Posted (05/16/2007) -
The Rochester Raging Rhinos Women's Team announced today that they have re-signed midfielder Alex Sahlen, as well as Jacquie Lacek, Liz Masterson and Rachel Kruze for the 2007 season.
"The four of them provide a stable nucleus with a core group of talent I'm excited to build around," said Amos. "We are committed to signing additional players, both local and foreign, to strengthen the team as well as create a fun and exciting game that kids and families will enjoy coming out to watch."
Alex Sahlen is among the group returning to Rochester. She started 55 career matches as a member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles. Sahlen completed her collegiate career with six goals and 10 assists, placing her 20th on Niagara's All-Time Scoring list. She helped guide the Purple Eagles to their first MAAC Championship appearance in 2003. Upon graduating from Niagara in the spring of 2004, Sahlen returned to her alma mater to accept a coaching position alongside head coach Peter Veltri. In two seasons, Sahlen as accumulated a 28-10-3 coaching record, in addition to helping Veltri lead the team to two consecutive MAAC Championship appearances, winning the conference title in 2006.
Alex is the daughter of Joe Sahlen, driver of Team Sahlen's #42 HRPWorld.com Corvette Z06 and #03 HRPWorld.com Dodge SRT-4. When Alex is not playing or coaching Soccer, you can find her working at the expansive Sahlen Sports Park, located near Buffalo, New York.
The Rochester Rhinos Women's Team opens its season on Friday, May 25th against the Toronto Lady Lynx at 7:35 p.m. at PAETEC Park.
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