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RIT WINS HOME OPENER OVER NIAGARA

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By Warren Kozireski

Tied 1-1 after the first period, RIT scored three of the next four goals—one shorthanded and one empty-netter—to defeat Niagara 4-2 in the Tigers home opener.

Freshman Julian DeMiglio scored his first collegiate goal at 22:55 in the second and Will Moore scored shorthanded a little less than four minutes later to make it 3-1 RIT.

After Niagara freshman Adam Gionta (Clarence)(Pictured above last year) netted his first collegiate goal early in the third period to close the gap to one, Moore scored the empty-netter in the final minute after the Tigers weathered over two minutes of six-on-five with the Purple Eagles goaltender pulled.

“I thought yesterday as a team we had a tough game up and down (a 4-1 loss at Niagara) and tonight…it turned into fortunate bounces for myself,” Moore said.

“Our depth found a way; I didn’t necessarily like our discipline tonight (10 penalties and seven power play chances against), but I loved our penalty kill,” RIT head coach Matt Thomas said.

RIT next travels to tenth ranked UMass for two games before returning home Oct. 17 for their Brick City Homecoming contest at the Blue Cross Arena against third-ranked Michigan State. Niagara is at Notre Dame and Bowling Green over the next two weekends for two games each.

USA Hockey Announces Development League

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USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League, which will begin play in 2027-28. 

“The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the NHL,” said Kris Knauss, vice president of USA Hockey and co-chair of the DL Joint Subcommittee. “We had more than 80 applicants from around the country and narrowing that group was a difficult process. We’re grateful to every program that made an application, and we’re excited to get started and build toward the inaugural season.”

The USA Hockey Development League is a national framework of high-performance youth hockey programs, each fielding one 15U team and one 17U team. DL programs identify, train and develop players from across the country to advance to junior hockey, including the USHL and the NAHL, as well as USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, college hockey and the NHL.

“I’d like to thank all the members of the DL Joint Subcommittee who worked tirelessly to reach this milestone,” said Keith Barrett, vice president of USA Hockey and co-chair of the DL Joint Subcommittee. “We’re excited to continue building towards the inaugural DL season.”

DL PROGRAMS

The programs invited to be a part of the DL are listed below.

 Anaheim Jr. Ducks (Calif.) BK Selects (N.Y.) Boston Jr. Eagles (Mass.)
 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (N.Y.) Chicago Mission (Ill.) Colorado Thunderbirds (Colo.)
 Compuware (Mich.) Culver Academies (Ind.) Dallas Stars Elite (Texas)
 Fox Motors (Mich.) HB Hockey Club (Mich.) Jr. Mounties (R.I.)
 Little Caesars (Mich.) Los Angeles Jr. Kings (Calif.) Madison Capitols (Wis.)
 Mid Fairfield (Conn.) Nashville Jr. Predators (Tenn.) North Jersey Avalanche (N.J.)
 Ohio Blue Jackets (Ohio)Okanagan Hockey Colorado (Colo.) Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (Pa.)
 Jr. Coyotes (Ariz.) Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (Pa.)Reapers Hockey Association (Ill.)
Rockets Hockey Club (N.J.) Seacoast Spartans (N.H.) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Minn.)
 St. Louis AAA Blues (Mo.) Wolfpack Hockey Club (N.J.) 

DL COMMISSIONER, REGISTRAR NAMED

Scott Paluch, USA Hockey’s director of player development, will serve as DL commissioner. Paluch joined USA Hockey in 2009 as an American Development Model regional manager and moved into his current role in 2022, where he works closely with local associations and programs on age-appropriate training, competition and long-term athlete development.

A Bowling Green, Ohio, native, Paluch spent seven seasons as head men’s ice hockey coach at Bowling Green State University (2002-09) and eight as an assistant for the Boston College men’s ice hockey program (1994-2002), where he helped the Eagles reach four consecutive Frozen Fours and win the 2001 NCAA championship. Internationally, he led the U.S. to gold at the 2016 Youth Olympic Games and coached U.S. Under-17 and Under-18 Select Teams. As a player, he skated four seasons at Bowling Green, played two pro seasons with the Peoria Rivermen of the International Hockey League and won bronze with the U.S. at the 1986 IIHF World Junior Championship. 

Erin Mensay, USA Hockey’s manager of member services, will serve as the DL registrar, overseeing rosters and player changes. She was elevated to her current role in March, 2026, after serving as the organization’s regional specialist of member services beginning in 2020.  

