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Preview: Ice Breaker Tournament vs Penn State, Bowling Green
The Huskies open the 2026-27 season at home with a trophy on the line.
Daniel Connolly
October 09, 2026
How to watch
Date: Friday, Oct. 9 | Saturday, Dec. 10
Time: 7 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. ET
Location: Toscano Family Ice Forum, Storrs, CT
No. 17 Penn State Nittany Lions
2025-26 Record: 21-14-2 (12-10-2 Big Ten)
Location: State College, PA
Head coach: Guy Gadowsky (15th season)
2025-26 NPI: Ninth
Scouting the Nittany Lions
UConn opens the new campaign with Penn State, the same team that ended its season back in 2024-25. The Nittany Lions are coming off back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament and are eyeing a program-best third straight appearance.
They have some work to do to get there, though. Penn State lost five of its top six point scorers, headlined by No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna (15-26—51), and 13 players total. The Nittany Lions brought in 12 newcomers, including three transfers.
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