2015 Schedule | 2014 Season In Review

BOSTON - Coming off of its first-ever CAA regular season championship, Northeastern field hockey looks to return to the top this season against a competitive schedule as Head coach Cheryl Murtagh announces the addition of 11 new student-athletes to the roster for the 2015 season.
 
"We're excited about starting out with such a competitive schedule," said Murtagh. "We know the value of doing that and what it did for us last year starting out with Maryland and Temple. We have a good young team, and it's going to give them some experience right away."
 
The 2015 recruiting class represents three countries and five states and will add some depth to a roster already stacked with two returning All-CAA First Team members.
 
Kiwi Atkins
Position: Midfield/Forward
Height: 5'6"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Hampton, VA
High School: Tab High School
 
Murtagh on Atkins: "I believe Kiwi will be a very good role player for us. She just has good, solid core skills. Kiwi comes to us from Virginia which boasts a  great field hockey region in the state."
 
Before NU: Played for coach Wendy Wilson at Tab High School, won a state championship in 2014 … played for Focus Field Hockey club, was one of 11 players from her team to commit to a Division I school.
 
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1996 to Tony and Sheila Atkins … has one sister, Brionna … Intends to major in Business … Class of 2019
 
Sam Bodo
Position: Defense
Height: 5'9"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Warrington, PA
High School: Central Bucks South
 
Murtagh on Bodo: "Sam is a good athlete and was pretty impressive as I've seen her this past year. Her development and skills are great as a middie-back for us."
 
Before NU: Played three years at Central Bucks South High School under coach Brittany Gryzwacz … She was captain of her indoor field hockey team during 2014-15 season … Was named MVP of Junior Varsity team in 2011 … Won SOL Continental championship in 2012, 2013 and 2014 …  Named a Suburban 1 All League honorable mention in 2012, third team in 2013 and second team in 2014 … Was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 … PIAA District One Champions in 2012, runners-up in 2013, 2014
 
Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1996 to Kevin and Margaret … has one brother, Matthew … Major: Undecided … Class of 2019
 
Rachel Campbell
Position: Forward/Midfield
Height: 5'7"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Watertown, Mass.
High School: Watertown High School
 
Murtagh on Campbell: "Rachel is someone that I think has been overlooked and has really come on strong. We are so excited that she chose Northeastern because I do believe a lot of schools have started to pick up and go after her. She is a good athlete and will most likely play in the backfield for us as well."
 
Before NU: Played for four years at Watertown High School compiling a record of 138-0-3. Was named a Middlesex League All Star, was named to Boston Globe and Boston Herald all-scholastic teams. Won state championships each year at Watertown High … In 2014, helped lead Watertown High to state championship with 23-0 record without giving up a single goal all season … played two years of basketball as a shooting guard, two years of lacrosse as a center and one year of track and field as a 400 meter runner at Watertown High School.  
 
Personal: Born Aug. 25, 1997 to Richard and Seta … Has two sisters, Jessica and Emily … Major: Undecided … Class of 2020
 
June Curry-Lindahl
Position: Forward
Height: 5'8"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Rhode-Saint-Genese, Belgium
High School: College Cardinal Mercier
 
Murtagh on Curry-Lindahl: "June is a great addition to our program. She has speed, along with her skill set, and I feel she will be a contributor this fall."
 
Before NU: Curry-Lindahl played for the Wellington Juniors 1 team in Belgium from 2012-2015, reached the finals each year that she was on the team … In the 2014-15 seasons, she played with the Wellington Ladies First Team in the Belgian First Division where she helped her team post a record of 15-6-1 … Also played tennis in high school.
 
Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1997 … Father Robin was two-time Swedish runner-up in tennis … Brother Kai played for Belgian National ice hockey team from 2000-2005, currently plays professionally in Australia … Brother Derek played for Belgian National ice hockey team in 1999-00 and was the Belgian Kitesurfing national champion in 2002 … Brother Ian played for Belgian National ice hockey team from 2004-2006 and is currently a semi-pro wake boarder.
 
