UConn Huskies women's ice hockey

UConn Huskies women's ice hockey
Current season
UConn Huskies athletic logo
UniversityUniversity of Connecticut
ConferenceHockey East
Head coachChris MacKenzie
ArenaToscano Family Ice Forum
Storrs, Connecticut
ColorsNational flag blue and white[1]
   
Fight song"UConn Husky"
NCAA Tournament appearances
2024
Conference Tournament championships
Hockey East: 2024
Conference regular season championships
Hockey East: 2024

The UConn Huskies women's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Connecticut. The Huskies compete in the Hockey East conference. The Huskies play in the Toscano Family Ice Forum.

History[edit]

The UConn Huskies women's ice hockey team began in 2000, under head coach Heather Linstad, in the Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum. In its first season, the team played as an independent team. In the 2001–02 season, the team joined the ECAC Hockey women's conference. Since the 2002–03 season, they have participated in the Hockey East (HEA), also known as the Women's Hockey East Association (WHEA), conference.

Forward Jaclyn Hawkins, who played during 2004 to 2007, is ranked 10th in career goals in the WHEA. She scored 51 goals and 43 assists in 81 games.[2] In 2006, she tied a NCAA record for 3 power play goals in a single game, setting the Hockey East record for that feat.[3]

A 1–0 shutout by Connecticut on November 13, 2010, ended the New Hampshire Wildcats’ 17-game unbeaten streak against the Huskies. The Huskies penalty kill was a perfect 6-of-6 on the weekend. The shutout marked the first time the Wildcats were shut out at home since November 28, 2004 (by the Mercyhurst Lakers), a streak of 109 consecutive home games.[4]

The Huskies played an outdoor game against the Providence Friars at Rentschler Field on February 13, 2011, as part of the Whalers Hockey Fest. [5]

After thirteen seasons as head coach, Heather Linstad left in 2013. Chris MacKenzie became head coach in May 2013.

Netminder Elaine Chuli holds the Hockey East record for all-time career saves, which she set in 2015–16 season with the Huskies.[6]

The 2017–18 season was the most dramatic in the history of women's ice hockey at UConn. The team was in last place at the end of January, but turned the season around. They upset the Boston College Eagles, ranked number 3, in the semi-finals of the Hockey East tournament, and went on to play in the league championship game. They lost in a close game to Northeastern Huskies, by a score of 2–1.[7] Senior goalie, Annie Bélanger, was selected as the Hockey East Goalie of the Year, and named to the Hockey East All-Star First Team.

In the 2019–20 season, the Huskies finished 5th in the league. They defeated Boston College in the quarterfinals, winning the third and deciding game 2–1. They went on to defeat the New Hampshire Wildcats 4–0 in the semi-finals to advance to the final against the Northeastern Huskies.[8] They were defeated in the championship game by a score of 9–1.[9]

In 2023, the Huskies moved to the new Toscano Family Ice Forum, adjacent to the Ice Forum. The 2,600-seat facility also hosts the UConn men's hockey team.[10]

Season-by-season results[edit]

Won Championship Lost Championship Conference Champions League Leader
Year Coach W L T Conference Conf.
W		 Conf.
L		 Conf.
T		 Finish Conference Tournament NCAA Tournament
2022–23 Chris MacKenzie 18 13 4 Hockey East 12 11 4 5th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Boston College (3-4 OT) Did not qualify
2021-22 Chris MacKenzie 24 9 4 Hockey East 16 7 4 3rd HE Won Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (3-1)
Won Semifinals vs. Vermont (3-1)
Lost Championship vs. Northeastern (1-3)		 Did not qualify
2020-21 Chris MacKenzie 9 10 1 Hockey East 8 9 1 7th HE Won Quarterfinal vs. Boston College (5-1)
Lost Semifinals vs. Northeastern (1-2)		 Did not qualify
2119-20 Chris MacKenzie 19 18 2 Hockey East 13 12 2 5th HE Won Quarterfinals vs. Boston College (2-4, 2-0, 2-1)

Won Semifinals vs. UNH (4-0)
Lost Championship vs. Northeastern (1-9)