A native of Albuquerque, N.M., Mensay’s previous experience includes serving in USA Swimming’s SafeSport department as well as a student technical consultant for the University of New Mexico, her alma mater. 

Fairport’s Zanon Signs Deal with Toronto

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TORONTO (October 6, 2026) – The Toronto Sceptres today announced that forward Kiara Zanon has been re-signed to a two-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2027-28 season. Zanon debuted with the Sceptres as a rookie during the 2025-26 campaign after being selected in the second round of the 2025 PWHL Draft.

The 24-year-old from Fairport, NY, scored the winning tally in her first career PWHL game on Nov. 21, 2025, in Minnesota and finished her rookie season with three points in 30 appearances. Prior to the PWHL, Zanon played five collegiate seasons between Penn State University (2020-23) and The Ohio State University (2023-25), amassing 191 points (75G, 116A) in 171 career NCAA games. She was named a top 10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award twice (2021, 2023) and won a National Championship with the Buckeyes (2024). Internationally, Zanon won a gold medal (2020) and silver medal (2019) representing the United States at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.

Zanon’s re-signing brings the Sceptres up to 15 players under contract for the 2026-27 season, including seven forwards.

PWHL Hamilton Lists Training Camp Roster

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HAMILTON (October 7, 2026) – PWHL Hamilton have announced its training camp roster in preparation for the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with 31 players who will hit the ice at Morgan Firestone Arena. PWHL training camps open on Wednesday, Nov. 18, following the completion of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship taking place in Denmark from Nov. 6-16.

“We’re really looking forward to bringing this group together for the first time and getting to work at training camp,” said Meghan Duggan, PWHL Hamilton General Manager. “This is an important first step in establishing who we want to be as a team, and we expect a highly competitive environment. Every player has the opportunity to earn a role and demonstrate how they can contribute to our group. We’ll be looking closely at compete level, habits and consistency, while beginning to establish our standards, culture and identity on the ice. Ultimately, training camp will give us the opportunity to make thoughtful, informed decisions as we build our inaugural roster.”

The camp roster consists of 17 forwards, 10 defenders, and 4 goaltenders, and includes 16 players who are already signed for the upcoming season, while 15 members of the group competed in the PWHL during the 2025-26 season.

As part of training camp, PWHL Hamilton will play two preseason scrimmages on Monday, Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. ET against the Toronto Sceptres and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET against PWHL Detroit, both at Morgan Firestone Arena.

PWHL Hamilton will open the 2026-27 regular season on the road against the Montréal Victoire on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, followed by an away game on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. ET against the Sceptres at Coca-Cola Coliseum. PWHL Hamilton’s home opener is set for Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. ET against the Ottawa Charge at TD Coliseum.

PWHL Hamilton Single Game Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. ET. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships and Flex Packs, offering the best value and benefits, online here. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Official PWHL Hamilton Newsletter, here.

2026-27 PWHL Hamilton Training Camp Roster

2025-26 team listed in brackets
*Players signed for the 2026-27 season
^Players selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft

Forwards (17):
Elyssa Biederman (Colgate University) ^
Brooke Campbell (University of Connecticut)
Emily Clark (Ottawa Charge) *
Joelle Fiala (HC Davos Ladies)
Kate Ham (Boston College)
Peyton Hemp (Ottawa Charge) *
Abby Hustler (Minnesota Frost) *
Jade Iginla (Brown University) *^
Brianne Jenner (Ottawa Charge) *
Alina Müller (Boston Fleet) *
Anneke Rankila (SDE HF)
Anna Shokhina (Vancouver Goldeneyes) *
Sara Stewart (Colgate University)
Alexa Vasko (Ottawa Charge) *
Mya Vaslet (Penn State University) ^
Kayla Vespa (New York Sirens) *
Megan Woodworth (University of Connecticut) ^

Defenders (10):

Zoe Boyd (Boston Fleet) *

Riley Brengman (Boston Fleet) *

Maeve Carey (Boston University)

Cristina Cavaliere (Providence College)

Payten Evans (Mercyhurst University)

Nicole Gosling (Montréal Victoire) *

Anna Kjellbin (Toronto Sceptres) *

Nelli Laitinen (University of Minnesota) *^

Olivia Muhn (Yale University)

Allyson Simpson (New York Sirens) *

Goaltenders (4):

Sandra Abstreiter (Montréal Victoire)
Lucy Morgan (MoDo Hockey)
Emma-Sofie Nordström (St. Lawrence University) ^
Kayle Osborne (New York Sirens) *

PWHL NY Sirens Announce Training Camp Rosters

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NEW YORK (October 7, 2026) – The New York Sirens have announced their training camp roster in preparation for the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with 29 players who will hit the ice at Essex County Codey Arena. The Sirens will open training camp on Wednesday, Nov. 18, following the completion of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship taking place in Denmark from Nov. 6-16. 

