| |
Women's Ice Hockey Announces Hiring of Jaclyn Hawkins as Assistant Coach
STORRS, Conn. (June 23, 2008) — Jaclyn Hawkins, former
University of Connecticut women’s ice hockey standout, has been named a women's
ice hockey assistant coach for the Huskies by head coach Heather Linstad.
 "I
am very excited to have Jaclyn join our staff," said Linstad. "I know she will
bring the same dedication and passion to the program as a coach as she did as a
student-athlete at the University of Connecticut.”
A 2008 graduate of UConn, Hawkins served as a captain her senior and junior
years, as well as an alternate captain her sophomore season. Hawkins led the
Huskies with a program-high 27 assists this past season while adding 14 goals
for 41 points. Hawkins currently leads the UConn program in career goals,
assists and points as she finished her collegiate career with the Huskies
earning a program-record 22 wins. She also received the Hockey East's
Sportsmanship Award in March as she became the only UConn women's ice hockey
player to receive that honor. She also earned the right to be on the New England
Hockey Writers Division I Women’s All-Star Team and was able to travel to
Denver, Colo. for the 2008 Frozen Four Skills Challenge in April as she was
selected for the event after a week of online voting followed by a committee
selection.
In a total of 137 games with the Huskies, Hawkins contributed 144 points on
69 goals scored and 75 assists. As a junior, she led the Huskies with 18 goals,
18 assists and 36 points. As a sophomore she led the program in all three
categories as well, including 12 goals, 15 assists and 27 points.
As a freshman, Hawkins was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year as well as
U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Rookie of the Year. With her successful start
with the Huskies, she was also chosen for the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, USCHO
All-Rookie Team and the Hockey East Second Team for her efforts. During the
2004-05 season, Hawkins made the Canadian Under-22 Development and Selection
Camp as well.
Prior to joining the UConn staff, Hawkins spent time as a TEC-TAC International
Hockey School instructor in Carleton Place, Ont. in both the summers of 2006 and
2007. She taught fundamental skills, including but not limited to, skating, puck
handling and shooting, as well as concepts and sportsmanship characteristics.
A native of Manotick, Ont., Hawkins graduated from UConn with a bachelor's
degree in sociology. She currently resides in Manchester, Conn.
-UCONN-
|
