Two NCAA Division I women's hockey programs, UConn and Merrimack, meet at Lawler Rink on the Merrimack College campus in North Andover, Massachusetts. Lawler Rink, housed within the S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center, serves as Merrimack's home ice and is noted for its intimate atmosphere and historical ties to the program. The matchup showcases competitive regional college hockey on a compact, storied rink with strong local support.
