Concordia Stingers women's ice hockey
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The Concordia Stingers women's ice hockey program represents Concordia University
in Montreal, Quebec. Coach Les Lawton has accumulated more than 500 victories as Stingers head coach.
program and without any NCAA eligibility remaining, Cammi Granato moved to Montreal to earn her masters degree in sports administration at Concordia University. In 123 games, Granato scored 178 goals and 148 assists for 326 points, and was instrumental in Concordia capturing three consecutive provincial championships.
In 1997-98, the CIS
recognized women's hockey. The Stingers were granted their first National Championship, which was held at Concordia. In the 2000 semi-finals, the Stingers were bested by the University of Alberta by a 4-3 tally. That year, the Stingers took third place. In the 2000-01 season, Stingers player Lisa-Marie Breton led the Quebec Student Sports Federation with eight goals and six assists in just six games.
Concordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
in Montreal, Quebec. Coach Les Lawton has accumulated more than 500 victories as Stingers head coach.
History
After playing for the Providence Friars women's ice hockeyProvidence Friars women's ice hockey
The Providence Friars women's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the Providence College. The Friars are a member of Hockey East...
program and without any NCAA eligibility remaining, Cammi Granato moved to Montreal to earn her masters degree in sports administration at Concordia University. In 123 games, Granato scored 178 goals and 148 assists for 326 points, and was instrumental in Concordia capturing three consecutive provincial championships.
In 1997-98, the CIS
Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Canadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada, comprising the majority of degree granting universities in the country. Its equivalent body for organized sports at colleges in Canada is The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
recognized women's hockey. The Stingers were granted their first National Championship, which was held at Concordia. In the 2000 semi-finals, the Stingers were bested by the University of Alberta by a 4-3 tally. That year, the Stingers took third place. In the 2000-01 season, Stingers player Lisa-Marie Breton led the Quebec Student Sports Federation with eight goals and six assists in just six games.
National championships
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Concordia Stingers Concordia Stingers The Concordia Stingers are the athletic teams that represent Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They compete with other schools in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, and more specifically, in the Quebec Student Sports Federation and the Quebec University Football League... |
4-1 | Toronto Lady Blues |
| 1999 | Concordia Stingers Concordia Stingers The Concordia Stingers are the athletic teams that represent Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They compete with other schools in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, and more specifically, in the Quebec Student Sports Federation and the Quebec University Football League... |
2-0 | Alberta Pandas Alberta Pandas women's ice hockey The University of Alberta Pandas women’s ice hockey team represent the University of Alberta. They compete in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletic program. Since joining the CIS in 1997, their only head coach has been Howie Draper... |
Exhibition
| Date | Opponent | Score |
| December 4, 2003 | China national women's team | 7-2 |
International
| Player | Position | Event | Result |
| Erin Lally | Forward | 25th Winter Universiade | Gold |
| Cecilia Anderson | Goaltender | 2005 IIHF World Women Championship | Bronze |
Olympics
- The following Stingers alumni have participated in ice hockey at the Winter Olympic games.
Player Position Event Result Therese Brisson Defense 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to...Silver Therese Brisson Defense 2002 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 2002 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 2002 Winter Olympics were held at the E Center in West Valley City and Peaks Ice Arena in Provo, Utah. Both the men's and women's tournaments were won by Canada, defeating the host USA in both games.-Men:...Gold Karyn Bye Forward 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to...Gold Cammi Granato Forward 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to...Gold Caroline Ouellette Forward 2002 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 2002 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 2002 Winter Olympics were held at the E Center in West Valley City and Peaks Ice Arena in Provo, Utah. Both the men's and women's tournaments were won by Canada, defeating the host USA in both games.-Men:...Gold Caroline Ouellette Forward 2006 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics-Leading scorers:-Leading goaltenders:Goalkeepers with 40% or more of their team's total minutes.-Awards:Antero Niittymäki was named the most valuable player and received the Directorate Award for best goaltender of the tournament. Directorate Awards also went to Teemu Selänne for best forward, and...Gold Cecilia Anderson Goaltender (Team Sweden) 2006 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics-Leading scorers:-Leading goaltenders:Goalkeepers with 40% or more of their team's total minutes.-Awards:Antero Niittymäki was named the most valuable player and received the Directorate Award for best goaltender of the tournament. Directorate Awards also went to Teemu Selänne for best forward, and...Silver Caroline Ouellette Forward 2010 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 2010 Winter OlympicsIce hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held at Canada Hockey Place, home of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, and at UBC Winter Sports Centre, home of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport's UBC Thunderbirds. Twelve teams competed in the men's event and eight teams competed in the...Gold
Awards and honors
- Karen Kendall, 1998 TSN Award
- Lisa-Marie BretonLisa-Marie BretonLisa-Marie Breton is an ice hockey player for the Montreal Stars. For the 2010–11 Montreal CWHL season, Breton is the team captain.-Playing career:...
