2016-17 Bryant University Field Hockey News

Bryant Athletics announces Joppe de Vries as next head field hockey coach
Bryant Athletics announces Joppe de Vries as next head field hockey coach

June 22, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley and Director of Athletics Bill Smith are pleased to announce the hiring of Joppe de Vries as the next head coach of the Bulldog field hockey program.

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Newbill invited to 2017 US Field Hockey Development Squad National Camp

June 16, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After showing off her game over the five-day Young Women’s National Championship event, Bryant University rising junior Victoria Newbill (Wilton, Maine) has been selected to participate in the 2017 Development Squad National Camp June 17-20.

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Newbill selected for 2017 Young Women's National Championships

June 01, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University field hockey sophomore Victoria Newbill (Wilton, Maine) was named to the 2017 Young Women's National Championship Selection, joining the ranks of the country’s most elite collegiate players who will vie for place on the U.S. U21 National Team following this year’s tournament.

Field hockey adds seven to incoming class
Field hockey adds seven to incoming class

April 13, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey program and interim head coach Carla Johl are pleased to announce the Class of 2021.

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Scout Day set for Sunday, April 23, 9-12 p.m.

March 30, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University field hockey is set to host the program’s Spring Scout Day on Sunday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Conaty Indoor Athletic Center.

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Bryant Athletics announces resignation of head field hockey coach Shaunessy Saucier

March 23, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith accepted the resignation of head field hockey coach Shaunessy Saucier Tuesday. Assistant coach Carla Johl will serve as interim head coach while a national search for Saucier’s replacement is conducted.

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16 Bulldogs named to Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad

March 20, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In the wake of receiving a Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award for ranking fourth in the country with a 3.57 team GPA, the Bryant University field hockey team had 16 student-athletes named to the national academic squad.

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Bulldogs receive Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award for the nation's fourth highest GPA

March 10, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team complimented its success on the field this season with national recognition in the classroom, receiving a Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award after ranking fourth in the country with a 3.57 team GPA.

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Field hockey announce Bulldog Indoor Classic, five-team round robin indoor tournament

March 02, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Shaunessy Saucier and Bryant University field hockey announce the Bulldog Indoor Classic, consisting of a five-team round robin indoor tournament with the guarantee of four 25 minute games and skills clinics at the beginning of both sessions.

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Field hockey releases Skill N Speed Academy dates

December 15, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University field hockey announced eight dates for its ‘Skill N Speed’ Academy with assistant coach Carla Johl, beginning Jan. 31st at the Chace Athletic Center.

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Elizardo and Richardson named to the 2016 MAAC All-Tournament Team

November 06, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following the MAAC Championship game on Sunday afternoon, sophomore Marissa Elizardo (North Wales, Pa.) and junior Keighan Richardson (North Attleboro, Mass.) were named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team.

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16 Bulldogs named to 2016 MAAC All-Academic Team

November 05, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament banquet, 15 players from the Bryant University field hockey squad were announced to the conference's 2016 All-Academic Team.

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Bulldogs unable to hold onto lead, fall to Stags, 3-2, in overtime at MAAC Semifinals

November 04, 2016

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Bryant University field hockey team tied and then took the lead against Fairfield, but the Stags scored in the final 1:41 of regulation to force extra time, where the No. 2 seed captured the 3-2 overtime win in the MAAC Semifinals.

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No. 3 seeded Bulldogs battle No. 2 seeded Stags Friday morning in MAAC Semifinals

November 03, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University field hockey team will open Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament action vs. No. 2 seeded Fairfield, Friday at 11 a.m. in West Long Branch, N.J.

Danby, Richardson and van Dommelen are named to All-MAAC First and Second Team
Danby, Richardson and van Dommelen are named to All-MAAC First and Second Team

November 03, 2016

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Following the MAAC Tournament Banquet on Thursday evening, three Bulldogs were named all-conference, including First Team All-MAAC honorees, senior Victoria Danby (Lancaster, Mass.) and junior Keighan Richardson (North Attleboro, Mass.) and Second Team All-MAAC selection freshman Floor van Dommelen (Berg en Dal, Netherlands).