The Wilkes Colonels are a Women’s Division III ice hockey team representing Wilkes University, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania from the Middle Atlantic Conference. The team is based out of the Toyota Sportsplex (also home to Misericordia University men’s & women’s hockey), located minutes from campus. The women’s program was established for the 2018-19 season.
Quick Hits
- School: Wilkes University
- Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- School Founded: 1933
- Enrollment: 2,245
- Colors: Blue, Gold, & White
- Home Arena: Toyota Sportsplex
- Arena Capacity: 1,500
- Rink Dimensions: 200′ x 85′
- Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)
- Head Coach: Dave LaBaff
- Conference Titles: 2 (2025, 2026)
- Conference Tournament Titles: 2 (2025, 2026)
Conferences
- NCAA Division III Independent (2018-2019)
- Middle Atlantic Conference (2019-2023; 2024-present)
- Conference run within UCHC until 2024; run on its own from 2024-present
- United Collegiate Hockey Conference (2019-2024)
Arenas
- Toyota Sportsplex (2018-present)
Head Coaches
- Earl Utter (2018-2022) 8-60-2 (.129)
- Dave LaBaff (2022-present) 69-33-6 (.667)
Year by Year Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division III Independent | Overall Record |
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| 2018-19 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 84 | - | N/A | N/A | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 84 |
United Collegiate Hockey Conference/Middle Atlantic Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2019-20 | 16 (8) | 4 (4) | 11 (4) | 1 (0) | 24 (18) | 77 (20) | 9 (8) | 5th of 6-North (3rd of 5) | Did not qualify | 23 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 88 |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 10th of 10 (4th of 4) | Did not qualify | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 46 |
| 2021-22 | 20 (10) | 3 (2) | 17 (8) | 0 (0) | 26 (12) | 95 (22) | 9 (6) | T-9th of 11 (5th of 6) | Did not qualify | 22 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 104 |
| 2022-23 | 20 (10) | 4 (2) | 14 (6) | 2 (2) | 34 (17) | 77 (31) | 14 (8) | T-9th of 11 (5th of 6) | Did not qualify | 25 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 37 | 96 |
United Collegiate Hockey Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2023-24 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 57 | 38 | 38 | T-4th of 11 | W, QF 1-0 (Arcadia) L, SF 4-0 (Nazareth) | 27 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 92 | 47 |
Middle Atlantic Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2024-25 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 83 | 22 | 57 | 1st of 8 | W, SF 5-2 (Alvernia) W, F 2-1 (Arcadia) | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 106 | 38 |
| 2025-26 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 109 | 21 | 59 | 1st of 8 | W, SF 5-0 (Alvernia) W, F 4-0 (Arcadia) | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 131 | 31 |
NCAA Tournament Appearances
| Season | First Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | L, 4-3 (Colby Mules) | -- | -- | -- |
| 2026 | W, 2-1 (Adrian Bulldogs) | L, 2-1 OT (Nazareth Golden Flyers) | -- | -- |
2 appearances |
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