Giannone Named CHA Forward, Puddifant Named Defenseman of the Week

Amere Keasley

October 2, 2023

Sophomore Morgan Giannone was awarded the College Hockey America (CHA) Offensive Player of the Week. She tabbed four points as she scored two goals and helped her team with two assists. Photo credit: Justin Berl/RMU Athletics

Hockey season is back and the Colonials have started the season with two players being awarded Forward and Defenseman Player of the Week. The two transferred from St. Lawrence and were given the honors Monday afternoon.

Back to winning awards already😉

NEWS: Giannone & Puddifant Earn CHA Weekly Awards

Giannone tabbed OPOTW; Puddifant named DPOTW

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Sophomore Morgan Giannone was awarded the College Hockey America (CHA) Forward of the Week. She tabbed four points as she scored two goals and helped her team with two assists. Giannone scored the game-winning goal against Union College. She tabbed a short-handed goal to cap off her great week of offensive performances.

Graduate transfer Chloé Puddifant had a stellar defensive performance over the last week as she tabbed two points; one goal and one assist. She also made four blocks on the defensive side. She was awarded the CHA Defenseman Player of the Week.

The Colonials open up home play on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Clearview Arena where they will be hosting Saint Anselm.