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Women's Hockey Hosts End of Year Banquet; Announces Team Awards
4/17/2025 2:37:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's hockey announced its 2024-25 team awards that were awarded at its annual team banquet on Wednesday (April 16).
In addition to awards, the senior class was gifted white sweaters, and the freshman class received brown sweaters. The traditional white letter sweaters are given to seniors graduating at Brown, while first-year student-athletes received brown letter sweaters.
All of the awards handed out at the banquet were voted on by the team.
Team MVP – Monique Lyons
Monique Lyons was voted Team MVP after having a stellar first season on College Hill. Lyons was named All-USCHO Rookie Team and to the ECAC All-Rookie Team after leading Brown in goals (14) and points (24).
Most Improved Award – Rory Edwards, Victoria Damiani and Avery Saba
The Most Improved Award was a three-way tie between Rory Edwards, Victoria Damiani and Avery Saba.
Edwards shined as the Bears lead goalkeeper, posting a 12-8-2 record with a 2.23 goals against average and .921 save percentage. The sophomore was named ECAC Goalie of the Week on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11.
Damiani skated on the defense line for the Bears in every game this season and finished the season with on goal and six assists.
Saba picked up three goals in her first season, while playing on the forward line in all 30 games.
Tara Mounsey Award – Cameron Sikich
The Tara Mounsey Award, given to the best defensive player, was given to Cameron Sikich. Sikich was named Honorable Mention All-Ivy for the third-straight season and was named ECAC Defender of the Week twice this season. Sikich had 17 points and led the team with 48 blocked shots on the season.
Alli McMillan (Unsung Hero) Award – Abby Hancock
The Alli McMillan Award is given to the player whose efforts have been critical to the success of the team but not often recognized from a statistical perspective. Hancock was a mainstay for the Bears, skating in 29 of the 30 games this season and registered her first-career goal against Harvard.
Panda Cup – Jess Ciarrocchi
The Panda Cup, awarded annually to that member of the Brown Women's Ice Hockey Team who, for the past season, has demonstrated outstanding team spirit, good sportswomanship and dedication to playing ice hockey. Ciarrocchi finished the season with five goals, two assists and 23 blocked shots on the season.
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In addition to awards, the senior class was gifted white sweaters, and the freshman class received brown sweaters. The traditional white letter sweaters are given to seniors graduating at Brown, while first-year student-athletes received brown letter sweaters.
All of the awards handed out at the banquet were voted on by the team.
Team MVP – Monique Lyons
Monique Lyons was voted Team MVP after having a stellar first season on College Hill. Lyons was named All-USCHO Rookie Team and to the ECAC All-Rookie Team after leading Brown in goals (14) and points (24).
Most Improved Award – Rory Edwards, Victoria Damiani and Avery Saba
The Most Improved Award was a three-way tie between Rory Edwards, Victoria Damiani and Avery Saba.
Edwards shined as the Bears lead goalkeeper, posting a 12-8-2 record with a 2.23 goals against average and .921 save percentage. The sophomore was named ECAC Goalie of the Week on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11.
Damiani skated on the defense line for the Bears in every game this season and finished the season with on goal and six assists.
Saba picked up three goals in her first season, while playing on the forward line in all 30 games.
Tara Mounsey Award – Cameron Sikich
The Tara Mounsey Award, given to the best defensive player, was given to Cameron Sikich. Sikich was named Honorable Mention All-Ivy for the third-straight season and was named ECAC Defender of the Week twice this season. Sikich had 17 points and led the team with 48 blocked shots on the season.
Alli McMillan (Unsung Hero) Award – Abby Hancock
The Alli McMillan Award is given to the player whose efforts have been critical to the success of the team but not often recognized from a statistical perspective. Hancock was a mainstay for the Bears, skating in 29 of the 30 games this season and registered her first-career goal against Harvard.
Panda Cup – Jess Ciarrocchi
The Panda Cup, awarded annually to that member of the Brown Women's Ice Hockey Team who, for the past season, has demonstrated outstanding team spirit, good sportswomanship and dedication to playing ice hockey. Ciarrocchi finished the season with five goals, two assists and 23 blocked shots on the season.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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