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Women's Hockey May 11, 2015

Clarkson Women's Hockey Announces Incoming Class

Established as a national power, the Clarkson University Women's Hockey team will look to solidify its position as one of the top programs in Division I with the help of another talented incoming class of standout recruits.

Head coach Matt Desrosiers along with assistant coaches Meghan Duggan and Britni Smith have put together an incoming group of six freshmen, comprised of four forwards and two defensemen who will join the Green and Gold roster for 2015-16.

The Golden Knights Class of 2019 – Loren Gabel (Kitchener, ONT), Emma Keenan (Calgary, ALB), Kelly Mariani (Mississauga, ONT), Rhyen McGill (Whitby, ONT), Josiane Pozzebon (Bourget, ONT) and Cassidy Vinkle (Belleville, ONT) will add to the depth of a Clarkson squad that graduated five players from the this past year's team.

The Golden Knights skated to 28-10 overall record in 2014-15, including 16-4-2 first place ECAC Hockey mark and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. 

"We are very excited to welcome our incoming freshman class of six to the Golden Knight family," stated Desrosiers.  "They bring with them a wide variety of qualities that will be very valuable in helping them become great student-athletes here at Clarkson.  This group not only brings a great deal of character with them, they also possess a lot of skill, experience, leadership qualities and a huge amount of potential which will make them very exciting to watch and work with.  They will fit in well within our returning roster. We are looking forward to getting them on campus and integrated within our team and culture as I believe they have a lot to offer to our continued success."

Below is an alphabetical list of the Golden Knights recruits with a quote from coach Desrosiers and a quote from each student-athlete on why they chose Clarkson:
 
Loren Gabel — Forward — Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
"Loren has always been a very solid contributor throughout her years in the PWHL but she really came into her own this past season.  She worked hard to focus on improving certain areas of her game and it really paid off for her. Loren has a tremendous skill-set as she skates very well, has a great set of hands, and can really shoot a puck.  If she continues to work hard both on and off the ice she will most certainly be an exciting player to watch over her career at Clarkson." 
 
  • Played for Oakville Jr Hornets (PWHL)
  • U18 Team Canada
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2013, 2014)
    • Selection Camp (2014)
  • U18 Team Ontario
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada
    • Silver Medal
  • Honor roll student (2014-2015)
     
Why Clarkson?
"I chose Clarkson because it had the program that I wanted to take. When I went for my first visit the coaching staff was very welcoming and once I toured the school I knew that Clarkson University would be a great fit for me."
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Emma Keenan — Defense — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
"Emma is extremely hard working both on and off the ice.  She comes from a very athletic family and takes a lot of pride in her conditioning and working towards becoming a better player and athlete.  She is a solid and steady defenseman that has the ability to add to the offense off the rush and from the blueline.  Emma was coached this past year by a former NCAA coach so I fully expect her to be well prepared to step in and adapt quickly to the college game.  We are looking forward to working with Emma over the next four years." 
 
  • Played for Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, BC, Canada
    • Assistant Captain (2014-2015)
  • U18 Team Alberta
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada
    • Bronze Medal
  • Academic High Honors (2014 and 2015)
     
Why Clarkson?
"I chose Clarkson for it's strong hockey program and great coaches, along with its remarkable academics. I felt that the dedicated coaching staff and the high level of talented players would push me to continue developing my hockey skills. When visiting Clarkson, I was immediately drawn to the small campus atmosphere and knew it was the right fit for me."
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Kelly Mariani — Forward — Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
"Kelly is an extremely smart player that does a great job at making her linemates better.  She is very good and smart with the puck and has the ability to make plays all over the ice.  Kelly is the type of player that you can put into any number of situations and she will excel at them.  She has played at a high level since a young age which has allowed her to gain valuable experience and will bode well in her transition to college hockey." 
 
