NEWS : Deaudelin and Sarrazin recognized by RSEQ

The RSEQ conference announced its All-Stars and Award Winners for the 2021-2022 women's hockey season on Thursday, with Ottawa's veteran defence Christine Deaudelin and rookie goalkeeper Mahika Sarrazin selected for honours.

Christine Deaudelin was named an RSEQ First Team All-Star for her outstanding play on the blue line this season. The product of Beloeil, Que. graduates from the Gee-Gees this season as a three-time RSEQ All-Star, having previously been named to the first team in 2019-20 and the second team in 2017-18 as a rookie. 

"[Deaudelin] has made an impact in the league - from year one to now she's kept getting better and she's at the top of her game right now," says Gee-Gees head coach Chelsea Grills.

Deaudelin was second on the Gee-Gees in points this season, notching three goals and six assists in 14 games played. In her four seasons played, Deaudelin totalled 11 goals and 30 assists in 73 games. Defensively, the 2021-22 Gee-Gees allowed 34 goals in 15 regular season games, the lowest goals against average (2.27) for the team since 2005. 

"She is a competitor who provides a key threat offensively for us. Her leadership skills are also excellent – she is a role model for the young defensive core," adds Grills.

Mahika Sarrazin was selected to the RSEQ All-Rookie team after providing a solid goalkeeping tandem with second-year Aurélie Dubuc, who was an All-Rookie team selection in 2019-20.

"One big strength of our team is our goalkeeping and Sarrazin was a great addition for us this year. I'm really happy to see her get this recognition because she works really hard and competes at a high level," notes Grills.

Sarrazin joined the Gee-Gees from  Cégep Limoilou and recorded a sparkling .936 save percentage in her five regular season games played. She logged 253 minutes including four complete games and faced 110 shots, earning a 3-1 record. She is a Psychology student from Gatineau, Que.

The Gee-Gees women's hockey season continues on March 17 as the RSEQ consolation semi final best-of-three series against Bishop's begins at the Minto Sports Complex.