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Norwich Women's Ice Hockey
Cadets Head to the Frozen Four
After a thrilling 1-0 quarterfinal victory, No. 2 Norwich Women's Ice Hockey is headed to the NCAA Frozen Four in River Falls, Wisconsin. Back on the national stage for the first time since 2018, the Cadets face Nazareth University in the semifinals as they continue their pursuit of a third national championship.
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Our "I Will Try" motto is particularly evident in our athletics programs. It's the foundation of our athletics program philosophy. This means we'll motivate you to reach your athletic goals and then we'll challenge you to try harder. If you struggle, we'll help you learn from it. And when you succeed, you'll surpass your expectations.
It's a coveted mindset that will accelerate your growth in competition, in the classroom, and in life. Just ask our many All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, National Champions, and conference champions.
Norwich University sponsors 23 varsity athletic programs and competes at the NCAA Division III level. Our primary conference affiliation is the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
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Four men’s hockey, two women’s hockey, one individual rifle, and one individual downhill alpine skiing.
Athletic Facilities
At Norwich, you'll strive to reach further and aim higher. To go beyond perceived limits and discover your true calling. Here, you'll be surrounded by students who are active, engaged and ambitious. Plus, Norwich offers you the facilities you need to get there including multiple grass playing fields for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football and rugby.
Sabine Field
Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium is a multi-sport, multi-activity, lighted stadium that can be used in most weather conditions. The stadium holds 1,200 fans and features a synthetic turf field that meets NCAA regulations for football, soccer and lacrosse. It includes a 400-meter running track with 42-inch lanes, energy-efficient stadium lights, a sound system, bleachers and a press box.
Goodyear Pool
Goodyear Pool is a six-lane, 25-yard pool, sloping from five feet deep at its shallow end to eleven feet at its deepest. The pool is equipped with wave breaker lane lines, a scoreboard, a live stream camera and a Colorado timing system. In addition, it provides stadium seating for spectators and a one-meter diving springboard.
Kreitzberg Arena
Home to the National Champion Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams, Kreitzberg can seat 1,420 spectators and accommodate 3,000 for hockey games. The 59,000-square-foot arena features a 200-foot by 90-foot ice surface, a Norwich University team suite which includes training room, team room, changing room, and weight room.
Shaw Outdoor Center
Located across the street at the base of Paine Mountain, just 500 steps from the Wise Campus Center, the Shaw Outdoor Center offers free use of outdoor recreational equipment and access to the Paine Mountain trail system for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, and more.
Athletics News
Norwich University women's hockey clinches Frozen Four berth
By Blake McQueary
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Norwich women punch ticket to D3 Frozen Four
By Michael Dugan & Connor Ullathorne
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Back on the Big Stage
By Zack Bennett
Norwich men’s and women’s hockey programs surge into the postseason under new coaches as they look to earn their way to the Frozen Four.
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