Women’s Hockey to Open 2026-27 Season against Saint Michael’s on Friday

Friday, October 16

Hanover, N.H.

7:00 PM

Dartmouth College

Saint Michael's

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Women’s Hockey to Open 2026-27 Season against Saint Michael’s on Friday

10/15/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey

HANOVER, N.H. – Dartmouth women's hockey will open the 2026-27 season against Saint Michael's on Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Arena. On Saturday, October 17, the Big Green will make the short trip to South Burlington, Vermont to take on Saint Michael's at 4:00 p.m.

Dartmouth (0-0-0) vs. Saint Michael's (0-6-0)
Friday, October 16
7:00 pm EDT
Thompson Arena | Hanover, N.H.
ESPN+ | International Stream | Live Stats | Tickets | Program

Dartmouth (0-0-0) at Saint Michael's (0-6-0)
Saturday, October 17
4:00 pm EDT
Cairns Arena | South Burlington, V.T.
Northeast Sports Network | Live Stats

Matchup History between Dartmouth and Saint Michael's
The Big Green hold a 1-0 record over the Purple Knights. Their first matchup was on December 12, 2025, at Thompson Arena in Hanover, N.H., where Dartmouth defeated Saint Michael's, 10-0. Nine players scored for the Big Green in the victory, as Ella Inglis led Dartmouth with a team-best two goals. It was the first time that Dartmouth scored 10 goals in a game since the 10-5 victory over Yale in 2012.

Scouting the Purple Knights
Saint Michael's has an overall record of 0-6-0 and a NEWHA record of 0-6-0.

Home Opener
For the 2026-27 Home Opener, the first 50 students in attendance will receive a free Dartmouth beanie!

Returning Players to Watch
Some returning players to watch is junior goaltender Michaela Hesová, who was a 2026 Winter Olympian for Team Czechia. She made 30 or more saves in 10 of her 19 games, posted two shutouts and recorded a .916 save percentage. Junior forward Ella Inglis led the Big Green with five goals, eight assists and a team-high 13 points. Senior forward Hamilton Doster had nine points and seven assists for the Big Green.

Nine Newcomers
The women's ice hockey program welcomes nine newcomers in 2026-27, first-years: Marissa Gloyns, Janie McGawn, Rebecca Langenegger, Sophia Busa, Ava Giroux, Cate McCoy, Kayla Gerson, Addy Cowan and sophomore transfer, Ellie Zakrajsheck.

Road to 300 Wins
Head Coach Maura Crowell has an overall career record of 280 wins and is on the road to 300 wins. Crowell is one of the DI winningiest active women's college hockey coaches all-time, according to USCHO, with a record of 280-220-42 over her 17 seasons.

Coaching Staff Addition
Katie Kotlowski joins the Big Green coaching staff as an Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season. Kotlowski joins Dartmouth from Marian University, where she was an assistant coach in 2025. With Marian she served as the defensive coordinator, focusing on defensive skills. In addition, Kotlowski was responsible for player development, video breakdown, pre-scouting and practice plans. She contributed to the winningest season in program history and helped the program clinch its first playoff win in program history at Marian as an assistant coach.

Kotlowski played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for six seasons, where she was a key part of one of the most successful runs in NCAA women's hockey history. Kotlowski and the Badgers won three NCAA national championships in 2021, 2023 and 2025. She reached the NCAA championship game in four of those years and capped her illustrious career with an incredible 38-1-2 record.

2026-27 Season Outlook
The Big Green looks to build off the 2025-26 season with a core group of returning players and nine newcomers. Dartmouth will face Saint Michael's in the first two games of the season before facing Holy Cross, twice at Thompson Arena on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. The Big Green will open ECAC play against St. Lawrence at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at Thompson Arena, in the inaugural Education Day.