CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.— Freshman defensewoman Rory Guilday has been named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week after tallying two points and blocking eighth shots in her collegiate debut Friday and Saturday against Mercyhurst. 

The Chanhassen, Minn. native dished an assist and blocked five shots in the Big Red's 3-2 loss on Friday before blocking three shots and netting her first collegiate goal during Saturday's 4-0 shutout over the Lakers. 

The Big Red open ECAC Hockey play when it visits Harvard for a 6 p.m. Friday matchup before heading north to Dartmouth for a 3 p.m. puck drop Saturday.