The wait is finally over for hockey fans in Houghton, Michigan, and beyond. The 2022-23 Tech Hockey schedule has been released, and it's packed with exciting matchups that promise to deliver thrilling action on the ice. As the Michigan Technological University Huskies prepare to take on the best teams in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), fans are eagerly anticipating the new season.
The schedule features a total of 37 games, including 26 conference matchups and 11 non-conference games. The Huskies will face off against familiar foes from the WCHA, including Minnesota State, Bowling Green, and Lake Superior State, as well as non-conference opponents like North Dakota and Minnesota Duluth.
Non-Conference Matchups
The non-conference portion of the schedule kicks off on October 1, when the Huskies host the University of Alberta in an exhibition game. This matchup will provide a unique opportunity for the team to test their skills against a talented Canadian squad.
The following weekend, the Huskies will travel to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to take on the University of North Dakota in a two-game series. This will be the first of several tough road tests for the team, as they face off against a perennial NCAA Tournament contender.
Other notable non-conference matchups include a home series against Minnesota Duluth on December 30-31 and a road trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to face the University of Nebraska Omaha on January 13-14.
WCHA Conference Matchups
The WCHA schedule gets underway on October 7, when the Huskies host the University of Alaska Fairbanks in a two-game series. This will be the first of 26 conference games, which will see the Huskies facing off against the best teams in the WCHA.
Some of the key conference matchups include a home series against Minnesota State on November 18-19, a road trip to Bowling Green, Ohio, to face the Bowling Green State University Falcons on January 20-21, and a home series against Lake Superior State on February 17-18.
Key Dates and Events
Mark your calendars for the following key dates and events:
- October 1: Exhibition game against the University of Alberta
- October 7-8: WCHA opener against the University of Alaska Fairbanks
- November 18-19: Home series against Minnesota State
- December 30-31: Home series against Minnesota Duluth
- January 13-14: Road trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to face the University of Nebraska Omaha
- January 20-21: Road trip to Bowling Green, Ohio, to face the Bowling Green State University Falcons
- February 17-18: Home series against Lake Superior State
Get Ready for the New Season
The 2022-23 Tech Hockey schedule promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of tough conference matchups and intriguing non-conference games. As the Huskies prepare to take on the best teams in the WCHA, fans are eagerly anticipating the new season. Be sure to mark your calendars for the key dates and events listed above, and get ready to cheer on the Huskies as they take on the competition.
When does the 2022-23 Tech Hockey season start?
+The 2022-23 Tech Hockey season starts on October 1 with an exhibition game against the University of Alberta.
How many games are on the 2022-23 Tech Hockey schedule?
+The 2022-23 Tech Hockey schedule features a total of 37 games, including 26 conference matchups and 11 non-conference games.
Who are some of the key opponents on the 2022-23 Tech Hockey schedule?
+The Huskies will face off against familiar foes from the WCHA, including Minnesota State, Bowling Green, and Lake Superior State, as well as non-conference opponents like North Dakota and Minnesota Duluth.