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Huskies Head to Princeton This Weekend
10/15/2026 1:05:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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STORRS, Conn. – No. 8 UConn women's hockey (2-2) is set to hit the road this weekend to take on No. 7 Princeton (0-0) for a two-game series. Game one is set for Friday, October 16 at 6:00pm. The series will conclude on Saturday, October 17 at 3:00pm. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
UConn is coming off a weekend sweep of No. 11 Clarkson, outscoring the Golden Knights, 7-2 across two games. Freshman forward Caileigh Tiller led the Huskies with four points on two goals and two assists, earning Hockey East Rookie of the Week honors for the first time in her career.
Sophomore goaltender Taylor Belchetz anchored UConn's defense, making 72 saves while allowing just two goals over the weekend. She delivered a career high 43 saves in Saturday's victory, earning the first shutout of her career. Belchetzwas named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week for the first time in her career.
A Look at Princeton
The Princeton Tigers will begin their 2026-27 season this weekend. Princeton is coached by Courtney Kessel entering her second season. The Tigers were selected to finish in second place in the ECAC Women's Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll after going 16-6 in league play last season, earning them a share of the regular season title. Junior forward Mackenzie Alexander was named to the ECAC Preseason All-League Team. Alexander totaled 42 points on 22 goals and 20 assists last season.
Series History
UConn went 3-0 against Princeton last season, including a 4-1 victory in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies outscored the Tigers, 9-2 across the three games. Prior to last season, Princeton had won four consecutive meetings. The Tigers hold the edge in the all-time series, 10-5-2.
