Clarkson Athletics

April 8, 2008, Clarkson University Women's Hockey ushered in a new era with the appointment of Shannon and Matt Desrosiers as the new co-head coaches of the Golden Knights Women’s Hockey team.

The first season for the co-head coaches was a success as the Desrosiers guided a young Green and Gold squad to a 16-14-6 record. The Knights, who played in 19 games decided by one-goal-or-less, just missed out on a return trip to the ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament. Clarkson closed out the 2008-09 campaign with a pair one-goal losses at nationally-ranked St. Lawrence in the playoffs.

Shannon Desrosiers has been with Clarkson's Division I program since its first season in 2003-04, serving as an assistant coach for the first five years. Matt Desrosiers was an assistant coach for the Knights two seasons (2006-08).

"We are very fortunate to have two capable people in Shannon and Matt heading our program," stated Clarkson Athletic Director Steve Yianoukos. "Shannon and Matt are passionate about the game and coaching, and communicate very well with our players. I am confident Clarkson Women's Hockey will achieve great success under Shannon and Matt's guidance."

A top forward for St. Lawrence from 1999-2003, Shannon Desrosiers has been a significant factor in the Knights emergence as one of the top teams in ECAC Hockey and a respected program in the NCAA. Shannon has been very instrumental in bringing to the University some of the top recruits in the country. Shannon Desrosiers will handle the majority of the off-ice aspects such as recruiting and public relations.

Shannon Desrosiers finished her collegiate career as the Saints’ fourth all-time leading scorer, amassing 123 points on 44 goals and 79 assists through 138 games. Serving as a captain in her senior campaign, the Fernie, British Columbia native tied for the team lead in points and assists, recording 38 points on 13 goals and 25 assists through 35 games. She was named St. Lawrence’s Best Defensive Player her senior season. Shannon is an avid runner who has placed among elite runners in several marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She has also taken up the sport of triathalon and competed in several Ironman races, placing among the top 14 females in Lake Placid the past two years.