Penn State women’s hockey is set to play Robert Morris in a doubleheader with men’s hockey in Beaver Stadium on Sunday, January 31, Penn State Athletics announced Friday.

This is the first time the women’s team will be playing outdoors in a crucial conference matchup against Robert Morris. One of the main goals of the $750 million renovation was to winterize the stadium to allow outdoor hockey games to be played at Penn State.

“This is a historic moment for Penn State Hockey, our fans, and the entire Penn State community,” said Athletic Director Pat Kraft.  We can’t wait to see Hockey Valley come alive in Beaver Stadium.”

Head coach Jeff Kampersal expressed his gratitude for Kraft’s effort in setting up the matchup. “We want to thank Dr. Kraft for continuing to expand the goal posts, or in this case eliminate them, so we can have an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium,” stated Kampersal. “This opportunity is momentous and historical for Penn State Hockey. Considering all the legendary moments the men in black shoes and basic blues have created on this turf, we are looking forward to creating some of our own and making Penn State proud. Thank you, Pat!”

The Nittany Lions set a program record in the 2024-25 season with 31 wins, including an AHA record 19 conference victories along with their third-straight league championship and NCAA Tournament appearance.

Senior Tessa Janecke earned both AHA Player and Forward of the Year honors. She tied her own single-season record with 53 points on 24 goals and 29 assists while becoming the Penn State all-time leading scorer with 153 points for her career.