Yale Women's Hockey Aims for ECAC Title

Bulldogs riding 13-game winning streak, need two more wins to claim top spot

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The ninth-ranked Yale women's ice hockey team has been on a tear, winning 13 straight games and outscoring opponents 56-21. If the Bulldogs can win their final two regular season games against Princeton and Quinnipiac, they will clinch the ECAC regular season title and earn the top seed in the conference tournament. However, a couple losses could drop them down the standings.

Why it matters

Yale's strong finish to the season could position them for a deep run in the ECAC tournament and potentially an NCAA tournament berth. The Bulldogs are looking to build on their success and cement their status as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

The Bulldogs are currently in second place in the ECAC, trailing first-place Princeton by two points. Yale has split the season series with Princeton, each winning 4-3 in overtime at home. Yale also lost to third-place Quinnipiac earlier in the season, but now trails the Bobcats by two points. If Yale can win their final two games, it would tie the team's longest winning streak of 15 games set in 2022-23.

  • Yale faces off against Princeton on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Yale plays their final regular season game against Quinnipiac on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jordan Ray

Yale's leading scorer.

Carina Diantonio

Yale's second-leading scorer.

Mark Bolding

Yale's head coach.

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What they’re saying

“These are two definitely big games and they basically determine the rest of our season and where we fall in playoffs. So we're a very prepared team.”

— Jordan Ray, Yale leading scorer (WTNH)

“You hope you're going to get hot at some point, but I think this time of year is great. We've got to be ready, but it's nice to be playing well right now.”

— Mark Bolding, Yale head coach (WTNH)

“It's definitely a full team effort. They work really well together. 13 is a lot of wins. So everyone's got to come together.”

— Carina Diantonio, Yale's second-leading scorer (WTNH)

What’s next

If Yale wins their final two games, they will clinch the ECAC regular season title and earn the top seed in the conference tournament.

The takeaway

Yale's women's hockey team has surged in the second half of the season, putting themselves in position to claim the ECAC title and secure a high seed in the conference tournament. Their strong finish could set them up for a deep postseason run.