WINTHROP, Mass. (10/27/26) – The New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) announced its weekly awards on Tuesday, with four members of the Franklin Pierce University women's ice hockey team earning recognition following their weekend series against Saint Anselm College. 

Caleigh Murphy (Belle Harbor, N.Y.) was named NEWHA Player of the Week after leading the Ravens' offensive efforts throughout the weekend. Murphy recorded two goals and an assist in Friday's contest before adding another assist on Saturday, finishing the series with four points (2 G, 2 A). She also registered 14 shots on goal, a +4 plus-minus rating and a shorthanded goal. 

Freshman Jillian Sano (Downingtown, Pa.) earned NEWHA Rookie of the Week honors following an impressive offensive performance against the Hawks. Sano tallied four points on two goals and two assists while recording a +4 plus-minus rating. The first-year center also dominated in the faceoff circle, winning 20 of her 23 draws for an 87% success rate. 

Brenna Prellwitz (Bloomington, Minn.) was recognized as NEWHA Defensive Player of the Week for her contributions on both ends of the ice. Prellwitz finished the two-game series with an assist, five shots on goal and a +3 plus-minus rating. She also blocked two shots, bringing her season total to 13, the fourth-most on the team. 

Sophomore goaltender Delaney Lawn (Omaha, Nebraska) rounded out the Ravens' weekly honors, earning NEWHA Co-Goalie of the Week after recording her first collegiate shutout on Saturday. Lawn stopped all 24 shots she faced against Saint Anselm and currently ranks third in the conference with a 1.34 goals-against average and a .957 save percentage. 

The Ravens will return to action with a home series against Sacred Heart University, starting on October 30th at 7:00 PM.