Monique Lamoureux
Encyclopedia
Monique Lamoureux (born July 3, 1989) is an American ice hockey
forward
. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
as was her twin sister Jocelyne
, where they captured a silver medal with team USA. Both sisters have dual American and Canadian citizenship.
played at. At Shattuck-St. Mary's, the Lamoureux sisters led the school to three state titles (2005, 2006 and 2007). In her freshman year at Shattuck (2004–05), she tallied 113 points (57 goals, 56 points) in 62 games. She had 116 points (53 goals, 63 assists) in 68 games in 2005-06 to place third on the team in points and second in goals. As a junior, she ranked first on the team in 2006-07 with 135 points (85 goals, 50 assists). She led the team with 134 points (82 goals, 52 assists) as a senior in 2007-08 and helped Shattuck to a 53-3-1 record.
North Dakota ran its unbeaten streak to five games at 4-0-1. Over 59 collegiate games, she has accumulated 107 points (54 goals, 53 assists).
with the 2009–10 USA Hockey national women's team
. Monique and her sister Jocelyne were the first set of twins ever to play women's ice hockey in the Olympics. Lamoureux-Kolls was named to the roster for the 2010 Four Nations Cup
.
is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He led the Lincoln Stars
to the Clark Cup
as a teenager and played for Team USA in the 2004 Viking Cup
. He was the 2008-09 Goalie of the Year in the ECHL
, and also led the Alaska Aces to the 2009 Kelly Cup Finals Finals. Jacques was an All-America centre in 2009 for Air Force Academy
. In addition, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award
. Pierre-Paul played for the University of Manitoba
, and is a student-assistant coach for the North Dakota hockey team. Mario skated for Team USA at the 2006 Viking Cup and now plays for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. Her mother, Linda, competed in the Boston Marathon
. One of their childhood neighbours, Scott Howe plays at the Air Force Academy.
On July 9, 2010, Lamoureux married Taylor Kolls, an American Marine
, at Ralph Engelstad Arena
in Grand Forks.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
forward
Forward (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in...
. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
as was her twin sister Jocelyne
Jocelyne Lamoureux
Jocelyne Lamoureux is an American ice hockey forward. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics along with her twin sister Monique, winning a silver medal. Both sisters have dual American and Canadian citizenship...
, where they captured a silver medal with team USA. Both sisters have dual American and Canadian citizenship.
Playing career
Lamoureux and her twin sister were both all-state in soccer as teenagers. Together, they played on the Peewee A Boys' team in 2001-02 team at twelve years old (called the Wheat Kings) and led them to the North Dakota State Hockey championship. Afterwards, they accepted a scholarship to Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep in Minnesota, the same school that Sidney CrosbySidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
played at. At Shattuck-St. Mary's, the Lamoureux sisters led the school to three state titles (2005, 2006 and 2007). In her freshman year at Shattuck (2004–05), she tallied 113 points (57 goals, 56 points) in 62 games. She had 116 points (53 goals, 63 assists) in 68 games in 2005-06 to place third on the team in points and second in goals. As a junior, she ranked first on the team in 2006-07 with 135 points (85 goals, 50 assists). She led the team with 134 points (82 goals, 52 assists) as a senior in 2007-08 and helped Shattuck to a 53-3-1 record.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
As a freshman for the Gophers in 2008-09, she was the team's third leading goal scorer, and a second team All-America selection. By mid-February 2009, Lamoureux was leading the nation with 64 points on 32 assists and 32 goals. By season's end, she ranked third in the NCAA and first among rookies with 75 points in 40 games (39 goals, 36 assists). She ranked second in the nation with five shorthanded goals and tied for third with eight game-winners. She participated in her first Frozen Four that season. In addition, she was the WCHA scoring champion, and WCHA Rookie of the Year. She was the only freshman to be named a top-10 finalist for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.North Dakota Fighting Sioux
In 2009, Lamoureux and her sister transferred from Minnesota to North Dakota. The reason for the transfer to their home state was attributed to the fact that North Dakota hired Brian Idalski, a former coach at the USA Hockey Development Camps. On January 15 and 16, 2011, she led the Sioux with five points in two victories over league rival Bemidji State. She earned a +7 plus/minus rating in her first weekend playing exclusively as a defenseman. In the series against Bemidji, she scored two goals and assisted on three others asNorth Dakota ran its unbeaten streak to five games at 4-0-1. Over 59 collegiate games, she has accumulated 107 points (54 goals, 53 assists).
