The UConn Huskies women's ice hockey team is a

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(NCAA) Division I

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program that represents the

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. The Huskies compete in the

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conference. The Huskies play in the Toscano Family Ice Forum.

History

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

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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. In 2006, she tied an NCAA record for 3 power play goals in a single game, setting the Hockey East record for that feat. A 1–0 shutout by Connecticut on November 13, 2010, ended the

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’ 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

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), a streak of 109 consecutive home games. The Huskies played an outdoor game against the

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on February 13, 2011, as part of the Whalers Hockey Fest. 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. 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

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, 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

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, by a score of 2–1. 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. They were defeated in the championship game by a score of 9–1. 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. During the 2023–24 season, the Huskies posted a program best 25–8–5 record, and won their first

regular season championship in program history. The Huskies also won the Hockey East tournament and advanced to the

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for the first time in program history.

Season-by-season results

Current roster

As of September 27, 2022.

International

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

Canada

National development (under-22) team * Cristin Allen, D: 2008 Air Canada Cup * Dominique Thibault, F: 2008 Air Canada Cup

China

* Tia Chan (Chen Tiya), G: 2021 World Championship D1B,

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* Leah Lum (Lin Qiqi), F: 2021 World Championship D1B, 2022 Winter Olympics * Camryn Wong (Huang Huier), D: 2021 World Championship D1B, 2022 Winter Olympics

Awards and honors

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

All-Hockey East Team

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

Hockey East All-Rookie Team

* 2020–21 Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team: ** Tia Chan, G ** Jada Habisch, F

Hockey East All-Tournament team

*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

*2004–05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team: Jaclyn Hawkins, F

Huskies in elite hockey

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

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(NWHL; 1999–2007), the

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(CWHL; 2007–2019), the

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(PHF since 2021; founded in 2015 as NWHL – not related to defunct league of same name), and the

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(PWHPA; founded in 2019). Additionally, many alumnae have played in international leagues including the

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(AWIHL), the German Women's Hockey Liga (DFEL), the

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(EWHL), the Italian Hockey League Women (IHLW), the

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(SDHL), and the

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

References

External links

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