Jennifer Chaisson

Height:
5-9
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Cumberland, Ont.

University of Connecticut women[apos]s ice hockey head coach has announced the hiring of Jennifer Chaisson as the team[apos]s new assistant coach. Chaisson, a 2011 graduate and former UConn student-athlete, skated for the Huskies under Linstad from 2007-11.

'I am excited to have Jennifer Chaisson return to UConn,' said Linstad. 'Last year she did a great job as an undergraduate coach both on the ice and with video. She has outstanding hockey knowledge both offensively and defensively. I think she will have a great impact on the young forwards.'

Chaisson, a native of Cumberland, Ont., served as an undergraduate assistant last year, following her senior season; in which she served as an assistant captain. During her career she earned the team[apos]s Pat Babcock Award as a senior and was also named the 2010 Hockey East Best Defensive Forward. Chaisson was also a member of the 2008 Hockey East All-Rookie Team.

In her four year career, Chaisson appeared in 139 games. She totaled 27 goals (8^th all-time), 57 assists (3^rd) and 84 points (4^th). In February of 2012, she was honored as a UConn All-Decade Hockey East Team member.