The University of North Carolina women's hockey program celebrated a remarkable weekend, as freshman forward Sofia Ferri and senior goalkeeper Merritt Skubisz were named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week after guiding the Tar Heels to a 7‑0 victory over Penn and a penalty‑shootout win against No. 2 Princeton.
Award Sweep Highlights
Ferri, who has quickly become a cornerstone of the attack, recorded three goals in her first four career games, including the decisive strike in the shootout that sealed the win over Princeton. Her relentless circle‑to‑circle work rate not only contributed to the offensive surge but also helped the team maintain a pristine defensive record across both matches.
Skubisz, in her second season as the starting net‑minder, logged every minute of the weekend, totaling more than 135 minutes without conceding a goal. She made five crucial saves, highlighted by a full‑extension stick save against Princeton and a trio of stops in the penalty shootout, underscoring her composure under pressure.
The Tar Heels are set to travel to Karen Shelton Stadium on September 11 to face No. 20 Old Dominion in a historic showdown that promises to test the momentum built by the award‑winning duo.
This weekly sweep marks the first time the program has claimed both ACC Player of the Week honors in a single week since September 2024, reinforcing the team's rising stature in the conference and setting a high bar for the remainder of the season.