2011–12 Minnesota State–Mankato Mavericks women's ice hockey season

The Minnesota State Mavericks women's ice hockey team represented Minnesota State University, Mankato in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.

Offseason

Recruiting Player Position Nationality NotesErin KrichiverGoaltenderPlayed at Shattuck St. Mary'sShelby MoteyunasDefenseFrom Cicero, New YorkNatalie StoltzForwardFrom St. Paul, MinnesotaKara PowerForwardFrom New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Transfers Player Position Nationality Year Former schoolLauren BarnesForwardSophomoreMercyhurst

Regular season

News and notes September 30: The Minnesota State Mavericks nearly gave the Lindenwood Lady Lions its first NCAA Division I win versus the Minnesota State Mavericks. The Lady Lions fought back from a two goal deficit with two third-period goals. A late goal by Kathleen Rogan gave Minnesota State a 4-3 lead, which they would not relinquish. At 5:24 in the second period. Less than a minute later, Kendra Broad scored the first goal in Lindenwood's NCAA history unassisted. Minnesota State outshot the Lady Lions 53-16, as Lady Lions goaltender Taylor Fairchild made 49 saves. October 7: Minnesota State senior Emmi Leinonen scored the first two goals in the game versus Mercyhurst. In overtime, Nicole Germaine scored her first goal of the year as the Mavericks upset the nationally ranked Mercyhurst Lakers by a 3-2 tally. October 8: Minnesota State was unable to extend its three-game winning streak as #8 nationally ranked Mercyhurst (2-2-0) scored in the third period to win by a 5-4 score. Lakers forward Christine Bestland scored the game-winning goal as Mavericks goaltender Danielle Butters suffered her first loss of the season.

Standings

Schedule Date Opponent Location Score Record9/30/2011 Lindenwood University Mankato, Minn. W 4-31-0-010/1/2011 Lindenwood University Mankato, Minn. W 10-2 2-0-010/7/2011 Mercyhurst Mankato, Minn. W 3-2 10/8/2011 Mercyhurst Mankato, Minn. L 4-5 10/14/2011 Robert Morris University Pittsburgh, Pa. 10/15/2011 Robert Morris University Pittsburgh, Pa. 10/20/2011 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. 10/21/2011 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. 10/28/2011 Ohio State Mankato, Minn. 10/29/2011 Ohio State Mankato, Minn. 11/4/2011 Bemidji State University Mankato, Minn. 11/5/2011 Bemidji State University Mankato, Minn. 11/18/2011 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. 11/19/2011 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. 12/2/2011 University of Wisconsin Mankato, Minn. 12/3/2011 University of Wisconsin Mankato, Minn. 12/9/2011 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minn. 12/10/2011 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minn. 12/16/2011 University of Minnesota Duluth Mankato, Minn. 12/17/2011 University of Minnesota Duluth Mankato, Minn. 1/6/2012 Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minn. 1/7/2012 Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minn. 1/13/2012 St. Cloud State University Mankato, Minn. 1/14/2012 St. Cloud State University Mankato, Minn. 1/20/2012 Ohio State Columbus, Ohio 1/21/2012 Ohio State Columbus, Ohio 1/27/2012 University of Minnesota Mankato, Minn. 1/28/2012 University of Minnesota Mankato, Minn. 2/3/2012 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wis. 2/5/2012 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wis. 2/10/2012 University of North Dakota Mankato, Minn. 2/11/2012 University of North Dakota Mankato, Minn. 2/17/2012 University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minn. 2/18/2012 University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minn.

Awards and honors Alli Altmann, Minnesota State, WCHA Defensive Player of the Week (Week of December 14, 2011) Kathleen Rogan, WCHA Player of the Week (Week of October 5, 2011)

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