Minnesota State University announced the 2026‑27 men’s hockey schedule in mid‑May, laying out a 26‑game conference slate that begins with a pair of games against the Wisconsin Badgers.
Opening series with the Badgers
The Mavericks will host the Badgers at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on October 9 and 10, marking the first two contests of the season and setting a high‑stakes tone early on.
A few weeks later, the team travels to face the Gophers for a home‑and‑home series over the Thanksgiving break, a matchup that traditionally draws large crowds and national attention.
Beyond those marquee games, the schedule includes a full slate of conference opponents, with the Mavericks aiming to defend their recent McNaughton Cup title and repeat as champions.