The Greenville, South Carolina native visited Storrs this past weekend.
The annual tournament between the state's four Division I men's hockey teams will be played at the state's biggest hockey arena.
After a poor showing by the Huskies in a 4-1 loss to Colorado College on Saturday, head coach Mike Cavanaugh is demanding urgency.
The Huskies scored first and then were outplayed the rest of the way.
UConn has been riding the rollercoaster with its young group through three games.
Ethan Gardula buried a pair of goals, including the overtime winner.
The Huskies will host a Tigers team that made a statement to open the season with a decisive sweep of UMass.
The Huskies didn't do much right in the third period against Bowling Green. Could that experience make a difference when they chase more prestigious hardware later on?
The Huskies melted down in the third period with a cascade of self-inflicted mistakes.
Plus: Standout performers, lineup notes and more.
The Huskies just found a way to win in the season-opener.
The Huskies open the 2026-27 season at home with a trophy on the line.
