http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111909news Worcester, MA --- WPI standout field hockey back Kelly Johnson has been selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) New England East Region second team. It marks the second time the senior has been honored as all-region. Johnson was named to the second team as a freshman in 2006. Johnson had the rare distinction of leading WPI this season in both goals (11) and defensive saves (10). Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news WPI's well-known culture of high achievement will find its physical expression in the state-of-the-art Sports and Recreation Center. Learn more about this historic project and the ways you can support this new setting for excellence. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111509game Biddeford, ME --- Eighth-seeded Plymouth State University limited fourth-seeded WPI to just three shots and zero penalty corners on its way to a 3-0 shutout in a semifinal round game of the ECAC New England Championship Sunday afternoon at the University of New England. The Engineers end their standout season at 12-7. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111509game 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111409news Worcester, MA --- The ECAC Division III New England Field Hockey semifinals scheduled for Saturday at the University of New England have been postponed due to heavy rain. Fourth-seeded WPI's semifinal with eighth-seeded Plymouth State will now be played on Sunday at 2:30pm (note new time). Second-seeded University of New England and sixth-seeded Endicott will now tangle at noon on Sunday. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111409news 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111209news Babson Park, MA --- A league-best six players on this year's NEWMAC All-Academic Team. The six honorees include senior Kelly Johnson, junior Meghan Linskey, and sophomores Danielle Antonellis, Katelyn Comeau, Celena Dopart, and Paige Hanson . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111209news 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111109game Worcester, MA --- WPI rallied with three goals in less than two minutes late in the second half to defeat visiting New England 3-1 in an ECAC Division III New England field hockey quarterfinal contest on Wednesday evening. The fourth-seeded Engineers, who were making their first ECAC Tournament appearance since 1993, improve to 12-6 on the season. Fifth- seeded NEC sees its season come to an end with a 14-8 mark. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111109game 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111009news Babson Park, MA --- WPI senior field hockey player Kelly Johnson has been named to the All-NEWMAC first team following voting by conference coaches on Tuesday. It marks the second time in her career that Johnson has been honored by the league after earning Rookie of the Year and second team accolades as a freshman in 2006. Johnson leads the Engineers this season in both goals (10) and defensive saves (nine). Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh111009news 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh110909news Worcester, MA --- The WPI field hockey team earned its first ECAC Tournament bid since 1993 on Monday when they were seeded fourth in New England Division III Championships. The Engineers will host fifth-seeded New England College Wednesday at 6pm. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh110909news 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh110509news Chandler, AZ --- WPI tri-captain Kelly Johnson has been selected to play in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III Senior All-Star game. The contest is set to be played on Sunday, November 22nd at 9:30am at NEWMAC member Mount Holyoke. The game is in conjunction with the NCAA Division III semifinals and championships. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh110509news 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh103109game Springfield, MA --- The Springfield field hockey team took its first step to defending its conference crown as it used a four-goal second half to defeat WPI in a NEWMAC Tournament Quarterfinal on Saturday. Fifth-seeded WPI sees its record dip to 11-6. The Engineers, who were in a four-way for second place in the NEWMAC, await word a week from Monday on a possible ECAC bid. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh103109game 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102709game Babson Park, MA --- Junior Meghan Linskey scored the game-winning goal with 3:56 left in regulation to lift the visiting WPI field hockey team to a stunning 3-2 victory over host Babson College in the final game of the NEWMAC regular season Tuesday night. Allie Griffin started and made seven saves in the first half, while Elizabeth Ray entered the game to start the second half and stopped 11 shots. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102709game 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102409game Springfield, MA --- Springfield wasted no time scoring the first goal of the game just 1:50 in the contest. On the game's first penalty corner, WPI netminder Allie Griffin made an initial save on Karah Heald's shot on the doorstep. Becca Gamble collected the rebound and beat Griffin between the legs for what would prove to be the game winner. Elizabeth Ray played the final 35 minutes for the Engineers, allowing one goal and making one save. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102409game 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102009game Worcester, MA --- Senior Jackie McDonough highlighted Senior Night by registering a goal and an assist to lift host WPI to a 5-1 victory over Smith in NEWMAC field hockey action on Tuesday evening. The contest marked the final regular season home game for seniors McDonough, Allie Griffin, Elizabeth Ray, Kelly Johnson and Meganne Chiasson, as well as manager, Amanda Martori. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh102009game 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh101309game Worcester, MA --- Callie Lekas, Whitney Reid, and Dana Trail all converted penalty strokes to propel visiting Wellesley to a 3-2 victory over WPI in a NEWMAC conference field hockey contest on Tuesday evening. Kelly Johnson led the way for the Engineers with two goals. Allie Griffin (Billerica, MA) had seven stops in the first half and Elizabeth Ray turned away four shots in the second stanza and the two overtimes. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fh/2009-10/news/fh101309game 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z