Penn State Unveils 2026‑27 AHA Women's Hockey Schedule
The Atlantic Hockey America conference released its full slate of games for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, confirming that Penn State will contest twelve conference matchups as it pursues a fifth straight tournament title and a return to the NCAA quarterfinals.
The Nittany Lions open the campaign at Pegula Ice Arena, hosting Robert Morris on October 2 and 3 before welcoming Lindenwood the following weekend. Home series against Delaware, Syracuse, Mercyhurst and RIT are also slated for the fall, with additional road trips to Syracuse, RIT, Mercyhurst, Robert Morris and Delaware later in the schedule.
A Roadmap of Matchups
Penn State's home schedule includes a two‑game series against Mercyhurst on January 22‑23, 2027, and a showdown with RIT on February 5‑6. The team will also travel to face Lindenwood on February 12‑13, Delaware on January 30‑31, and make a return visit to Syracuse on December 4‑5.
Conference play begins with a home-and-away series against RMU on October 2‑3, followed by a weekend in New York against Lindenwood on October 16‑17. The Nittany Lions will then head to Delaware for a November 19‑20 series before hosting Syracuse in early December.
Playoffs and Championship Outlook
The AHA playoffs are set to commence on February 18, 2027, with quarterfinal matchups, culminating in the championship game on March 6. Penn State enters the postseason as the defending conference champion, having captured its fourth title last season and advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in program history.
Coach comments and player perspectives will be released in the coming weeks, but the schedule alone signals a rigorous road ahead for a team that has established itself as a powerhouse in women's collegiate hockey.