Syracuse hockey coach Brian Idalski starts season with two historic wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Brian Idalski made history as the first coach in Syracuse women's hockey to win two games to open a season. The team secured victories over Stonehill, winning 3-0 and 4-1. This marks Idalski's first wins since taking over the program this summer, following his coaching tenure at St. Cloud State and Vancouver Goldeneyes. The Orange are currently on a bye week, set to return to the ice on October 2 against Mercyhurst for two games. Their next home game is scheduled for October 9.
- •Idalski is the third head coach in program history.
- •Syracuse women's hockey began in the 2008-09 season.
- •The Orange recorded only six winning seasons in 18 years.
- •Next games are against Mercyhurst on October 2.
- •First home game after bye is on October 9.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Syracuse Hockey Coach Brian Idalski Made School History This Weekend
"The Orange's women's hockey coach is in the record books.
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