“We’re excited for camp and for the opportunity to see our players bring the work they’ve put in during the offseason to the ice and show us what they have to offer,” said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust. “It’s also where a group starts to become a team. Our job now is to build the connections, trust and accountability that allow us to play for each other, together, while holding ourselves to a standard of excellence in our unique New York Sirens style. We know the work is just beginning, and we can’t wait to build it with our fans.” 

The camp roster consists of 16 forwards, nine defenders, and four goaltenders, and includes 19 players who are already signed for the upcoming season and 18 who were members of the Sirens during the 2025-26 season. 

As part of training camp, the Sirens will play two preseason scrimmages on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. ET against the Boston Fleet and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. ET against the Montréal Victoire, both at Boston Sports Institute.  

The Sirens will open the 2026-27 regular season at home on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. ET against the Fleet at Prudential Center.  

Sirens Single Game Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. ET. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships, Half Packs, and Flex Packs, offering the best value and benefits, online here. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Official Sirens Newsletter, The Beat, here.  

2026-27 Sirens Training Camp Roster

2025-26 team listed in brackets
*Players signed for the 2026-27 season
^Players selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft

Forwards (16):

Anna Bargman (New York Sirens) * 

Naomi Boucher (Yale University) ^ 

Sarah Bujold (New York Sirens) 

Carina DiAntonio (Yale University) ^ 

Clair DeGeorge (New York Sirens) * 

Emmy Fecteau (New York Sirens) * 

Sarah Fillier (New York Sirens) * 

Celina Haider (Eisbären Juniors Berlin) 

Elle Hartje (New York Sirens) * 

Elisa Holopainen (Frölunda HC) ^ 

Kristýna Kaltounková (New York Sirens) * 

Denisa Křížová (New York Sirens) * 

Paetyn Levis (New York Sirens) * 

Casey O’Brien (New York Sirens) * 

Katelyn Roberts (Penn State University) ^ 
Makenna Webster (Ohio State University, 2024-25) * 

Defenders (9):

Lauren Bernard (New York Sirens) * 

Jaime Bourbonnais (New York Sirens) * 
Maja Nylén Persson (New York Sirens) * 

Emma Peschel (Ohio State University) ^ 

Dayle Ross (New York Sirens) * 

Cameron Sikich (Luleå HF) 

Nicole Vallario (New York Sirens) * 

Grace Wolfe (St. Cloud State University) ^ 

Micah Zandee-Hart (New York Sirens) * 

Goaltenders (4):

Elaine Chuli (Toronto Sceptres) * 

Kaley Doyle (New York Sirens) * 

Quinn Kuntz (University of Wisconsin, 2024-25) 

Callie Shanahan (New York Sirens) * 

PWHL Frost Announce Training Camp Roster

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Local New Yorkers Named..The Three B’s…Becker, Beecher and Buchbinder

ST. PAUL, MN (October 7, 2026) – The Minnesota Frost have announced their training camp roster in preparation for the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with 30 players who will hit the ice at TRIA Rink. PWHL training camps open on Wednesday, Nov. 18, following the completion of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship taking place in Denmark from Nov. 6-16. 

“We’re excited to bring together an amazing group of women in preparation for the 2026-27 season at this year’s training camp,” said Frost General Manager Melissa Caruso. “We feel very fortunate for the incredible talent we were able to retain this offseason and look forward to what camp holds in store. Every new addition was intentionally selected with their skill and character in mind as we continue to construct a roster that’ll build on the legacy that is Frost hockey.”

The camp roster consists of 17 forwards, nine defenders, and four goaltenders, and includes 17 players who are already signed for the upcoming season and 16 who were members of the Frost during the 2025-26 season. 

