ST. CATHARINES, ON - Brock University women's hockey associate head coach Sara Bauer is stepping down to pursue her PhD in Health Biosciences at Brock University.
 
"We wish Sara all the best in the  pursuit of her PhD and want to thank Sara for her commitment to the Brock Women's hockey program over the last 2 years," said Brock Sports Director Neil Lumsden.
 
Sara has been instrumental in helping build the Brock women's hockey program over the past two seasons and we wish her the best in her future endeavours. She has been a valuable asset in growing the Jr. Badgers hockey program in the community.
 
"It is bittersweet to see Sara move on from our program as she set such a solid foundation for the future of this team's success," said head coach Margot Page. "I do know, however, that she will be following a strong passion she has by taking her PhD here at Brock and I wish her all the best in that pursuit."

As a player, the St. Catharines native, had an outstanding collegiate career playing four seasons for the Wisconsin Badgers. In 2006, Bauer led the Badgers to an NCAA Championship title while earning the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, awarded to the top women's college ice hockey player. In 2007 Bauer was named the WCHA Player of the Year and was the NCAA's leading scoring, registering a career best 72 points in 41 games. She ended her Wisconsin career with 218 points adding 80 goals and 138 assists in 152 career games.