Mercyhurst women’s hockey earns second place in preseason AHA poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:55 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Mercyhurst women’s hockey earns second place in preseason AHA poll

Summary

Mercyhurst women's hockey received a second-place ranking in the 2026-27 preseason AHA poll. The selection follows the team's performance last season, where they also finished in the second spot within the conference. The Lakers are scheduled to begin their upcoming campaign at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. They host RPI on September 18, with puck drop set for 6 p.m. Additionally, forward Julia Perjus and goaltender Magdalena Luggin were named to the preseason all-conference team.

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Key Details

•Mercyhurst holds the second position in the 2026-27 preseason AHA poll.
•The team opens its season against RPI on September 18 at 6 p.m.
•Julia Perjus and Magdalena Luggin secured spots on the preseason all-conference team.
•The season-opening match takes place at the Mercyhurst Ice Center.

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3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mercyhurst women’s hockey picked second in preseason AHA poll

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Mercyhurst women’s hockey has been picked to finish second in the AHA in the 2026-27 preseason poll. The Lakers, who finished second in the conference last season, open their season at home against RPI on September 18 at 6 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Julia Perjus and Magdalena Luggin were picked to the preseason […]
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