The Nazareth Golden Flyers are a Women’s Division III ice hockey team representing Nazareth University, located in Pittsford, New York from the United Collegiate Hockey Conference. The team is based out of Tim Hortons Iceplex, which is located in Brighton, New York, 6 miles from the school’s campus. The women’s program was established for the 2018-19 season.
Quick Hits
- School: Nazareth University
- Location: Pittsford, New York
- School Founded: 1924
- Enrollment: 2,823
- Colors: Purple, Gold, Black, & White
- Home Arena: Tim Hortons Iceplex
- Rink Dimensions: 200′ x 85′
- Conference: United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC)
- Head Coach: Chris Baudo
- Conference Titles: 5 (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Conference Tournament Titles: 4 (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Conferences
- United Collegiate Hockey Conference (2018-present)
Arenas
- Tim Hortons Iceplex (2018-present)
Head Coaches
- Chris Baudo (2018-present) 164-35-9 (.810)
Year by Year Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Collegiate Hockey Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2018-19 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 72 | 30 | 27 | 2nd of 10 | L, SF 2-0 (Willliam Smith) | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 120 | 38 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 24 | 26 | 3rd of 6 North | L, QF 3-1 (William Smith) | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 110 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 0.8 | 3rd of 10 | W, QF 5-3 (Utica) W, SF 4-1 (Chatham) L, F 5-1 (Elmira) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 13 |
| 2021-22 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 14 | 59 | 1st of 11 | W, QF 3-1 (Lebanon Valley) W, SF 4-1 (Chatham) W, F 7-0 (Manhattanville) | 29 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 156 | 23 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 95 | 12 | 56 | 1st of 11 | W, QF 6-0 (Stevenson) W, SF 6-1 (Chatham) W, F 3-2 2OT (Utica) | 29 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 120 | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 12 | 59 | 1st of 11 | W, QF 5-0 (King's) W, SF 4-0 (Wilkes) W, F 2-1 (Utica) | 29 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 100 | 27 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 8 | 31 | 1st of 4 | W, SF 5-0 (Chatham) W, F 3-2 OT (Utica) | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 112 | 28 |
| 2025-26 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 13 | 42 | 1st of 8 | W, SF 5-0 (Albertus Magnus) L, F 4-1 (Elmira) | 30 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 129 | 41 |
NCAA Tournament Appearances
| Season | First Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Championship | Third Place (until 2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bye | L, 2-1 (Elmira Soaring Eagles) | -- | -- | -- |
| 2023 | L, 3-1 (Hamilton Continentals) | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| 2024 | L, 2-1 OT (Hamilton Continentals) | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| 2025 | W, 4-2 (Endicott Gulls) | L, 1-0 (Middlebury Panthers) | -- | -- | N/A |
| 2026 | Bye | W, 2-1 OT (Wilkes Colonels) | W, 5-4 OT (Norwich Cadets) | L, 4-0 (Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons) | N/A |
5 appearances | 1-time National Runner-Up |
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