The 2026 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four is set, with four of the top college programs heading to University Park, Pennsylvania for the national semifinals on Friday.
Live coverage is available on TSN+.
Top-seeded Ohio State will face No. 5 Northeastern, while No. 2 Wisconsin meets No. 3 Penn State, with a spot in Sunday’s national championship game on the line.
The Buckeyes and Badgers have defined the NCAA women’s hockey landscape in recent years, combining to win each of the last five national titles. A fourth straight championship meeting between the two remains a strong possibility.
Ohio State is led by head coach Nadine Muzerall, the highly regarded bench boss from Mississauga, who has built the Buckeyes into a national powerhouse and perennial title contender.
Beyond the marquee matchup potential, Canadian talent will once again play a major role across all four teams.
Players to watch (Canada):
Northeastern
- Stryker Zablocki (Prince Albert, SK) – A freshman standout and Hockey East Player and Rookie of the Year, leading the team in scoring
- Morgan Jackson (Courtenay, BC) – Sophomore forward and key offensive contributor
Ohio State
- Maxine Cimoroni (Toronto, ON) – Dynamic freshman forward, among the top rookie scorers nationally
- Sara Swiderski (Langley, BC) – Veteran defenceman anchoring the blue line
- Hailey MacLeod (Abbotsford, BC) – Senior goaltender and Boston Fleet draft pick
Penn State
- Grace Outwater (Picton, ON) – Sophomore forward, second on the team in scoring
- Danica Maynard (Lake Country, BC) – Freshman forward and rising star with Hockey Canada experience
Canadian players continue to be a driving force in the NCAA women’s game, making up roughly one-third of Division I rosters. The Frozen Four annually showcases that influence, with many athletes progressing to national teams and the professional ranks.
The national semifinals take place Friday, with the championship game set for Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.
