The Mercyhurst Women's Ice Hockey program hosted a banquet to honor their senior class for their contributions to the program on and off the ice. The seniors honored were Ena Nystrøm, Chantal Ste-Croix, Mary Kromer, Grace Nelles, Sara Boucher, and Olivia Cvar. Ena Nystrøm played in 38 games this season, posting a 20-16-1 record with a .928 save percentage, a 2.19 GAA, 1048 saves, and six shutouts. She achieved milestones of 2,500 career saves, 50 career wins, and 100 games played this season, and has a career record of 52-39-3 and 13 shutouts. Chantal Ste-Croix played 38 games this season, scoring seven goals and eight assists, bringing her career totals to 32 goals and 25 assists in 125 games. Mary Kromer played 38 games this season, transitioning from forward to defenseman and totaling one goal and six assists, while skating in 102 career games. Grace Nelles played in 29 games this season, accumulating one assist and one point, with a career record of 13 goals and 12 assists in 114 games. Sara Boucher played in 38 games this season, scoring 18 goals and 22 assists, reaching 100 career points and 50 goals. She earned various All-CHA honors and has a career record of 68 goals and 67 assists in 127 games. Olivia Cvar played in 37 games this season, scoring eight goals and 13 assists, and has a career record of 33 goals and 32 assists in 160 games between Mercyhurst and St. Cloud State. The team achieved a 20-17-1 record and a second-place finish in the CHA. They reached the CHA title game after beating Robert Morris in the semifinals but lost to Penn State. The team found their stride in the second half, with the senior class stepping up their leadership throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Ena Nystrøm: 20-16-1 record, .928 save percentage, 2.19 GAA, 1048 saves, 6 shutouts
  • Ena Nystrøm career: 52-39-3 record, .929 save percentage, 2.13 GAA, 13 shutouts
  • Chantal Ste-Croix career: 32 goals, 25 assists, 125 games
  • Mary Kromer career: 2 goals, 15 assists, 102 games
  • Grace Nelles career: 13 goals, 12 assists, 114 games
  • Sara Boucher career: 68 goals, 67 assists, 127 games
  • Olivia Cvar career: 33 goals, 32 assists, 160 games
Bottom Line

The senior class of the Mercyhurst Women's Ice Hockey program made significant contributions on and off the ice, achieving numerous milestones and accolades. Their leadership and performance helped the team find success, culminating in a second-place finish in the CHA and reaching the CHA title game.