Penn State Men’s Hockey Team to Participate in Inaugural Capital Hockey Classic
Penn State Men’s Hockey Team to Participate in Capital Hockey Classic in Washington, D.C.
The Penn State men’s hockey team is gearing up for an exciting event in December as they prepare to participate in the Capital Hockey Classic in Washington, D.C. The Nittany Lions will face off against Army in a Division I game at Capital One Arena on December 12, as part of a doubleheader event leading up to the annual Army-Navy football game.
Last season, Penn State pulled off an impressive comeback victory against Army, rallying from a four-goal deficit to win 7-6 at the Pegula Ice Arena. Head coach Guy Gadowsky expressed his excitement about being a part of the first-ever Capital Hockey Classic, calling it an honor to add a hockey component to the iconic Army-Navy football weekend.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the owner of the Washington Capitals and Capital One Arena, is producing the event. Jim Van Stone, MSE’s president of business operations and chief commercial officer, expressed his enthusiasm for welcoming college hockey back to Capital One Arena and giving fans the opportunity to witness the storied rivalry between Army and Navy on the ice.
Penn State men’s hockey, entering its 13th season as a varsity sport in 2024, has a successful history with two Big Ten titles and three NCAA Tournament appearances. The team recently announced season-ticket information for the 2024-25 season, which begins in October.
Fans can stay tuned for game times and ticket information for the Capital Hockey Classic on the Capital One Arena website. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see top Division I teams in action in the nation’s capital.
