The Syracuse Orange women represented Syracuse University in CHA women's ice hockey during the 2015-16 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The Orange finished conference play in second place, and advanced to the CHA Tournament Final, before losing to the Mercyhurst 4-3 in overtime. It was the second consecutive year that the Orange took the championship into overtime. Senior Melissa Piacentini was named CHA Player of the Year, while Nicole Renault was the CHA Defenseman of the Year.
Offseason July 8: Fourteen players were named to the CHA All-Academic Team. August 13: 2015 graduate Allison LaCombe signed a professional contract with the Vienna Sabres of EWHL.
Recruiting Lindsay Eastwood Defense Played with Team Canada U18 Allie Munroe Defense Competed with New Hampton Karleigh Scully Forward Competed with Nepean Jr. Wildcats alongside Lindsay Eastwood Sarah Stuehr Forward Attended Warner Hockey School Maddi Welch Goaltender Played for Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles
Standings
Roster
2015–16 Orange
Schedule
!colspan=12 style="background:#0a2351; "| Regular Season
!colspan=12 style="background:#0a2351; "| CHA Tournament
Awards and honors Melissa Piacentini, CHA Player of the Year Nicole Renault, Defenseman of the Year Jessica Sibley, Stephanie Grossi (tie), CHA Scoring Trophy Jessica Sibley, CHA Best Defensive Forward Stephanie Grossi F, All-CHA First Team Nicole Renault D, All-CHA First Team Melissa Piacentini F, 2014-15 All-CHA Second Team Jessica Sibley F, 2014-15 All-CHA Second Team Megan Quinn D, 2014-15 All-CHA Second Team
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