ECAC Hockey has announced that the women’s championship from the competition to the historic Lake Placid, NY will move, starting with the 2025-26 season.
The top four teams in the competition will compete for the title on the Legendary 1980 Rink – Herb Brooks Arena in the Olympic Center.
“Lake Placid is a special place in the hockey community, and we are delighted to bring the Ecac Hockey Women’s Championship to this historic location,” said Ecac hockey commissioner Doug Christiansen in a press release. “This step will offer an unforgettable championship atmosphere for our student athletes and fans while building on the tradition of excellence of the competition.”
The inaugural Lake Placid Women’s Championship Weekend is set for 6-7 March 2026, with a semi-final games on Friday 6 March and the Champion Final on Saturday 7 March. The winner deserves the automatic offer of the competition for the NCAA tournament.
Lake Placid, famous the location of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ from 1980, has a rich history of hosting world -class events and continues to serve as a prominent destination for both athletes and fans.
“We are delighted to work with ECAC -Hockey and welcome the Women’s Championship to Lake Placid, the home base of ECAC Hockey,” said Chadd Cassidy, VP of Legacy Location Operations for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority. “Herb Brooks Arena is the most iconic ice rink in the world and we look forward to creating a memorable experience for players, coaches and fans.”
Tickets for the ECAC Hockey Women’s Championship 2026 will go on sale later this year. Additional details about schedules, accommodation and fan activities will be announced at a later date.
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