Kaylie DeCosmo
Position: Forward
Height: 5-1
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Derry, NH
High School: Pinkerton Academy
 
Murtagh on DeCosmo: "Kaylie has raised her fitness level from when I saw her in high school. This will be a key factor in her ability to help the team this fall."
 
Before NU: Played for Pinkerton Academy for three years under head coach Jennifer Resmini … Served as captain her senior year, was named Offensive MVP and recorded 18 goals and 13 assists … Led her team to a 15-2 record for two straight years … 2012 Varsity D1 NHIAA State Champions, Varsity D1 NHIAA State Runners-Up in 2013 and 2014 … In 2013 and 2014, was named to the Harrow Sports/NHFHCA All-Region team, Division 1 First Team All-State, Eagle Tribune All-Star … NH Twin State Team in 2014 … Mandy Pro Spirit Award and Cape Cod Super Sophomore Tournament All-Star in 2013 … Rookie of the Year in 2012 … Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 2011 … Played for New England Hockeymates under Marisa Didio in 2013, recording 15 goals … Also played ice hockey for eight years, helping her women's travel team to eight state championships … Won the 2014 Coaches' Award on the Boys' D1 JV ice hockey team … Played softball for four years, serving as captain.
 
Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1996 to Darren and Lisa DeCosmo … Has one sister, Brittany … Father, Darren, played hockey at Southern New Hampshire University … Was on the 2014-15 Student-Athlete Leadership Council … Volunteer coach for Pinkerton Academy Special Olympics basketball … Student coach for U14 girl's travel ice hockey … Plans to study biology at Northeastern.
 
Julia Ennis
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5'2"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
High School: Fairfield-Ludlowe High School
 
Murtagh on Ennis: "Julia is a good athlete with good technical skills. She is pretty quick, has good instincts, and has some good save ability."
 
Before NU: Played four years at Fairfield-Ludlowe High School under head coach Cathleen Hamill where she was a team captain. In 2014, she was named to FCIAC first team, all state academic team and all state second-team … Played for FC United Field Hockey Club during winter, spring and summer seasons for coach Manzar Iqbal, won National Indoor Tournament in 2014 … Selected for USA Futures Field Hockey Program from 2012-2015 … Junior Olympics selection in 2012, 2013 … Futures Elite selection in 2014 … She was a member of the National Honor Society, took home First Honors at the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair, and was a Stockholm Junior Water Prize state champion for Connecticut.
 
Personal: Born Dec. 16, 1997 to Buck and Marcia Ennis … Has one sister, Molly … Intends to major in Biology … Class of 2020
 
Waverly Jackson
Position: Midfield/Forward
Height: 5-4
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Dedham, Mass.
High School: Westwood High School
 
Murtagh on Jackson: "Waverly is a good athlete and was very successful in private school with her team. She just has good skills that will contribute to the team and will be a role player for us, probably in the backfield."
 
Before NU: Played four seasons at Westwood High School under head coach Melissa Talamini Levine … Served as team captain … Named team MVP in 2014-15 … Tri-Valley League 1st Team All-Star in 2014-15 … Tri-Valley League Honorable Mention in 2013-14 … Offensive Player of the Week at Elite camp in 2013 … Made the All-Star Team at Elite camp … Played year-round with Lead the Way Field Hockey from 2012-15 … Participated in the National Field Hockey Festival … Champions of the Four Goals Cup two years in a row … Participated in the Holy Cross Tournament, Boston College Tournament, PC Tournament and Harvard Tournament … Played with USA Field Hockey's Futures Program in 2010, 2011 and 2015 … Selected for the National Futures Tournament in 2011 and 2015 … Also played ice hockey and lacrosse, and ran track.
 
Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1997 to Mark and Alexis Jackson … Has one sibling, Kyia … Held numerous leadership positions throughout high school, including serving on the Greater Boston Regional Student Council her senior year … Plans to study Economics & Finance at Northeastern.
 
Abbey MacLellan
Position: Forward
Height: 5-3
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Pownal, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
High School: Charlottetown Rural High School
 
Murtagh on MacLellan: "Abbey is one of the hardest working young players I have known. She is incredibly determined and her technical and tactical abilities demonstrate how hard she has worked up until this point in her young career."
 
