2005 Field Hockey Terrier Award - Boston University Athletics

2005 "Terrier Award"

In 2004, the Boston University field hockey program instituted the "Terrier Award". Now in its second season, the award will be given after each game to the most deserving player chosen by the coaching staff.

Date: Aug. 27	Opponent: MICHIGAN STATE
	Recipient: Sarah Shute
	Coach Starr: "Sarah played a determined and intelligent game. Her advanced skills and desire to put the ball in the net resulted in a hat trick."

Date: Aug. 28	Opponent: LOUISVILLE
	Recipient: Hayley Hamada
	Coach Starr: "Hayley's off-ball movement in the press was excellent, creating numerous turnovers for the Cardinals. Her positioning as a striker enabled her teammates to get her the ball in dangerous attacking space"

Date: Sept. 2	Opponent: BOSTON COLLEGE
	Recipient: Amy Seaman
	Coach Starr: "Amy played a relentless game, continuously putting pressure on BC’s restarts and recapturing the ball. Amy’s ball-handling skills made her a potent attacker, slicing through the opponents and giving us numerous scoring opportunities."

Date: Sept. 10	Opponent: HOFSTRA
	Recipient: Colleen McClay
	Coach Starr: "Colleen performed her tactical responsibility with excellence, containing Hofstra’s ability to mount efficient attacks. Her senior leadership was evident as she worked ceaselessly on individual and team defense."

Date: Sept. 11	Opponent: QUINNIPIAC
	Recipient: Laura Dean
	Coach Starr: "Laura was a brick wall on the defensive end, possessing great intercepting skills. She created positive play with her passing from the backfield to helping our attacking sequences."

Date: Sept. 20	Opponent: MASSACHUSETTS
	Recipient: Colleen McClay
	Coach Starr: "Colleen was an exceptional two-way player against UMass, making plays on both ends of the field while continuing to be a great team leader."

Date: Sept. 24	Opponent: FAIRFIELD
	Recipient: Holly Wiles
	Coach Starr: "Holly turned in the best game of her young career. She distributed the ball well and was aggressive and you could see her confidence blooming. She certainly did not play like a freshman."

Date: Sept. 25	Opponent: DARTMOUTH
	Recipient: Erin Prediger
	Coach Starr: "Erin has been improving with every game since missing the first weekend of the season. Her decision making against Dartmouth was excellent, including a perfectly-played save on a 3-on-1 chance in overtime."

Date: Oct. 1	Opponent: NEW HAMPSHIRE
	Recipient: Colleen McClay
	Coach Starr: "Colleen turned in another great defensive performance. She positioned herself very well throughout the game and made a lot of stops while collecting several loose balls. Her intelligent play and strong leadership were big factors in our win."

Date: Oct. 2	Opponent: YALE
	Recipient: Erin Prediger
	Coach Starr: "Erin made some huge saves to keep Yale off the board. The Bulldogs were able to get put together some good scoring opportunities in the second half, but Erin was there every time to keep the shutout intact."

Date: Oct. 8	Opponent: UMBC
	Recipient: Erin Calamari
	Coach Starr: "Despite the weather, Erin played an excellent game. Her exceptional tackling skills and defensive speed helped shut down UMBC’s attack. Erin’s playmaking contributed to many of our attacking opportunities on the left side."

Date: Oct. 15	Opponent: VERMONT
	Recipient: Pam Spuehler
	Coach Starr: "Pam put together an outstanding game on both ends of the field, penetrating the circle and dictating possession in the midfield. She did a great job of mixing up the small game with the big game. "

Date: Oct. 16	Opponent: PRINCETON
	Recipient: Colleen McClay
	Coach Starr: "Colleen just seems to get better and better with each game this season. Her outstanding positioning held back a potent attacking team and she continued to provide great senior leadership."

Date: Oct. 19	Opponent: CONNECTICUT
	Recipient: Ashley Parker
	Coach Starr: "Ashley made plays all over the field, diving for loose balls and putting forth an all-out effort. She definitely helped us keep pace with a talented UConn team."

Date: Oct. 26	Opponent: HARVARD
	Recipient: Kate Mitchell, with assistance from Tiffany Snow
	Coach Starr: "Kate came through big time for us on the sidelines, getting Colleen McClay back on the field as quickly as possible after she was struck in the head. With a little help from Tiffany in applying the steri-strips, Kate was able to get Colleen back in time to help us earn the come-from-behind win!"

Date: Oct. 30	Opponent: MAINE
	Recipient: Pam Spuehler
	Coach Starr: "Pam turned in a great performance to lead us to the win and help us earn home-field for the conference playoffs. She weaved her way through the Maine defense on numerous occasions and her pass to the far post to set up Shuter's goal was right on the money."