ROCHESTER, NY – On Thursday evening, March 15, Anna Carlson (Sr., Roseville, Minn.) was selected to the 2012 CCM Division III women's hockey West All-American First Team. Carlson was one of two defenseman and six total skaters selected to the team that was completed with three forwards and a goalie.
 
Carlson, who finished with the most points by any defenseman in the west region, finished with 26 points and .96 points per game. Nationally, Carlson finished 47th in points scored and second in the west region in total assists with 22. These numbers translated well to the MIAC too, as Carlson led the league in assists, power play points, and defenseman scoring. The Roseville, Minn. native will go down as the highest scoring defenseman in Bethel history with 75 points.
 
The CCM Hockey All-American Ice Hockey Teams are sponsored by CCM Hockey and chosen by members of the American Hockey Coaches Association.
 
The first and second team for both the east and west regions hail from seven different states, four provinces, and three countries. Minnesota leads the way with seven selections, while California landed three.
 
12 of the 24 players honored among the two teams from each region are still playing, as there are four teams still competing in the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship in Rochester, NY.
 
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