Jocelyne Lamoureux
Encyclopedia
Jocelyne Lamoureux (born July 3, 1989) is an American ice hockey
forward
. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
along with her twin sister Monique, winning a silver medal. Both sisters have dual American and Canadian citizenship. Lamoureux plays NCAA hockey for the University of North Dakota
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and one assist against Minnesota State. In addition, one of her goals was the game-winning goal. The hat trick was the first by a North Dakota player since Cami Wooster in 2005.
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is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He led the Lincoln Stars
to the Clark Cup
as a teenager and played for Team USA in the 2004 Viking Cup
. He was the 2008-09 Goalie of the Year in the ECHL
, and also led the Alaska Aces to the 2009 Kelly Cup Finals Finals. Jacques was an All-America centre in 2009 for Air Force Academy
. In addition, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award
. Pierre-Paul played for the University of Manitoba
, and is a student-assistant coach for the North Dakota hockey team. Mario skated for Team USA at the 2006 Viking Cup and now plays for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. Her mother, Linda, competed in the Boston Marathon
. One of their childhood neighbours, Scott Howe plays at the Air Force Academy.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
forward
Forward (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in...
. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
along with her twin sister Monique, winning a silver medal. Both sisters have dual American and Canadian citizenship. Lamoureux plays NCAA hockey for the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
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Playing career
- Jocelyne and her twin sister were both all-state in soccer as teenagers. Together, they played on the Peewee A Boys' team in 2001-02 team at twelve years old (called the Wheat Kings) and led them to the North Dakota State Hockey championship. Afterwards, they accepted a scholarship to Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep in Minnesota, the same school that Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
played at. At Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the Lamoureux sisters led the school to four state titles and three national championships (2005, 2006 and 2007). In her freshman year, she accumulated 102 points (47 goals, 55 assists) in 60 games in 2004-05. The following season, she had 137 points (68 goals, 69 assists) in 59 games to place second on the team in points and first in goals. In 2006-07, she ranked second on the team with 131 points (65 goals, 66 assists), and tallied 107 points (42 goals, 65 assists) in 27 games as a senior.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
As a freshman in 2008-09, she finished second on the team and fourth in the nation with 65 points (28 goals, 37 assists). The Gophers appeared in the NCAA Women's Frozen Four. At season’s end, she was earned All-WCHA First Team and All-WCHA Rookie Team honors.North Dakota Fighting Sioux
In 2009, Jocelyne and her sister transferred from Minnesota to North Dakota. The reason for the transfer to their home state was attributed to the fact that North Dakota hired Brian Idalski, a former coach at the USA Hockey Development Camps. On October 23, 2010, she had a hat trickHat Trick
Hat trick, hat-trick or hattrick may refer to:* hat-trick — in various sports, achieving three goals, wickets, etc. in a single match* Hattrick — online football management game** Hattrick Limited — producers of this game...
and one assist against Minnesota State. In addition, one of her goals was the game-winning goal. The hat trick was the first by a North Dakota player since Cami Wooster in 2005.
USA Hockey
Her first exposure to USA Hockey was at the USA Hockey Player Development Camp. She ended up being a four-time USA Hockey Player Development Camp attendee (2004–07). She was a two-time USA Hockey Women's National Festival participant (2008–09) and a member of the United States Women's Under-22 Select Team for the 2008 Under-22 Series. She led the team with two goals. Lamoureux also participated as a two-time member of the United States Women's Select Team for the Four Nations Cup (1st-2008, 2nd-2006). Along with her sister, she was a member of the United States Women's National Team for the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship that won the gold medal. Currently, she is a member of the 2009–10 United States national women's ice hockey team. Jocelyne and her sister Monique were the first set of twins ever to play women's ice hockey in the Olympics. Lamoureux was named to the roster for the 2010 Four Nations Cup2010 Four Nations Cup
The 2010 4 Nations Cup was held in Clarenville, Newfoundland and St. John's, Newfoundland from November 9 to November 13, 2010. Games were played at the Clarenville Events Centre and Mile One Centre. The 15th edition of the international tournament was held in Newfoundland to help Hockey...
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Awards and honors
- 2008-09 WCHA finalist, Pre-season Rookie of the Year
- All-WCHA First Team, 2009
- WCHA All-Rookie Team, 2009
- WCHA co-Offensive Players of the Week (Week of October 27, 2010)
- 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award Nominee
- 2011 All-WCHA Second Team
- WCHA Player of the Week (Week of November 8, 2011)
- U.S. Player of the Game, November 10, 2011 vs. Canada, 2011 4 Nations Cup2011 4 Nations CupThe 2011 Four Nations Cup is a women's ice hockey tournament that was held in Nyköping, Sweden. All matches were held at the Stora Hallen arena. The November 10 match between Canada and the US marked the 100th time since 1990 that the two countries have played each other.-Schedule:-Bronze medal...
Personal
Her father Jean-Pierre was a backup goaltender at the University of North Dakota from 1979-83. Besides her twin sister, Lamoureux has four brothers. Jean-PhilippeJean-Philippe Lamoureux
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He was not drafted in the NHL Draft and is currently playing for the HDD Olimpija Ljubljana of the Austrian Hockey League.-Amateur:...
is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He led the Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars
The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....
to the Clark Cup
Clark Cup
The Clark Cup is a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the United States Hockey League Tier 1 Junior Hockey playoff champions. The Clark Cup was named in honor of Dan Clark, the long-time registrar of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association. Clark was also the recipient of the NHL's Lester...
as a teenager and played for Team USA in the 2004 Viking Cup
Viking Cup
The Viking Cup is a world ice hockey tournament in Camrose, Alberta. In 2002 there was a mix of international and Canadian junior leagues allstar teams but in 2004 there was only international junior teams. In 2006, the tournament was divided into two divisions: a junior division and a university...
. He was the 2008-09 Goalie of the Year in the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
, and also led the Alaska Aces to the 2009 Kelly Cup Finals Finals. Jacques was an All-America centre in 2009 for Air Force Academy
Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey
The Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the United States Air Force Academy. The Falcons are a member of Atlantic Hockey. They play at the Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado.-...
. In addition, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award
Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
. Pierre-Paul played for the University of Manitoba
Manitoba Bisons
The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football and soccer teams play their games at University Stadium, which also serves as the location of track & field events...
, and is a student-assistant coach for the North Dakota hockey team. Mario skated for Team USA at the 2006 Viking Cup and now plays for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. Her mother, Linda, competed in the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
. One of their childhood neighbours, Scott Howe plays at the Air Force Academy.