Arkansas Wraps Up Kansas City Showcase

INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Hockey Team took part in the inaugural Kansas City Showcase October 16th-18th. The showcase featured Arkansas, the University of Oklahoma, University of Iowa, and Maryville University in a 4-team tournament at Cable Dahmer Arena in independence, MO.

Arkansas opened the showcase against Maryville on Friday, October 16th. Arkansas and Maryville played an even 1st period, with shots 14-11 in favor of Maryville. Despite the even play, Maryville was able to jump out to a 2-0 lead after 1 period. Arkansas fought hard in the 2nd and 3rd period, but Maryville was able to convert on two more opportunities to hand Arkansas a 4-0 loss. Senior goalie Alex Yocum stood strong in net for the Razorbacks, stopping 39 of 43 Maryville shots.

The following day, Arkansas faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa opened the scoring with six minutes remaining in the 1st period. The game remained 1-0 for nearly a full period until Iowa deposited 2 goals into Arkansas' net in less than 3 minutes. Arkansas would break through on a Jordis Clay power play goal just 26 seconds after Iowa's 3rd goal to cut the score to 3-1. Arkansas looked to erase the 2-goal deficit in the 3rd period, but Iowa had other plans. The Hawkeyes dominated the 3rd period, adding 3 goals to their total to secure the 6-1 victory. Despite the loss, sophomore goalie Ellie Noll recorded a stellar 54 saves on 60 shots.

Sunday brought one last test to the Razorbacks for the weekend with a matchup against Oklahoma. Both teams came out firing in the 1st period, but Arkansas was the only team to cash in. Ella Knee scored on the power play midway through the period to give the Hogs a 1-0 lead. Arkansas lit up the scoreboard in the 2nd period, scoring 5 goals. Aubrey Westrich and Kenna Vacha each tallied 2 goals and Ella Przybylski added one of her own. The Razorbacks would surrender a power play goal with 4 minutes remaining in the 2nd period, but that would be all Oklahoma would could muster. Arkansas added 3 mire goals in the 3rd period to win 9-1. Rylee Lara and Taylor Davis scored goals of their own and Przybylski added her second of the game. Freshman goalie Sophia Rock secured her first college win, stopping 33 of 34 shots.

Arkansas will get get a few weeks off before embarking on a long trip down to Columbus, GA to play Auburn November 6th-8th. It will be the first matchup between the programs.

The University of Arkansas Women’s Hockey team plays in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. The 2026-27 season will be the team’s third season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division II. The team’s schedule can be viewed here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, AR.