Penn State Nittany Lions are set to face the No. 18 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers in an upcoming college hockey series, according to a preview published by Colin Murphy on October 30, 2026. The teams last met on November 22, 2025, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, where a face-off between Penn State forward Dane Dowiak and Minnesota forward Jimmy Clark was captured.
The preview highlights the matchup between the two Big Ten programs as they prepare for the new season. Further details on the series schedule and roster changes were not provided in the preview.



