March 29, 2004

It was announced on Saturday, March 27 that Providence College senior defender Kelli Halcisak (Grosse Ile, Mich.) was named a 2003-2004 American Hockey Coaches Association First Team All-American.

Halcisak earned the honor for her strong play throughout the season and her ability to influence the outcome of a game. She led the Friars in scoring this season with career-highs in goals (20) and points (46) points, making her second in scoring among the nation's defenders.

Halcisak, who also earned HOCKEY EAST Second Team All-Star honors, All-Tournament Team honors and Tournament Most Valuable Player honors, is the first Friar defender to be named a two-time All-American.

Kelli is the daughter of Tom and Anne Halcisak.

AHCA Women's Division I Ice Hockey All-Americans


First Team

	Chanda Gunn, Sr., Northeastern University, Goaltender

	Kelli Halcisak, Sr., Providence College, Defense

	Angela Ruggiero, Sr., Harvard University, Defense

	Caroline Ouellette, Sr., Minnesota-Duluth, Forward

	Jenny Potter, Sr., Minnesota-Duluth, Forward

	Krissy Wendell, So., Minnesota, Forward


Second Team

	Shari Vogt, Sr., Minnesota State, Goaltender

	Carla MacLeod, Jr., Wisconsin, Defense

	Julianne Vasichek, Jr., Minnesota-Duluth, Defense

	Nicole Corriero, Jr., Harvard University, Forward

	Natalie Darwitz, So., Minnesota, Forward

	Gina Kingsbury, Sr., St. Lawrence, Forward