Season Highlights
The Army Black Knights have released their full slate for the 2026‑27 men’s hockey season, confirming 18 home contests that will test the team against a mix of familiar rivals and new challengers.
The campaign kicks off with an exhibition matchup against RPI on October 2 at Tate Rink on the West Point campus, setting the tone for a season that blends home‑ice familiarity with road tests.
A week later, Union will travel to West Point for the official season opener on October 3, giving the Black Knights their first chance to showcase the roster in a competitive setting.
Thanksgiving weekend brings a home‑and‑home series with RPI, featuring a Friday night game in Troy and a Saturday night clash back at West Point, providing a festive double‑header for fans.
An early‑season exhibition series against the Royal Military College of Canada is slated for October 11 at Tate Rink, adding an international flavor to the schedule.
The U.S. National Team Development Program will make its first visit on October 24, offering the Black Knights a high‑level opponent before the regular season ramps up.
Later in the year, Army will face Penn State in a two‑game series, with the first game on December 10 at the Prudential Center in Newark and the second on December 12 in University Park, Pennsylvania.
A four‑game series against Air Force is spread across the season, including road games on November 6‑7 in Colorado Springs and a home‑and‑home set on February 19‑20 at West Point.
The team will also compete in the inaugural Empire State Holiday Invitational at UBS Arena in Elmont, where Long Island will serve as host, adding a showcase event to the holiday calendar.
The Atlantic Hockey tournament is set to begin on March 2, rounding out a schedule that includes contests against RPI, Air Force, Sacred Heart, Penn State, Bentley, Canisius, Niagara, and the U.S. National Team Development Program.