With eight first-place votes in 2023 Hockey East women’s preseason coaches poll, Northeastern takes top spot

Northeastern won its sixth straight Hockey East championship in 2023 (photo: Jim Pierce).

Northeastern earned eight first-place votes in the 2023 Hockey East women’s preseason coaches poll to sit atop the poll entering the new season.

Providence and UConn each garnered a first-place vote in the poll as well.

2023 Hockey East Women’s Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Northeastern, 88 points, 8 first-place votes
2. Vermont, 75
3. Providence, 74, 1
4. UConn, 65, 1
5. Boston University, 59
6. Boston College, 58
7. Maine, 38
8. New Hampshire, 35
9. Merrimack, 28
10. Holy Cross, 20