Did not qualify
2018-19 Chris MacKenzie 14 18 4 Hockey East 9 14 4 7th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Boston College (1-4 , 4-5 OT) Did not qualify
2017–18 Chris MacKenzie 16 14 9 Hockey East 7 11 6 8th HE Won Quarterfinals vs. Providence (0-4 , 3-0, 2-1)
Won Semifinals vs. Boston College (4-2)
Lost Championship vs. Northeastern (1-2)		 Did not qualify
2016–17 Chris MacKenzie 14 18 4 Hockey East 9 13 2 7th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Northeastern (2-6 , 2-3 OT) Did not qualify
2015–16 Chris MacKenzie 17 16 5 Hockey East 11 10 3 4th HE Won Quarterfinals vs. New Hampshire (2-1 OT, 4-3 3OT)
Lost Semifinals vs. Boston College (2-4)		 Did not qualify
2014–15 Chris MacKenzie 11 18 8 Hockey East 5 11 5 5th HE Won Quarterfinals vs. Maine (3-2, 1-0 OT)
Lost Semifinals vs. Boston College (1-3)		 Did not qualify
2013–14 Chris MacKenzie 9 24 2 Hockey East 6 14 1 5th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Northeastern (1-2) Did not qualify
2012–13 Heather Linstad 3 29 3 Hockey East 1 19 1 8th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (1-5) Did not qualify
2011–12 Heather Linstad 4 23 7 Hockey East 3 15 3 7th HE Did not qualify Did not qualify
2010–11 Heather Linstad 13 19 3 Hockey East 9 9 3 4th HE Lost Quarterfinals vs. Northeastern (0-4) Did not qualify
2009–10 Heather Linstad 21 9 7 Hockey East 10 5 6 5th HE Won Quarterfinals vs. Northeastern (4-1)
Won Semifinals vs. Providence (3-2)
Lost Championship vs. Boston University (1-2 OT)		 Did not qualify
2008–09 Heather Linstad 19 12 4 Hockey East 10 8 3 4th HE Lost Semifinals vs. Providence (0-3) Did not qualify
2007–08 Heather Linstad 22 8 5 Hockey East 13 5 3 2nd HE Lost Semifinals vs. Providence (1-5) Did not qualify
2006–07 Heather Linstad 17 15 3 Hockey East 12 7 2 4th HE Lost Semifinals vs. New Hampshire (0-2) Did not qualify
2005–06 Heather Linstad 12 21 1 Hockey East 10 11 0 5th HE Did not qualify Did not qualify
2004–05 Heather Linstad 16 12 8 Hockey East 11 5 4 3rd HE Won Semifinals vs. New Hampshire (5-4 OT)
Lost Championship vs. Providence (1-3)		 Did not qualify
2003–04 Heather Linstad 9 19 6 Hockey East 5 11 4 5th HE Did not qualify Did not qualify
2002–03 Heather Linstad 11 20 4 Hockey East 3 9 3 4th HE Lost Semifinals vs. Providence (0-7) Did not qualify
2001–02 Heather Linstad 11 21 3 ECAC Eastern 7 12 2 6th ECAC E. Lost Quarterfinals vs. New Hampshire (1-4) Did not qualify
2000–01 Heather Linstad 3 10 0 Independent Did not qualify

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Current roster[edit]

As of September 27, 2022.[12]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
1 Ontario Megan Warrener Sophomore G 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-03-07 Stoney Creek, Ontario Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres
5 British Columbia Camryn Wong Senior D 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2000-09-05 Vancouver, British Columbia KRS Vanke Rays
8 Ontario Kaitlyn Yearwood Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2001-03-06 Thornhill, Ontario Toronto Jr. Aeros
11 Ontario Christina Walker Freshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-02-27 Burlington, Ontario Burlington Jr. Barracudas
12 Wisconsin Coryn Tormala (C) Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 2000-10-18 Sussex, Wisconsin Milwaukee Jr. Admirals
13 Ontario Emma Eryou Freshman D 5' 5" (1.65 m) 2004-02-13 Nepean, Ontario Ottawa Lady 67's
14 Ontario Brooke Campbell Freshman F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2004-08-24 Essex, Ontario Southwest Wildcats
15 Quebec Méghane Duchesne-Chalifoux Freshman D 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2002-08-15 Montreal, Quebec John Abbott College
16 Ontario Kyla Josifovic Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 2003-08-06 Burlington, Ontario Burlington Jr. Barracudas
17 Pennsylvania Ava Rinker Sophomore D 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2002-11-25 Elverson, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jr. Flyers
19 Nova Scotia Megan Woodworth Freshman F 5' 1" (1.55 m) 2003-07-22 Berwick, Nova Scotia Kent School
20 California Claire Peterson Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2001-03-19 San Jose, California San Jose Jr. Sharks
21 Illinois Kate Thurman Senior F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2001-05-27 Champaign, Illinois Chicago Young Americans
22 Ontario Ainsley Svetek Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2001-05-07 Burlington, Ontario Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres
23 Quebec Brianna Ware Sophomore F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2002-05-07 Pointe-Claire, Quebec John Abbott College
24 Ontario Kathryn Stockdale Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-01-30 Ottawa, Ontario Nepean Jr. Wildcats
25 Minnesota Jada Habisch Junior F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2002-06-25 Buffalo, Minnesota Buffalo High School
27 Michigan Carlie Magier Graduate F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 1999-06-07 Detroit, Michigan Holy Cross
30 Florida MacKenzie Nicholas Graduate G 5' 4" (1.63 m) 1999-11-17 Lake Worth, Florida New England Hockey Club
77 Quebec Amy Landry Senior F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 1999-08-04 Beaconsfield, Quebec Dawson College
88 Ontario Tia Chan Sophomore G 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2002-09-03 Hamilton, Ontario KRS Vanke Rays
97 Pennsylvania Riley Grimley Sophomore F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2003-02-17 Eagleville, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jr. Flyers


