For the second consecutive week, Christine Thornton, a freshman goalkeeper from Canton, MA, was recognized for her accomplishments in the field hockey net by the North Atlantic Conference.  

This is Thornton's second Rookie of the Week distinction from the NAC this season, after picking up her first honor last week as co-Rookie of the Week.  This week, Thornton stands alone, after picking up 29 saves in three games, two of which were North Atlantic Conference match ups. 

Thornton started the week with a shut out win over Regis College, 5-0, in which she picked up two saves.   Then in conference play, Thornton produced 16 saves against the University of Maine, Farmington and 11 saves against Thomas College.  The Lasers split for the weekend 1-1.

As a freshman, Thornton is leading the NAC in saves (72 total) and saves per game (10.29 avg), and is currently ranked second in save percentage (.818).