“Cahow is a complete player,” says junior Nicole Corriero. “She is strong, fast and extremely smart. She’s got great hands and a great scoring touch. I think she’ll have a great season.”

Cahow also shows a mature poise necessary to succeed.

“The only pressure I feel is the pressure that I put on myself to go out and challenge my teammates day in and day out and hope for a spot on the ice,” Cahow says. “If nothing else, I am making my teammates and myself better.”

Cahow’s teammates have already taken notice of her work ethic.

“She has a ton of skills, a ton of hustle, very quick feet,” says co-captain Lauren McAuliffe. “She definitely will be contributing a lot.”

Speed Demon

If the Crimson plans to play a fast-paced offense, count Jennifer Sifers in as a frequent contributor.

“I think my style of play is as a fast forward,” Sifers says.

Her teammates agree.

“Jen Sifers is going to be one of our fastest skaters,” McAuliffe says. “Just playing four-on-four—some of the passes she makes, I really love to see. [She is] a really heads-up player.”

For a taller player like Sifers (5’8), speed is an offshoot of agility.

Nevertheless, Sifers will look to improve her game throughout the year.

“My specific goals for the year are to strengthen my stickhandling skills,” Sifers says. “Along with a quicker, more accurate shot, I want to be a better, stronger player all around.

“The game is so much quicker than I’ve ever played so my reaction time must also be that much faster.”

Looking Forward to the Big Time