International[edit]

The following players have participated with national teams in international tournaments:

Canada[edit]

National development (under-22) team

China[edit]

Awards and honors[edit]

  • Annie Bélanger, 2018–19 Hockey East Goaltender of the Year[14][15]
  • Cristin Allen, 2010 Hockey East Best Defenseman Award[16]
  • Cristin Allen, Runner-up, 2010 Hockey East Player of the Year
  • Cristin Allen, New England Hockey Writers 2010 All-Star Team [17]
  • Jennifer Chaisson, 2010 Hockey East Best Defensive Forward[18]
  • Alexandra Garcia, Bauer Goaltender of the Month, January 2010[19]
  • Alexandra Garcia, Runner Up, Hockey East 2010 Goaltending Champion[16]
  • Jaclyn Hawkins, 2004–05 Hockey East ITECH Rookie of the Year
  • Chris MacKenzie, 2023–24 Hockey East Coach of the Year[20]
  • Chris MacKenzie, 2023–24 AHCA Coach of the Year[21]

All-Hockey East Team[edit]

  • 2010 WHEA First-Team All-Star: Cristin Allen, D[22]
  • 2010 WHEA Honorable Mention All-Star:[23]
    • Alexandra Garcia, G
    • Jody Sydor, D
    • Monique Weber, F
  • 2015–16 WHEA First Team All-Star: Elaine Chuli, G[24]
  • 2017–18 WHEA First Team All-Star: Annie Bélanger, G[25]
  • 2019–20 WHEA Second Team All-Star: Natalie Snodgrass, F[26]

Hockey East All-Rookie Team[edit]

  • 2020–21 Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team:[27]

Hockey East All-Tournament team[edit]

  • 2005 Hockey East All-Tournament team
    • Tiffany Owens, F
    • Natalie Vibert, D
  • 2010 Women's Hockey East All-Tournament Team:
    • Cristin Allen, D
    • Michelle Binning, F
    • Amy Hollstein, F

USCHO honors[edit]

  • 2004–05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team: Jaclyn Hawkins, F[28]

Huskies in elite hockey[edit]

A number of Huskies alumnae have pursued post-collegiate ice hockey careers in elite leagues around the world. In North America, Huskies have played in leagues and organizations including the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL; 1999–2007), the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL; 2007–2019), the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF since 2021; founded in 2015 as NWHL – not related to defunct league of same name), and the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA; founded in 2019). Additionally, many alumnae have played in international leagues including the Australian Women's Ice Hockey League (AWIHL), the German Women's Hockey Liga (DFEL), the European Women's Hockey League (EWHL), the Italian Hockey League Women (IHLW), the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL), and the Zhenskaya Hockey League (ZhHL).

The following list is not exhaustive, please assist by contributing missing content.

