
CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Amanda Simpson, of the Neumann University women's ice hockey team, was named the ECAC West Rookie of the Week, for the week ending January 22. Shannon Donnelly was named to the Honor Roll.
Simpson tallied three goals and two assists for five points in the weekend sweep of Cortland State. The freshman had a goal and an assist in a 7-0 win on Friday evening. On Saturday, she had her hand in three of the Knights four goals notching two goals and an assist.
For the season, Simpson leads the team with 11 points (6g, 5a) in 15 contests.
Donnelly stopped 13 shots on Friday evening en route to the 7-0 shutout. In 12 games this season, the junior has a save percentage of .914.
Neumann is now 4-9-2 overall and 3-7-2 in the conference. The Knights travel to Utica for two key games this weekend. Neumann and Utica are currently tied for sixth place in the ECAC West.