Boston University will host the 2026 NCAA women's hockey Ice Breaker Tournament which this season will include Minnesota State, Yale, Robert Morris, and the host Terriers.
Boston University is set to host one of NCAA women's hockey's top events bringing the 2026 Ice Breaker Tournament to Walter Brown Arena from October 23-24.
The 2026 event will include Minnesota State, Robert Morris, Yale and the hosts, Boston University.
"We are looking forward to hosting the 2026 Ice Breaker at Boston University" said Boston University women's hockey head coach Tara Watchorn.
"Bringing more great hockey to our campus and Boston is great for our sport and community. After playing a full season with our new renovations at Walter Brown Arena, it will be fun to be able to welcome more teams to our space and create a memorable atmosphere for our fans and student-athletes."
Boston University becomes the first Hockey East program to host the tournament
"We're excited to bring the Women's Ice Breaker to Boston University and historic Walter Brown Arena," said Steve Metcalf, Hockey East commissioner. "This weekend is always a great showcase for women's hockey."
It's not just an important weekend for the hosts, it's an important event to all involved who get key inter-conference opportunities.
"We're excited to be part of such a premier tournament at Boston University," said Robert Morris head coach Logan Bittle. "This is a unique challenge for our team. It will be a great experience not only for our fans and the RMU community, but also a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes."
Minnesota State and Robert Morris will open the 2026 Ice Breaker Tournament on October 23 at 4pm, followed by Boston University playing Yale at 7pm.
The losers will face off in the consolation game October 23 at 2pm, followed by the winners facing off for a championship game at 5pm.
The first women's Ice Breaker Tournament took place in 2019, founded by the Hockey Commissioners Association as a kick-off event to the NCAA women's hockey season. Past winners have included St. Cloud State, Clarkson, and Minnesota-Duluth.
