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Gawronski earns Co-Goalie of the Year honors at Buff. State

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Photo courtesy of Buffalo State College. Buffalo State goalie Bri Gawronski of Dunkirk earned Co-Goalie of the year and first team honors.

BUFFALO -- The Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL) announced its All-Conference teams Wednesday and Buffalo State goalie Bri Gawronski (Dunkirk, NY/Mt. Mercy) was named first team while claiming Co-Goalie of the Year honors, and teammate Emma Ruggiero received second team distinction.

Gawronski, a sophomore individualized studies major, played every minute between the pipes for the Bengals this season. In 25 games, she led the league with 838 saves which is the second-highest single-season total in school history. She posted a .916 save percentage and had a 3.07 goals against average.

Ruggiero, a senior health and wellness major, tied for the team lead with 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points in 25 games played. She totaled two power-play goals and three shorthanded goals, and scored a team-best eight goals and 12 points in 16 league games. Ruggiero finished her four-year career tied for 10th in school history with 52 points (28 goals, 24 assists) in 100 games.

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