Northeastern Women's Hockey Advances to Frozen Four

Huskies defeat Minnesota 4-2 to secure spot in national semifinals

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:40pm

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The Northeastern Huskies women's hockey team is heading to the Frozen Four for the fourth time in program history after defeating Minnesota 4-2 on Saturday. The Huskies jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period and received a standout performance from goaltender Lisa Jönsson, who made 45 saves.

Why it matters

Northeastern's victory over a top-ranked opponent on the road demonstrates the growing strength and competitiveness of the program. Women's college hockey has seen increased investment and talent, leading to higher overall play, and Northeastern's success is part of this broader trend.

The details

The Huskies scored three goals in the opening period, with Éloïse Caron, Stryker Zablocki, and Mia Langlois finding the back of the net. Sophomore goaltender Lisa Jönsson was the star of the game, making 45 saves to preserve the lead. Northeastern will now face top-ranked Ohio State in the Frozen Four on Friday, March 20, at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena.

  • The Huskies defeated Minnesota on Saturday, March 16, 2026.
  • Northeastern will face Ohio State in the Frozen Four on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Lisa Jönsson

The Huskies' sophomore goaltender who made 45 saves in the win over Minnesota.

Dave Flint

Northeastern's head coach, who praised the team's resilience and composure in the victory, calling it one of the biggest wins in his 18 years with the program.

Éloïse Caron

A Northeastern forward who scored the opening goal in the first period.

Stryker Zablocki

A Northeastern forward who scored the second goal in the first period.

Mia Langlois

A Northeastern forward who scored the third goal in the first period.

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What they’re saying

“Facing a high volume of shots can actually be advantageous, helping me maintain momentum.”

— Lisa Jönsson (newsy-today.com)

“This victory is one of the biggest in my 18 years with Northeastern, and I'm proud of the team's composure and performance in a pressure situation.”

— Dave Flint, Head Coach (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The Huskies will face the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the Frozen Four on Friday, March 20, at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena.

The takeaway

Northeastern's success is part of a broader trend of increasing competitiveness in women's college hockey, as programs invest more in recruiting, coaching, and facilities, leading to a higher overall level of play. The Huskies' ability to perform under pressure and secure key victories on the road demonstrates the growing strength and maturity of the program.