Atlantic Attack

The Atlantic Attack are a team in the Canadian National Ringette League (NRL) that mostly consists of players from Atlantic Canada. Their home arena is located in Cocagne, New Brunswick. The team was founded in 2011 and in their 7^th season the Atlantic Attack won their first National Ringette League Playoff title.

Atlantic Attack
2018 National Ringette League playoffs
City	Cocagne, New Brunswick
League	National Ringette League
Conference	Eastern
Division	White
Founded	2011-2012
Home arena	Cocagne Arena
Colours	Red, Green
General manager	Hélène L. Beaulieu
Head coach	Gilles Proulx
Captain	Josee Doiron

Team history

The Atlantic Attack had their inaugural season in 2011-12.[1] The first team roster was announced on September 21^st, 2011 [2] and their first game in the league was played on October 15^th, 2011[3][4] against Gatineau Fusion. The first game in their home arena in Cocagne was played on February 5th, 2012 against Le Royal de Bourassa.[5] In their first season they made the Eastern Playoffs, but with two losses in two games did not continue to the 2011-12 NRL Championship, which is played by the eight best teams in the league.

For the 2012-13 season the Atlantic Attack had sixteen returning players and additionally the newcomers Nicole Richard (defense) and Marissa Babin (goaltender).[6] This season also saw the first appearance of Jenny Snowdon, younger sister of defense player Jessica Snowdon. On her NRL debut weekend with Atlantic Attack on December 15^th and 16^th against Rive Sud Revolution and Winnipeg Prairie Fire, at age 15, she managed to score three hat tricks in her first three games, which was a phenomenal start to a successful career with the Atlantic Attack.[7] Jenny Snowdon ended up playing five game in that season and finished with eleven goals and three assists. Despite a solid performance in their second season the 2013 NRL championship on home ice in Fredericton, New Brunswick proved a difficult test for the Atlantic Attack. The team ended up with seven losses in seven games and therefore ended on the last place.[8] Nevertheless forward Martine Caissie managed to propel herself into the NRL top 20 scorer list with 41 goals and 25 assists.[9]

Atlantic Attack during a playoff game on March 12^th, 2016.

In the 2013-14 season the team saw a huge change in the roster with eleven rookies also being the youngest team in the league with seven players under the age of 18. With completely changed defensive and offensive lines the Atlantic Attack had their worst season start with nine losses. The first win of the season could be achieved on November 23^rd against Le Royal de Bourassa. This season saw the first time three of the four Snowdon sibling in the NRL (Jessica, Kelly and Jenny Snowdon).[10] Miguelle Proulx ended in her first season as scoring leader for Atlantic Attack with 42 goals and 10 assists.[11] The troubling season ended with 6 points and the last place in the NRL regular season and therefore no spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.[12]

The 2014-15 season saw most of the players from last year and the experienced players Martine Caissie, Joelle Proulx and Jocelyne Landry returning after a one year hiatus. The season started early for the Atlantic Attack in Ottawa on September 27^th and 28^th against Ottawa Ice.[13][14] 2014 ended for the team claiming the 7^th place out of eleven teams in the Eastern Conference and their first ever win against Montreal Mission in their 4^th season.[15] The rest of the season saw them drop to the 9^th place in the Eastern conference and a three game elimination series against Gloucester Devils for a spot in the 2015 NRL Championship in Wood Buffalo, Alberta. The Atlantic Attack lost two games against Gloucester Devils and therefore did not qualify for the 2015 NRL Championship. Nevertheless the team had a very successful season after a disappointing 2013-14 season with Jenny Snowdon finishing in the top 20 league scoring with 38 goals and 33 assists.

Jocelyne Landry and Josee Doiron charging down the ice in a game against Richmond Hill Lightning on October 28^th 2018.

On October 3^rd 2015 the Atlantic Attack opened the 2015-16 season with three wins against Rive Sud Revolution in Fredericton.[16] The team had their best season start in team history with 15 victories and only three losses by mid December, claiming the first place in the Eastern conference and Martine Caissie leading the NRL scoring board with 42 goals and 18 assists.[17] Finishing their best season so far with a 4^th overall and 3^rd place in the Eastern Conference regular season, the team brings the Eastern Conference Playoffs to Atlantic Canada for the first time. With two wins against Le Royal de Bourassa the Atlantic Attack secure a spot in the NRL championship 2016 in London, Ontario. The team ended the championship with the 7^th place.

