Colorado College has released its 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey schedule, a slate that blends tradition with a gauntlet of elite competition.
The season opens with a home series against UMass on October 2‑3, followed by an exhibition against the U.S. National Under‑18 Team on October 9, giving the Tigers an early taste of high‑level play.
A highlight comes in late October when Colorado College travels to Colorado Springs to contest the Pikes Peak Trophy against Air Force on October 23‑24, a rivalry that always draws a packed Robson Arena.
The non‑conference slate also includes a back‑to‑back series versus Miami and Alaska in late November, as well as a weekend at Arizona State where the Tigers will battle for the inaugural Ed Robson Cup on December 4‑5.
Colorado College will host Minnesota Duluth and Lindenwood in October and November, providing additional tests before the team embarks on a grueling stretch of conference play.
After the holiday break, the Tigers open 2027 with a two‑game series at Alaska Anchorage on December 31 and January 1, then shift focus to the Gold Pan series, featuring a single game at Denver on January 16 and home matchups against St. Cloud State and Denver later in January.
The regular season culminates with a home‑and‑home series against Denver on February 26‑27, a rematch that could determine conference seeding.
NCHC Playoff Format
All of this leads into the NCHC Tournament, which this year will be staged entirely on campus sites over three weeks. The format features best‑of‑three series beginning March 5‑7, with the championship game slated for either March 19 or March 20, 2027.
Colorado College has sold out every home game at Robson Arena since its opening in October 2021, underscoring the fan base’s enthusiasm. Season‑ticket renewals are currently underway, with a June 3 deadline, and interested supporters can join the official waitlist at www.cctigers.com/tickets.
Game times and television broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks, but the schedule already promises a season filled with marquee matchups and a chance for the Tigers to climb the national rankings.