READING, Pa. – Albright College Athletics will add women's ice hockey as the newest NCAA Division III varsity sport, increasing the number of Albright Lion programs to 28 teams. The team will compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and will begin competition in the winter of 2027.
With the announcement of women's ice hockey, a national search is underway for the first head coach in program history. To apply click here.
Over the past two years, Albright has announced the addition of STUNT, men's and women's wrestling, women's flag football, men's ice hockey, and now women's ice hockey. Men's wrestling and STUNT concluded their first seasons in 2025-2026, while women's wrestling and women's flag football are set to begin in the 2026-2027 athletic season.
"We are excited to announce the addition of women's ice hockey, furthering our athletic initiatives at Albright," said Rick Ferry, Athletic Director at Albright College. "The latest program will allow Albright to broaden and strengthen our athletic offerings to meet the demands for more opportunities to compete at a high level in the NCAA. The women's ice hockey program will grow to be a crucial part of the Albright College experience."
Earlier this year, Albright College announced a partnership with Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex. The complex will serve as the home for the women's and men's ice hockey programs. Body Zone features NHL-sized ice rinks, multiple locker rooms, and a large space for spectators, located only six miles from Albright's campus.
When competition begins in 2027, Albright women's ice hockey will join Alvernia, Arcadia, Hood, King's, Lebanon Valley, Neumann, Stevenson, and Wilkes in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
Albright boasts 550 student-athletes, many of whom also excel academically in the classroom while being involved in numerous other clubs and activities on campus. Last year, a total of 204 Albright Lions were named to the All-MAC Academic teams, needing a GPA of 3.2 or higher to be named to the team. 36 different student-athletes held GPA's of 4.0.
Albright College, founded in 1856, is Berks County's oldest institute of higher learning. Located on a 118-acre suburban campus in Reading, Pa., the College offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with an interdisciplinary focus, including a flexible co-major program that empowers students to build a truly personalized academic experience. The College's mission is to equip students to live their best lives – now and in the future – by serving the broader community through educational outreach and meaningful partnerships. Learn more at albright.edu.