As part of training camp, the Frost will play two preseason scrimmages on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8:50 p.m. CT against PWHL Las Vegas and Monday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. CT against the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Both scrimmages will take place at America First Center in Henderson, NV.

The Frost will open the 2026-27 regular season on the road against PWHL San Jose on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CT, with the home opener scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. CT against the Seattle Torrent at Grand Casino Arena. 

Frost Single Game Tickets will be available on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. CT. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships, Half Packs, and Flex Packs, offering the best value and benefits, online here. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Official Frost Newsletter, The Drop, here. 

2026-27 Frost Training Camp Roster

2025-26 team listed in brackets
*Players signed for the 2026-27 season
^Players selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft

Forwards (17):

Peyton Anderson (Minnesota Frost) *
Lara Beecher (Clarkson University) ^ (Buffalo)

Claire Butorac (Minnesota Frost) *

Maddy Christian (Penn State University) ^
Sam Cogan (Minnesota Frost) *

Kendall Coyne Schofield (Minnesota Frost) *

Nara Elia (ECDC Memmingen)
Taylor Fox (Minnesota Frost) *

Élizabeth Giguère (Minnesota Frost) *

Klára Hymlárová (Minnesota Frost) *

Ellie Kaiser (Linköping HC)

Kelly Pannek (Minnesota Frost) *
Dominique Petrie (Minnesota Frost) *

Viivi Vainikka (Brynäs IF) ^

Lilli Welcke (Boston University)

Clara Yuhn (Boston University)

Grace Zumwinkle (Minnesota Frost) *

Defenders (9):

Brooke Becker (Minnesota Frost) *(Buffalo)

Natalie Buchbinder (Minnesota Frost) * (Fairport)

Maddy Clough (HK Budapest)

Tova Henderson (University of Minnesota Duluth) ^

Sidney Morin (Minnesota Frost) *

Maddie Posick (Djurgårdens IF)

Maude Poulin-Labelle (Brynäs IF)

Lee Stecklein (Minnesota Frost) *

Sara Swiderski (Ohio State University) ^

PWHL Detroit Announces Training Camp Roster

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Familiar names to New York Hockey Appear

DETROIT (October 7, 2026) – PWHL Detroit have announced its training camp roster in preparation for its inaugural 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with 28 players who will hit the ice at Belfor Training Center. PWHL Detroit will open training camp on Wednesday, Nov. 18, following the completion of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship taking place in Denmark from Nov. 6-16.  

“We’re excited to welcome these players into Belfor Training Center for our inaugural training camp in just six weeks,” said Manon Rhéaume, PWHL Detroit General Manager. “For the first time, our staff will have a chance to watch all of the talent we’ve assembled together on the ice. Whether it’s a newly drafted player, a training camp invitee, or a player that we’ve already signed to a contract, we are eager to see what each individual can contribute to our team.”  

The camp roster consists of 16 forwards, nine defenders, and three goaltenders, and includes 18 players who are already signed for the upcoming season, four unsigned prospects selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft, and six training camp invites. 

As part of training camp, PWHL Detroit will play two preseason scrimmages on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. ET against the Ottawa Charge and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET against the PWHL Hamilton, both at Hamilton’s Morgan Firestone Arena.   

PWHL Detroit will open the 2026-27 regular season on the road against PWHL Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the home opener against the New York Sirens on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena.  

PWHL Detroit Single Game Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster on Friday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. ET. Fans interested in more games can purchase Season Ticket Memberships and Flex Packs, offering the best value and benefits, online here. Fans can also stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the PWHL Detroit email newsletter here. 

2026-27 PWHL Detroit Training Camp Roster  

2025-26 team listed in brackets
*Players signed for the 2026-27 season  
^Players selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft  

Forwards (16):  

Hannah Bilka (Seattle Torrent) * 

Sena Catterall (Clarkson University) ^ 

Jesse Compher (Toronto Sceptres) * 

Britta Curl-Salemme(Minnesota Frost) * 

Shiann Darkangelo (Montréal Victoire) * 

Taylor Girard (New York Sirens) * 

Gabby Jones (SDE HF) 

Kyla Josifovic (University of Connecticut) ^ 

Kira Juodikis (ZSC Lions Frauen/New York Sirens) 

Hilary Knight (Seattle Torrent) * 

MK O’Brien (University of Minnesota Duluth) ^ 

Georgia Schiff (Cornell University) ^ 

Akane Shiga (Luleå HF) * 

Vanessa Upson (Minnesota Frost) 

