The assemblywoman also presented the players and staff with certificates of merit marking their achievements.
The team has also been recognized by the St. Lawrence County Legislature and the village of Potsdam.
Clarkson edged Colgate 2-1 in overtime on March 18 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to earn their third national title in the past five seasons. The Golden Knights finished the season with a 36-4-1 record.
"You represent the best of the best. It's special to be here with you. You have strength and leadership skills others don't have," Assemblywoman Jenne said.
"The qualities that have led you to win back-to-back national championships will translate well in the workforce. You will always be leaders in your professions and the communities you call home," she noted.
She said the team's success was a demonstration of the success that can be reached when strong, powerful women work together as a group to achieve a common goal.
"You have the ability to teach the importance of teamwork to other women. The strong friendships you have with the other women on your team have helped you become national champions," the assemblywoman pointed out.
She said she was impressed as the seniors talked about their plans after they hang up their skates. The group includes future researchers and engineers, one player looking at law school and another player considering medical school.
"You energize me. You have achieved tremendous success on the ice and in the classroom, and you are going to continue to do it when you leave here. You are part of a strong group of women that are going to help change the world for the better," Assemblywoman Jenne told the team.
Clarkson University President Tony Collins thanked Assemblywoman Jenne for visiting the campus to honor the team.
He noted the team appreciates the recognition it receives from outside the campus community.
Clarkson captain Savannah Harmon, a senior, concurred with the president's assessment.
"It's absolutely amazing knowing the community support we have behind us. We wouldn't be here without the community support. We felt it the minute we stepped on campus," she said.
Ms. Harmon said the players have tightened those bonds by interacting with members of the Lil' Knights Club, a group of young fans, primarily toddlers and elementary-school-age students, who interact with the players on a regular basis and attend many of their games.
She noted she and one of her teammates recently spent time with fifth-grade students in Potsdam. "It was just so much fun," the Clarkson captain said.
Ms. Harmon will leave campus after winning two national championships and watching a banner raising ceremony for the 2013-14 national championships early in her freshman season.
"It was Oct. 4, 2014. We (the seniors) remember that day. We watched the girls get their rings, and we just wanted to be able to do that," she recalled.
Ms. Harmon had an opportunity to do that this past fall, and she said she plans to be on campus next fall when the 2017-18 banner is raised to the rafters at Cheel.
Assemblywoman Jenne noted she had ended her visit with the team after they won the 2016-17 national title by telling the team she would be back this year for another ceremony.
"That worked out pretty well ... so I'll see you all next year," she said.
IN THE PHOTOS:
TOP PHOTO:
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne presents members of the 2017-18 Clarkson women's hockey team and Clarkson University President Tony Collins with a New York State Assembly proclamation honoring the team for winning back-to-back Division 1 national championships. The 2017-18 team members are seniors Captain Savannah Harmon, Assistant Captain Lauren Lefler, Assistant Captain Amanda Titus, Assistant Captain Shea Tiley and Katelyn Fournier; juniors Assistant Captain Cassidy Vinkle, Loren Gabel, Emma Keenan, Rhyen McGill, Josiane Pozzebon and Kelly Marian; sophomores Michaela Pejzlova, Ella Shelton, Taylor Turnquist, Jenna Brenneman and Katherine Beaumie; and first-year players Elizabeth Giguere, Avery Mitchell, Michaela Boyle, Meaghan Hector, Kristy Pidgeon, Tia Stoddard and Kia Castonguay. Coach Matt Desrosiers captured his third national championship in five years and assistant coaches Britni Smith and Tony Maci captured their second national titles. The tean's strength and conditioning coach is Tad Johnson, George Frank serves as equipment manager and Alana Alpert is the trainer.
BOTTOM PHOTOS:
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne poses for a photograph with seniors on Clarkson's 2017-18 national champion women's hockey team. Pictured are (l-r): Shea Tiley, Lauren Lefler, Assemblywoman Jenne, Katelyn Fournier, Amanda Titus and Savannah Harmon.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne visits with seniors on the Clarkson hockey team after presenting the team with a proclamation from the New York State Assembly marking their achievement and certificates of merit for each of the players and staff members. Pictured are (l-r): Shea Tiley, Lauren Lefler, Assemblywoman Jenne, Katelyn Fournier, Amanda Titus and Savannah Harmon.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne (l) talks with Clarkson senior Savannah Harmon about her future plans. Ms. Harmon indicated she plans to take some time off from the classroom but then would like to go to law school. Harmon was the caption of this year's national championship team. Clarkson University President Tony Collins and senior Shea Tiley are shown in the background. President Collins is a strong supporter of the women's hockey team.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne chats with Clarkson seniors Amanda Titus (l) and Lauren Lefler (r) after presenting the women's hockey team with a proclamation from the New York State Assembly honoring the team for winning back-to-back Division 1 NCAA women's hockey championships.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne presents Amanda Titus, a senior on the Clarkson women's hockey team and winner of two national championships, with a certificate of merit from the New York State Assembly honoring the team's achievement. Shown in the background are Meaghan Hector, Loren Gabel, Cassidy Vinkle, Kristy Pidgeon and Avery Mitchell.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne jokes with Clarkson women's hockey team players as she hands out certificates of merit from the New York State Assembly. Pictured are (l-r): Jenna Brenneman, Josiane Pozzebon, Meaghan Hector, Loren Gabel, Cassidy Vinkle, Kristy Pidgeon and Avery Mitchell.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne jokes with Clarkson women's hockey team players as she hands out certificates of merit from the New York State Assembly. Pictured are (l-r): Josiane Pozzebon, Meaghan Hector, Loren Gabel, Cassidy Vinkle, Kristy Pidgeon and Avery Mitchell.
Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne presents members of the 2017-18 Clarkson women's hockey team and Clarkson University President Tony Collins with a New York State Assembly proclamation honoring the team for winning back-to-back Division 1 national championships.
