2025-26 Women's Ice Hockey News

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Univ. of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Compete as Varsity Program for Men's and Women's Ice Hockey in 2026-27
Univ. of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Compete as Varsity Program for Men's and Women's Ice Hockey in 2026-27

The University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) and the MASCAC have announced that the Blue Jays men’s and women’s ice hockey programs will begin varsity competition within the MASCAC starting in the 2026-27 season.

Rivier's Bryda, Worcester State's Czerniawski Earn NEHWA DII/DIII Women's Ice Hockey Honors
Rivier's Bryda, Worcester State's Czerniawski Earn NEHWA DII/DIII Women's Ice Hockey Honors

After an award-winning season, Rivier's Chloe Bryda and Worcester State's Kelsey Czerniawski earn New England Hockey Writers' Association DII/DIII Women's Ice Hockey All-Star accolades.

38 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
38 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

38 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Rivier’s Bryda Named MASCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Worcester State’s Czerniawski Repeats as Defensive Player of the Year, Headline 2025-26 MASCAC All-Conference Team
Rivier’s Bryda Named MASCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Worcester State’s Czerniawski Repeats as Defensive Player of the Year, Headline 2025-26 MASCAC All-Conference Team

Rivier’s Chloe Bryda and Worcester State’s Kelsey Czerniawski earn the MASCAC Women’s Ice Hockey Player and Defensive Player of the Year and headline the 2025-26 All-Conference team as voted on by the coaches from around the conference prior to the tournament.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/9
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/9

Madelyn Franta and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State along with Marina Bassett of Rivier claim the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week honors after competing in the women's ice hockey tournament title game Friday.

Worcester State Wins Their First MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Crown
Worcester State Wins Their First MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Crown

Just in its second season as a MASCAC sport, Worcester State etched their name in the history books as the champions of the 2026 MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/2
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/2

Molly Murphy of Framingham State and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State are the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Rookie and Goalie of the Week honorees.

Framingham State Defeats Anna Maria in First Round of MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament
Framingham State Defeats Anna Maria in First Round of MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament

Framingham State's women's ice hockey team erupted for five third-period goals, including a hat trick from Molly Murphy, to defeat Anna Maria 6-2 on Wednesday evening at Worcester. The victory sends the Rams to the MASCAC semifinals.

Worcester State Earns Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament
Worcester State Earns Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament

For the first time since coming under the MASCAC umbrella, Worcester State earns the top seed in the 2026 MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Tournament which begins Wednesday with the first round contest.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/23
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/23

Emily Johns and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State and Amy Thul of Salem State claim the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week awards.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/17
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/17

Chloe Bryda of Rivier and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State take home the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Rookie and Goalie of the Week accolades.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/9
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/9

The Worcester State duo of Leyla Tiernan and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State along with Chloe Bryda of Rivier claim the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week awards.

University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Join MASCAC in Men's and Women's Ice Hockey
University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Join MASCAC in Men's and Women's Ice Hockey

The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are pleased to announce the addition of the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) in the sports of men’s and women’s ice hockey beginning in 2027-28.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/2
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/2

The Rivier duo of Chloe Bryda and Taylor Bruno earn the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Rookie and Goalie of the Week accolades after guiding the Raiders to two league wins last week.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 1/26
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 1/26

The Salem State duo of Talia Martucci and Delaney Cox claim the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Rookie and Goalie of the Week honors after going 2-0 in conference action.

MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 1/20
MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 1/20

Katarina Precobb and Kelsey Czerniawski of Worcester State plus Alyse Mutti of Anna Maria are the MASCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week award winners.