Among the most prolific scorers in Clarkson’s history, Juana Baribeau has played a leading role in the success of the Green and Gold over the past four years. Through a 147 career games entering the ECAC Hockey playoffs, the talented forward has amassed 118 career points on 62 goals and 56 assists as the Golden Knights’ third all-time leading scorer. Baribeau is just six goals shy of setting the all-time goal-scoring record at Clarkson. The Amos, Quebec native scored what many consider the most memorable goal in the program’s history when she connected on a rising shot from center ice in Clarkson’s 2010 NCAA Tournament game at the University of Minnesota, which tied the score against the Gophers with just 1:44 remaining in regulation. Baribeau will look to get another chance to shine in the NCAA Tournament as Clarkson strives to achieve postseason success in 2012. The Knights enter the league playoffs as the third seed in the ECAC Tournament with a 15-5-2 conference slate. Winners of seven of its last eight games to close out the regular season, Clarkson stands at 21-8-5 overall prior to its quarterfinal matchup with Quinnipiac this weekend.
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Name: Juana Baribeau-Rondeau
Hometown: Amos, Quebec
Clarkson Major: Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Why Clarkson?
Why not! But seriously, the rink is the best rink a hockey player could ask for. Add a Pep band to the mix and you’re ready to win! School wise, Clarkson has a really good business program.
What made you choose to play hockey and when did you start playing?
My brother and my sister had been playing hockey for a while and I’d always go watch them with my parents. One day when my brother was playing I turned to my mom and said: “Mom I want to play hockey” (in French obviously) and she said “Ask your Dad”. I’ll let you guess the answer!
What’s the best part of playing?
Scoring goals!
Most Memorable Clarkson Hockey moment?
NCAA tournament, took a slap shot from the red line and scored top shelf against an Olympian goalie (who ducked at the puck).
Funniest person on your team?
Everyone says I’m funny, so I’ll go with the team.
Person who had the biggest influence on your life?
My brother.
The most famous person you have met is?
Jean Béliveau.
Person in history you most like to meet?
Ellen DeGeneres.
On what people would be surprised to know about you?
I played violin for two years before playing hockey, and I do not have a middle name.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
Sarah Emlaw.
Its 2020 – where are you and what are you doing?
At a big reception with all the Knights for my wedding.
Favorite Food: Is Pillsbury cookies count as food?
Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids (shout-out to Jenna Boss)
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy & Private Practice
Favorite Book :English-French Dictionary (the only one I had time to read these past years)
Favorite Musician: Pandora
Favorite Athlete: Gabrielle Kosziwka
Fantasy Job: Massage Therapist in a resort next to the ocean.
Answer to last week's question posed by Gabrielle Kosziwka for our next Knight.
What would you name Matt and Shannon’s bundle of joy?
- Genevieve J. Desrosiers (J. is for Juice)
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