University of Connecticut
Holy Cross
10/28/2026 3:59:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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STORRS, Conn. – No. 11 UConn women's hockey (3-4-1) opens Hockey East play this weekend with a home-and-home series against the Holy Cross Crusaders (2-4-3). The series will begin on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00pm at the Hart Center. The series will conclude on Friday, October 30 at the Toscano Family Ice Forum. Puck drop is set for 6:00pm. All games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The Huskies enter conference play with a 3-4-1 record in non-conference action. Leading the UConn forwards this season is freshman Caileigh Tiller with six goals and five assists. Tiller has also earned Hockey East rookie of the Week honors twice. Senior defender Maya Serdachny leads the Huskies blueline with four goals and four assists through eight games. Serdachny was named Hockey East Defender of the Week. She has recorded seven points in her last five games.
A Look at Holy Cross
The Holy Cross Crusaders are coming off an overtime win over Dartmouth last weekend. Prior to their weekend series with Dartmouth, the Crusaders had lost four straight games. Holy Cross is coached by Katie Lachapelle entering her eighth season. The Crusaders were voted to finish in fourth place in the Hockey East Preseason Coaches' Poll. This season, Holy Cross has been led by sophomore forward Violet Carroll.
Series History
UConn swept all three games from Holy Cross last season and have won 12 consecutive meetings dating back to the 2022-23 season. The Huskies defeated Crusaders, 6-1 in the Hockey East semifinal in 2025-26. UConn has won 23 of the last 24 meetings, and leads the all-time series, 23-3.
Know Before You Go
Parking: $10 cash only parking in I-Lot (Lots surrounding Toscano Family Ice Forum).
Access: Doors open at 5:00pm on Friday.
Promotions - Costume Contest: Show up in a costume to get free admission. Enter our in-game costume contest for a chance to win a signed UConn hockey jersey.
