Word: botterilll
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
"We don't have as many defensemen as in the past," Botterill said. "So it's good to have some people in backup positions. I am hoping to become a better overall player so I can help the team on defense as needed."
Botterill frequently moved to the blueline last year in special-teams situations, and Shewchuk took shifts as a defenseman her freshman year. The key to playing both the front and back lines will be adjusting to the different approaches of each position.
The Crimson offense will also benefit from co-captains Botterill and Angie Francisco, who have very different skills but efficiently get the job done around the net.
Botterill (31 g, 31 a), the ECAC Player of the Year last season, is the most versatile player in the country--she can stick-handle and dish and shoot from anywhere in the offensive zone. Francisco (14 g, 36 a), who finished sixth in the league in scoring last year...
"What makes us go on offense is our freedom to be creative," Botterill said. "We have fast forwards who are good skaters, and that allows us to do different things to create scoring opportunities."