The Penn State women's hockey program unveiled its 2026‑27 schedule, a 34‑game slate that blends conference battles with a rigorous non‑conference lineup.
The Nittany Lions will host 17 of those contests at Pegula Ice Arena, while the remaining 15 will be played on the road, giving fans a balanced mix of home‑ice advantages and travel challenges.
The season opens with a preseason scrimmage against Rochester Institute of Technology on September 18 in State College, setting the stage for the first official games.
The regular season debut comes at home against Ohio State on September 24‑25, followed by a weekend series versus Robert Morris before the team travels to Syracuse for its first road trip in early October.
Coach's Vision
Head coach Jeff Kampersal expressed enthusiasm for the demanding non‑conference opponents, noting that the schedule is designed to test the squad early and sharpen its depth.
A highlight of the calendar is the Thanksgiving break tournament in Washington, D.C., where Penn State will compete in the D1 in DC event alongside Boston College and Minnesota.
The holiday showcase continues in November with a home series against Mercyhurst and a subsequent road swing to face Delaware in late November.
December brings a home series against Syracuse before the team heads to Princeton for a road matchup, then returns to State College for a January stretch that includes back‑to‑back series versus Cornell and Princeton.
Mid‑season road trips to St. Lawrence and RIT in October, followed by a January series at Robert Morris, keep the schedule packed with competitive matchups.
The regular season will close with a road trip to Delaware, a final home series against RIT, and a concluding conference series at Lindenwood, rounding out a demanding but exciting campaign.