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Rutgers field hockey’s Puck Winter earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

For her performance over the weekend, Rutgers redshirt sophomore Puck Winter earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Over the weekend, Rutgers field hockey captured two more victories, defeating No. 9 Ohio State 1-0 and Michigan State 3-1, improving their record to 14-0 and 5-0 in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights now have the best record in the NCAA at 14-0 and are tied for first in the Big Ten at 5-0.

For her performance over the weekend, Rutgers redshirt sophomore Puck Winter earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Deventer, Netherlands, native had two defensive saves with a save in each game, leading to the Scarlet Knights 2-0 road weekend. While playing center back, Winter has allowed just one goal in 140 minutes of field hockey.

Winter has anchored the Rutgers defense, recording 1384 minutes through 14 games this season. Winter has recorded seven goals (three game-winners), 14 points, and 23 shots on goal in her second year with the Scarlet Knights. Winter’s three game-winning goals rank her No. 7 in the Big Ten Conference.

 

After her victory against Michigan State, Winter has recorded seven defensive saves, which ranks her No. 1 in the Big Ten, second most in the nation. Also, Winter has five more defensive saves than anyone else in the Big Ten.

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The Scarlet Knights have been recognized throughout the season, with three players earning Big Ten Player of the Week awards. Winter joins team captains Guillermina Causarano (Offensive, twice) and Sophia Howard (Defense) with Big Ten Player of the Week honors.

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Rutgers field hockey is ranked seventh in this week’s Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll

Rutgers field hockey moves up in the latest poll.

During the first month of the college field hockey season, Rutgers have been one of the best teams in the country. They have gotten off to an 8-0 start and only allowed five goals. Due to their success, Rutgers is already getting some national attention.

In Tuesday’s Penn Monto/ NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll, Rutgers was ranked seventh. The rankings comprise the top 20 teams with a .500 or better record in the nation each week. This week’s ranking represented the second time Rutgers has earned a top ten ranking, moving up three spots.

While the season is far from over, the Scarlet Knights have been unbeatable. Last week, they faced No. 12 Penn State and La Salle and recorded back-to-back shutouts. They have been led by Sophia Howard, who has recorded four shutouts, and Puck Winter, who has 14 points.

As Rutgers looks to build on their success, they will aim to climb even higher in the Penn Monto/ NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll. The only other Big Ten teams ranked ahead of them are Northwestern and Iowa. Over their next three games, the Scarlet Knights will get a perfect opportunity to prove themselves as they are set to face ranked teams in Umass, Maryland, and Michigan.

Regardless of the outcomes, Tuesday provided a reminder of how far the program has come.

Which Rutgers Field Hockey player was named Preseason Player to Watch?

Rutgers field hockey had three players recognized by the Big Ten Conference as the Preseason Players to Watch heading into the 2023 season.

Rutgers field hockey had three players recognized by the Big Ten Conference as the Preseason Players to Watch heading into the 2023 season.

Ava Cickavage, Iris Langejans, and Puch Winter received Preseasons honors for the No. 16 Scarlet Knights.

Cickavage, a sophomore from Moorestown, New Jersey, is ready to play her first season with the Scarlet Knight after transferring from Wake Forest. While playing at Wake Forest, Cickavage appeared in 20 games as a freshman. She made three starts, recording 472 minutes, and attempted nine shots. Also, she was a top-50 player in the 2022 class and was selected to attend the U-21 Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp.

A redshirt senior, Langejans was named to her second consecutive Preseason Player to Watch heading into this season. In 2022, Langejans received First Team All-Big Ten, First Team All-Region, and Third Team All-American. She started all 18 games and recorded four goals with a team-high eight assists. Also, the native from Almelo, Netherlands, had a team-high 16 points.

Winter, the redshirt sophomore from Deventer, Netherlands, received the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year award in 2022. She started all 18 games at center back last season, recording three goals with one assist and a team-high four defensive saves. Her four defensive saves were third in the Big Ten (15th nationally).

The Scarlet Knights open their 2023 season this weekend in California when Rutgers faces UC Davis on Friday, Stanford on Sunday, and Cal on Monday.

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