ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Empire 8 released its selections for its women's ice hockey All-Conference awards on Thursday afternoon. Anna Lugge was named to First Team, Bri Conger was named to Second Team, MK Boyle to Third Team, and Annie Audet landed a spot on the Tomorrow's Leaders team.

Lugge has been a key offensive staple for the Soaring Eagles this season, scoring a team high of 20 goals and 17 assists for a combine 37 points. She has netted five goals in power-play opportunities along with three game-winning goals. Lugge has also blocked 14 shots this season. Conger has recorded 11 assists so far this season alongside 15 blocked shots.
Boyle follows closely behind with 13 goals of her own and 12 assists for 25 points. She has netted three goals in power-play opportunities along with three game-winning goals. Boyle has also blocked five shots this season. 

Audet has recorded one goal and eight assists this season, adding up to nine points thus far. Audet has also recorded five blocked shots. 

Empire 8 All-Conference & Major Award Winners
Player of the Year: Amy Laskowski, So., F, Nazareth
Defensive Player of the Year: Allie Zack, Jr., D, Nazareth
Goaltender of the Year: Brynn Bacak, Fr., G, St. John Fisher
Rookie of the Year: Keira Reckley, Fr., F, St. John Fisher
Coaching Staff of the Year: Nazareth, led by Head Coach Chris Baudo

Empire 8 First Team
Anna Lugge, Jr., F, Elmira
Brooke Judkiewicz, So., F, Nazareth
Amy Laskowski, So., F, Nazareth
Bri Conger, Jr., D, Elmira
Ella Konrad, Fr., D, Nazareth
Brynn Bacak, Fr., G, St. John Fisher

Empire 8 Second Team
MK Boyle, Sr., F, Elmira
Keira Reckley, Fr., F, St. John Fisher
Kelsey Elliott, Sr., F, Utica
Ave Meteyer, So., D, Nazareth
Allie Zack, Jr., D, Nazareth !
Maya Jerome, So., D, Utica !
Mia Gonsalves, Fr., G, Nazareth
! Tie for final second team defense spot