2014–15 RIT Tigers women's ice hockey season
The RIT Tigers represented the Rochester Institute of Technology in College Hockey America during the 2014–15 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. In their third year at the Division I level, the Tigers repeated as CHA Tournament champions and secured their first berth in the NCAA tournament.
Offseason
- August 8: It was announced by the NCAA that the RIT Tigers have passed their two-year probation and have qualified to become a full-fledged member of NCAA Division I hockey as of the 2014-15 campaign. Of note, the Tigers are now eligible to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and gain the opportunity to bid for hosting rights for future NCAA Tournaments.[1]
Recruiting
| Player | Position | Nationality | Notes |
| Lauren Carroll | Defense |  Canada | Oakville Jr. Hornets |
| Maddie Grisko | Defense |  United States | Buffalo Bisons |
| Darcy Henderson | Forward | Canada | Burlington Jr. Barracudas |
| Victoria Pitawanakwat | Forward | Canada | Sudbury Lady Wolves |
| Christa Vuglar | Defense | United States | Chicago Mission |
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Transfer
| Player | Position | Nationality | Former School |
| Haley Northcote | Defense | Canada | Minnesota State University |
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News and notes
- March 7: Double overtime was required in order for RIT to claim their second consecutive CHA Tournament title. A 2-1 win against Syracuse resulted in the longest contest in Syracuse history.[3] The first goal of the game was scored by Syracuse in the second period. Lindsay Grigg tied the game in the third, with assists being credited to Caitlin Wallace and Taylor Thurston. Carly Payerl logged the overtime-winning tally against Syracuse backstop Jenn Gilligan in double overtime.[4]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Final score | Tigers scorers | Record |
| Jan. 30/15 | Lindenwood | St. Charles, MO | 5-4 (OT) | | |
| Jan. 31/15 | Lindenwood | St. Charles, MO | 0-1 | None | |
| Feb. 6/15 | Mercyhurst | Gene Polisseni Center | 1-5 | | |
| Feb. 7/15 | Mercyhurst | Gene Polisseni Center | 0-3 | None | |
| Feb. 13/15 | Robert Morris | Moon Township, PA | 2-2 | | |
| Feb. 14/15 | Robert Morris | Moon Township, PA | 2-2 | | |
| Feb. 20/15 | Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | 1-4 | Caitlin Wallace[5] | |
| Feb. 21/15 | Syracuse | Gene Polisseni Center | 1-0 | Celeste Brown[6] | |
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CHA Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Location | Final score | Tigers scorers | Notes |
| February 27, 2015 | Robert Morris | Moon Township | 3-1 | | Tigers lead series1-0 |
| February 28, 2015 | Robert Morris | Moon Township | 1-0 | | Tigers win series 2- |
| March 6, 2015 | Mercyhurst | Erie | 4-1 | | Advance to CHA championship game |
| March 7, 2015 | Syracuse | Erie | 2-1 (2OT) | Lindsay Grigg, Carly Payerl | Tigers clinch second straight CHA Tournament title |
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NCAA Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Location | Final score | Tigers scorers | Notes |
| March 14, 2015 | Minnesota | Ridder Arena | | | Tigers made first appearance in NCAA Division I Tournament |
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Awards and honors
- Lindsay Grigg – RIT, 2014-15 CHA Best Defensive Forward[7]
- Taylor Thurston – RIT, 2014-15 CHA Individual Sportsmanship[8]
CHA Weekly Honors
- Cassie Clayton, RIT, CHA Player of the Week (Week of March 9, 2015)[9]
- Ali Binnington, RIT, CHA Goaltender of the Week (Week of March 9, 2015)
CHA All-Star Honors
- Christa Vulglar: RIT, 2014-15 CHA CHA All- Rookie Team[10]
CHA Tournament All-Stars
- Ali Binnington, CHA Tournament MVP
- Cassie Clayton, CHA All-Tournament Team
- Lindsay Grigg, CHA All-Tournament Team
- Morgan Scoyne, CHA All-Tournament Team
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| National championships (D-III) | 2012 |
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| Laura Hurd Award winners | Sarah Dagg '11 |
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