Season six sees almost the same roster as the previous season. After their best season behind them, expectations were high for the 2016-17 season. With a third place finish in the Eastern Conference the Atlantic Attack were directly qualified for the NRL championship in Leduc, Alberta. After losing the opening game, the team won the six following games, securing the first place in the round-robin, earning the direct bye to the finals[18] against six time NRL champion Cambridge Turbos, who were also crowned NRL champion the previous three seasons. With a 6-5 defeat the Atlantic Attack won the silver medal and their first podium finish since the joined the National Ringette League in 2011. Goalie Karine Doiron and forward Martine Caissie were named first-team all-stars.[19]

On April 13^th the Atlantic Attack win the silver medal at the 2019 Championship in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

The 2017-18 season again saw most of the players returning from the very successful previous season and for the first time all four Snowdon sisters playing for Atlantic Attack (Jessica, Kelly, Jenny and Britney Snowdon).[20] The regular season saw them in 3^rd place in the Eastern Conference and 4^th place overall. The team claimed the 3rd place in the Eastern Conference Playoffs and claimed a spot for the NRL championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With six wins and one loss, claiming the 1^st place in the round robin the Atlantic Attack receive a direct bye to the gold medal game.[21] In a 5-3 win against three time NRL champion Edmonton WAM! the Atlantic attack win their first NRL championship in their 7^th season.

With 17 returning players for the 2018-19 season the team could secure the 4^th place in the regular season. After eliminating Richmond Hill Lightning in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Atlantic Attack got the opportunity to defend their title from the previous season.[22] The 2019 Canadian Ringette Championships took place in Summerside and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Atlantic Attack was defeated 3-5 by Calgary RATH in the final.[23]

The 2019-20 season saw several key players leaving the team. Karine Doiron (No. 30) and Martine Caissie (No. 77) joined Gatineau Fusion, while Josee Doiron (No. 16), Joelle Proulx (No. 22), Ashley Hollis (No. 6) and Jessica Snowdon (No. 7) retired. Additionally the general manager of the Atlantic Attack Hélène L. Beaulieu stepped down. After a challenging season putting the Atlantic Attack on the 9^th overall place in the regular season, the NRL Championship was ultimately cancelled due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the complete 2020-21 NRL season was cancelled.

Year by year

Year by year listing of all season played by Atlantic Attack

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime losses, SOL = Shootout losses, Pts = Points, Pct = Percentage, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

NRL season	Division	# Teams	Regular season										NRL Championship
			Finish	GP	W	L	OTL	SOL	Pts	Pct	GF	GA	Conference Playoff	First Round (best of 8)	Finals
2011-12	White	19	8^th	30	14	12	0	4	32	0.533	142	151	5^th	-	-
2012-13	White	16	10^th	28	12	16	0	0	24	0.429	171	206	Qualified as host team	8^th	-
2013-14	White	13	13^th	26	3	23	0	0	6	0.115	118	227	Did not qualify	-	-
2014-15	White	14	11^th	28	11	16	0	1	23	0.411	187	212	7^th	-	-
2015-16	White	15	4^th	28	20	7	0	1	41	0.732	201	164	2^nd	7^th	-
2016-17	White	16	3^rd	24	18	4	0	2	38	0.792	184	135	Qualified as 2^nd in Eastern Conference	2^nd
2017-18	White	15	4^th	22	17	4	0	1	35	0.795	174	121	3^rd	1^st
2018-19	White	14	3^rd	28	20	8	0	0	40	0.714	222	155	1^st	1^st
2019-20 ^†	White	13	9^th	23	9	12	0	0	20	0.435	142	165	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020-21 ^‡	White	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

^† Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NRL championship was cancelled.

^‡ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the complete 2020-21 NRL season was cancelled.