Before NU: Played three seasons at Charlottetown Rural High School under head coach Kellie Steele … Served as team captain … Three-time Provincial Champs … Scored 15 points in 2014 and was the league's top goal scorer … Back-to-back league MVP in 2013 and 2014 … Played with Rob Short Coaching Academy, division winners of the National Field Hockey Festival in 2014 … Participant in World Youth Tournament in Holland with U-18 Rob Short Coaching Academy Team … Also played basketball and ran cross country and track & field … Was named Charlottetown Rural top cross country athlete for three straight years and Charlottetown Rural Rookie of the Year in 2013.
 
Personal: Born June 30, 1997 to Rob MacLellan and Stephanie Drake … Has one sister, Hannah … Awarded with CRHS academic honors for three straight years … Volunteered with the Joyriders Therapeutic Riding Program … Intends to major in chemistry … Hopes to become a radiologist.
 
Laura MacLachlan
Position: Striker
Height: 5'10"
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
High School: Handsworth Secondary School
 
Murtagh on MacLachlan: "Laura has been participating with the Under-21 national program in Canada and I had the chance to see her in a couple of competitions. She is a good forward, a selfless player, had a couple nice assists and I believe is going to be an impact player in our forward line."
 
Before NU: Played for Handsworth Secondary School Royals from 2010-2015, winning AAA Provincial Championships in 2012, 2013, 2014 … Played for West Vancouver Orcas Field Hockey Club from 2003-2015 …  Played for West Vancouver Adanacs travel team in 2013, 2014. Won 2013 silver medal and 2014 gold medal at Disney Showcase … Played for Women's Canadian Junior Development Squad in 2014, 2015 … played Basketball and Soccer for Handsworth Secondary School … was nominated for Top BC Athlete, named 2015 Head of the Class Athlete, two-time AAA field hockey all star, selected to Field Hockey Canada Centre of Excellence Training Squad in 2013, 2014, won Multi-Sport Athlete award, named to AAA Provincial All Star team for basketball in 2013, AAA MVP selection for basketball in 2013 … Three time AAA Field Hockey Provincial Champions (2012-2014) and winner of the 2015 Field Hockey Bridgeman Tournament. Cousin Jessica Barnett was an All-American athlete at Iowa University and is a former member of the Canadian Women's National Field Hockey Team.
 
Personal: Born June 19, 1997 to Robert MacLachlan and Heather Barnett … has one sibling, Julia … Intends to major in Health Sciences … Class of 2019
 
Jenny Parent
Position: Defense
Height: 5-9
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
High School: Thayer Academy
 
Murtagh on Parent: "Jenny is someone who has really developed over this past year, and is working hard on her fitness level. She could be a very good role player in the backfield for us this year."
 
Before NU: Played for Thayer Academy under head coach Alison Soule … Served as team captain for two years … Named Most Defensive Player in 2013 … ISL All-League Honorable Mention in 2014 … Helped her team to a 15-1-1 record and an ISL Championship in 2012 … Also played lacrosse at Thayer … Member of the Thayer Athletic Leadership Council.
 
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1996 to Bill and Kathy Parent … Has two siblings, Alli and Matt … Intends to major in Business … Hopes to work in the fashion industry.
 
Maddie Rocklin
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-3
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Watertown, Mass.
High School: Watertown High School
 
Murtagh on Rocklin: "Maddie is one of two goalkeepers coming in this year for us. She will learn a lot from Becky [Garner] but is already a good communicator out there on the field."
 
Before NU: Played three seasons at Watertown High School under head coach Eileen Donahue, going undefeated each year … 2012 and 2014 Middlesex League All-Star … Helped her team to three consecutive state championships … Team had a shutout season in 2014 … Also played three years of lacrosse.
 
Personal: Born Jan. 10, 1997 to Paul Rocklin and Bonnie Waltch … Has one sibling, Zack … Intends to study Criminal Justice Psychology.