University of Delaware Athletics
11/3/2026 11:02:00 AM | Ice Hockey
BOSTON – University of Delaware ice hockey's Charlotte Payne has been named the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) Goaltender of the Month, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. It is the first-ever player of the month award for both Payne and the Fightin' Blue Hens and recognizes the sophomore's performance in Delaware's first 12 games over September and October.
Payne has been sensational in the crease for the Blue Hens to start the season. She has appeared in 10 games and owns a 2.31 goals against average and a .934 save percentage. She is second in the AHA in both save percentage and saves per game (32.40). Nationally, Payne leads the country with 324 saves, and she ranks fourth in save percentage among goaltenders who have appeared in at least eight games.
The Oakville Ontario native has three 40-save performances on the season, two of which have come in Delaware victories. She stopped 46-of-47 shots in a 2-1 Blue Hen victory over Union and had 40 saves in a 1-0 win at Syracuse this past weekend for her first-career shutout, and the first shutout in program history. Overall, Payne is 3-6-1 in her 10 games this season and has been in goal for five of Delaware's six all-time victories.
To go along with her first-career player of the month honor, Payne has been named the AHA Goaltender of the Week twice this season, marking the first weekly honors of her career.
UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return home to Fred Rust Ice Arena this weekend to start a string a four-consecutive home games. Delaware will take on Mercyhurst, its second-straight opponent to be receiving votes, in AHA contests on Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (2 p.m.). All games will be broadcast on FloSports.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Season ticket packages are available at 50% off the single-game adult ticket rate. Group rates are also available and a variety of add-on experiences at every home game, including post-game meet-and-greets with players, on-field photo opportunities, and much more. For inquiries, please contact the Delaware Ticket Office at athletics-tix@udel.edu or call 302-831-2257.
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Payne has been sensational in the crease for the Blue Hens to start the season. She has appeared in 10 games and owns a 2.31 goals against average and a .934 save percentage. She is second in the AHA in both save percentage and saves per game (32.40). Nationally, Payne leads the country with 324 saves, and she ranks fourth in save percentage among goaltenders who have appeared in at least eight games.
The Oakville Ontario native has three 40-save performances on the season, two of which have come in Delaware victories. She stopped 46-of-47 shots in a 2-1 Blue Hen victory over Union and had 40 saves in a 1-0 win at Syracuse this past weekend for her first-career shutout, and the first shutout in program history. Overall, Payne is 3-6-1 in her 10 games this season and has been in goal for five of Delaware's six all-time victories.
To go along with her first-career player of the month honor, Payne has been named the AHA Goaltender of the Week twice this season, marking the first weekly honors of her career.
UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return home to Fred Rust Ice Arena this weekend to start a string a four-consecutive home games. Delaware will take on Mercyhurst, its second-straight opponent to be receiving votes, in AHA contests on Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (2 p.m.). All games will be broadcast on FloSports.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Season ticket packages are available at 50% off the single-game adult ticket rate. Group rates are also available and a variety of add-on experiences at every home game, including post-game meet-and-greets with players, on-field photo opportunities, and much more. For inquiries, please contact the Delaware Ticket Office at athletics-tix@udel.edu or call 302-831-2257.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware ice hockey, follow the Fightin' Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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