Chris MacKenzie of the University of Connecticut has been named the CCM/AHCA Women's Division I Coach of the Year for leading the Huskies to a historic season, including their first Hockey East regular-season title, tournament crown, and appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The 2023-24 season marked the most successful season in program history, setting records for most wins, most conference wins, and longest win streak. MacKenzie, who completed his eleventh season with the Huskies, holds a record of 151-157-43 in Storrs and an overall career mark of 175-188-53. He was assisted this season by Casey Handrahan and Elizabeth Wulf.

By the Numbers
  • UConn's overall record: 25-8-5
  • Record in Hockey East action: 19-4-4
State of Play
  • Chris MacKenzie named CCM/AHCA Women's Division I Coach of the Year
  • UConn achieved historic season of firsts
  • MacKenzie completed 11 seasons with the Huskies
Bottom Line

Chris MacKenzie's leadership and coaching prowess have propelled the University of Connecticut's women's ice hockey program to unprecedented success, making history with multiple firsts in the 2023-24 season.