It was announced on Wednesday afternoon that Taylor Girard of the Lindenwood women's hockey team was chosen as the CHA Player of the Month for December. Girard leads all Lindenwood skaters with 11 goals and 19 points in 16 games this season, and is tied for second in the conference in points scored.

During December, Girard led Lindenwood with three goals and two assists during the Lion's four games in the month. Girard finished the month with a +1 rating and had at least one point in each December contest. The sophomore forward scored one goal in Lindenwood's first three games of December, elevating her season total to 11. The Macomb, Mich. native had one multi-point game during December, finishing with one goal and one assist in Lindenwood's 2-0 victory at Syracuse on December 2.

This is the first time in Girard's career that she has earned CHA Player of the Month honors. Earlier this season, Girard was tabbed as the CHA Player of the Week.

Girard and Lindenwood will open the 2018 calendar year on Friday in the first of two games against No. 10 St. Lawrence. The two-game series will take place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Puck drop on Friday evening is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT/ 8:30 p.m. CT.