Roster 2018–19 season

Roster 2018-19 Season
Forwards
#	Name	Affiliated	Pos	Shoots		Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
3	Monica Collette	*	F	R		5'7	'00	AP	Dieppe
5	Madisson Gaudet		F	L		5'4	'00	None	Grand Barachois
8	Taylor Gray	*	F	L		5'9	'99	None	Hammonds Plain
16	Josee Doiron		F	L		5'6	'86	None	Cap-Pelé
17	Jenny Snowdon		F	R		5'4	'97	None	Moncton
18	Jocelyne Landry		F	R		5'5	'87	None	Memramcook
20	Meredith Tulloch	*	F	L		5'6	'99	None	Bedford
22	Joelle Proulx		F	R		5'9	'91	None	Dieppe
24	Cloe Leblanc	*	F	R		5'4	'02	RAP	Memramcook
25	Bianca Roche	*	F	R		5'6	'00	AP	Souris
27	Dominik LeBlanc		F	L		5'7	'96	None	Dieppe
28	Mariah Crowley	*	F	L		5'4	'01	AP	Charlottetown
71	Britney Snowdon		F	R		5'5	'00	None	Moncton
77	Martine Caissie		F	L		5'3	'93	None	Bouctouche
99	Miguelle Proulx		F	L		5'7	'96	None	Dieppe
Defence
#	Name		Pos	Shoots		Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
2	Renee Richard		D	L		5'3	'96	None	Grande-Digue
4	Gabrielle Dagenais	*	D	R		5'7	'00	None	Timmins
6	Ashley Hollis		D	R		5'5	'96	None	Stratford
7	Jessica Snowdon		D	R		5'4	'92	None	Moncton
10	Kim Melanson		D	L		5'5	'96	None	Shediac
12	Natasha Mills		D	L		5'6	'96	None	Notre-Dame
14	Isabelle Cormier		D	R		5'6	'96	None	Dieppe
Goalies
#	Name		Pos	Shoots	Catches	Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
29	Amelie Duguay		G	R	L	5'4	'01	None	Dieppe
30	Karine Doiron		G	R	L	5'2	'94	None	Saint Anne de Kent
31	Nathalie Poirier		G	R	L	5'6	'96	None	Dieppe

Roster 2019–20 season

Roster 2019-20 Season
Forwards
#	Name	Affiliated	Pos	Shoots		Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
5	Madisson Gaudet		F	L		5'4	'00	None	Grand Barachois
7	Jenny Snowdon		F	R		5'4	'97	None	Moncton
16	Monica Collette	*	F	R		5'7	'00	None	Dieppe
17	Courtney Carter		?	R			'03	AP
18	Jocelyne Landry		F	R		5'5	'87	None	Memramcook
20	Meredith Tulloch		F	L		5'6	'99	None	Bedford
22	Alexane Dupuis	*	F	R			'02	AP
24	Cloe Leblanc		F	R		5'4	'02	None	Memramcook
25	Bianca Roche		F	R		5'6	'00	AP	Souris
27	Dominik LeBlanc		F	L		5'7	'96	None	Dieppe
77	Britney Snowdon		F	R		5'5	'00	None	Moncton
99	Miguelle Proulx		F	L		5'7	'96	None	Dieppe
Defence
#	Name		Pos	Shoots		Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
2	Renee Richard		D	L		5'3	'96	None	Grande-Digue
4	Gabrielle Dagenais		D	R		5'7	'00	None	Timmins
8	Meghan Williston		D	L		5'7	'00	None	Moncton
10	Kim Melanson		D	L		5'5	'96	None	Shediac
12	Natasha Mills		D	L		5'6	'96	None	Notre-Dame
14	Isabelle Cormier		D	R		5'6	'96	None	Dieppe
71	Arianne Hebert		D	R			'00	AP
Goalies
#	Name		Pos	Shoots	Catches	Height	Birthdate	Status	Home town	Prov
29	Amelie Duguay		G	R	L	5'4	'01	None	Dieppe
31	Nathalie Poirier		G	R	L	5'6	'96	None	Dieppe

References

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External links

• Atlantic Attack Twitter
• National Ringette League Website
• Ringette Canada