MINNEAPOLIS -- Three recruits and three transfer students, all with impressive hockey resumes, are expected to join the Augsburg College women's hockey team this fall, head coach Michelle McAteer has announced.
 
The new Auggies will join a squad that did not lose anyone to graduation after finishing 9-16-0 overall, 6-12-0 in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play in 2013-14. The Auggies' nine wins were the most for the squad since 2004-05 and its six league wins were the most since 2005-06. Five Auggies earned All-MIAC or All-MIAC honorable-mention honors in 2013-14.
 
"I am excited about the new additions to our program," McAteer said. "Three out of six have played college hockey at respected institutions and will add talent and experience. Our three first-years come from outstanding programs and are eager to transition to the college level."
 
Here is a look at the 2014-15 Augsburg women's hockey recruiting and transfer class. The players listed have made deposits to attend Augsburg College this fall.

Erika Allen (Roseville, Minn.), goalie: Transfer from Bethel University, where she played her first two college seasons … Earned All-MIAC honors in 2013-14, MIAC All-Rookie Team in 2012-13 … No. 1 goalie on Bethel squad that set program records for overall wins (17) and MIAC wins (13) in 2013-14 … Was 15-7-1 with 1.70 GAA and .932 save percentage in 2013-14 … 15 wins was second-most among MIAC goalies, while 1.70 GAA was third-best, .932 save percentage was tied for third-best and 531 saves were third-most … In 37 career games at Bethel, went 22-12-1 with 1.71 GAA, .933 save percentage and 846 saves in 2141:53 … At Roseville HS, earned all-conference honors three times and all-conference honorable mention honors once in five seasons … 2012 Senior Goalie of the Year and team MVP … Member of 2010 state champion team, earning all-tournament team honors … Also played soccer and softball at Roseville … Multiple academic honors in HS.
Allen on attending Augsburg: "I chose Augsburg because of the atmosphere. Everyone truly cares here, and that's important when finding the right fit."
McAteer on Allen: "Erika has proven herself to be one of the top goalies in the MIAC. She is technically sound, limits second-chance opportunities and is a fierce competitor. She will add incredible depth to our goaltender unit and will make practice that much more intense. We are excited for Erika to be an Auggie."

Halie Gudmonson (Albertville, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS), forward/defense: Transfer from Gustavus Adolphus College, where she played her first collegiate season in 2013-14 … Tied for fourth on team in total points (15) with seven goals and eight assists, including four power-play goals and two game-winning goals in 26 games in 2013-14 … Tied for fourth among MIAC first-year players in overall scoring, tied for fifth in goals among first-years … Played for Minnesota Thoroughbreds in 2012-13, scoring five goals with two assists for seven points in 29 games … Played high school hockey for North Wright County Riverhawks … Earned all-conference in 2010-11, all-conference honorable mention in 2011-12 and academic all-conference in 2010-11 and 2011-12 … All-section honoree in 2011-12.
Gudmonson on attending Augsburg: "I chose to come to Augsburg because of the small campus setting in a big city and community aspect of the student body."
McAteer on Gudmonson: "Halie has the ability to play forward and defense. At 5-10, she offers size, strength, athleticism and a hard left-landed shot. We recruited Halie during her senior year while with the Minnesota Thoroughbred program, and are very pleased she's decided to join the program."
 
Afton Phelps (Centennial, Colo./Arapahoe HS), forward: Selected for Rocky Mountain District Development Camps in 2011, 2012 and 2013 … Played for Colorado Tigers Elite U19 program her senior year, winning the Regional Silver Stick and Detroit Bauer tournaments … Tigers also won WACH (2014) state championship and advanced to USA Hockey girls' national tournament … Played for Colorado Springs Prep Elite U19AA squads (Colorado Select) in 2013 and 2014 … Played high school hockey for Arapahoe HS club and Heritage HS varsity (CHSAA).
Phelps on attending Augsburg: "Augsburg became my final choice mostly due to the size of the campus; it's small, friendly, and very community based, which I love. Augsburg has a variety of classes and majors to choose from, which was comforting going in with an undecided major. I also got along great with the hockey team! They were so kind and inviting and they and the coaches made me feel right at home."
McAteer on Phelps: "Afton is a committed student-athlete and offers skill, strength and athleticism and a great desire to grow as a player. She is humble and self-aware, and therefore has a promising upside and we look forward to seeing her develop."
 
Megan Robertson (Boissevain, Manitoba), forward: Played for Westman Wildcats junior program in Manitoba for four years, serving as assistant captain in 2013-14 … Finished second on team in scoring in 2013-14 with 22 goals (third on team) and team-leading 48 assists for 70 points, with a plus-53 plus-minus rating … Team earned silver medal in Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League each of the last two seasons … Scored game-winning goal in third overtime to give Wildcats a 2-1 win in finals of Mac's AAA Midget Hockey Tournament on Jan. 1 in Calgary, Alberta … Westman was first team from outside of Alberta or Saskatchewan to win Mac's title in tournament's 10-year history.
Robertson on attending Augsburg: "I chose Augsburg College because I really like the feel of a small campus and how friendly everyone was. The arena is great and I also like how it is located on campus, just a short walk from the dorms and classrooms."
McAteer on Roberston: "Megan hails from the Westman Wildcats, one of the top AAA programs out of Manitoba. Megan possesses keen hockey sense, likes to work hard in tough areas of the ice and is gifted playmaker who can also finish. She adds talent and grit and we excited about what she can offer."

Emma Rucinski (Rochester, Minn./Mayo HS), forward: Transfer from Manhattanville College (N.Y.) … Played in 16 games (missed first half of season due to injury) for Manhattanville in 2013-14 in first season of college hockey, scoring first collegiate goal against UMass-Boston on Feb. 1 … Played for Minnesota Thoroughbreds (Junior Women's Hockey League), appearing in JWHL All-Star Game … Team captain for Thoroughbreds in 2013 … 2011 graduate of Rochester Mayo HS, where she played high school hockey.
Rucinski on attending Augsburg: "I am thrilled to be a part of the Augsburg family, as well as playing in the state of hockey where my roots in this great sport started. Last year, I played hockey at Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y.  After recovering from an injury for most of my season, I scored my first collegiate goal. I will be pursing my academic goal of a biology degree here, as well as my athletic goal of playing Division III women's hockey. I am looking forward to being back in Minnesota with the Auggies."
McAteer on Rucinski: "Emma adds speed to our forward lines. She is explosive, a relentless forechecker and returns to her home state determined to demonstrate all that she is capable of accomplishing."

Rebecca Sonnek (Edina, Minn.), goalie: All-Lake Conference honorable mention in 2013-14 … Semifinalist for Let's Play Hockey Minnesota Senior Goalie of the Year Award in 2014 … Recorded 14-4-2 record with 4 shutouts, 1.68 GAA and .919 save percentage in 2013-14 season … Led Hornets to Section 2AA championship game in 2014.
Sonnek on attending Augsburg: "I like the small campus in the big city where there is always something to do. I like being so close to home and I like the atmosphere of campus."
McAteer on Sonnek: " 'Boomer' is quick, agile and extremely coachable. She is very passionate about the game, her team and is determined succeed. Her personality is a perfect fit with our team and will be eager to establish herself early."