Olivia Wallin (Ottawa Charge) * 
Daryl Watts (Toronto Sceptres) * 

Defenders (9):  

Jessica Adolfsson (SDE HF) 

Sydney Bard (Vancouver Goldeneyes) * 

Cayla Barnes (Seattle Torrent) * 

Mia Biotti (Boston Fleet) * 

Casey Borgiel (Colgate University) *^ 

Mellissa Channell-Watkins (Vancouver Goldeneyes) * 

Nina Jobst-Smith (Vancouver Goldeneyes) * 

Stephanie Markowski (Ottawa Charge) * 

Kendra Zuchotzki (University of Saskatchewan) 

Goaltenders (3):  

Andrea Brändli (Frölunda HC) *^ 

Michelle Pasiechnyk (Boston University) 

Alice Philbert (EV Bozen Eagles) *  

PWHL Hamilton Premieres Jerseys

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HAMILTON, ON (October 8, 2026) – PWHL Hamilton has officially unveiled its inaugural season home and away jerseys today, ahead of their on-ice debut on Dec. 5 (7 p.m. ET) as the team travels to Montréal to take on the Victorie at Place Bell. Fans can be among the first to see the home jerseys on the ice at PWHL Hamilton’s inaugural Home Opener at TD Coliseum on Dec. 13 vs. the Ottawa Charge (2 p.m. ET).

The home and away sweaters proudly feature ‘HAMILTON’ stitched diagonally across the front, in line with a tradition established across the first eight PWHL teams’ debut seasons. PWHL Hamilton will unveil its full team identity – including team names and logos – prior to puck drop, which will be incorporated into on-ice uniforms for the 2027-28 season.

PWHL Hamilton’s gold, deep red, burnt orange, and cream colour palette embodies the city’s steel industry while paying homage to the area’s deep sports history. The gold primary home jerseys with burnt orange and deep red accents evoke the colors of forging and rusted steel, while calling back to the uniforms worn by the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the former OHL Hamilton Bulldogs and NHL Hamilton Tigers.

“Hamilton is a city built on strength, grit, and pride, and we wanted our jerseys to reflect that,” said PWHL Hamilton forward and Hamilton native Kayla Vespa. “The gold, burnt orange, and deep red connect our team to the steel that helped shape this city and the iconic sports colours that Hamilton has worn with pride for generations. These jerseys honour our past while representing a new era of women’s hockey in Hamilton.”

PWHL Hamilton’s dark coloured home jerseys, including personalized player options, will be available to purchase in the week leading up to PWHL Opening Weekend (Dec. 5-6). Fans can sign up for PWHL Hamilton’s Insider Newsletter here, to be the first to be notified when the jerseys become available. Jersey-inspired player name and number t-shirts featuring Zoe Boyd, Brianne Jenner, and Alina Müller, are available now to Canadian fans through PWHL Hamilton’s official online shop.

“With Opening Weekend getting closer, unveiling these jerseys is another exciting milestone for PWHL Hamilton and the fans who have embraced the team from day one,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “PWHL Hamilton is building its own connection with their community, and these jerseys give fans another way to show their pride while carrying forward a PWHL tradition of putting the city name front and centre in a team’s inaugural season.”

Produced by Bauer, the Official Jersey Partner of the PWHL, the jerseys are crafted from breathable, durable fabrics and engineered to withstand intense physical play while offering a tailored fit for maximum mobility, comfort, and on-ice performance. 

“The addition of four new teams is an incredible milestone and a powerful sign of how quickly the PWHL and women’s hockey are growing. Jerseys have always been special in sport. They represent team identity and create an emotional connection between players and fans. In the PWHL, that connection goes even deeper, representing a community that shares a belief in equity and in the future of the women’s game,” said Mary-Kay Messier, Chief Marketing Officer, Bauer Hockey. “As the exclusive jersey partner, we’re proud to bring the PWHL’s designs to life with the same care, performance focus, and attention to detail that we bring to our most innovative equipment. We can’t wait to see these new teams, and their fans, make them their own.”

Colgate Men Opens October 16

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HAMILTON – The Colgate men’s hockey team begins its 2026-27 season this weekend with a road series against the Stonehill Skyhawks.The Raiders finished 13-20-4 last season with a 9-10-3 record in conference play. After defeating Yale in the ECAC Opening Round, Colgate was eliminated by the eventual ECAC Champions Dartmouth in the quarterfinals.

