UConn hockey teams prepare for new season with packed schedules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The UConn men's and women's hockey teams have announced their schedules for the upcoming season. Each team will play 34 games, with half slated for home venues. The men's team kicks off its season at the Icebreaker Tournament on October 9-10 in Storrs, including a trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the Friendship Four. The women’s team begins play on September 25 against St. Cloud State, aiming to return to the NCAA Tournament after last season's success. Both teams are preparing for key matchups that could impact their postseason aspirations.
- •Men's team hosts 13 home games in Storrs, four in Hartford.
- •Women's team finished last season 28-9-2, aiming for another NCAA berth.
- •Men's Hockey East opener is October 22 against Boston University.
- •Women's team begins play on September 25 at St. Cloud State.
- •Men's team competes in the Friendship Four in Belfast during Thanksgiving week.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Adventures Ahead for UConn Men's, Women's Hockey Teams
"Both squads are preparing for busy schedules as their seasons approach. They hope their efforts end in another NCAA Tournament berth for each team.
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