  • Played for Mississauga Jr Chiefs (PWHL)
    • Captain (2014-2015)
    • Assistant Captain (2013-2014)
  • U18 Team Canada
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2013, 2014)
    • Selection camp (2013, 2014)
  • U18 Team Ontario
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada
    • Silver Medal
  • U18 Team Ontario Red — Gold Medal (2013)
  • MVP Female Hockey (2012-2013 and 2013-2014) 

Why Clarkson?
"On and off the ice Clarkson was the perfect place to further me as a player and person. From the academics to the hockey program, Clarkson has everything a person needs to excel."
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Rhyen McGill — Forward — Whitby, Ontario, Canada
"Rhyen is a very talented player that possesses some elite level skills.  She is a very quick, strong, and powerful skater which helps her create a lot of scoring chances for herself and her teammates.  She has a knack for finding the back of the net and has the ability to score some highlight-reel goals.  The experience Rhyen has gained at the International level with Hockey Canada will be extremely valuable to her progression as a player and we look forward to having her as part of our program here at Clarkson."
 
  • Played for Whitby Jr Wolves (PWHL)
    • Captain (2014)
  • U22 Team Canada
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2015)
  • U18 Team Canada
    • 2015 World Championships — Buffalo, NY (Silver Medal)
    • Final Selection Camp (2014)
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2014)
    • Selection Camp (2014)
  • U18 Team Ontario
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada
    • Silver Medal
  • U18 Team Ontario Blue
    • Silver Medal (2013)
  • Academic Honors
    • Honor Roll (2013, 2014)
    • Healthy Living Award (2014)  
 
Why Clarkson?
"Clarkson has a great academic reputation and I am thrilled for the opportunity to further my education. I also feel Clarkson will give me the best opportunity to continue to develop as a person and an athlete."
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Josiane Pozzebon — Defense — Bourget, Ontario, Canada
"Josiane is going to be a great addition to our blueline and program.  She is a tremendous competitor who works extremely hard every shift and isn't afraid to play strong and gritty down low in the corners.  Josiane has the ability to add to the offense as she makes great first passes on breakouts and will also look to jump up into the play off the rush.  The experience she has had at the International level with Hockey Canada will help her make the transition to the college game seamless." 
 
  • Played for Napean Jr Wildcats (PWHL)
    • Assistant Captain (2013, 2014)
  • U22 Team Canada
    • May Strength and Conditioning camp (2015)
  • U18 Team Canada
    • 2015 World Championships — Buffalo, NY (Silver Medal)
    • 3-game series vs USA — Calgary, AB (2014)
    • Final Selection Camp (2014)
    • Selection Camp (2013, 2014)
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2013, 2014)
  • U18 Team Ontario
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada (Silver Medal)
    • Assistant Captain
  • U18 Team Ontario Blue
    • Silver Medal (2013)
    • Assistant Captain
  • Academic Honors
    • Honor role 2012, 2013, 2014

Why Clarkson?
"I chose Clarkson University because it offered everything I was looking for, a strong and great hockey program and good academics. I know that the Clarkson coaches and players could help me develop as a hockey player. Also, the beautiful campus makes me feel at home." 
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Cassidy Vinkle — Forward — Belleville, Ontario, Canada
"Cassidy is another player that works extremely hard both on and off the ice as she is an outstanding student and player.  She doesn't take too many shifts off which allows her to be a very effective player each and every game.  Cassidy is not only willing to get to the tough areas in order to score goals but once she is there, there aren't many better at burying those scoring opportunities than her.  She has shown a lot of commitment over the past few years to improving and getting better which will also help her become successful here at Clarkson."
 
  • Played for Whitby Jr Wolves (PWHL)
    • Assistant Captain (2014)
  • U18 Team Canada
    • Final Selection Camp (2014)
    • Selection Camp (2014)
    • Strength and Conditioning Camp (2014)
  • U18 Team Ontario
    • 2015 Canada Winter Games- Prince George, BC, Canada
    • Silver Medal
  • Academic Honors
    • Gold Standing — Highest grade (2012, 2013, 2014)
    • Honored with the Role Model Award (2X) and Distinction Award (2X) among others

Why Clarkson?
"I chose Clarkson because of the combination of excellent hockey and academics.  I think this school is the right fit for me and will give me the opportunity to reach my full potential."
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