Princeton University Athletics
Yearly Awards Handed Out at Women's Hockey Banquet
April 18, 2006 | Women's Ice Hockey
PRINCETON - The Princeton women's hockey team held its annual post-season banquet last Saturday night at the Nassau Club in Princeton. A great turnout of student-athletes, parents and staff remembered the 2005-06 season, honored the senior class and award winners, and celebrated the past, present and future of Princeton women's hockey.
Junior Kim Pearce was given the Elizabeth English Trophy, which is presented annually to the member of the women's hockey team, voted by her teammates to be the most valuable player. It is named in honor of Elizabeth English '75, whose efforts helped to establish women's ice hockey at Princeton.
Pearce led the Tigers in scoring in 2005-06 with 41 points, bring her career total to 93 points in 95 games wearing the Orange and Black. She was named the Ivy League Player of the Year and was a first-team All-ECACHL selection.
Senior Heather Jackson received the Patty Kazmaier Award, which is given annually to the senior member of the women's hockey team who has made the greatest contribution to the program during her career and best exemplifies the following characteristics: Loyalty and devotion to Princeton Women's Hockey and determination and perseverance under adverse conditions. Jackson was a two-time captain for the Tigers and a tremendous leader on and off the ice. She graduated with 89 career points as she never missed a single game in her career.
Junior Kate Hession was honored with the Most Improved Player Trophy. It is awarded annually to the member of the women's hockey team that has improved the most and is voted on by her teammates. Hession became a strong presence on the Tiger blueline in the 2005-06 season and she also scored her first career goal during the season.
Senior Chrissie Norwich received the Unsung Hero Award, which is awarded annually to the member of the women's hockey team voted by her teammates to be the team's unsung hero during the season. Norwich suffered a season-ending injury midway through her junior year and came back as a senior to anchor the Tiger defense.
Lastly the Rookie of the Year Award was presented to freshman Annie Greenwood, who led all Princeton freshmen in scoring with 25 goals and nine assists for 34 points. She was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year and shared the ECACHL Rookie of the Year Award. She was a second-team All-ECACHL selection and a member of the All-Rookie team.