2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
An award of The USA Hockey Foundation, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award recognizes the accomplishments of the most outstanding player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey each season. Other selection criteria include outstanding individual and team skills, sportsmanship, performance in the clutch, personal character, competitiveness and a love of hockey. Consideration is also given to academic achievement and civic involvement.
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 | Jessie Vetter, a senior goaltender from the University of Wisconsin, is the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner. In its 12th year, the award is presented annually by The USA Hockey Foundation to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey.
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Browse the best photos from the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Brunch where Wisconsin's Jessie Vetter was announced as the winner.
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The USA Hockey Foundation will present the 12th annual Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey at an award brunch on Saturday (March 21) at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston at 10 a.m. The ceremony, in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four in Boston, will feature the three finalists, the Frozen Four participating teams and NESN's Kathryn Tappen as the master of ceremonies.
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Junior forward Meghan Agosta, senior forward Sarah Vaillancourt and senior goaltender Jessie Vetter are the three finalists for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, it was announced today by the USA Hockey Foundation. In its 12th year, the award is presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey.
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The USA Hockey Foundation today announced the 10 finalists for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. In its 12th year, the award annually recognizes the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey.
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Kathryn Tappen, who currently serves as New England Sports Network's Boston Bruins studio host and as a "SportsDesk" anchor and reporter, will be the master of ceremonies for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award brunch.
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Known for her quick first couple of strides, Cornell University's Rebecca Johnston admits that the time and energy she spent as a track standout during high school is continuing to pay dividends on the ice. Her efforts on the ice have earned her a nomination for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
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A total of 43 players have been nominated for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey.
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The NHL Foundation, the National Hockey League’s charitable and community relations organization, has awarded a grant in support of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The 12th annual Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award will be presented by The USA Hockey Foundation to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey at an award brunch on March 21 at 10 a.m. in Boston, Mass.
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Monique Lamoureux, a candidate for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, leads the nation with 64 points on 32 assists and 32 goals.
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Sarah Vaillancourt, once again a potential candidate for the Patty Kazmaier Award, didn’t need much time to accept an offer to train last summer with NHL players, and was glad that to show the veterans that her hands aren’t, well, made of stone.
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Colgate's Kiira Dosdall is among the potential candidates for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given to the most outstanding player in women’s college hockey. Her 23 points (4 goals, 19 assists) in 27 games ranks third in the nation among defensemen in points per game (0.85).
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A member of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Agosta is once again a possible candidate for the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the most outstanding player in women’s college hockey.
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With 36 points in 21 games, Boston College's Kelli Stack is among the nation’s scoring leaders. Her seven power-play goals also are near the top of charts, just two off the national lead. She's also a potential candidate for the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
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The Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, bestowed annually upon the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey, will be presented on Saturday, March 21, at a brunch ceremony at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston.
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If University of Wisconsin sophomore forward Hilary Knight (Hanover, N.H.) seems a little quicker on the ice this year, she can thank a summertime trip to Minnesota.During her break from school, the leading scorer in the nation trained with three-Olympian Jenny Potter and Jenny’s husband, Rob, in the Twin Cities’ north suburbs.
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