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Men’s Hockey: Young Badgers begin conference play against veteran Penn State

After four games at home, the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team (4-2) will travel to University Park to open Big Ten play against the No. 12 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (4-1) this Thursday and Friday.

Wisconsin has started out the season red hot, and will look to keep that momentum going into their first conference matchup. After sweeping two-time defending national champions Minnesota Duluth, the Badgers thrust themselves into the national spotlight and a top-six ranking.

Since splitting a series with the No. 11 Clarkson Golden Knights last weekend, UW has fallen a spot down to No.