The No. 1 seeded UConn women's ice hockey team is set to compete against No. 2 seeded Northeastern in the Hockey East Championship, vying for their first conference championship trophy in program history after a thrilling overtime victory against Boston College. UConn finished the regular season as leaders with a 24-7-5 overall record and 19-4-4 in Hockey East, with standout performances from senior forward Jada Habisch and junior goaltender Tia Chan.

The Big Picture

The top-seeded UConn team faces a tough challenge against Northeastern in the pursuit of a historic conference championship victory.

By the Numbers
  • UConn regular season record: 24-7-5 overall, 19-4-4 in Hockey East
  • Chan's regular season save percentage: .946
  • Phillips' regular season save total: 873 saves with a .953 save percentage
State of Play
  • UConn holds a 20-45-13 all-time record against Northeastern
  • Puck drop scheduled for noon ET, with the game broadcasting on ESPNU
Bottom Line

UConn women's ice hockey team is poised for a historic moment as they aim to clinch their first conference championship against a formidable Northeastern opponent.