Penn State Reports New Faces for 2026-27 Season

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Penn State Reports New Faces for 2026-27 Season

19 sourcesUpdated Sep 2, 2026

The Penn State men’s hockey program is bringing in a wave of new recruits for the 2026-27 season, including players drafted in 2025 and 2026 from major junior leagues with notable early career accolades. Wisconsin hockey is exploring a potential high-profile event at Lambeau Field around 2027, signaling a push to host non-football events, potentially including a Badgers hockey game. The Kindersley Klippers are redefining their roster for 2026-27, with departures like Stein Dostal and Jaxon Herchak and new talent such as Cam and Cobe Perlinger, Brodie Sharpe, and goalie Matias Radke returning for another season under coach Kyle Schneider and his new assistant Tayler Sincennes. Wisconsin’s women’s hockey team is positioned to pursue NCAA glory again, highlighted by standout performances like Caroline Harvey’s hat trick and Kirsten Simms’ multi-point efforts as they approach the playoffs. Taken together, the coverage highlights ongoing strategic roster rebuilding and ambitious event plans across multiple NCAA and junior programs as the 2026-27 season approaches, with a focus on standout players and leadership changes.

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