ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Looking back on the 2011-12 season, Bethel University athletics enjoyed a number of incredible achievements and accolades. Several teams made monumental runs to the postseason, while certain individuals amped up their play to become star performers. Additionally, the Royals made plenty of noise off the playing surface throughout the entire year. With all that said, we will look at the Top 10 stories of the 2011-12 school year for Bethel athletics over the next ten days (one each day). Today, however, will highlight the No. 4 moment in this year's Top 10.
 
Carlson defies defensive player
Bethel's Anna Carlson was selected to the six-member 2012 CCM Division III women's hockey West All-American First Team in mid-March after an incredible senior campaign.

Carlson, a senior from Roseville, Minn., led the West Region and MIAC in defenseman scoring with 26 points on four goals and 22 assists. Her 22 assists ranked first among all league opponents and second all-time among all Bethel players in single-season assists.  Additionally, Carlson's 26 points throughout the season also helps her become the highest-scoring defenseman and third-highest scoring athlete at Bethel University with 75 career points. The defenseman also garnered 15 power play points throughout the 2011-12 season, leading the entire conference.
 
Carlson was also one of two players named to the MIAC All-Conference for the fourth time of their collegiate career. Carlson was among four players from Bethel University to be selected to the 2011-12 MIAC All-Conference team.