USA Hockey
With her twin sister, she was a four-time USA Hockey Player Development Camp attendee (2004–07). She was a member of the United States Women's Select Team for the 2006 Four Nations Cup. The team finished in second place. In 2008, she was part of the United States Women's Under-22 Select Team for the 2008 Under-22 Series. In addition, she was a two-time USA Hockey Women's National Festival participant (2008–09). Along with her sister, she was a member of the United States Women's National Team for the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship that won the gold medal. She won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
with the 2009–10 USA Hockey national women's team
2009–10 USA Hockey national women's team
The 2009-10 Women’s National Hockey team will represent the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The head coach is Mark Johnson from the University of Wisconsin. Assisting him are Dave Flint and Jodi McKenna.-News and notes:...
. Monique and her sister Jocelyne were the first set of twins ever to play women's ice hockey in the Olympics. Lamoureux-Kolls was named to the roster for the 2010 Four Nations Cup
2010 Four Nations Cup
The 2010 4 Nations Cup was held in Clarenville, Newfoundland and St. John's, Newfoundland from November 9 to November 13, 2010. Games were played at the Clarenville Events Centre and Mile One Centre. The 15th edition of the international tournament was held in Newfoundland to help Hockey...
.
NCAA
- All-WCHA First Team, 2009
- Patty Kazmaier Award, Top 10 Finalist
- Second Team All-America selection, 2009
- WCHA All-Rookie Team, 2009
- WCHA Rookie of the Year selection, 2009
- WCHA scoring champion, 2009
- Runner-Up, 2010-11 WCHA Preseason Player of the Year
- WCHA Defensive Player of the Week (Week of January 19, 2011)
- WCHA co-Defensive Players of the Week (Week of February 7, 2011)
- 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award Nominee
- 2011 All-WCHA Second Team
- WCHA Player of the Week (Week of October 25, 2011)
IIHF
- Directorate Award, Best Forward, 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship
- U.S. Player of the Game in Gold Medal match, 2011 4 Nations Cup2011 4 Nations CupThe 2011 Four Nations Cup is a women's ice hockey tournament that was held in Nyköping, Sweden. All matches were held at the Stora Hallen arena. The November 10 match between Canada and the US marked the 100th time since 1990 that the two countries have played each other.-Schedule:-Bronze medal...
Personal
Her father Jean-Pierre was a backup goaltender at the University of North Dakota from 1979-83. Besides her twin sister, Lamoureux has four brothers. Jean-PhilippeJean-Philippe Lamoureux
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He was not drafted in the NHL Draft and is currently playing for the HDD Olimpija Ljubljana of the Austrian Hockey League.-Amateur:...
is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He led the Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars
The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....
to the Clark Cup
Clark Cup
The Clark Cup is a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the United States Hockey League Tier 1 Junior Hockey playoff champions. The Clark Cup was named in honor of Dan Clark, the long-time registrar of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association. Clark was also the recipient of the NHL's Lester...
as a teenager and played for Team USA in the 2004 Viking Cup
Viking Cup
The Viking Cup is a world ice hockey tournament in Camrose, Alberta. In 2002 there was a mix of international and Canadian junior leagues allstar teams but in 2004 there was only international junior teams. In 2006, the tournament was divided into two divisions: a junior division and a university...
. He was the 2008-09 Goalie of the Year in the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
, and also led the Alaska Aces to the 2009 Kelly Cup Finals Finals. Jacques was an All-America centre in 2009 for Air Force Academy
Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey
The Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the United States Air Force Academy. The Falcons are a member of Atlantic Hockey. They play at the Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado.-...
. In addition, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award
Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
. Pierre-Paul played for the University of Manitoba
Manitoba Bisons
The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football and soccer teams play their games at University Stadium, which also serves as the location of track & field events...
, and is a student-assistant coach for the North Dakota hockey team. Mario skated for Team USA at the 2006 Viking Cup and now plays for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. Her mother, Linda, competed in the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
. One of their childhood neighbours, Scott Howe plays at the Air Force Academy.
On July 9, 2010, Lamoureux married Taylor Kolls, an American Marine
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
, at Ralph Engelstad Arena
Ralph Engelstad Arena
For the arena with the same name in Thief River Falls, Minnesota see Ralph Engelstad Arena .For the pre-2001 arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota see Ralph Engelstad Arena ....
in Grand Forks.