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Penn State hockey finalizes roster and releases Big Ten schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:46 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Penn State hockey finalizes roster and releases Big Ten schedule

Summary

Penn State men's hockey is set to begin its 2026-27 regular season against UConn on October 9. The team has finalized its roster, which features 25 players, and includes a program-record 10 NHL Draft selections. Dane Dowiak and Reese Laubach are named co-captains. The Big Ten schedule includes 24 games, with the toughest matchups early in the season. Key series against Wisconsin and Michigan are scheduled for January and March, respectively.

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Key Details

•Penn State opens its season on October 9 against UConn.
•The roster includes 25 players, just one short of the NCAA limit.
•Dane Dowiak and Reese Laubach are co-captains.
•The Big Ten schedule has significant early road series.
•Key home series against top teams are scheduled late in the season.

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7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State Hockey Finalizes Roster & Big Ten Schedule

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With Penn State men’s hockey opening the regular season three weeks from today against UConn, the Nittany Lions have finalized the 2026-27 roster and Big Ten schedule. Roster Penn State will have 25 players on the 2026-27 roster, just one short of the 26-man NCAA maximum. Ten players have been selected in the NHL Draft, […]
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