BOSTON – Five different programs earned victories last week as conference play begins this weekend. Vermont extended its win streak to four games with two victories while UAlbany and UMass Lowell both pushed their win streaks to three.
Ten contests take place this weekend, including four conference games. All four conference games can be watched on AETV.
The preseason poll was announced on August 9.
2022 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners – Sept. 13
Offensive Player of the Week
Alison Smisdom, UAlbany – So., Midfielder, Edegem, Belgium
- Tallied three goals and one assist in a 2-0 week.
- Registered two goals and one assist in an 8-1 win over Colgate.
- Scored the game-winning goal with 1:04 left in regulation in a 2-1 victory over Cornell.
Defensive Player of the Week
Mia Borley, Maine – Sr., Goalkeeper, Durham, England
- Went 2-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .941 save percentage last week.
- Posted an eight-save shutout in 1-0 shutout of Hofstra.
- Gave up just one goal with eight saves in a 3-1 win over Kent State.
Rookie of the Week
Valerie van Dommelen, Bryant – Fr., Forward, Vught, Netherlands
- Tallied one goal and one assist in a 2-1 week.
- Scored first career goal in 4-2 loss to Brown.
- Assisted on the game-tying goal in a 4-3 win over Holy Cross.
2022 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 13 - Offensive Player of the Week:
Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Mia Borley, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Valerie van Dommelen
Sept. 7 - Offensive Player of the Week: Maddie Moran, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Sophia Schoonmaker, UAlbany
Aug. 30 - Offensive Player of the Week: Tasmin Cookman, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Jemma Woods, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Tasmin Cookman, New Hampshire
Fans will once again be able to watch nearly every #AEFH contest 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 America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
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