With 17 players returning to the squad the Mules look forward to the 2006 season. After a rebuilding year with six starting first-year players, the Mules hope to capitalize on their youth and athleticism.

The speedy forward line will be led by leading scorer Mary Clare Snediker ’09, tri-captain Jenn Reilly ’08, Emily Lawrence ’07, and Chrissy Maloney ’07.

The Mules will be solid in the midfield with MaryClaire McGovern ’08, Madison Gregor ’09, and Jesse Crouch ’09 all returning.

The backbone of the defense is tri-captain Kyla Wagman ’07, whose ability to distribute the ball also makes her an offensive threat. Wagman is supported in back by Frazer Humes ’09, Mollie Kimmell ’09, and Nikki Crocker ’09.

The Mules are fortunate to have two exceptional goaltenders in tri-captain Molly Rice ’07 (.889 save percentage) and Jamie Enos ’08 (.830 save percentage).

Jess Egan ’08, Beth Cole ’09, Chelsea Rosenheimer ’09, and Sara Manoli ’07 are all talented players capable of playing a variety of positions. A successful recruiting season yielded top players from nine different states.

After losing key seniors from a NESCAC semifinal team of 2004, the Mules finished 5-8 this season while losing a number of tight games.

Colby lost four of its games by one goal with a lineup made up of mostly young players. First-year forward Mary Clare Snediker earned conference second team honors along with sophomore goaltender Jamie Enos. Snediker led the Mules in scoring with nine goals, while Enos averaged more than 10 saves per game and kept Colby in most games.

Colby competes in the 11-member New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), comprised of select NCAA Division III colleges that emphasize academic and athletic excellence. The Mules also participate in the CBB Championship, an annual in-state series with NESCAC rivals Bates and Bowdoin. Colby won the CBB title in 2004 with a home victory over Bowdoin and a road win at Bates.

Many Colby field hockey players also play varsity basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, or another intercollegiate sport. Players also are involved in campus activities such as student government, music, drama, and community service.

Colby's field hockey program began play in 1968 and only seven head coaches have led the team since. The Mules have had two national All-Americans and 13 regional All-Americans.

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