Big Ten Hockey Weekend Preview: In-state rivalries abound

The Big Tens only two nationally ranked teams No. 1 Minnesota (4-0-0) and No. 13/15 Michigan (2-3-0) will face fellow ranked, in-state foes. Wisconsin, still winless, will have to wait another week to pick up its first victory. As the only idle Big Ten hockey team this week, the Badgers will rest up and look to regain their footing during a second consecutive bye week.

Thursday, Oct. 30-Friday, Oct. 31

<strong>Penn State vs. Bentley</strong>

Goaltender Matthew Skoff continues to pace the Nittany Lions with his .196 goals against average and .931 save percentage through six games. The McKees Rocks, Pa. native has had a remarkable start to the 2014-15 campaign, but hell be greatly tested against a Bentley team that hasnt scored fewer than three goals all season.

A high-octane, Falcon attack along with the much-improved Penn State offense should make for a high-scoring game. Its early in the season, but with both squads ranking among the top-10 nationally in team offense, either the Bentley offense or Skoff must to give way to the other.