Penn State Hockey Preview: Sacred Heart
The Nittany Lions need to rebound tonight
Tempe, Arizona - October 4, 2025: Penn State hockey will play Sacred Heart in the second leg of the Ice Breaker Tournament. The Nittany Lions are aiming to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to UConn, where they failed to score despite 44 shots on goal.
Game details: Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions, Saturday, October 10 at 7pm, broadcast on FloHockey and the Penn State Sports Network.
Sacred Heart's path to the tournament was challenging, having lost the AHA Championship Game to Bentley last year. They are rebuilding, replacing seven of their top eight scorers and 70% of their total goals. Gavin Bryant, a key returning player, leads the offense with 10 goals and 11 assists in 2025-26.
Defensively, Sacred Heart has mixed strength, with Aiden VanRooyan being the top returning defenseman. They conceded 30 shots on goal per game last season but struggled with their power play and penalty kill percentages.
Penn State, on the other hand, boasts a more talented roster at all levels. They may find the game more manageable than their previous encounter with UConn. The Nittany Lions will need to capitalize on their superior puck possession and improve their power play to secure a victory. Penn State is projected to win 6-2 against Sacred Heart.
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