Psu Women's Ice Hockey Schedule
The Penn State women's ice hockey team has a challenging schedule ahead of them as they compete in the Big Ten conference. The team is looking to improve on their performance from last season and make it to the NCAA tournament. Here is a breakdown of their schedule for the upcoming season.
Non-Conference Games
The Nittany Lions will start their season with a series of non-conference games. They will play the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers in a two-game series at home to start the season. They will then travel to play the Lindenwood Lions in a two-game series on the road. This will be followed by a two-game series against the Syracuse Orange at home.
Big Ten Conference Games
The Penn State women's ice hockey team is a member of the Big Ten conference, and they will play 24 conference games during the regular season. They will play each team in the conference four times, with two games at home and two on the road. The teams they will face are the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Wisconsin Badgers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and the newly added St. Thomas Tommies.
Tournament Games
The top six teams in the Big Ten conference at the end of the regular season will compete in the Big Ten tournament. The tournament will be held at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The winner of the tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Nittany Lions will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament and earn a spot in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Tournament
The NCAA tournament is the ultimate goal for the Penn State women's ice hockey team. The tournament features eight teams, and the winner is crowned national champion. The tournament will be held at a neutral site, and the location has yet to be determined. The Nittany Lions will need to have a strong season to earn a spot in the tournament, and then they will need to play their best hockey to compete for the national title.
Conclusion
The Penn State women's ice hockey team has a challenging schedule ahead of them, but they are up to the task. They will be facing top competition in the Big Ten conference, but they have the talent to compete at a high level. The Nittany Lions will be looking to make it to the NCAA tournament and compete for a national championship. Fans of Penn State women's ice hockey should be excited for the upcoming season and the potential for the team to have a successful year.