With all 12 teams finally taking the ice, October was a busy, slightly chaotic month in the ECAC.
Features
Five young players to watch at the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship
The IX Sports: Hockey Insider with The Ice Garden, Nov. 6, 2026
The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Women’s Hockey World Championship preview
Host Maya Smith walks listeners through the IIHF Women’s World Championship contenders before an interview with Madison Samoskevich of the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Angel City is peaking at the perfect time
Angel City finished the regular season with 10 games unbeaten, but ‘that doesn’t mean anything in the playoffs now,’ said Sveindís Jónsdóttir
UCLA still searching for identity despite early wins
The Bruins still have chemistry to iron out
The IX Sports Podcast: What the End of Chris DeMarco Experiment Says About the WNBA
What’s next for the New York Liberty following the ouster of Chris DeMarco?
Hockey East monthly recap: October 2026
With the season in full swing, October leaves us with plenty to talk about when it comes to the Hockey East programs.
2026 Worlds preview: Canada
Canada comes into the 2026 World Championship hoping its young, fresh roster can get the country back on top after settling for silver at the Olympics.
Valkyries look to future, celebrate present in championship parade
That the Valkyries were having a parade nearly three years to the day that the team was officially announced is remarkable in itself
2026 Worlds preview: United States
Team USA looks to defend its gold medal at the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships
