Penn State Women’s Hockey Begins Season At No. 4 In USCHO Poll
Penn State women’s hockey has been ranked No. 4 in the USCHO’s first poll of the 2026-27 season, released on Monday.
Checking in at No. 4 in the nation
— Penn State Women’s Hockey (@PennStateWHKY) September 14, 2026#WeAre pic.twitter.com/OREbqxDFjS
The Nittany Lions are coming off their fourth consecutive Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) conference title and fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, culminating in a memorable Frozen Four run that ended in heartbreaking fashion against the eventual national champions, Wisconsin, in overtime.
They check in behind the usual culprits. Wisconsin will start the season on top, while non-conference opponents Ohio State and Minnesota are No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
Only one other AHA team cracked the top 15, as Mercyhurst rounded out the pack at No. 15.
Penn State will host No. 2 Ohio State in a two-game series to begin the regular season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 24.
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