The University of Connecticut’s women’s hockey team opened the 2026 campaign with a commanding 5‑0 victory over the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, delivering a performance that left the Huskies’ bench buzzing.
UConn outshot the Wildcats 26‑1, with 20 of those attempts landing between the pipes, while New Hampshire managed a single shot on goal, underscoring the Huskies’ control of the game.
Opening Goal and Early Momentum
The scoring began at 3:26 when Fien Hollander slipped the puck past the UNH netminder, the tally set up by a crisp feed from Milou Heuker and a secondary assist from AJ Eyre.
Midway through the second period, Lucy Zich struck for her first of two goals, capitalizing on a setup from Heuker and Charlotte Ritter at 15:48.
Olivia Machiavelli added her inaugural goal of the season at 26:25, the puck redirected by Paige Keller, extending the lead to three.
Abby Davidson capped the scoring in the final frame at 44:44, converting a penalty stroke that sealed the 5‑0 margin.
Zich’s Dual Threat
Lucy Zich was the offensive engine, not only finding the net twice but also generating six shots on goal, a testament to her relentless pressure on the UNH defense.
The Huskies’ defensive unit limited the Wildcats to a solitary shot throughout the contest, a performance that highlighted the team’s discipline and cohesion.
With the win, UConn secured its first victory of the 2026 schedule and sent a clear message that the squad is poised to contend for the conference title.