When Does the College Hockey 2023-24 Season Start?
The 2023-24 college hockey season is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating another thrilling year of ice action. In this article, we’ll dive into the essential details, including the start date, notable matchups, and the road to the championship.
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When Does College Hockey Start?
The puck drops for the upcoming college hockey season on October 6, 2023, marking the beginning of the 76th edition of the NCAA ice hockey championship. This season is particularly special as it coincides with the celebration of 130 years of US college hockey excellence.
CHA Regular Season Championship
The competition for the CHA (College Hockey America) regular season championship promises intense showdowns across ten exciting weekends, starting on October 27-28. Get ready for action-packed opening games, featuring:
- RIT vs. Lindenwood
- Mercyhurst vs. Robert Morris
- Penn State vs. Syracuse
Each CHA team will engage in 20 conference games, facing off against the other five CHA squads four times during the 2023-24 campaign.
The Road to the Frozen Four
As the season unfolds, hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the Frozen Four extravaganza scheduled for April 11 and April 13, 2024. This prestigious event will determine the ultimate champion of college hockey, with teams vying for the coveted championship title.
College Hockey on TV
For fans who can’t make it to the rink, here’s a glimpse of what to expect on TV. The College Hockey TV Schedule kicks off with Boston University facing off against Bently on October 7, with live broadcasts on FloHockey and ESPN networks.
Notable Matchups
The following games are set to add even more excitement to the college hockey season:
- Merrimack vs. Holy Cross
- Providence vs. Michigan
- American Int’l vs. Massachusetts
- Mass-Lowell vs. Alaska-Anchorage
- Boston College vs. Quinnipiac
- Miami vs. Ferris State
- Michigan Tech vs. Minnesota-Duluth
- St. Thomas vs. St. Cloud State
- Denver vs. Alaska
- Connecticut vs. Colgate
- RIT vs. St. Lawrence
- Clarkson vs. Notre Dame
- Lake Superior vs. Michigan State
- Bemidji State vs. Minnesota
- Bowling Green vs. Robert Morris
- Augustana vs. Wisconsin
- Lindenwood vs. Air Force
- Ohio State vs. Mercyhurst
- Stonehill vs. Northeastern
- Penn State vs. Long Island
- Omaha vs. Minnesota State
- Union vs. Rensselaer
Penn State Ice Hockey Schedule
For Penn State fans, the Pegula Ice Arena will host some thrilling matchups, starting with Penn State Nittany Lions taking on the American International Yellow Jackets on October 20, 2023. Here’s a hockey schedule of Penn State’s:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2023 | Long Island University | East Meadow, N.Y. |
| October 13, 2023 | Clarkson University | Potsdam, N.Y. |
| October 14, 2023 | St. Lawrence | Canton, N.Y. |
| October 20, 2023 | American International College | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| October 21, 2023 | American International College | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| October 26, 2023 | Alaska Anchorage | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| October 27, 2023 | Alaska Anchorage | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| November 4, 2023 | Notre Dame | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| November 5, 2023 | Notre Dame | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| November 10, 2023 | Michigan State | East Lansing, Mich |
| November 11, 2023 | Michigan State | East Lansing, Mich |
| November 17, 2023 | Michigan | Ann Arbor, Mich |
| November 18, 2023 | Michigan | Ann Arbor, Mich |
| November 24, 2023 | Lindenwood | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| November 25, 2023 | Lindenwood | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| December 1, 2023 | Minnesota | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| December 2, 2023 | Minnesota | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| December 8, 2023 | Wisconsin | Madison, Wis |
| December 9, 2023 | Wisconsin | Madison, Wis |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Army | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Michigan State | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Michigan State | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Notre Dame | South Bend, Ind |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Notre Dame | South Bend, Ind |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Ohio State | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Ohio State | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minn |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minn |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Michigan | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Michigan | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Wisconsin | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Wisconsin | University Park, Pegula Ice Arena |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Ohio State | Columbus, Ohio |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Ohio State | Columbus, Ohio |
Minnesota State Ice Hockey Schedule
Mankato Mavericks kick off their season against Nebraska-Omaha on October 7, 2023. Expect some intense battles on the ice:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2023 | St. Cloud State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Oct 14, 2023 | St. Cloud State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Oct 20, 2023 | UMass | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Oct 21, 2023 | UMass | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | North Dakota | Grand Forks, N.D. / Ralph Englestad Arena |
| Oct 28, 2023 | North Dakota | Grand Forks / Ralph Englestad Arena |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Ferris State | Big Rapids, Mich / Ewigleben Ice Arena |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Ferris State | Big Rapids, Mich / Ewigleben Ice Arena |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Bemidji State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Bemidji State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Michigan Tech | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Michigan Tech | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Lake Superior State | Sault Ste. Marie, Mich / Taffy Abel Arena |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Lake Superior State | Sault Ste. Marie, Mich / Taffy Abel Arena |
| Dec 8, 2023 | St. Thomas | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Dec 9, 2023 | St. Thomas | Vadnais Heights, Minn / St. Thomas Ice Arena |
| Dec 15, 2023 | RPI | Troy, N.Y. / Houston Field House |
| Dec 16, 2023 | RPI | Troy, N.Y. / Houston Field House |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Augustana | Sioux Falls, S.D. / Midco Arena |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Augustana | Sioux Falls, S.D. / Midco Arena |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Ferris State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Ferris State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green, Ohio / Slater Family |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green, Ohio / Slater Family |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Northern Michigan | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Northern Michigan | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | St. Thomas | Vadnais Heights, Minn / St. Thomas Ice Arena |
| Feb 3, 2024 | St. Thomas | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Michigan Tech | Houghton, Mich / John MacInnes |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Michigan Tech | Houghton, Mich / John MacInnes |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Lake Superior State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Lake Superior State | Mankato, Minn / Mayo Clinic HSEC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Bemidji State | Bemidji, Minn / Sanford Center |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Bemidji State | Bemidji, Minn / Sanford Center |
Michigan State Hockey Schedule
The Michigan State Spartans, known for their rich hockey legacy, will compete in the Big Ten Conference. Here’s a glimpse of their upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2023 | Lake Superior State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Lake Superior State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Air Force | USAF Academy, CO |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Air Force | USAF Academy, CO |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Canisius | Munn Ice Arena |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Canisius | Munn Ice Arena |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Ohio State | Columbus, OH |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Ohio State | Columbus, OH |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Penn State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Penn State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Wisconsin | Munn Ice Arena |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Wisconsin | Munn Ice Arena |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Notre Dame | Munn Ice Arena |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Notre Dame | Munn Ice Arena |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Ferris State | Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Alaska | Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids |
| Jan 5, 2024 | US National Team Development Program | Munn Ice Arena |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Penn State | University Park, PA |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Penn State | University Park, PA |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Michigan | Munn Ice Arena |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Michigan | Munn Ice Arena |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Minnesota | Munn Ice Arena |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Minnesota | Munn Ice Arena |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Notre Dame | South Bend, Ind |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Notre Dame | South Bend, Ind |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Ohio State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Ohio State | Munn Ice Arena |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Wisconsin | Madison, WI |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Wisconsin | Madison, WI |
The Spartans, with three NCAA titles to their name, continue to be a force to be reckoned with in collegiate hockey.
Conclusion
As the 2023-24 college hockey season approaches, fans can expect nothing short of thrilling matchups, intense rivalries, and the pursuit of championship glory. Make sure to mark your calendars and catch all the action on the ice!
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