For leading his Huskies to an historic season of firsts, Chris MacKenzie of the University of Connecticut has been chosen CCM/AHCA Women’s Division I Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Among UConn’s accomplishments: the first Hockey East regular season title, the first Hockey East tournament crown and the first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

The national coach of the year is chosen by members of the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA).