Boston College Athletics
Field Hockey Announces 2006 Recruiting Class
May 19, 2006 | Field Hockey
May 19, 2006
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College Field Hockey Head Coach Ainslee Lamb has announced her first recruiting class at Boston College, a talented group of athletes to join the Eagles' Field Hockey team for the 2006 season. Four signees are from New England, one is from Pennsylvania and one is from Argentina.
"These are exciting players," said Lamb. "They are fast, skilful, charismatic, and above all they are winners. Each of them has won a major club tournament or state championship in the last year, and we are tremendously excited about adding that winning attitude to a strong returning team nucleus. We look for this class to make an immediate impact on Boston College Field Hockey."
"We are fortunate to have four of the top high school players in our region choose to attend Boston College in 2006,' said Lamb.
Caitlyn Buckanavage (Branford, CT); Branford HS; Forward
Was the top goalscorer in Connecticut during the 2005 high school season with 72 points on 28 goals and 16 assists...high school team won 2005 State Championships.
Lamb on Buckanavage: "Caitlyn is a pure attacker. She is a natural goalscorer with great instincts in the circle that make her a finisher. She is deceptive with the ball, and can eliminate defenders with the pass and the dribble."
Chelsea Feole (Windham, NH); Brooks School; Forward/Midfield
High school team won New England Prep Class B Championships...Cape Ann Coalition Club Team was the 2005 National Hockey Festival Division Champions.
Lamb on Feole: "Chelsea is a born competitor. She is skilful, strong, and quick, and will add to our team's strength both offensively and defensively. She will be a force for us in the attacking midfield and forward positions."
Jenny Raftery (Boxborough, MA); Acton-Boxborough HS; Back
Was involved in USA Field Hockey's Elite junior and senior training programs which included the Futures Elite and National Squad Training Camps...Cape Ann Coalition Club Team was the Division Champions at the 2006 National Indoor Tournament.
Lamb on Faftery: "Jenny is a quality backfield player. Her footwork is excellent and gives her great mobility on and off the ball. She has quality ball control and passing skills, and her tackling will help strengthen our team defensively."
Kristine Stigas (Canton, MA); Canton HS; Goalkeeper
Her Cape Ann Coalition Club Team was the Division Champions at the 2006 National Indoor Tournament.
Lamb on Stigas: "Kristine is a quick, aggressive goalkeeper who is capable of making spectacular saves. She is determined, and she is not afraid to communicate. She brings a strong presence to the defensive unit."
Caitlin McGovern (Churchville, PA); Germantown Academy; Midfield
McGovern's Mystx Club Team was the Medal winner at National Indoor Tournament in 2006 and in the 2005 National Hockey Festival.
Lamb on McGovern: "Caitlin is an athletic, versatile midfield player who has excellent vision on the field and is very effective around the ball. She will be able to fill a number of roles for us because she has the skills to create offensively and defend with tenacity."
Ayelen Peralta (Rosario, Argentina); San Patricio HS; Midfield
Played for the Club Atletico del Rosario...Club team won National "C" Championship in 2005
Lamb on Peralta: "Ayelen has outstanding stick skills and passing skills which will help her control her area of the midfield. She is very competitive, and reads and understands the game naturally. Her high-level playing experience in Argentinean club leagues will add a different dimension to BC Field Hockey."
