US EditionExtreme Weather Creates Ice Concerns As Penn State Plays Outdoor Hockey Game In Freezing Cold
Penn State transformed Beaver Stadium into an ice rink for a historic outdoor hockey game against Michigan State, expecting over 60,000 fans to witness the Big Ten showdown.
- At 1 p.m. Saturday, Beaver Stadium's turf is replaced with an ice rink as Penn State men's hockey team hosts No. Michigan State in a Big Ten matchup.
- University officials, after more than a decade of planning, coordinated across multiple departments to make the event possible, as Coach Guy Gadowsky described it as the culmination of 15 years building the program.
- Even in subzero real-feel temperatures, organizers expect more than 60,000 fans and have scheduled a Penn State women's hockey game, new uniforms, Jeffrey Field bubble events, and public skating sessions.
- Entering the weekend tied for first, Penn State Nittany Lions aim to build on their seven-game winning streak against Michigan State, elevating their conference standing.
- Coming off a Frozen Four run, Penn State's first-ever Frozen Four appearance and NHL-caliber talent like Mac Gadowsky, Gavin McKenna, and Jackson Smith boost the program's national profile.
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Extreme Weather Creates Ice Concerns As Penn State Plays Outdoor Hockey Game In Freezing Cold
Penn State is all set to play the first-ever college hockey games at Beaver Stadium this weekend. However, the weather in State College over the next 48-72 hours creates legitimate cause for concern when it comes to the conditions of the ice as extreme temperatures drop well below freezing. Will the playing surface be able to withstand all of the wear and tear? While this is not the first college hockey game to be played outdoors, there is extre…
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Live updates of Penn State hockey's outdoor games at Beaver Stadium
It's a historic weekend for Penn State, as the Nittany Lions have transformed the nation's second-largest football stadium into Hockey Valley. We'll have boots on the ground all weekend, so follow along with all the action right here on NCAA.com.
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