An Introduction to NCAA Women's Hockey →

As the puck is set to drop on the inaugural season of the NWHL and the ninth season of the CWHL, more and more attention is being paid to women’s hockey in the US.

But before there was professional women’s hockey, there was NCAA collegiate hockey. More than three-quarters of the women lacing up for the two professional leagues this season got their start in NCAA collegiate hockey.

Whether you’re a new women’s hockey fan, or you love the pros but have never delved into the college waters, here’s a primer that should help you better understand.