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UConn women's hockey seeks Frozen Four berth in new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:02 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

UConn women's hockey seeks Frozen Four berth in new season
Summary

The UConn Huskies women’s hockey team is set to open the 2026-27 regular season on September 25-26 against St. Cloud State. Last season, they achieved a program-record 28 wins and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time, winning their inaugural tournament game. Head coach Chris MacKenzie returns for his 14th season, with 17 players back from a team that finished ranked No. 6 nationally. An exhibition against Quinnipiac is scheduled for September 19. Notable departures include goalie Tia Chan, the program’s all-time leader in single-season wins.

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  • •UConn finished last season with a 28-9-2 record.
  • •The team starts this season ranked No. 7 in both national polls.
  • •Three players, including Tia Chan, were drafted in the PWHL.
  • •Chris MacKenzie is the program's winningest coach.
  • •UConn plays Quinnipiac in an exhibition game today.
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  • 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — UConn Women's Hockey Reaching for Program First in 2026-27
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The Huskies were on the cusp of the Frozen Four last season. Will this be the year they get there?

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