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Penn State hockey names co-captains for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:07 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Penn State hockey names co-captains for 2026-27 season

Summary

The Penn State men’s hockey team announced Reese Laubach and Dane Dowiak as co-captains for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Laubach and Dowiak take on these leadership roles following a recent game where the team managed a rough start against Temple, but responded positively according to coach Matt Campbell. In preseason rankings, the women’s hockey team holds the No. 4 position in the USCHO poll. Additionally, the women’s volleyball team has entered the Top 10 of the AVCA poll, with freshman Haley Burgdorf earning Big Ten Volleyball Freshman of the Week honors. The Blue Band also performed with the Morgan State University band during halftime at a recent NFL game.

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•Reese Laubach and Dane Dowiak named men's hockey co-captains.
•Women’s hockey team ranked No. 4 in USCHO preseason poll.
•Women’s volleyball team enters AVCA Top 10.
•Haley Burgdorf named Big Ten Volleyball Freshman of the Week.
•Blue Band performed at NFL game halftime.

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Matt Campbell was pleased with how his team handled a rough start against Temple. The men’s hockey team named Reese Laubach and Dane Dowiak co-captains for the 2026-27 season. The women’s hockey team checked in at No. 4 in the USCHO preseason poll. Women’s volleyball moved into the Top 10 of the AVCA poll. Volleyball […]
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