WINTHROP, Mass. - Senior defender Sam Mathe was once again named New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday, October 20. This is Mathe's second straight weekly honor by the conference and second of her career.

Mathe recorded one assist and twelve blocks in the weekend series against Sacred Heart University. She recorded three blocks in the Friday night loss on the road, however led the defensive charge in Saturday's rematch at home blocking nine shots and recording an assist in the 2-0 shutout.

Mathe leads the Sharks in blocks on the season with 28 blocks in six games, averaging 4.66 blocks per game.

The Sharks return to action on this weekend with a two-game home series where they will host the University of Delaware. Puck drop is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Northwell Health Ice Center on Saturday, Oct. 24.