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Women's Hockey Reveals 2026-27 Promotional Schedule
10/8/2026 4:04:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
Highlights include Real ‘Cats Wear Pink, Education Day, and post-game Skate with the ‘Cats
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire athletic department announced the promotional schedule for all 17 women's ice hockey home games in the 2026-27 season at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex on Thursday (Oct. 8).
Between themed games and opportunities to hear from the team, fans of women's hockey will have plenty to look forward to throughout the season.
The Wildcats open their home slate on Friday, Oct. 9 against Boston University, kicking off conference action, before hosting St. Lawrence for Family Weekend on Oct. 15-16. The first 100 fans in attendance on Oct. 15 will receive a magnet schedule, while the Oct. 16 Education Day matchup will offer free attendance for UNH students.
UNH's October slate wraps up with the return of Real 'Cats Wear Pink on Oct. 23, when the Wildcats host Stonehill in the team's annual cancer awareness game in support of those affected by cancer, followed by Trick or Treat on Halloween, where fans are invited to skate in costume following the team's 2 p.m. tilt with Merrimack.
The promotional calendar continues into the new year, when the Wildcats open 2027 with a post-game Skate with the 'Cats on Jan. 1, and Camper Appreciation Day on Jan. 2, in the team's weekend series against RIT.
New Hampshire closes the regular-season home slate with Senior Night and Women in Sports Day against Merrimack on Feb. 12, Fan Appreciation Day and Blue Out BU on Feb. 13, and Breakaway with the 'Cats on Feb. 18.
Full Promotional Schedule:
Between themed games and opportunities to hear from the team, fans of women's hockey will have plenty to look forward to throughout the season.
The Wildcats open their home slate on Friday, Oct. 9 against Boston University, kicking off conference action, before hosting St. Lawrence for Family Weekend on Oct. 15-16. The first 100 fans in attendance on Oct. 15 will receive a magnet schedule, while the Oct. 16 Education Day matchup will offer free attendance for UNH students.
UNH's October slate wraps up with the return of Real 'Cats Wear Pink on Oct. 23, when the Wildcats host Stonehill in the team's annual cancer awareness game in support of those affected by cancer, followed by Trick or Treat on Halloween, where fans are invited to skate in costume following the team's 2 p.m. tilt with Merrimack.
The promotional calendar continues into the new year, when the Wildcats open 2027 with a post-game Skate with the 'Cats on Jan. 1, and Camper Appreciation Day on Jan. 2, in the team's weekend series against RIT.
New Hampshire closes the regular-season home slate with Senior Night and Women in Sports Day against Merrimack on Feb. 12, Fan Appreciation Day and Blue Out BU on Feb. 13, and Breakaway with the 'Cats on Feb. 18.
Full Promotional Schedule:
- Fri., Oct. 9, 2026 vs. Boston University (6pm) – Home Opener
- Thurs., Oct. 15, 2026 vs. St. Lawrence (5pm) – Family Weekend / Magnet Schedule Giveaway (First 100 Fans)
- Fri., Oct. 16, 2026 vs. St. Lawrence (11am) – Education Day / Free Attendance (UNH Students)
- Fri., Oct. 23, 2026 vs. Stonehill (2pm) – Pink in the Rink / HEADStrong
- Sat., Oct. 31, 2026 vs. Merrimack (2pm) – Trick or Treat / Skate in Costume
- Fri., Nov. 6, 2026 vs. Providence (6pm) – Post-Game Autographs
- Fri., Nov. 20, 2026 vs. Holy Cross (6pm) – Honorary Starters / Teddy Bear Toss
- Fri., Jan. 1, 2027 vs. RIT (6pm) – Post-Game Skate with the 'Cats
- Sat., Jan. 2, 2027 vs. RIT (2pm) – Camper Appreciation Day / Calendar Giveaway
- Sat., Jan. 16, 2027 vs. Northeastern (2pm) – UNH Alumni Day / Engineering Day
- Fri., Feb. 12, 2027 vs. Merrimack (6pm) – Senior Night / Women in Sports Day
- Sat., Feb. 13, 2027 vs. Boston University (2pm) – Fan Appreciation Day / Blue Out BU
- Thu., Feb. 18, 2027 vs. Holy Cross (6pm) – Breakaway with the 'Cats / Honorary Starters
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All dates, times, opponents, and promotional details are subject to change.
NEXT UP • HOME VS BOSTON UNIVERSITY, FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 6 P.M.
The Wildcats open both their conference schedule and their home slate on Friday, Oct. 9, as they battle with Boston University (0-2-0, 0-0-0 HEA) with a 6 p.m. puck drop at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
Follow the UNH Women's Hockey Team
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unhwhockey
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All dates, times, opponents, and promotional details are subject to change.
NEXT UP • HOME VS BOSTON UNIVERSITY, FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 6 P.M.
The Wildcats open both their conference schedule and their home slate on Friday, Oct. 9, as they battle with Boston University (0-2-0, 0-0-0 HEA) with a 6 p.m. puck drop at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
Follow the UNH Women's Hockey Team
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unhwhockey
X - https://x.com/unhwhockey
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