DANBURY, CONN. – ECAC Hockey has selected the women’s weekly award winners for the week ending on February 17th, 2026: Emma Pais (Jr., Colgate), Aynsley D'Ottavio (So., Quinnipiac), Emma Rhéaume (Fr., Union), and Annelies Bergmann (Jr., Cornell).
Laurel Lake Placid Forward of the Week
Emma Pais (Jr., Colgate) claims Laurel Lake Placid Forward of the Week honors. Friday night against the Golden Knights, Pais scored the third goal of the night shorthanded with the help of teammate Elyssa Biederman. It was not enough for the Raiders as they fell 4-3 to Clarkson in overtime. The next day against St. Lawrence, Pais scored the game-winning goal to propel the Raiders to a 4-2 win. She did not stop there as she assisted teammate Alexis Petford twice for two power play goals and scored an empty net goal. Pais is currently tied for first with Biederman for goals (18). Colgate will host RPI on Friday, February 20, for the Opening Round of the ECAC playoffs.
ADAPT Nutrition Defender of the Week
Aynsley D'Ottavio (So., Quinnipiac) has been named the ADAPT Nutrition Defender of the Week. Hailing from British Columbia, D'Ottavio netted two goals, including the game winner, in the Bobcats 5-2 win over Brown on Friday. The next day, D'Ottavio tallied three assists and scored the third goal, forcing the Bulldogs into overtime, where the Bobcats defeated Yale 4-3. D'Ottavio is currently tied for second with teammate Makayla Watson in assists (18). Quinnipiac is back in action from February 27 to March 1 for the Quarterfinals and will host the second-highest remaining seed.
Rookie of the Week
Emma Rhéaume (Fr., Union) claims Rookie of the Week recognition. Friday night, the Québec native stood strong in between the pipes, shutting out the Big Green. Rhéaume made a total of 43 saves to secure her third career shutout. So far this season, Rhéaume has made 421 saves on 458 shots for a .919 save percentage. Union will travel to Clarkson on Friday, February 20, for the Opening Round of the ECAC playoffs.
MAC Goaltending Goaltender of the Week
Annelies Bergmann (Jr., Cornell) has been awarded the MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week award. The 2025 ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year had an impressive weekend, going 2-0-0 with a .941 save percentage. Friday night against St. Lawrence, Bergmann made 32 saves, forcing overtime for a 4-3 win for the Big Red. The next day, against Clarkson, Bergmann made 32 saves, allowing only one goal in a tight 2-1 win. Cornell is back in action from February 27 to March 1 for the Quarterfinals and will host the highest-remaining seed.
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