Head coach Mike Harder added 11 newcomers along with a new assistant coach after the departure of Anthony Walsh.

C.J. Eick joins the staff after three years with the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL. Of the 11 newcomers, nine are first years and two have joined via the transfer portal.Included in the newcomers, first-year

Sam Lyne joins Colgate this season and brings international experience with him. Lyne represented Great Britain in the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Championship this past summer in Switzerland.

Ryan Sullivan will wear the ‘C’ for Colgate this season.

Brett Merner and Antonio Fernandez were named alternates. Sullivan finished tied-second on the team in points last season with 26 including 19 assists in 36 games.

Netminder Reid Dyck returns for his sophomore season after starting 27 games last season. Dyck went 10-15-3, posted a .897 save percentage, and averaged 3.17 GAA per game.

On the backend, Isaiah Norlin comes back after earning Second Team All-ECAC honors in the 2025-26 season. Norlin scored eight goals and tacked on a team-leading 20 assists in his first season with the Raiders.

Up front, Max Nagel will look to show what he can do when healthy. Nagel played 27 games last season but still ranked tied-second on the team in points. The junior is the only returning player to have scored double-digit goals last season.

Colgate will host its home opener Friday, Oct. 16 against New Hampshire. They will have a Homecoming and Hall of Honor Celebration before the puck drops at 7 p.m.

NY Sirens Open Against Boston

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The PWHL New York Sirens will hold their home opener at the Prudential Center on December 6 at 3 p.m.

The balance of the schedule follows:

PWHL NY Sirens Re-Sign NYer O’Brien

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NEW YORK (September 30, 2026) – The New York Sirens today announced that forward Casey O’Brien has been re-signed to a two-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2027-28 season. O’Brien was one of the team’s three protections in Phase 1 of the PWHL’s Expansion Player Distribution Process following a standout rookie campaign. 

“I am so excited to be a Siren for the next two years,” said O’Brien. “I want to win, and I want to win here in New York. I believe in what we’re building here, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to help create a championship caliber team and culture. I’m counting down the days until we’re back at The Rock (Prudential Center). Let’s go, Sirens!” 

The Manhattan native and third overall pick in the 2025 PWHL Draft quickly established herself as a rising PWHL star, leading all first-year players in scoring with 22 points (7G, 15A) in 28 games while ranking fifth in average time on ice among rookies. The 25-year-old earned recognition as a finalist for the 2026 PWHL Rookie of the Year award and was named to the PWHL All-Rookie Team. Prior to the PWHL, O’Brien won the 2025 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, was a three-time NCAA National Champion, and graduated as the highest-scoring player in University of Wisconsin Badgers history. 

O’Brien becomes the 19th player under contract, including 10 forwards, and is one of 10 players on the Sirens roster signed beyond next season. 

Vancouver Adds Collins as AC

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Delaney Collins (Vancouver Photo)

VANCOUVER, BC (October 1, 2026) – The Vancouver Goldeneyes announced today that Delaney Collins has joined the team as its newest assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. The Head Coach of Hungary’s National Women’s Team, Collins joins the Goldeneyes with 15 years of experience coaching top players at both the NCAA and international levels.   

“We’re so excited to have Delaney join the Goldeneyes coaching staff,” said Head Coach Cara Gardner Morey. “She brings a wealth of knowledge with her experience as an elite defender with the Canadian National Women’s Team and is an extremely creative coach who has worked with national programs in Canada, the United States and Hungary. She is no stranger to finding success on the ice, and we can’t wait to get started on this season together.” 

From Pilot Mound, MB, Collins is a former Team Canada defender with five World Championship medals, including three golds. After retiring as a player, Collins spent five years as an assistant coach with Mercyhurst University (2011-16), helping lead the program to two Frozen Four appearances.  

Internationally, Collins previously served as an assistant coach for Canada at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, working with current Goldeneyes Kristen Campbell (2015 silver) and Ashton Bell (2017 silver), then won bronze as head coach of the 2018 squad. Collins started her tenure with the Hungarian national program in 2021-22, serving as assistant coach at four World Championships before moving into the head coach role in 2025. She also assisted on the Hungarian coaching staff at three U18 World Championships. Collins is part of the NHLCA Female Coaches Program and has been a skills coach with the IIHF and the Nashville Jr Predators. 

