Hockey East Women's Championship
Hockey East
Hockey East Postseason Tournament Format
Women's League Will Feature All Teams in A Single Elimination Format

Again in 2025, all 10 women’s programs will compete in a single-elimination postseason tournament for the Bertagna Trophy. Seeds seven and eight will host seeds 10 and nine, respectively, in the Opening Round on Wednesday, February 26. The top six seeds will receive a bye into the Quarterfinals, scheduled for Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1. Following a reseeding, the top two seeds will host the winners of the Opening Round, while the third seed will host the sixty seed and the fourth seed will host the fifth seed.

The Semifinals will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at the sites of the higher seeds.

UConn will host the 2025 Hockey East Women’s Championship Game on Saturday, March 8, at 12:00 p.m. The title game will once again be broadcast live nationally on ESPNU.

Tickets to the premier women’s championship event can be purchased online at UConnHuskies.evenue.net/events/WHE. Seats start at just $15, while fans can get $5 off every ticket purchased before January 1. Discounts are also available for youths, seniors, and groups.

The tournament winner will earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Further details, including ticket pricing and on-sale dates, will be provided in the coming weeks.