UTICA, NY - 144 days and 7 hours; that's what remains in the wait for the reigning Division III national finalist Utica University Pioneers to make their much-anticipated return to the ice.
 
The road back to the Division III Frozen Four will be one that's stacked with high-profile matchups and clashes with the best programs in all of Division III men's hockey. Many of these matchups will pass through the Adirondack Bank Center, with the team slated for 18 home gamedays during the regular season, including two exhibitions to start the year, followed by 16 official home games throughout the campaign. Next season culminates with the NCAA Division III semifinals and national championship, all of which will be held right here in Utica at the Adirondack Bank Center! After a 24-5-2 finish and the program's first-ever national championship appearance last season, here's a look at what the Pioneers' quest for a third consecutive DIII Frozen Four will look like, along with season ticket information for all those interested in being a part of all the action!
 
2025-2026 Home Schedule Breakdown:
Next year's campaign is littered with star-studded matchups and interesting storylines, many of which will come to light at the Adirondack Bank Center. The Pioneers will welcome four opponents who finished inside the final USCHO Top-15 poll last season, including a pair of matchups against two of last year's national semifinalists. They also have the potential to face a fifth-ranked team, depending on the results of their annual Utica Thanksgiving Showcase. An expanded UCHC conference also bodes well for home game watchability value, with the UCHC quickly becoming one of the premier leagues in all of Division III. Here is what the home schedule looks like this upcoming season:
 
All of the below games will be played at the Adirondack Bank Center | Records reflect last season's results
October 18th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - SUNY Morrisville* (Exhibition)
October 24th (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - Skidmore* (Exhibition)
October 31st (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - Adrian College (18-10-1, 10th USCHO)
November 1st (Sat.) | 4:00 PM - Adrian College (18-10-1, 10th USCHO)
November 8th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - Hobart (29-1-1, 1st USCHO) (NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH)
November 15th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - SUNY Brockport (6-18-2)
 
UTICA THANKSGIVING SHOWCASE
November 28th (Fri.) | 3:00 PM - Hamilton vs SUNY Morrisville (Semifinal #1)
November 28th (Fri.) | 7:30 PM - Utica vs UMass Boston (Semifinal #2)
November 29th (Sat.) | TBD - Consolation Game
November 29th (Sat.) | TBD - Championship Game
 
NEW YORK SASH TEDDY BEAR TOSS
December 6th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - Oswego State (16-9-3, SUNYAC Champs, #12 USCHO)
 
January 3rd (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - SUNY Canton (9-16-1)
January 10th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - Nazareth (8-16-2)
January 23rd (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - Albertus Magnus (12-13-1, New to UCHC)
January 24th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - Albertus Magnus (12-13-1, New to UCHC)
January 30th (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - St. John Fisher (First Season, New to UCHC)
February 7th (Sat.) | 7:00 PM - Elmira (13-11-2, RV USCHO, New to UCHC)
February 13th (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - SUNY Geneseo (24-5-1, #4 USCHO) (UCHC CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH)
February 20th (Fri.) | 7:00 PM - Chatham (10-15-2)
February 21st (Sat.) | 5:00 PM - Chatham (10-15-2)
 
SEASON TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION
Current season ticket holders will have until NEXT MONDAY/JUNE 2ND to renew their season ticket and be a part of next season's spectacle. Interested fans can renew their season ticket at the Adirondack Bank Center during normal box office hours. Tickets will apply for all regular season home games, and will provide early access to any postseason ticket sales as well. Season ticket prices for the 2025-26 season will be $105 per seat (1-3 seats), with a four-pack deal costing $80 per seat ($320 total).
 
After June 2nd, season ticket sales will be open to the general public. More information will be released as the June 2nd deadline draws nearer.
 
Claim your season ticket and be a part of next season's spectacle now!