2013-2014 Recruiting Class

Since Dave Flint has been head coach at Northeastern, he has done a phenomenal job in recruiting strong players into the program; this year's incoming class in no exception. With the help of assistant coaches Jeff Pelligrini and Linda Lundrigan, the future of the program looks extremely promising.

Let’s start with the three forwards who will look to support the fast-paced offence:

Katie MacSorley: Courtesy of the Huntington News

Having spent the past three seasons at Loomis Chaffee, Melissa Haganey seems very well prepared for the Division I level. As Flint quoted in the release, Haganey “possesses speed and skill and will add depth to the forwards.” Haganey seems like a strong player who will be able to support any and all of her teammates, and could easily be placed on a line with Claire Santostefano. Next we have Hayley Masters, a strong and gritty Canadian player who will be able to add some size to the forward lines. Expect Masters to continue her aggressive style of play next year with fellow Canadian Katie MacSorley or the equally strong Lucie Povova. She is one of two “power forwards” coming in for next season. The other is Hayley Scamurra, from western New York. Having played this past season with a Canadian team, she also brings size and grit to the Husky squad. Flint has stated that she has “a high hockey IQ and will be counted on to make an immediate impact.” She seems like a great playmaker who could easily be put on a line with Kendall Coyne, Paige Savage or Kelly Wallace.

Kelly Wallace: Courtesy of Hockey East Online

The incoming forward class will add more depth to the team for next year, something that is definitely needed considering the fact that it is an Olympic year and the team could potentially lose Coyne, Savage and Povova for a large portion of the year.

This being said, it is important to keep the defensive unit as strong as possible. Defense produces offense, and it seems that Maggie DiMasi lives by this since she recorded 21 assists during this past season. Flint has brought in two strong defenseman who will add to their already consistent core.

Bella Sinsigalli has spent the past four years playing for the Berkshire School in western Mass. She stands tall at 5’9’’ and is a very strong skater, unafraid to move up the ice with the puck when required. Sinsigalli is also a quick player with a strong backcheck and will add tremendous depth to the defensive corps. The other defensive recruit is Heather Mottau who spent the past four seasons playing for Shattuck St. Mary’s. She is an offensive minded defenseman who will be able to step in and support the forwards in the offensive zone. Flint states that he “expects her to contribute right away.” The already strong and quick Husky defense have two great new additions in Sinsigalli and Mottau.

Chloe Desjardins: Courtesy of Hebdo Regionaux

Flint has also recruited a goalie for next year, Sara Foss who previously spent two season at the National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, NY. Foss is an agile and athletic goalie who will be looked on to support Chloe Desjardins next year at the number two spot. There were times during last season when Desjardins looked overplayed and tired, and having a strong supporting goalie is important for any program. Foss will be great as Desjardins’ backup, and will receive a lot of playing time in her rookie year.

Casey Pickett: Courtesy of Hockey East Online

These six players will look to fill the shoes of Casey Pickett, Rachel Llanes, Siena Falino and Casie Fields. It will be a challenge but all of these players are ready to compete in one of the biggest stages in women’s hockey. Not only will these girls make an impact on the ice, but also in the community and classroom here at Northeastern.

If you want to read the original release, click here. All quotes and information were taken from that release.