UCONN Women's Ice Hockey

UConn Women's Ice Hockey

Division: NCAA Division I

Affiliation: Hockey East Conference

Head Coach: Chris MacKenzie

Home Arena: Toscano Family Ice Forum (Storrs, CT)

Program Overview

The University of Connecticut Huskies women's ice hockey program competes in Division I athletics as a member of Hockey East. Since launching as a varsity sport in 2000, UConn has steadily elevated its standing within one of college hockey's premier conferences, developing into a conference championship contender and regular NCAA Tournament competitor.

The Chris MacKenzie Era & Recent Championship Success

Under head coach Chris MacKenzie, who took over the program in 2013, the Huskies have reached historic program milestones and established a culture centered around elite goaltending and tight-checking defense:

Regular Season & Tournament Titles: The Huskies put together a historic 2023–24 campaign, capturing their first-ever Hockey East regular-season title, winning the Hockey East Tournament, and earning their inaugural berth in the NCAA Tournament. UConn added to its trophy showcase by winning another Hockey East Championship in a thrilling double-overtime victory over Northeastern.
Individual Excellence: MacKenzie has earned multiple Hockey East Coach of the Year honors, while nurturing elite talent like goaltender Tia Chan, who earned Hockey East Goaltender of the Year recognition and tournament MVP honors.

Program History & Development

Founded at the turn of the century, the Huskies originally competed as an independent before joining the ECAC and subsequently becoming a founding women's member of Hockey East in 2002.

Building a Foundation: Early success under long-time coach Heather Linstad established UConn as a tough regional matchup, regularly making noise in conference tournament plays.
National Emergence: In recent years, the program has reached new heights, consistently securing 20-win seasons and earning national rankings alongside traditional powerhouse programs.

Home Ice Advantage

The Huskies play on campus at the state-of-the-art Toscano Family Ice Forum in Storrs. Opened in 2023, the 2,600-seat arena features cutting-edge training facilities, dedicated team spaces, and an intimate venue that gives UConn a distinct home-ice atmosphere.

Dewar Breaks Stalemate in Third Period as No. 11 UConn Shuts Out Holy Cross, 1–0
STORRS, CT — Twenty-four hours after skating to a scoreless draw in Worcester, the No. 11 ranked UConn Huskies women’s ice hockey team finally found the twine late in regulation, edging the Holy Cross Crusaders 1–0 at the Toscano Family Ice Forum on Friday night. The win completed a sweep of
No. 11 UConn Outlasts Holy Cross in Shootout After Scoreless Draw in League Opener
WORCESTER, MA. — No. 11 UConn women’s hockey skated to a 0-0 tie against Holy Cross on Thursday night at the Hart Center before claiming the extra Hockey East point with a 2-1 shootout victory. With the draw, the Huskies move to 3-4-2 overall and 0-0-1 in league play. Goaltenders Duel Through Regulation and
Home-and-Home Showdown: UConn Women’s Ice Hockey Puts Conference Dominance on the Line Against Holy Cross
Storrs, CT – The UConn Huskies kick off their Hockey East conference schedule with a home-and-home series against the Holy Cross Crusaders, opening on the road before returning to Storrs. Game Information Game 1: Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM EDT | Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex (Worcester,
Belchetz, Luggin Shine in Net as UConn and Mercyhurst Battle to 1-1 Draw
STORRS, CT — Goaltenders Taylor Belchetz and Magdalena Luggin stole the show on Saturday afternoon at the Toscano Family Ice Forum, turning aside a combined 71 shots as No. 11 UConn and Mercyhurst battled to a gritty 1-1 non-conference tie. The Huskies edge Mercyhurst 3-2 in an exhibition shootout following the official draw,

UCONN Women’s Ice Hockey