Happy New Year from all of us at Women of the Northeast! Starting off 2026 with awarded athletes, great articles and the next moments of the winter season!
Weekly Wrap Up:
Quite the moment for Assumption University women’s hockey, as goaltender Jadyn Weiser has earned a New England Women’s Hockey Association Goaltender of the Month award! Weiser, a junior at Assumption, saved 63 out of 67 shots during her time on the ice. Her skills in net were a key factor in the games so far this season! Congratulations, Jadyn!
The Boston Fleet are well represented in the PWHL’s Starting Six for December. On Friday, Jan. 2, three players from the Fleet were announced as a part of this monthly award. Defenders Megan Keller and Haley Winn, along with goaltender Aerin Frankel, make up half the chosen athletes. This award goes to players who have made their mark on the ice and who are a solid representation of their team. Way to go, ladies!
Recent Reads:
Enjoy WotNE writer Lauren Cinelli’s piece From Boston Roots to Big Ten Bright Lights, a spotlight feature on Oluchi Okananwa. Learn about Okananwa’s journey as both an athlete and a person, here!
The Boston Legacy gained a strong player, which you can learn more about Sammy Smith in Serena Croteau’s article, SIGNED: Sammy Smith Snagged by the Legacy.
Enjoy a good throwback as you enter the new year with Throwback Feature: Sara Decosta-Hayes, written by Sarah Mahannah. This hockey goaltender was a star of her time, and we want to remind everyone of her continuous shine in this piece, here!
Upcoming Events:
Connecticut College women’s basketball faces Clark University at home on Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. EST
Salve Regina women’s basketball heads to Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, on Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. EST
Boston Fleet takes on the Seattle Torrent at Agganis Arena on Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. EST