UMass Lowell - GoRiverHawks:

(2003) - Shannon Hlebichuk graduated in 1998 from the University of Lowell, earning a BA in Psychology while playing with distinction on the University's field hockey team. Over the span of her field hockey career, Hlebichuk amassed 33 goals and a UML career record 29 assists, serving for two years as team captain. As a senior, she compiled 13 goals and 19 assists (45 points) to establish school records for assists and points in a single season. She was an integral player in helping the River Hawks to a 15-4 record in 1997. Hlebichuk was twice named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II All-America team and was named the 1997-98 NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Massachusetts. Her field hockey prowess carried over to the classroom as she earned a spot on the NFHCA National Academic Squad three times. She was also named a GTE Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and was a member of UML's Student-Athlete Advisory Council. After graduation, Hlebichuk earned a master's degree in higher education at Arizona State University. Since Hlebichuk became Head Coach of the River Hawks team in 2002, she has guided the River Hawks to a 9-9 overall record and a 6-4 clip in the rigorous Northeast-10 Conference, as well as the team's first postseason appearance in 20 years. Hlebichuk and her husband Korey reside in Nashua, NH, with their daughter Liv Marie, born in July 2003.