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After a disappointing previous campaign, the Nittany Lions are banking on improved goaltending, seasoned center play and a healthier roster to revive their Big Ten aspirations.
Freshman forward Kale Dach, drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, is slated to debut for Penn State on October 9, adding CHL‑tested offensive firepower to a roster seeking to offset a 37% goal return rate.
Kale Dach, a freshman at Penn State, is expected to start as a bottom six center in the 2026‑27 season. His CHL stint with the Calgary Hitmen produced a breakout offensive year, and coaches see him as the key to replenishing the team’s goal production.
After four OHL seasons and a sixth‑round selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Kaden Pitre is set to join Penn State University for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he hopes to fill a bottom‑six centre role and complement returning forward Keaton Peters.