #AEFH honor.
2021 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners
Aug. 31 – Offensive Player of the Week: Hanna McKie, Monmouth; Defensive Player of the Week: Jemma Woods, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Lorane Vanneste, Monmouth
Sept. 7 – Offensive Player & Rookie of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Ally Tarantino, Monmouth
Sept. 14 – Offensive Player of the Week: Annick van Lange, Monmouth; Defensive Player of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell: Rookie of the Week: Sophia Drees, Vermont
Sept. 21 – Offensive Player of the Week: Jenna Berger, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Ally Tarantino, Monmouth; Rookie of the Week: Lorane Vanneste, Monmouth
Sept. 28 – Offensive Player of the Week: Chloe Walton, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Cato Knipping, California; Rookie of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany
Oct. 5 – Offensive Player of the Week: Poppy Lambert, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Sierra Espeland, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Alina Gerke, Vermont
Oct. 12 – Offensive Player of the Week: Hanna McKie, Monmouth; Defensive Player of the Week: Sierra Espeland, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Floor de Ruiter, UAlbany
Oct. 19 – Offensive Player of the Week: Aylin Aufenacker, Monmouth; Defensive Player of the Week: Cato Knipping, California; Rookie of the Week: Lorane Vanneste, Monmouth
Oct. 26 – Offensive Player of the Week: Bloem van den Brekel, New Hampshire; Co-Defensive Players of the Week: Cato Knipping, California & Kate O’Hogan, Monmouth; Rookie of the Week: Lieve Meidane, Monmouth
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