No. 2 Minnesota dominated from the start en route to a 7-2 win over Penn State men's hockey.
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi announced intentions to start a multi-phase renovation to Beaver Stadium, although, no official plans were announced.
The renovations are intended to maximize practice time.
The Nittany Lions will face off against Princeton for the first time since the Tigers eliminated them from last year's EIVA tournament.
Avoiding the penalty box and capitalizing on rebounds will be crucial for the Nittany Lions against Minnesota.
The Nittany Lions' recent play has been discouraging, but a successful series against Minnesota can right the ship on what could still be a promising season.