UConn Huskies women's ice hockey

The UConn Huskies women's ice hockey program represents the University of Connecticut. The Huskies compete in Hockey East.

History
The UConn Huskies women's ice hockey team began in 2000, under head coach Heather Linstad. In its first season, the team played as an independent team. In the 2001-2002 season, the team joined the ECAC women's league. Beginning in the 2002-2003 season, they joined the Hockey East league. The team plays in the Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum.

Forward Jaclyn Hawkins, who played from 2004-2007, is ranked 10th in career goals in the WHEA. She scored 51 goals with 43 assisted in 81 games. In 2006, she tied an NCAA record for 3 power play goals in a game, setting the record for that feat in Hockey East.

A 1-0 shutout by Connecticut on November 13, 2010, ended New Hampshire’s 17-game unbeaten streak against the Huskies. The Huskies penalty kill was a perfect 6-of-6 on the weekend. The shutout marked the first time the Wildcats were shut out at home since Nov. 28, 2004 (by Mercyhurst), a streak of 109 consecutive home games.

The Huskies played an outdoor game against Providence at Rentschler Field on February 13, 2011, as part of the Whalers Hockey Fest.

After thirteen seasons as head coach, Heather Linstad left in 2013. Chris MacKenzie became head coach in May 2013.

Netminder Elaine Chuli holds the Hockey East record for all time career saves, which she set in 2015-2016 season with the Huskies.

The 2017-2018 season was the most dramatic in the history of women's ice hockey at UConn. The team was in last place at the end of January, but turned the season around. They upset Boston College, ranked number 3, in the semi-finals of the Hockey East tournament, and went on to play in the league championship game. They lost in a close game to Northeastern, by a score of 2-1. Senior goalie, Annie Bélanger, was selected as the Hockey East goalie of the year, and named to the Hockey East All Star Team.

In the 2019-2020 season, the Huskies finished 5th in the league. They defeated Boston College in the quarterfinals, winning the third and deciding game 2-1. They went on to defeat the University of New Hampshire Wildcats 4-0 in the semi-finals to advance to the final against the Northeastern Huskies. They were defeated in the championship game by a score of 9-1.

International
The following players represented their country in international tournaments.
 * Cristin Allen, member of Canada's Under-22 Team at the 2008 European Air Canada Cup
 * Dominique Thibault, member of Canada's Under-22 Team at the 2008 European Air Canada Cup

Awards and honors

 * Annie Bélanger, 2018-2019 Hockey East Goaltender of the Year
 * Cristin Allen, 2010 Hockey East Best Defenseman Award
 * Cristin Allen, Runner up, 2010 Hockey East Player of the Year
 * Cristin Allen, New England Hockey Writers 2010 All-Star Team
 * Jennifer Chaisson - 2010 Hockey East Best Defensive Forward
 * Alexandra Garcia, Bauer Goaltender of the Month, January 2010
 * Alexandra Garcia, Runner Up, Hockey East 2010 Goaltending Champion
 * Jaclyn Hawkins, 2004-05 Hockey East ITECH Rookie of the Year

All Hockey East Team

 * Natalie Snodgrass, 2019 -2020 WHEA Second Team All-Star
 * Annie Belanger, 2017-2018 WHEA First Team All-Star
 * Elaine Chuli, 2015-2016 WHEA First Team All-Star
 * Cristin Allen, 2010 WHEA First-Team All-Star
 * Alexandra Garcia, 2010 WHEA Honorable Mention All-Star
 * Jody Sydor, 2010 WHEA Honorable Mention All-Star
 * Monique Weber, 2010 WHEA Honorable Mention All-Star

Hockey East All Tournament team

 * Cristin Allen, D: 2010 Women's Hockey East All-Tournament Team
 * Michelle Binning, F: 2010 Women's Hockey East All-Tournament Team
 * Amy Hollstein, F: 2010 Women's Hockey East All-Tournament Team
 * Natalie Vibert, D:, 2005 Hockey East All-Tournament team
 * Tiffany Owens, F:, 2005 Hockey East All-Tournament team

USCHO honors

 * Jaclyn Hawkins, 2004-05 All USCHO.com Rookie Team