The Army hockey team provides a great appetizer to the annual Army vs. Navy football game.
In the shadow of the Pentagon's military headquarters, and two days before the football game near Landover, Md., Army will play Penn State at Capital One Arena, home of the NHL's Washington Capitals, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event is the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic.
“We're excited to have the opportunity to play Penn State in the Capital Hockey Classic,” Army coach Brian Riley said, “I know there are a lot of alumni and Army fans in the area, so it'll be a great opportunity to take the Army hockey team to an area we've never played in before.”
“We are honored to host this college hockey showcase prior to the iconic Army vs. Navy football game, providing fans with the opportunity to witness this legendary rivalry on the ice and then watch two of Division I's top teams go head to head,” said Jim Van Stone, president of business operations and chief commercial officer for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “The military is an integral part of the Washington, D.C., area community, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment has a long history of leveraging the power of sports to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who serve our country.”
Times and ticket information for the Capital Hockey Classic will be announced in the coming months.
Army and Penn State played a memorable game last season, with the Nittany Lions winning 7-6. Penn State was coached by Guy Gadowsky, whose son, Mac, played at West Point and was named Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie.
2024-25 Schedule:Army hockey will host Penn State, University of Vermont, Princeton and Air Force University twice next season: AHA
Army hockey opens the season at Union University on Oct. 6. The home opener at Tate Rink is Oct. 25 and 26 against Bentley.
Capital One Arena hosted the 2009 NCAA Frozen Four hockey event.
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