The Vixens are looking to make a change in the conference this year.  Their team motto is "Attitude." "If we change our attitude, I believe we can really change the way hockey is played at Sweet Briar. This is a great group of girls that have shown me they can be pushed.  I am really excited about what this season will bring," said new head coach Jess Lamina. 

The Vixens are going to rely on the strong leaderships skills of seniors Melissa Carron (Grosse Pointe, MI) and Sara Sheppard (Virginia Beach, VA).  Carron will be starting at the demanding role of center midfield, but her communication skills and ability to read the field should prove to be an integral part of the Vixen attack and defense.  Sheppard will lead the defensive unit as the sweeper this year.  She has the ability to halt would-be attackers with her knowledge of the game as well as her presence in the backfield.

On the front line this season look for junior Alicia Modzelewski (Virginia Beach, VA), sophomore Alanna Keane (N. Attleboro, MA), and sophomore Ariel Yoder (Winston Salem, NC).  All three forwards were an integral part of last year's program and will help to keep the Vixens scoring this year.

Left midfield will be filled by Junior Lindsay Eneguess (Peterborough, NH).  Lindsay brings to the team a spark that could not be filled by any other player.  The Vixens draw on this not only during game time but at practice as well. Filling the right mid-position, look for sophomore Sarah Winstead (Apex, NC). Sarah is a true fighter on the right side, a real student of the game.  She is constantly improving and applying new ideas.

Rounding out the backfield this year will be junior Maggie McNamara (Arlington, VA), sophomore Alexandra St. Pierre (So. Hamilton, MA) and first year Julie Dopheide (Glen Mills, PA).  The back line will bring stability as St. Pierre will lead by playing center mid.  The defensive unit as a whole is working well together and growing stronger every day.

Between the pipes this year you will find sophomore Madeline Wilson (Orange, VA).  Madeline was goalkeeper for most of last season and led her team by example.  Another familiar goalie this season is returner sophomore goalkeeper Emma Rakosky (Ellicott City, MD).  You may also see first year newcomers Lori Kirkland (Glen Allen, VA) and Brooke Scott (Houston, TX).  Don't be surprised if you recognize some familiar faces subbing in this season as the Vixens return junior midfielder Jane Craddock (Charlottesville, VA), and junior forward Laura Wolf (Yorklyn, DE).  New faces also contributing this year are first year players Jerri Elliott (Chesapeake, VA) and Angela Curtis (Virginia Beach, VA).