Even if you’re not a huge sports fan, you’re probably well aware of the success of many of UConn’s athletic programs. Storrs is fittingly known as the Basketball Capital of the World, with the men’s and women’s teams holding a combined 18 national championships in the last 30 years. UConn’s football team is coming off a successful season with their first bowl game win since 2009. These are arguably the most popular teams to watch among students, but there’s one more team that every UConn student should be looking to see.
The UConn men’s hockey team, nicknamed the Ice Bus, is coming off their most successful season in program history. In a competitive Hockey East conference featuring college hockey juggernauts such as Boston College, Boston University and Maine, the Huskies finished in fourth place in the regular season and second in the conference tournament. Many players put together very impressive seasons, most notably Joey Muldowney who finished with the second most goals scored among all Division I players. The team also took home its first trophy in the Connecticut Ice tournament, a two-day regular season tournament featuring Yale, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart and UConn.
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UConn’s successful regular season earned them their first NCAA tournament bid in program history. They had a convincing 4-1 win in the first round against Quinnipiac, the 2023 national champions. Their season came to an end one round short of the Frozen Four with a heartbreaking overtime loss to Penn State in the second round. Despite the loss, this historic season will leave a lasting culture in the locker room that will lead to more success in the future.
As we head into a new season of UConn hockey, there is so much to be excited about. The team’s three leading goal scorers, Muldowney, Ryan Tattle and Jake Richard, will be returning this season. Goaltender Tyler Muszelik will also be returning for his second season with the Huskies after an impressive 2024-25 season.
Additionally, there’s plenty to like about attending a game as a student. UConn plays most of their home games in Storrs at the Toscano Family Ice Forum, which hosted its first games in January 2023. Its modern design makes it the perfect place to watch a game. The seats are pretty full for most games which helps create a great atmosphere, especially during intense parts of a game. One of the best parts about attending a game is hearing “Brass Bonanza” when UConn scores, which used to be the goal song for the Hartford Whalers. It’s a song that remains closely connected to the Whalers and is still well-known among hockey fans around the country, especially in New England.
The Huskies will also play four home games at the PeoplesBank Arena (formerly the XL Center) in Hartford. These games usually attract larger crowds which makes the game even more exciting. If you don’t have a way of getting to Hartford, you can get free round trip bus passes from the Student Union two days before the game.
UConn kicks off their home slate of games on Oct. 17 against Ohio State in Storrs, followed by a second game against the Buckeyes the next day in Hartford. So, grab a friend or two and get to a game at some point this year to see everything UConn hockey has to offer.
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