Sydney Bard (Gr., Colgate) receives Defender of the Month honors for her solid performance on the blueline, amassing 10 points through nine games played, resulting in a 1.11 points per game average. Bard found the net with a power-play goal, contributing to the Raiders' weekend sweep on the road. The blueliner added nine assists throughout the month. As a proven difference maker on the ice, the fifth-year defender finished the month with a commendable plus-minus of 15.