University of Connecticut
Providence
11/12/2026 2:27:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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STORRS, Conn. – No. 11 UConn women's hockey (6-4-2) is set for a home-and-home series against the Providence Friars this weekend. The series will begin on Friday, November 13 at the Toscano Family Ice Forum at 2:00pm. The series will conclude on Saturday, November 14 at Schneider Arena at 2:00pm. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
UConn enters the weekend riding a three-game winning streak and are unbeaten in their last six contests. The Huskies currently sit in third place on 11 points in the Hockey East standings with a 3-0-1 record in league play. Providence follows closely behind in fourth place with eight points and a 3-3 record in conference play. FULL STANDINGS
Junior forward Ellie Markakis led the Huskies to a series sweep of Boston College last weekend, recording back-to-back game-winning goals. Her performance in the series earned her Hockey East Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Freshman forward Caileigh Tiller continued her strong start to the season, recording a goal and two assists against Boston College. She picked up her third Hockey East Rookie of the Week honors. Tiller leads the Huskies in goals (7) and points (14) this season.
A Look at Providence
The Providence Friars (5-7) are coming off a pair of series splits against New Hampshire and Maine. Providence is coached by Nicole Norton entering her sixth season with the Friars and her first as interim head coach. The Friars were voted to finish in ninth place in the Hockey East Preseason Coaches' Poll. Senior Audrey Knapp leads Providence this season with six goals and six assists.
Series History
UConn swept all three games from Providence last season, outscoring the Friars, 11-2. Since the 2020-21 season, the Huskies and Friars have played in six one-score games, including four ties that went to shootouts. Providence leads the all-time series, 42-30-12.
Know Before You Go
Parking: $10 cash only parking in I-Lot (Lots surrounding Toscano Family Ice Forum).
Access: Doors open at 1:00pm on Friday.
Promotions: Huskies & Heroes - All active military and veterans can show military ID card at the door for free admission.
