AT CLARKSON (2003-07)—One of 12 seniors in Clarkson’s Class of 2007 that formed the cornerstone of the Clarkson University Women’s Hockey program … Helped to lead the Golden Knights to three winning campaigns in four seasons and to the ECACHL playoffs in all three years of eligibility … Was a steady defensive player with a +16 plus/minus rating through her four years ... The Green and Gold compiled 69 total victories with Christina playing a key role in Clarkson’s success.
Four Years That Will Last a Lifetime
SENIOR YEAR (2006-07)—Played the majority of the season as a forward on the Golden Knights’ checking lines … Skated in 34 contests and recorded one goal and two assists … Tallied lone goal of the season in 5-0 win at Northeastern (1/5) … Picked up assists in wins over Vermont (9/29) and Union (1/19) … Among the team leaders in plus/minus at +4.
JUNIOR YEAR (2005-06)—A veteran presence on the Golden Knights’ blueline … Versatile player who saw 
saw some time as a forward on Clarkson’s checking lines ... Skated in 35 games, recording two goals and one assists … Played a role in Clarkson’s fourth-ranked scoring defense, which allowed opponents just 1.41 goals per game … Tallied a goal in 8-0 win at Union (10/29) and in 5-1 victory at Quinnipiac (11/19) … Also assisted on a score in 5-2 triumph over Northeastern (11/5).
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2004-05)—A solid, steady, stay-at-home defenseman who skated in 35 games recording two assists along with a +3 plus/minus rating … Helped set up the Golden Knights’ lone goal in 4-1 loss at Mercyhurst College (10/30) for first point of the season … Played a key role on the blueline and added one assist in Clarkson’s 3-0 shutout over Vermont at Cheel Arena (2/11).
FRESHMAN YEAR (2003-04)—A consistent defenseman who provided Clarkson 
with a physical presence behind the blueline … Played in 28 games, recording one goal, two assists and a plus/minus rating of +9 … Scored first collegiate point with the Knights’ opening goal in the 2-1 victory over Cornell in her hometown of Ithaca … Picked up assists in wins over Colby (12/6) and Sacred Heart (2/8).
BEFORE CLARKSON—Formerly attended Lansing H.S. and played for the Syracuse Stars … National Champions in 2002 with the Syracuse Stars … Entered Clarkson with eleven years of experience.
PERSONAL—Daughter of Dianne and George Valesente ... Born on July 25, 1985 ... Father is long-time head coach of the highly successful baseball team at Ithaca College ... Business Project and Management major ... Honor roll student all four years of high school and winner of scholar-athlete award sophomore through senior years ... Has one brother, David.
CAREER GAME-HIGHS—Most Recent
Points: 1 (11 times) – (0-1) vs Union in 8-1 win, 1/19/07
Goals: 1 (four times) – at Northeastern in 5-0 win, 1/5/07
Assists: 1 (seven times) - vs Union in 8-1 win, 1/19/07
Power Play Goals:
| Year |
GP |
Gls |
Asst |
Pts |
P/M |
PPG |
SHG |
GWG |
HT |
+/- |
| 2003-04 FR |
28 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
10/20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+9 |
| 2004-05 SO |
35 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
11/22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+3 |
| 2005-06 JR |
35 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4/8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
E |
| 2006-07 SR |
34 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4/8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+4 |
| TOTALS |
132 |
4 |
7 |
11 |
29/58 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+16 |
