Penn State's women's hockey program has officially released its full slate for the 2026‑27 campaign, a 34‑game schedule that blends a robust home presence with a demanding road circuit.
Season Overview
The Nittany Lions will host 17 games at Pegula Ice Arena while traveling for 15 contests, a balance that reflects the coaching staff's intent to maintain momentum on both fronts.
Opening Scrimmage
The season kicks off with a preseason scrimmage against RIT on September 18 at home, giving the squad an early chance to fine‑tune before the first official matchup.
Home Opener
The regular season opens at Pegula Ice Arena on September 24 and 25 against Ohio State, setting the tone for a campaign that includes a series against Robert Morris the following weekend.
Road Trips and Tournaments
After a brief stay in State College, the team heads to Syracuse for October 9‑10, then travels to St. Lawrence and RIT in late October, followed by a Thanksgiving stint in Washington, D.C., where they will contest the D1 in DC tournament against Boston College and Minnesota.
Mid‑Season Highlights
January brings a home series against Cornell and a showdown with Princeton, while February features a stretch against RIT and a road swing to Lindenwood, rounding out a schedule that culminates with a final road trip to Delaware at the end of January.
The program aims to build on last season's fourth conference title and its first NCAA tournament quarterfinal appearance, using the new schedule as a springboard for another deep run.