WORCESTER, Mass. – After another weekend sweep, the Assumption University women's ice hockey team earned two New England Women's Hockey Alliance Player of the Week honors.
Natalie Joiner took home Player of the Week honors, while
Sydney Burnevik earned Rookie of the Week, as announced Tuesday afternoon.
Women's Ice Hockey Player of the Week
Natalie Joiner, Assumption
Sophomore | White Lake, Mich. | Forward
Joiner led Assumption to a 2-0 weekend sweep of Saint Anselm, totaling four assists and a +3 plus-minus rating. Her three assists on Saturday tied
Alexa Hanrahan (Jan. 26, 2024, at Saint Michael's) for the program's single-game assist record. Joiner currently leads the NEWHA with seven points and six assists.
Women's Ice Hockey Rookie of the Week
Sydney Burnevik, Assumption
Freshman | Champlin, Minn. | Forward
Burnevik scored her first two career goals in a 6-2 victory over Saint Anselm on Saturday. The Champlin, Minnesota, native finished with a +4 plus-minus rating and won 18-of-24 faceoffs (.750) for the Greyhounds. Through the early stages of the season, Burnevik is tied for fifth in the NEWHA with five points.
Up Next
- Women's Ice Hockey (6-0-1, 6-0-0 NEWHA) is off this upcoming week before heading to Pennsylvania for a Halloweekend matchup at Mercyhurst University.
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