The Nittany Lions' schedule features four nationally ranked opponents.
Bakare had been committed to the Nittany Lions since July 7.
Penn State outshot Kent State 16-5 en route to a 5-2 victory at home.
Penn State earns back-to-back overtime wins, defeating No. 9 St. Joseph's to cap off a weekend sweep.
Purdy's two goals weren't enough to push Penn State past Delaware in the team's home opener.
With Penn State hockey set to take the ice at Beaver Stadium, the case is clear. No stage embodies the Winter Classic's tradition quite like Beaver Stadium.