The University of New Hampshire announced its 2026‑27 women’s ice hockey schedule, laying out a comprehensive slate that blends home‑court dominance with a challenging non‑conference lineup.
A packed schedule ahead
The Wildcats will play 17 home games at the Whittemore Center, branded as the Key Auto Group Complex, giving fans ample opportunities to catch the team in action throughout the season.
The campaign opens in St. Paul, Minnesota, where New Hampshire will face the University of St. Thomas in a two‑game series on September 25‑26, marking the first meeting between the programs.
A week later, on October 9, the Wildcats host Boston University to kick off their home conference schedule, setting the tone for a competitive Hockey East slate.
Stonehill University will travel to Durham for the first time in program history on October 23, adding a fresh non‑conference opponent to the roster.
Beyond those marquee matchups, the schedule includes additional non‑conference series against Long Island University, St. Lawrence University and RIT, as well as a single game versus Harvard University.
Hockey East rivals such as Merrimack, Northeastern, UConn, Providence, Holy Cross and Boston University will each meet the Wildcats three times during the season, while Boston College, Maine and Vermont will host New Hampshire twice apiece.
Overall, the 2026‑27 schedule promises a blend of home‑field advantage, new rivalries and a rigorous conference grind, positioning the Wildcats for a strong campaign.