The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is proud to announce its 2021-22 Women's Preseason Coaches' Poll. The 2021-22 UCHC Preseason Poll is voted on by all 11 league coaches with Nazareth College selected as the top team in the conference at the start of the 2021-22 season. 

Nazareth was a near unanimous selection, garnering nine of the ten first place votes and 99 total points. The Golden Flyers are attempting to win their first UCHC title. Nazareth finished 8-2-0 overall and 4-1-0 in UCHC play during the 2020-21 season, which was shortened due to COVID-19. The Golden Flyers advanced to the UCHC Championship game for the first time in 2021.
 
Utica College is picked to finish second in the 2021-22 UCHC Women’s Preseason poll, with 91 total points and two first place votes. Stevenson, who finished second in the league standings during the 2020-21 regular season is picked to finish third with 78 points. Manhattanville College is predicted to finish fourth with 72 points, while Chatham University completes the top five with 66 points.
 
Neumann University (52 Points), Alvernia University (48 points), Lebanon Valley College (35 points), Wilkes University (24 points), newcomer Arcadia University (22 points) and King’s College (18 points) round out the 2021-22 UCHC Women’s Preseason Coaches Poll. 

2021-22 UCHC Women's Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Nazareth – 99 Points (9 First Place Votes)
2. Utica – 91 Points (2 First Place Votes)
3. Stevenson – 78 Points
4. Manhattanville – 72 Points
5. Chatham – 66 Points
6. Neumann – 52 Points
7. Alvernia – 48 Points
8. Lebanon Valley – 35 Points
9. Wilkes – 24 Points
10. Arcadia – 22 Points
11. King’s – 18 Points
 
Next week, the UCHC will unveil its 2021-22 Players to Watch. Exhibition action continues this weekend before the 2021-22 regular season kicks off on Friday, Oct. 29.
 
ABOUT THE UNITED COLLEGIATE HOCKEY CONFERENCE
The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is a collaborative effort between eleven institutions to provide a competitive environment and structure for NCAA Division III men's and women's ice hockey in the Eastern United States. Our membership encompasses a wide geographic area spanning from Central and Western New York to the greater Pittsburgh and Baltimore areas. In its fifth season, the UCHC will incorporate the efforts of ice hockey student-athletes from Arcadia University, Alvernia University, Chatham University, King's College, Lebanon Valley College, Manhattanville College, Nazareth College, Neumann University, Stevenson University, Utica College, and Wilkes University into their strong, but evolving membership that strives for on-ice excellence while also preparing student athletes for their off-ice futures. For more on the UCHC, visit the league's homepage at http://www.TheUCHC.com, or follow the league on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/UCHCHockey.