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Women's Hockey May 30, 2013

Clarkson Women's Hockey Announces Class of 2017

Coming off the best season in the program’s 10-year history this past winter, the Clarkson University Women’s Hockey team will be striving to surpass that success and will look towards the Class of 2017 to play a key role in the 2013-14 campaign. 

Co-head coaches Matt and Shannon Desrosiers along with assistant coach Matt Kelly have added two forwards - Genevieve Bannon and Jessica Gillham,  one defenseman - Corie Jacobson, and one goaltender – McKenzie Johnson to the talented Green and Gold roster. The four members of the Golden Knights incoming class will add to the depth of a Clarkson squad that graduated just two players - forward Danielle Skirrow and defenseman Hailey Wood - from this past year’s team which skated to 28-10 overall record, including an 18-4 ECAC Hockey mark.

“The Class of 2017 brings a wealth of experience with their respective National Development programs and club/high school teams," stated Matt Desrosiers.  "This will surely add to the depth of our returning core group of players that made tremendous strides last season competing in the NCAA Tournament.  This group of incoming freshmen has incredible character and leadership qualities that will only help them make a smooth transition to college hockey.  We are extremely excited to see this class suit up next season in the Green and Gold.”
 
 
Corie Jacobson – D (Warren, Ontario)
  • Played this past season for the Northbay Ice Boltz where she was the assistant captain
  • Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Member; 2013 U18 World Championships (Gold Medalist)
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Selection Camp
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Strength and Conditioning Camp
  • Won Gold at the 2012 Canadian U18 Nationals as a member of Team Ontario.  She also served as an assistant captain for Team Ontario
  • Member of 2013 Provincial Championship Team who placed 2nd at the Esso Cup in Burnaby, BC
  • Corie was honored with the Best Defenseman Award for the 2013 Esso Cup

“I chose Clarkson University it gives me an opportunity to better myself as a hockey player by playing for a fantastic program which has had great success.  It also has a great academic reputation and the surrounding area and environment felt a lot like home.”
 
 
Jessica Gillham – F (Uxbridge, Ontario)
  • Played this past season for the Aurora Panthers (PWHL)
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Selection Camp
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Strength and Conditioning Camp
  • Won Gold at the 2012 Canadian U18 Nationals as a member of Team Ontario.
  • Received Academic Honors in 2011
  • Track and Field – Lossa - Triple Jump & Long Jump - Gold/Silver/Bronze (2009-11)
                             - Ofssa - Triple Jump & Long Jump Participant  (2009-11)
  • High School Athletic Awards -  Varsity Hockey - Top Rookie Award (2010)
                                                -  Varsity Basketball MVP Award  (2011)
                                                -  Varsity Hockey MVP Award (2012)

“I chose Clarkson because of its amazing enthusiasm for academics and hockey. The hockey program is led by an awesome coaching staff that are creating an exciting program that I am really looking forward to being a part of.  With its beautiful natural setting in the Adirondack's along with great credentials for academics and athletics, I am very excited about my decision to attend Clarkson University."
 
 
Genevieve Bannon – F (Candiac, Quebec) 
  • Played this past season for Ontario Hockey Academy where she was the team captain
  • Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Member; 2013 U18 World Championships (Gold Medalist)
  • Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Member; 2012 Summer Series vs. Team USA
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Selection Camp
  • Attended the 2012 Canadian Women’s U18 National Team Strength and Conditioning Camp
  • Played Three Years for Team Quebec at the Canadian U18 Nationals where she won Bronze and Silver Medals.  She was also an assistant captain for Team Quebec in 2012

''I chose Clarkson University because it feels like home and is close to my family. I knew right away when visiting that I wanted to go there without a doubt.  It’s hard to choose the right University but I’m positive I did with Clarkson University.''


 
McKenzie Johnson – G (Eden Prairie, Minnesota) 
  • Played this past season for Eden Prairie High School where she served as captain of her team in both hockey and lacrosse.
  • Attended the 2011 Select 16 USA Player Development Camp and the 2012 Select 17 USA Player Development Camp
  • Was named a 2012 Academic All-American and Honors Student
  • Was named Rookie of the Year in 2009
  • Was named to the All-Conference Team each year from 2009-2013
  • Was named her Team MVP in 2012 and 2013
  • 2012 Robert Moran Memorial Award Recipient (Awarded to the EPHS junior who best exemplifies a combination of athletic ability, sportsmanship, leadership, and clean living)
  • 12-13 Herb Brooks Award Recipient (Awarded to the most qualified hockey player in the state tournament who strongly represents the values, characteristics, and traits that defined Herb Brooks)
  • 12-13 Hobey Baker Award Recipient (Honors Character, Commitment, Teamwork, Persistence, Selflessness, Academic Excellence and Sportsmanship; Team Award)
  • 12-13 Senior Goalie of the Year Runner-Up
  • Participated in many community service efforts including; EPHS Student Council Board Member; Volunteer Youth Mentor (Hockey); Volunteer Goalie Coach (Hockey and Lacrosse); Habitat for Humanity Volunteer; Project Colorado Mission Trip Volunteer
  • 2012 Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention
  • 2011 and 2012 1st Team All-State Lacrosse
  • 2012 Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2010-12 Lacrosse All-Conference
  • 2011 Lacrosse MVP
  • 2009 Lacrosse Rookie of the year
  • 2009 Lacrosse State Champions
 
“I chose Clarkson because of the competitive athletics as well as academics and reputable engineering and business programs. The campus is stunning and there is great support for student-athletes. Clarkson has been at the top of my list for a long time, and when it became an option, I knew it’s where I needed to be.”  
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