DECADE IN REVIEW: 2010-2019
Relive some of the top moments from the decade:
COLLEGE PLACEMENTS
Since 1985, the Polar Bears have had a nationally known reputation for the high caliber of young women's' athletics and academics.
During the time period of 2010 - 2019, the Polar Bears placed 79 players in college, adding to the total of over 250 college placements. 33 of those players matriculated to the Division I level and 26 went on to Division III NESCAC schools.
During the time period of 2010 - 2019, the Polar Bears placed 79 players in college, adding to the total of over 250 college placements. 33 of those players matriculated to the Division I level and 26 went on to Division III NESCAC schools.
2010
4 Polar Bears represent respective countries in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Julie Chu - USA
Hilary Knight - USA
Angela Ruggiero - USA
Sarah Valliancourt - CAN
Julie Chu - USA
Hilary Knight - USA
Angela Ruggiero - USA
Sarah Valliancourt - CAN
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19's & 16's sweep Tier 1 New England Regional Championships, earning berths to the 2010 USA Hockey National Championships in Green Bay, WI.
16's celebrate overtime victory over Shattuck.
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2011
19's & 16's sweep Tier 1 New England Regional Championships.
Both teams took home Bronze at the 2011 USA Hockey National Championships in Detroit, MI.
Both teams took home Bronze at the 2011 USA Hockey National Championships in Detroit, MI.
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16's celebrate after defeating Assabet in a shootout.
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2012
Polar Bears host Tier I USA Hockey National Championships in Marlborough, MA.
In Frisco, Texas, Polar Bears capture 2012 U16 Tier 2 National Championship.
In Frisco, Texas, Polar Bears capture 2012 U16 Tier 2 National Championship.
2014
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Chu, Knight, and Valliancourt would go on to compete again at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Knight would also compete at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang. Making the Polar Bears 1 of 2 programs with players in each of the Olympic games since 1998. |
Julie Chu Selected As Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer for the United States.
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U19's capture 2014 Tier 1 New England Regional Championship, earning a berth to the 2014 USA Hockey National Championships in Marlborough, MA.
2016
First season of the Vault Summer Training Program. Initiated to offer our players the opportunity to supplement their in-season development with a high intensity skills training program over the course of the summer.
Entering our 5th summer in 2020, the Vault offers 100+ hours of on-ice skills development and exposure opportunities for the elite female hockey player.
Entering our 5th summer in 2020, the Vault offers 100+ hours of on-ice skills development and exposure opportunities for the elite female hockey player.
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2017
U19 team goes undefeated in winning the 2017 Tier I New England Regionals playing four games in 36 hours with only 8 skaters. Team earned berth to the 2017 USA Hockey National Championships in Marlborough, MA.
2019
Vault Summer Training program expands to offer the Vault College Clinic Series and Prep School Exposure Series.
Program led by 13 former/ current female college hockey players as coaches.
Program led by 13 former/ current female college hockey players as coaches.
U19 & 16 Major teams sweep Tier 1 New England Regional Championships, earning berths to the 2020 USA Hockey National Championships.
The U16 Major's will make their 2nd straight appearance at the 2020 USA Hockey National Championships, while the U19's will make their 3rd straight appearance.
The U16 Major's will make their 2nd straight appearance at the 2020 USA Hockey National Championships, while the U19's will make their 3rd straight appearance.
35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Polar Bears Celebrate 35th Anniversary season.
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The Polar Bears organization was started in 1985 by a small group of people who shared a common philosophy of excellence in education and athletics for women. In the early 1980's, only a few girls played hockey in Connecticut, and those who did played on boys' teams. In states such as Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Michigan and Minnesota, many girls played in organized girls' leagues; those girls were identified and actively recruited by college coaches. As a result of the Connecticut girls being "hidden" on boys' teams, they were not identified and lost out on significant educational opportunities.
The Polar Bears were started to allow Connecticut girls to compete nationally so that they could gain recognition and take advantage of the same educational opportunities as girls in other parts of the country. |
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After winning the National Championship in 1986, the Polar Bears went on to play in six consecutive National Championship games.
Today, the Polar Bears have had a nationally known reputation for the high caliber of young women's' athletics and academics. Through hockey, our young women gain leadership abilities, learn teamwork and are comfortable with competition.
The Polar Bears have won 11 National Championships and had 9 players compete in the Olympic Games. Four former players were selected to receive the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, the most prestigious award given annually to the top female player in college hockey. The Polar Bears organization has placed more than 250 players in college, and more than 35 of those players have become coaches at the college or prep school level.
While we celebrate our 35th Anniversary and achievements from the past decade, we are mindful that the future is what counts for our present players. We look forward to the continuing development and exposure of our players so that they can always compete with the best.
Today, the Polar Bears have had a nationally known reputation for the high caliber of young women's' athletics and academics. Through hockey, our young women gain leadership abilities, learn teamwork and are comfortable with competition.
The Polar Bears have won 11 National Championships and had 9 players compete in the Olympic Games. Four former players were selected to receive the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, the most prestigious award given annually to the top female player in college hockey. The Polar Bears organization has placed more than 250 players in college, and more than 35 of those players have become coaches at the college or prep school level.
While we celebrate our 35th Anniversary and achievements from the past decade, we are mindful that the future is what counts for our present players. We look forward to the continuing development and exposure of our players so that they can always compete with the best.
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