As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the entire college ice hockey season was delayed.

Because the NCAA had previously announced that all winter sports athletes would retain whatever eligibility they possessed through at least the following year, none of New Hampshire's players would lose a season of play.

[3] The Wildcats were able to play well in some of their games but the team went through an 8-game stretch where they couldn't win a single match.

UNH came alive in the Hockey East Tournament, knocking off long-time rival Maine 7–2 in the opening round.

The Wildcats then took on the top team in the nation, Boston College and came close to pulling off a stunning upset, falling 2–3 in their final game of the year.