= CWHL All-Star = PHF All-Star = Clarkson Cup Champion = Isobel Cup Champion
Player Pos. Team(s) League(s) Clarkson Cup Isobel Cup
Annie Bélanger G Calgary Inferno CWHL 1 (2019)
PWHPA
Kayla Campero F ESC Planegg DFEL
Michela Cava F Toronto Furies CWHL
MODO Hockey
Brynäs IF
Luleå HF/MSSK 		SDHL
Toronto Six PHF
Tia Chan G KRS Vanke Rays ZhHL
Elaine Chuli G Vanke Rays
Toronto Furies 		CWHL
Dream Gap Tour PWHPA
Toronto Six PHF
Catherine Crawley F Metropolitan Riveters
Connecticut Whale 		PHF
Summer-Rae Dobson F Buffalo Beauts PHF
Jamie Fox D EV Bozen Eagles EWHL
IHLW
Chloe Gonsalves D HV71 SDHL
Jaclyn Hawkins F Boston Blades CWHL
Theresa Knutson F Mad Dogs Mannheim
Eisbären Juniors Berlin 		DFEL
Metropolitan Riveters PHF
Leah Lum F KRS Vanke Rays CWHL
ZhHL
Sarah MacDonnell F ESC Planegg DFEL
Emily Reid D EHV Sabres EWHL
Emily Snodgrass F EV Bozen Eagles EWHL
IHLW
Natalie Snodgrass F Minnesota Whitecaps PHF
Dominique Thibault F Montreal Axion NWHL
Canadiennes de Montreal CWHL 2 (2011, 2012)
Nicole Tritter F Melbourne Ice AWIHL
Morgan Wabick F MoDo Hockey SDHL
Taylor Wabick D MoDo Hockey SDHL
Camryn Wong D KRS Vanke Rays ZhHL
Margaret Zimmer F Boston Blades CWHL

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "University of Connecticut Brand Colors" (PDF). Brand.UConn.edu. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Scoring Records" (PDF). Hockey East Online. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "NCAA PPG Record Lifts Women's Hockey Past Maine, 8-2". University of Connecticut Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  4. ^ "Weekly Release: Connecticut Sweeps Unh; Maine, Nu Skate To Pair Of Ties". HockeyEastOnline.com. 2010-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  5. ^ "Husky Hockey To Play Doubleheader At Rentschler Field - UCONNHUSKIES.COM - The Official Website of the University of Connecticut Huskies". UConn. 2010-06-02. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Hockey East Association - Press Release Archive". hockeyeastonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  7. ^ "Chris MacKenzie - Women's Ice Hockey Coach". University of Connecticut Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  8. ^ Princiotti, Nora (March 7, 2020). "Northeastern set to play UConn in women's Hockey East final - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  9. ^ Princiotti, Nora (March 8, 2020). "Northeastern women romp to third straight Hockey East championship - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  10. ^ "UConn Hockey Holds Topping-Off Ceremony for New Arena" (Press release). UConn Huskies. December 10, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "Connecticut Huskies Women's Hockey: Year-By-Year". USCHO.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
  12. ^ "2022–23 Women's Ice Hockey Roster". University of Connecticut Athletics. September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  13. ^ "McGill's Ward picked for Canadian U-22 hockey team". Sport Research Intelligence Sportif. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
  14. ^ "Annie Belanger - Women's Ice Hockey". University of Connecticut Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  15. ^ Altavilla, John. "Annie Belanger And UConn One Win From Hockey East Finals". courant.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  16. ^ a b "Hockey East Online". Hockey East Online. 2010-03-03. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  17. ^ "Cunningham, Parsons Named to All-New England Team". ECAC Hockey. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  18. ^ "Hockey East Press Releases". HockeyEastOnline.com. 2010-03-05. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  19. ^ "Hockey East Monthly Honors". HockeyEastOnline.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  20. ^ "Natálie Mlýnková Named Hockey East Player of the Year". hockeyeastonline.com. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "UConn's Chris MacKenzie is 2024 Winner of the CCM/AHCA Division I Women's Coach of the Year Award". ahcahockey.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  22. ^ In Hockey Women Life, "Cristin Allen « Live the Dream! - Women's Hockey Life". Archived from the original on 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  23. ^ "Hockey East Press Releases". HockeyEastOnline.com. 2010-03-05. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  24. ^ "Hockey East Association - Press Release Archive". hockeyeastonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  25. ^ "Hockey East Association - Press Release Archive". hockeyeastonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  26. ^ "Hockey East Names 2019-20 Women's All-Star Teams - Hockey East Association". hockeyeastonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  27. ^ "HOCKEY EAST NAMES WOMEN'S PRO AMBITIONS ALL-ROOKIE TEAM: Five Other Award Winners Announced for 2020-21 Season". hockeyastonline.com. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  28. ^ "USCHO.com's 2004-05 D-I Women's Year-End Honors :: USCHO.com :: U.S. College Hockey Online". USCHO.com. 2005-03-22. Retrieved 2013-05-07.

External links[edit]

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