Brigham started all 35 games this past season for the Lady Lions.
The Nittany Lions have two series left before EIVA playoffs.
Makenna will compete under coach Cheryl Miller alongside nine other players.
Penn State women's hockey finished its season with a second consecutive CHA Tournament title.
Tambroni aims to see Jack Posey and Kevin Parnham back in action within the next three weeks.
“Our kids, they find their gritty and they find ways to win.”