Lisa Marshall named RIT women’s hockey assistant coach
ROCHESTER, NY – RIT women’s hockey head coach Scott McDonald announced on Wednesday that former NCAA goaltending standout Lisa Marshall will join the RIT women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach for the 2014-15 season.
Originally from Powahatan, Va., Marshall began her collegiate career at Wayne State University before transferring to Elmira College for her sophomore season. At Elmira, Marshall flourished between the pipes, recording a 32-8-1 record with a 1.22 goals against average and .947 save percentage and 23 shutouts in three seasons, helping lead the Soaring Eagles to the 2013 Division III Championship.
“We are excited to bring Lisa to RIT,” said McDonald, who is now in his ninth season with the Tigers. “She was a very good collegiate goaltender, who will work closely with our goaltenders, and also assist in all aspects of the program.”
In her senior season, Marshall earned All-USCHO.com third team national honors and was an All-ECAC West second team selection. She finished the season 16-5-1 with a 1.26 goals against average and .951 save percentage in 22 games to go along with six shutouts.
“This is an opportunity I am really excited for, working with great coaches in Scott (McDonald) and (assistant coach) Matt (Woodard),” said Marshall. “It is great to be able to stay in the game in a new role.”
For three seasons, Marshall played at the United States Under-18 Developmental camps (2007, 2008, and 2010), in Lake Placid and Rochester.
Marshall received her bachelor’s degree in English literature with an associate’s degree in business administration from Elmira in 2014. She was a two-year member of Elmira’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and also served as a student worker in the athletics and sports medicine offices.
“Lisa was able to play her collegiate career under three coaches and be part of a national championship team, which made her a strong candidate,” said McDonald. “She brings youth and a contagious energy to our staff and players and will be a strong assistant coach.”
