Because the opening for the rink wouldn't be until January 2023, the team had to play the first half of the season at the Total Mortgage Arena.

The hot start not only had the team at the top of the conference standings but also had them above the water line for an NCAA tournament berth (a rare thing for Atlantic Hockey).

When they finally ended their slump, Sacred Heart had slid into the middle of the standings and was in the bottom half of the national rankings.

After the winter break, with construction on schedule, Sacred Heart christened its new building by hosting #20 Boston College.

The Purple Eagles scored three power play goals, the final being the eventual game-winner, and ran the Pioneers out of their own building.