The Syracuse Orange women’s ice hockey program transitioned to new leadership last season, with Britni Smith taking over as only the second head coach in program history.
It was a rough start to her tenure as ‘Cuse went 10-24-2 - their most losses in a single campaign. The Orange were better in conference play, going 6-9-1 against CHA competition, but they lost all 14 matchups with ranked opponents.
Leading scorer and powerplay specialist Sarah Thompson returns for her senior season. When she’s not helping to grow the game internationally, expect her to continue pummeling opposing goaltenders with shots and generating opportunities in the offensive end.