, 1999 Concordia UniversityConcordia UniversityConcordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
Fittest Female Athlete - Lisa-Marie Breton, 2000 QSSF all-star, Second Team
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2000 Concordia University Fittest Female Athlete
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2001 Concordia University Fittest Female Athlete
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2001 Concordia University Female Athlete of the Year
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2001 QSSF all-star, First Team
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2001 CIAU All-Canadian
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2002 Concordia University Fittest Female Athlete
- Lisa-Marie Breton, 2002 QSSF all-star, Second Team
- Cecilia Anderson, 2004 QSSF Female Rockie of the year
- Cecilia Anderson, 2004 QSSF all-star, First Team
- Cecilia Anderson, 2005 Concordia Female Athlete of the year
- Cecilia Anderson, 2005 Conference MVP
- Cecilia Anderson, 2005 QSSF all-star, First Team
- Cecilia Anderson, 2006 Concordia Director Shield
- Erin Lally, 2011 QSSF Second Team All-Star
- Audrey Doyon-Lessard, 2011 RSEQ Most Outstanding Player, Quebec university women’s hockey league
- Audrey Doyon-Lessard, 2011 RSEQ First Team All-Star
- Alyssa Sherrard, 2011 RSEQ All-Rookie Team
All-Canadians
- 2004-05 Roxanne Dupuis, 1st Team
- 2004-05 Dominique Rancour, 2nd Team
- 2004-05 Cecilia Anderson, 2nd Team
- 2003-04 Cecilia Anderson, 1st Team
- 2003-04 Dominique Rancour
- 2002-03 Suzanne Kaye
- 2002-03 Marie Claude Allard
- 2001-'02 Marie Claude Allard
- 2001-02 Suzanne Kaye
- 2000-01 Lisa-Marie Breton
- 1999-2000 Corinne Swirsky
- 1998-99 Corinne Swirsky
- 1998-99 Geneviève Fagnan
- 1997-98 Corinne Swirsky
- 1997-98 Anne Rodrigue
- 1997-98 Delaney CollinsDelaney CollinsDelaney Collins is a women's ice hockey player. On August 23, 2011, Collins announced her retirement from international play.-Playing career:...
Brodrick Trophy
The Brodrick Trophy is awarded to the CIS Player of the Year.- Connie Swirsky, 1998, 1999, 2000
Marion Hilliard Award
- Janna Gillis, 2004 Marion Hilliard Award
- Lauren Houghton, 2002 Marion Hilliard Award
Hockey Hall of Fame
| Player | Year inducted |
| Cammi Granato Cammi Granato Catherine Michelle "Cammi" Granato is a retired American female ice hockey player and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2010.... |
2010 |
CWHL players
| Player | CWHL team | Years |
| Angela DiStasi | Mississauga Chiefs Mississauga Chiefs The Mississauga Chiefs was a professional women's ice hockey team that plays in Mississauga , Ontario. The team has played in the National Women's Hockey League and after in the Canadian Women's Hockey League... |
2009-10 |
| Kelly Sudia | Montreal Stars Montreal Stars The Montreal Stars are a professional women's ice hockey team that plays in Montreal, Quebec. The team was awarded the Clarkson Cup in 2009 and 2011 for winning the highest honour in North American women's hockey. . The team has played in the Canadian Women's Hockey League since 2007 its... |
2007-present |
| Lisa-Marie Breton Lisa-Marie Breton Lisa-Marie Breton is an ice hockey player for the Montreal Stars. For the 2010–11 Montreal CWHL season, Breton is the team captain.-Playing career:... |
Montreal Stars Montreal Stars The Montreal Stars are a professional women's ice hockey team that plays in Montreal, Quebec. The team was awarded the Clarkson Cup in 2009 and 2011 for winning the highest honour in North American women's hockey. . The team has played in the Canadian Women's Hockey League since 2007 its... |
2008-present |
| Donna Ringrose | Montreal Stars Montreal Stars The Montreal Stars are a professional women's ice hockey team that plays in Montreal, Quebec. The team was awarded the Clarkson Cup in 2009 and 2011 for winning the highest honour in North American women's hockey. . The team has played in the Canadian Women's Hockey League since 2007 its... |
2009-present |
| Tawnya Danis | Montreal Stars Montreal Stars The Montreal Stars are a professional women's ice hockey team that plays in Montreal, Quebec. The team was awarded the Clarkson Cup in 2009 and 2011 for winning the highest honour in North American women's hockey. . The team has played in the Canadian Women's Hockey League since 2007 its... |
2009-present |