SYRACUSE (Interstat) — The Stonehill Skyhawks will begin the 2026-27 women’s NCAA Division I hockey season on the road Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. Both teams enter the opener with 0-0 records, giving each side a fresh start after their most recent results ended in one-goal losses.

Stonehill closed its previous action with a 2-1 defeat at Franklin Pierce on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Syracuse also finished its last outing on the short end, falling 2-1 at Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. The Skyhawks will look to open the new campaign with a stronger road performance, while the Orange aim to make the most of their home ice in the first game of the season.

This matchup is the first of two straight meetings between the programs. Stonehill will remain at Syracuse for a Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, rematch before returning home to face Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The Skyhawks then travel to Saint Michael’s for games on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

Stonehill continues its October schedule with home games against Post on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The Skyhawks visit New Hampshire on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, and Saint Anselm on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Stonehill hosts Saint Anselm on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and welcomes Sacred Heart on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

Syracuse’s upcoming schedule also features the second Stonehill game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The Orange then visit Mercyhurst for games on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Syracuse hosts Penn State on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

The Orange follow with road games at Robert Morris on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Syracuse hosts Delaware on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, and Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, before visiting Lindenwood on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

The game marks an early test for both programs as they begin NCAA Division I play. Stonehill and Syracuse will each seek to establish momentum in a season opener that could set the tone for the weeks ahead. The Skyhawks and Orange will meet again the following day, adding immediate familiarity to the weekend set. The opening weekend will be followed by a busy slate for both teams. The programs have full schedules ahead through early November, with each set for a mix of home and road contests.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Syracuse to edge Stonehill 3-2. No point spread or over-under information was provided.