COURTNEY
OLSON
#18
2007-11
Position: Defense
Height: 5-5
Birthdate: 12/13/88
Hometown: Brunswick, Georgia
Previous Team: Warner Hockey School

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AT CLARKSON (2007-11) — A team leader and a solid defensive-defenseman who battled through injuries to skate in 121 games, recording eight points (1-8) and a +17 plus/minus rating … Played a key role as a junior in 2009-10 as the Golden Knights advanced to the ECAC Championship Tournament for the second time in the program’s history and made its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance ... Clarkson compiled an 77-52-22 overall record, including a 47-27-14 league mark, through her four years, qualified for the ECAC playoffs each season, hosting two home quarterfinal playoff series and a league semifinal game, defeating Harvard 3-2 in 2010.

SENIOR YEAR (2010-11)—

Served as team captain, but due to injuries, played in only 14 games … Last collegiate game was a 3-2 win at Princeton (1/29) … Posted a +3 plus/minus rating. 

 

JUNIOR YEAR (2009-10)—An underrated player who  helped the Knights boast one of the stingiest defenses in the nation, allowing only 1.73 goals per game … Fought through injuries to play in 39 games, recording four points (1-3) and a +13 rating … Scored first collegiate goal in 6-2 victory over third-ranked UNH (10/23) … Selected as the inaugural Ron

Frazer Award recipient. Named in tribute to Clarkson Women's Hockey's first coach, the honor is presented to a player who has proven to elevate her game in key situations and who has made significant contributions to the team’s success.

SOPHOMORE YEAR (2008-09)—Was a key member of the Golden Knights’ stingy defensive effort … Played in 31 games, posting two assists and a +3 plus/minus rating … Helped to set up game-winning goal in 5-2 victory over sixth-ranked Mercyhurst (10/24) … Also recorded an assist in 4-1 triumph over Maine (1/10) … Missed four games with injuries, including both ECAC playoff games. 

FRESHMAN YEAR (2007-08)—Contributed as the lone freshman on Clarkson’s blueline … Had two assists, setting up goals in both wins over Yale, 6-0 at Ingalls Rink (11/30) and 5-1 at Cheel Arena (2/26). 

BEFORE CLARKSON—Was the top defenseman and captain at Warner Hockey School in Alberta ... In an injury shortened 2006-07 campaign, she recorded four goals and 11 assists ... Was also captain for Team Montana, and has been a regular participant at the USA National development camps in Lake Placid.

PERSONAL—Daughter of Pam and Craig Olson ... Born December 13, 1988 ... Shoots right ... Psychology major with Biology minor ... Has an older brother, Chris ... Lists calf wrestling as a

hobby ... Plays soccer and volleyball ... Also recruited by Maine, Niagara and Northeastern.

WHY CLARKSON—"I chose Clarkson because of the small school setting. Also I really liked the rink and the dressing rooms. When I came for my official visit, I could feel the chemistry within the team and could tell it was a close-knit group which is what I really wanted to be a part of. The team is also known for it's hard work and I knew I would come to team where people were committed and cared about succeeding."

Year	GP	Gls	Asst	Pts	P/M	PPG	SHG	GWG	HT	+/-
2007-08 FR	36	0	2	2	7/14	0	0	0	0	-2
2008-09 SO	31	0	2	2	8/16	0	0	0	0	+3
2009-10 JR	40	1	3	4	19/38	0	0	0	0	+13
2010-11 SR	14	0	0	0	8/16	0	0	0	0	+3
TOTALS	121	1	7	8	42/84	0	0	0	0	+17

CAREER GAME-HIGHS—Most Recent

Points: 1 (eight tims) - (0-1) at St. Lawrence in 4-2 loss, 2/2/10

Goals: 1 - vs UNH in 6-2 W(H), 10/23/09

Assists: 1 (seven times) - at St. Lawrence in 4-2 loss, 2/2/10

Power Play Goals:

First Career Goal:
 vs UNH in 6-2 W(H), 10/23/09

First Career Assist:
 at Yale in 6-0 W(A), 11/30/07