Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens women's ice hockey
| Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens women's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
| Current season | |
| University | University of Delaware |
| Conference | AHA |
| Head coach | Allison Coomey 1st season |
| Assistant coaches | Melissa Samoskevich Taylor Willard |
| Arena | Fred Rust Ice Arena Newark, Delaware |
| Colors | Royal blue and gold[1] |
The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens women's ice hockey team is a college ice hockey program that represents the University of Delaware. The Fightin' Blue Hens are a member of the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) and play their home games at Fred Rust Ice Arena in Newark, Delaware. The team began play during the 2025–26 season.
History
In December 2023, it was announced Delaware would add one women's sport due to Title IX considerations.[2][3] The new women's sport would later be announced as ice hockey, and Delaware was initially announced to be joining College Hockey America (CHA) for its first season of varsity play in 2025–26.[4] However, by that time, CHA had already announced plans to merge with the men-only Atlantic Hockey Association after the 2023–24 season. In March 2024, Allison Coomey was named the inaugural head coach.[5][6] On April 30, 2024, the merged conference was unveiled as Atlantic Hockey America, with Delaware joining for the 2025–26 season.[7]
Season-by-season results
| Won Championship | Lost Championship | Conference Champions | League Leader |
| Year | Coach | W | L | T | Conference | Conf.
W |
Conf.
L |
Conf.
T |
Finish | Conference Tournament | NCAA Tournament |
| 2025–26 | Allison Coomey | Atlantic Hockey America |
Current roster
As of October 6, 2025.[8]
| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | DoB | Hometown | Previous team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattie Robitzer | Junior | G | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | 2003-10-20 | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania | Northeastern | |
| 2 | Lexie Lonask | Freshman | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2007-01-10 | Chandler, Arizona | Shattuck-Saint Mary's School | |
| 3 | Madison Bonavita | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 0000-00-00 | Longmeadow, Massachusetts | Milton Academy | |
| 4 | Tiana McIntyre | Senior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2004-03-26 | Park City, Utah | Quinnipiac | |
| 5 | Emma MacIntyre | Freshman | D | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2007-07-26 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Stanstead College | |
| 6 | Kacey Blum | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-00-00 | McLean, Virginia | Washington Pride | |
| 8 | Victoria Borg | Freshman | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2007-07-22 | Burlington, Ontario | Blyth Academy | |
| 9 | Bailey Gray | Freshman | D | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2006-11-15 | Plymouth, Minnesota | Benilde-St. Margaret's | |
| 10 | Danica Mark | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2004-12-13 | Duluth, Minnesota | Union | |
| 11 | Charlie Voge | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-04-18 | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | St. Paul's School | |
| 13 | Kaitlin Finnegan | Graduate | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | 2002-02-05 | Tecumseh, Kansas | Lindenwood | |
| 15 | Wren Abboud | Freshman | F | 5' 2" (1.57 m) | 2005-05-31 | Weymouth, Massachusetts | Thayer Academy | |
| 16 | Eva Mayo | Freshman | F/D | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-11-16 | Honeoye Falls, New York | Kent School | |
| 17 | Suvina Heidt | Freshman | D | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-08-28 | Aurora, Colorado | Winchendon School | |
| 18 | Francesca Barresi | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2007-00-00 | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Lady Jr. Sens U22 | |
| 19 | Katelynn Charlton | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 2006-07-12 | Brampton, Ontario | Burlington Barracudas U22 | |
| 20 | Meera Smith | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-05-05 | Victoria, British Columbia | Shawnigan Lake School | |
| 21 | Billi Roman | Freshman | F | 5' 3" (1.6 m) | 2007-01-00 | Hockessin, Delaware | Philadelphia Jr. Flyers | |
| 24 | Taylor Schooley | Freshman | D | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2007-03-28 | Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Penguins Elite | |
| 27 | Ida Haave | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2006-01-02 | Kristiansand, Norway | Norges Toppidrettsgymnas Lillehammer | |
| 31 | Charlotte Payne | Freshman | G | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 2006-08-25 | Oakville, Ontario | Oakville Jr. Hornets | |
| 35 | Sydney Butler | Senior | G | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | 2004-09-12 | Darien, Connecticut | Delaware (ACHA) |
References
- ^ "Delaware Blue Hens Logo Usage". August 28, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "CUSA Adds Delaware, Blue Hens to Join in 2025". conferenceusa.com. November 28, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Delaware Accepts Invitation to Join Conference USA as Full Member". University of Delaware Athletics. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "University of Delaware to Join College Hockey America for 2025–26 Season" (Press release). College Hockey America. December 1, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Coomey Named Inaugural Ice Hockey Head Coach". University of Delaware Athletics. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (March 27, 2024). "University of Delaware Names Allison Coomey Head Coach of New NCAA DI Women's Program". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America" (Press release). Atlantic Hockey America. April 30, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "2025–26 Ice Hockey Roster". University of Delaware Athletics. Retrieved October 6, 2025.