Notre Dame Men's Ice Hockey Schedule
Notre Dame Men's Ice Hockey team is set to have a jam-packed schedule for the upcoming season. With a total of 34 games, the Fighting Irish will go head-to-head against some of the top ice hockey teams in the country. Fans can expect an action-packed season with plenty of exciting matchups to watch.
Non-Conference Schedule
The Fighting Irish will begin their season with a non-conference game against Air Force on October 4th, 2019. This will be followed by a two-game series against the University of Alabama in Huntsville on October 11th and 12th. Next up, the team will travel to Western Michigan for a two-game series on October 18th and 19th.
November will see the Fighting Irish play against the University of New Hampshire on November 1st and 2nd, followed by a game against the University of Nebraska Omaha on November 8th. The team will then travel to Boston to take on Boston College on November 15th and 16th.
Conference Schedule
The Fighting Irish will compete in the Big Ten Conference, playing a total of 24 conference games. Their conference schedule will begin with a two-game series against Ohio State on November 22nd and 23rd.
December will see Notre Dame play against Penn State on December 6th and 7th, followed by a two-game series against Minnesota on December 13th and 14th. The team will then take a break for the holidays and resume their conference schedule in January.
In January, the Fighting Irish will play against Michigan State on January 10th and 11th, followed by a two-game series against Wisconsin on January 17th and 18th. Next up, the team will travel to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers on January 24th and 25th.
February will see Notre Dame play against the University of Michigan on February 7th and 8th, followed by a two-game series against Penn State on February 14th and 15th. The team will then play against the University of Minnesota on February 21st and 22nd, before wrapping up their conference schedule with a two-game series against Ohio State on February 28th and 29th.
Post-Season Schedule
If the Fighting Irish manage to make it to the post-season, they will compete in the Big Ten Conference Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 6th to March 21st.
If Notre Dame wins the Big Ten Conference Tournament, they will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship. The championship will take place from April 9th to April 11th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Conclusion
The Notre Dame Men's Ice Hockey team has a challenging schedule ahead of them for the upcoming season. With a total of 34 games, including 24 conference games, fans can expect an action-packed season from start to finish. If the Fighting Irish manage to make it to the post-season, they will have a chance to compete for a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship. Fans of the Fighting Irish should be excited for what's to come and should be sure to cheer on the team throughout the season!