“It is a privilege to join the Vancouver Goldeneyes as we head into our second season,” said Collins. “I’m most excited about the potential of this group of players and the culture that has already been established in Vancouver. Cara will set a high standard from day one, and I look forward to working closely with her and our entire staff as we continue building on the energy and support this team has received.” 

As a player, Collins also won national championships with Concordia University (1998) and the University of Alberta (2004), earning back-to-back All-Canada West and First-Team All-Canadian honours during her two seasons with the Pandas. She spent five seasons with the Calgary Oval X-Treme, winning the NWHL championship in 2003 and the WWHL championship in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The fifth overall selection in the first-ever CWHL Draft, Collins played one season with the Brampton Thunder (2010-11) ahead of retirement. 

Collins joins a Goldeneyes coaching staff led by Head Coach Cara Gardner Morey, with Alison Izzi at the helm as General Manager. Returning to the coaching staff from the team’s inaugural season are assistant coach Myles Fitzgerald, goalie coach Joey Ali, head strength and conditioning coach Shannon MacAulay and video coach Andrew Boucher.  

Colgate Women Season Preview

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HAMILTON – The women’s hockey program embarks on its 2026-27 season this weekend with a home-and-home series against the R.I.T. Tigers. The Raiders will opened the season in Rochester on Friday before their home opener on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m..

The Raiders opened the 2021-22 season with a home-and-home against RIT, defeating the Tigers 8-1 in the opening game and 13-0 in game two. 13 goals is still the most scored in a single game in Colgate women’s hockey history.Colgate opens the season ranked No. 14/15 in the nation.

The Raiders reached the ECAC Quarterfinals last season in head coach Stefan Decosse‘s second season in charge. Colgate has three players from the 2025-26 roster selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft. Casey Borgiel, Elyssa Biederman, and Alexis Petford all heard their names called this past summer in Detroit.

Decosse added seven newcomers to the roster this season. The additions come from three countries including six different states and provinces. New to the Colgate lineup is Linda Vocetková, a first-year from Prague, Czech Republic. Vocetková represented the Czech Republic at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics and also competed in the 2024 U18 World Championship. She scored one goal in six games and helped lead the Czech Republic to its first silver medal in under-18 team history.

Emma Pais and Madeline Palumbo have been named team captains for the 2026-27 team. Avery Pickering has been selected as an alternate captain. Pais scored 18 goals and added 14 assists last season. Avery Pickering and Taylor Senecal each return on the defensive end of the ice for Colgate. The pairing each posted 15 points in the 2025-26 season.

Brooke Davis and Farah Walker each return as netminders for the Raiders. Davis finished her rookie season with an 11- 11-1 record including three shutouts. Walker posted an 8-5-0 record with one shutout.

After the Raiders opening weekend, they will host St. Cloud State at Class of 1965 Arena Friday, Oct. 9 and Sat., Oct. 10. Puck drop for Friday is set for 6:30 p.m.Tune in to the Colgate Hockey Face-Off Show before our home opener on Saturday, exclusively on the Colgate Athletics Youtube.

PWHL Hamilton Announces Season Schedule

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HAMILTON, ON (October 2, 2026) – PWHL Hamilton today unveiled its inaugural 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) regular-season schedule which includes 13 home games at TD Coliseum. The PWHL’s fourth season will feature a league-record 180 games from Saturday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Apr. 18 with 12 teams competing in newly established Eastern and Western Conferences, followed by an expanded eight-team playoff format to determine a Walter Cup champion. The PWHL Hamilton regular-season schedule can be viewed online here.

“We’re incredibly excited to see our inaugural season take shape on the calendar,” said General Manager Meghan Duggan. “This is the beginning of something special in Hamilton, and we can’t wait to introduce our team to this community and give our fans a season and a team they can be proud of. The countdown is officially on, and we’re ready to get started.”

“We’re incredibly excited to have a schedule and know when we’ll take the ice in front of our fans,” said Head Coach Kris Sparre. “There’s been a lot of work behind the scenes to build this team, and now it starts to feel real. We’re excited to get together, build something special as a group, and ultimately bring PWHL hockey to Hamilton.”

With Buffalo not having a team and Hamilton so close, Buffalo PWHL fans have an opportunity to travel to Canada to see their favorite players. NYHOL will be covering this team as closely as we can, along with the NY Sirens.

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