BOSTON – With one game remaining in conference play it’s a three way tie for first place with four teams still in the mix to hoist the regular-season trophy. New Hampshire, UMass Lowell and Vermont all own a 3-1 record, while UAlbany heads into the final game at 2-2.
Need to Know:
- New Hampshire and Vermont both blanked their opponents shutting out UAlbany and Bryant, respectively.
- UMass Lowell edged Maine, 3-2, as Karli Penrod logged two goals for the River Hawks, while Alice Van Hemelen scored the go ahead goal.
- This Thursday in the final regular-season game day, UMass Lowell hosts UAlbany, Maine travels to Vermont, and Bryant has a meeting at New Hampshire.
2025 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners – Oct. 28
Offensive Player of the Week
Nicole Poulakis, New Hampshire – Sr., Forward, Ajax, Ontario
- Had a six point week with three goals scored
- Recorded back-to-back goals to extend New Hampshire's lead to 3-0 in the match against UAlbany
- Scored the game-winning goal in the Wildcat’s 2-1 win over Lafayette
- This is Poulakis’ fourth #AEFH Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Abby Johnson, New Hampshire – So., Goalkeeper, Walpole, Mass
- Recorded eight saves to help New Hampshire shutout UAlbany, 3-0
- Logged nine saves, only allowing on goals, in the Wildcat’s 2-1 win over Lafayette
- This is Abby Johnson’s first #AEFH Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Rena Pistilli, UMass Lowell – Fr., Defender, Lambaré, Paraguay
- Recorded a defensive in the match versus Maine to keep the game tied, 2-2,
- Chipped in with an assist on the go-ahead goal to lift the River Hawks past the Black Bears
- This is Pistilli’s second #AEFH Rookie of the Week honor.
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2025 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 4 - Offensive Player of the Week: Pilar Lorenzini, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Claire Joss, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Elyse Bouchard, Bryant
Sept. 9 - Offensive Player of the Week: Eloise Penty, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Merle Vaandrager, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Rena Pistilli, UMass Lowell
Sept. 16 - Offensive Player of the Week: Zoe Furber, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Merle Vaandrager, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Marlijn Swaan, New Hampshire
Sept. 23 - Offensive Player of the Week: Karlijn Kerkhof, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Mara Küskes, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Veerle Nijhuis, Vermont
Sept. 30 - Offensive Player of the Week: Nicole Poulakis, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Rozárie Mrázová, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Emily Coughlin, New Hampshire
Oct. 7 - Offensive Player of the Week: Sophia Lefranc, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Emma Peeters, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Jette Kurz, UAlbany
Oct. 14 - Offensive Player of the Week: Nicole Poulakis, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Jenna Zunic, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Veerle Mous, UMass Lowell
Oct. 21 - Offensive Player of the Week: Nicole Poulakis, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Maddy Weaver, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Nicole Kowalewski, Maine
Oct. 28 - Offensive Player of the Week: Nicole Poulakis, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Abby Johnson, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Rena Pistilli, UMass Lowell
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