• Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM EDT
  • Venue: Hobey Baker Memorial Rink — Princeton, NJ
  • Broadcast / Tickets: AXS / ECAC Hockey Stream

Game Overview

Fresh off an impressive home-opening weekend sweep of No. 9 Clarkson, the No. 12 UConn Huskies (2-2-0) head to Princeton, NJ, to kick off a two-game non-conference road series against the Princeton Tigers at historic Baker Rink.
After dropping two tight road decisions to St. Cloud State to open the campaign, UConn completely shifted momentum at the Toscano Family Ice Forum, shutting out Clarkson 4-0 in a statement victory. The Huskies will look to carry that blue-line discipline and special teams spark onto the road against an ECAC opponent before returning to Hockey East competition.

Key Storylines & Player Watch

  • Special Teams Explosion: UConn's power play delivered a program-record four power-play goals in their 4-0 shutout over Clarkson. Defensive depth and sharp movement on man-advantages have quickly become core identity traits for head coach Chris MacKenzie's squad early this season.
  • Caileigh Tiller's Hot Streak: Tiller leads the Huskies with three goals on the year and has recorded at least one point in all four games to start the season. Her offensive generation at key moments makes her a focal point for Princeton's defense.
  • Brick-Wall Goaltending: Goaltender Megan Belchetz was stellar in the Clarkson finale, turning aside a career-high 43 shots to earn the clean sheet. Maintaining that composure in a hostile away environment like Baker Rink will be critical.
  • Road Form Test: Having lost their first two away contests at St. Cloud State, the Huskies are seeking their first true road win of the 2026–27 campaign.

Series Outlook

Friday's 6:00 PM opening puck drop represents game one of a back-to-back set, with the series concluding Saturday afternoon, October 17, at 3:00 PM.

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