Jan. 17, 2006

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College senior forward Karen Thatcher (Douglas, Mass.) was named Women's HOCKEY EAST Player of the Week on January 16, 2006.

Thatcher led Providence to a 1-0-1 week as she poured in six points on three goals and three assists against the Minnesota State Mavericks on Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15. On Saturday, Thatcher netted two goals in the 3-3 tie versus the Mavericks at PC's Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. On Sunday, Thatcher had a hand in four goals as she posted one goal and three assists in the 6-2 win. With Sunday's four-point effort, Thatcher amassed 153 career points and is one of only 14 other Friars to reach the 150-point milestone.

Thatcher leads the team with 33 points on 14 goals and 19 assists. She has surpassed former Friar Alexis Sgobbo (1978-82) and is currently 14th on PC's all-time points list.

The Friars will host conference foe Northeastern on Saturday, Janaury 21 at PC's Schneider Arena at 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, January 22, the Friars will travel to Orono, Maine to face the Black Bears at the Alfond Arena at 2:00 p.m.