Post Season Awards

The 2010 season was quite a success on and off the field for the Polar Bears, as the OAC has awarded all conference honors to 5 individual players.

Receiving first team awards were senior captain Chelsea Albert, sophomore Tara Tokar, and freshman Sami Atkinson. This is Albert's second all conference award. In 2009, she was selected second team All OAC. In her senior season, Albert was an integral part in the overall success of the Northern defense in addition to contributing 3 goals and 5 assists on the season. This is the first all conference recognition for Tokar. Starting in every game for the Polar Bears, Tokar's solid presence in the midfield earned a total of 10 points from 5 goals on the season. Also earning all conference awards for the first time was Sami Atkinson. Leading the Polar Bears and the conference in overall points scored with a total of 25 from 11 goals and 3 assists. As a result of her strong contributions, Atkinson was also recognized as Forward of the Year for the OAC.

Earning second team recognition was junior Alyssa Merrick. Overall, Merrick contributed 14 points from 5 goals and 6 assists to earn her first all conference award.

Honorable mention was also awarded to sophomore goal keeper Erin Waehner. In goal, Waehner earned 3 shutouts and 51 saves for the Polar Bears.

In addition to their contributions on the field, Chelsea Albert and Natalie White were selected as Academic All OAC recipients. In 2009, White also earned honorable mention academic All OAC recognition while Albert was selected as an Academic All OAC recipient. Earlier, Albert was also awarded second team Academic All District. As a sophomore she was also named honorable mention Academic All OAC.

Further demonstrating their athletic and academic strength, the Polar Bears recorded the highest overall team GPA in the last 7 years, with just under a 3.5!

Congratulations to our entire Polar Bear squad! Individual awards are a great reflection of team performance. Thanks to all who supported and followed us this season. We have a great group of fans and we can’t do anything without you! Be sure to continue to check the blog for updates on Polar Bear events; see you next fall!