Canisius College women's soccer head coach Jim Wendling announced the addition of nine players to the Golden Griffin's program for the 2011 season this week.  The class features players from New York, Ontario and Virginia.

Joining the Griffs for the upcoming campaign will be Katelyn Chamberlain (Brownville N.Y.), Mallory Illsley (Binghamton, N.Y.), Brigid St. Leger (Cazenovia, N.Y.), Meghan Lipinoga (North Tonawanda, N.Y.), Megan Mahoney (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.), Maria Nelms (London, Ontario), Jenny Piaggione (East Amherst, N.Y.), Elizabeth Reinwald (Stafford Virginia) and Emma Pastori (Jamaica Estates, N.Y.).

"This class brings our team a high level of athletic ability, great goal scorers, excellent midfield possession players and tough defenders," Wendling said. "They will bring a wealth of talent and all have those wonderful soccer attributes which will add great depth to our already talented squad."

Katelynn Chamberlain
Position:  Forward Height:   5' 8"

Hometown:  Brownville, N.Y.

High School:  Immaculate Heart Central
Plan To Study:  Undecided

Soccer Honors/Awards: A two-sport athlete for the Immaculate Heart Cavaliers (Soccer and Lacrosse), Chamberlain was a First-Team All-Star for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons. The forward from Brownville, N.Y. also was named First-Team All-Central New York in 2009 and 2010 while earning Frontier League MVP status in 2010. She finished up her senior campaign tallying 25 goals and 6 assists. Chamberlain also participated in the 2008 and 2010 Empire State Games.

Mallory Illsley
Position:  Midfielder
Height:   5' 1"

Hometown:  Binghamton, N.Y.

High School:  Chenango Forks
Club Team: BC United Fusion

Plan To Study:  Biology

Soccer Honors/Awards: Illsley recorded 93 goals in her five year career with the Chenango Forks Blue Devils. A three-time All-Conference player, Illsley earned 2010 Second-Team All-State honors. The Binghamton, N.Y. native was a seven-year participant on her club team the BC United Fusion while she played six years for ODP. Illsley also was a letter-winner in track and field where she was sprinter for the Blue Devils.

Brigid St. Leger
Position:  Goalkeeper

Height:   5' 9"

Hometown:  Cazenovia, N.Y.

High School:  Chittenango High School
Club Team: Syracuse Blitz

Plan To Study:  Undecided

Soccer Honors/Awards: A three-year varsity starter for the Chittenango Bears, Leger graduates with a 0.78 goals against average and 12 shutouts in her final season. In her senior campaign the Bear's goalkeeper earned All-Central New York First Team honors while being named to the Section III Class A First-Team and the OHSL Freedom League First-Team. Leger led her club team, the Syracuse Blitz to the 2010 New York Wet State Cup Championship.

Meghan Lipinoga
Position:  Defense

Height:   5' 5"

Hometown:  North Tonawanda, N.Y.

High School:  North Tonawanda High School
Club Team: Empire United Club

Plan To Study:  Finance

Soccer Honors/Awards: A five-year letterwinner for the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks, Lipinoga has been a three-time team captain from 2008-2010 and a team MVP from 2007-2010. Lipinoga was also a four-time All-Niagara Frontier League selection as well as a first-team All-Metro player from 2007-2010. The back for the Lumberjacks was named to the first-team All-Western New York in 2010. Lipinoga is also the team captain for her club team the Empire United, while leading them to the State Cup Championships in 2009. North Tonawanda native ran as a sprinter on the track and field team for the Lumberjacks.

Megan Mahoney
Position:  Midfielder

Height:   5' 7"

Hometown:  Poughkeepsie

High School:  Roy C. Ketcham
Plan To Study:  Athletic Training

Soccer Honors/Awards: A midfielder and forward for Roy C. Ketcham high school, Mahoney was named All-League during the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons. Mahoney finished her senior campaign with 9 goals and 14 assists and was named Poughkeepsie Journal All-Star. An accomplished track and field athlete for the Indians, Mahoney holds school records in the 400, 600, 4X400 relay, 2X400 relay and spring medley relay.

Maria Nelms

Position:  Midfielder

Height:   5' 3"

Hometown:  London, Ontario

High School:  Mother Teresa

Club Team: North London Galaxy

Plan To Study:  Physical Education

Soccer Honors/Awards: A midfielder for the Mother Teresa Spartans, Nelms helped led the team to the 2008 finals, 2009 quarterfinals and the 2010 City Championships. She also served as the 2011 team captain for her club team the North London Galaxy as the women's and U21 teams won the OWSL Championships in 2010. Nelms was a dual-sport athlete for the Spartans participating on the high school's cross-country team.

Jenny Paggione
Position:  Defense

Height:   5'5"

Hometown:  Williamsville, N.Y.

High School:  Williamsville North High School

Plan To Study:  English

Soccer Honors/Awards: A defender for the Williamsville North Spartans, Piaggione was named to the 2009 and 2010 ECIC first-team as well as the 2010 All-WNY First-Team and capping it off with a 2010 All-State Third Team nomination. Paggione served as team captain for the Buffalo Soccer Academy and was a tri-sport athlete participating in soccer, lacrosse and basketball for Williamsville North. During her time on the basketball court she was named to the 2010 basketball ECIC Second Team.

Emma Pastori
Position:  Midfeilder

Height: 

Hometown:  Jamaica Estates, N.Y.

High School:  The Mary Louis Academy

Plans to Study:

Soccer Awards/Honors: A midfielder for the Mary Louis Academy Penguins, Pastori helped lead to the team to a City Championship in 2007 and a City Championship runner-up in 2008. Named a team captain in 2010 she earned Scholar Athlete accolades and recorded six goals and eight assists. Pastori was a dual-sport athlete with the Penguins also participating in track and field. She serves as team captain for her club team the HBC Jaguars. Pastori also excels in the class room as she is a member of the National Honor Society and Latin National Honor Society.

Height:   5' 7"

Hometown:  Stafford Virgnia

High School:  North Stafford High School, Mountain View High School

Plan To Study:  Undecided

Soccer Honors/Awards: A midfielder for the Mountain View High School Wildcats, Reinwald was a four-sport athlete playing soccer, field hockey, basketball and cross-country. She was named All-District Athlete three times while earning All-Area Honorable Mention twice. Reinwald, her team's captain, tallied 13 goals and 14 assists during her freshman through junior seasons. Reinwald is the sister of Kelly Reinwald who will be a senior captain during the 2011 campaign.