Kirsten Roach '11
Ajax, ON
Forward
Durham Jr. Lightning
Career Statistics:
2008-09: 20 games, 3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points
2007-08: 39 games, 6 goals, 9 assists, 15 points
Total: 59 games, 9 goals, 14 assists, 23 points
2007-08: 39 games, 6 goals, 9 assists, 15 points
Total: 59 games, 9 goals, 14 assists, 23 points
2008-09: Roach played an integral role in the Saints' run to the NCAA Tournament in her sophomore season. Despite missing the first half of the season, she still finished with three goals and five assists while adding size and strength to the team's third line.
2007-08: In her rookie season, Roach made a smooth transition from defense to forward a few weeks into the season. She added a strong, gritty presence to the team's offense, adding six goals and nine assists throughout the year. Roach picked up her first collegiate game-winning goal against Yale on December 1.
Pre-St. Lawrence
Roach was a tri-sport athlete, participating in hockey, basketball and fastball. The Ajax, Ontario native had an outstanding hockey career, winning gold with Team Ontario's U18 team at the Canada Winter Games in 2006-07. Roach also served as captain of the Jr. Lightning hockey squad, and was named the Varsity Hockey MVP at Ajax High School. Born on November 14th, 1989, she is the daughter of Patrick and Donna Roach.