Hockey East also announced the Women’s Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll on Tuesday, and for a second straight season the University of Connecticut is the favorite for 2025-26.
UConn got five first places votes and a total of 86 points in the poll, while Boston University also had five votes for first and 82 points. Northeastern rounded out the top three with 76 points. Maine is slated in a tie for seventh with Vermont with 41 points. The Black Bears have made the league playoffs the last four seasons, falling in the quarterfinals as the #6 seed to #3 Boston College last year. Below is the full poll-
1. UConn (5 first place votes)- 86 pts
2. BU (5 first place votes)- 82 pts
3. Northeastern- 76 pts
4. Boston College- 64 pts
5. Providence- 61 pts
6. New Hampshire- 44 pts
T7. Maine- 41 pts
T7. Vermont- 41 pts
9. Holy Cross- 27 pts
10. Merrimack- 18 pts
Photo from a Maine vs Holy Cross Hockey East Women’s Game during the 2024-25 season at Alfond Arena
