The Nittany Lions lose their season opener for the first time since 2020.
MacBean was named an All-American in 2024.
This marks the first time a collegiate team will play in the Spengler Cup.
The Nittany Lions have high expectations heading into this season after making the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in consecutive years.
The game will support adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.
She previously spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach.