College Hockey News is reporting that multiple sources have said that Army has been given the go-ahead to travel to Penn State on Friday night for both teams’ season-opening game and the inaugural men’s hockey game in Pegula Ice Arena. This morning, a report came out of Buffalo that Penn State was looking into bringing Canisius down to take the Black Knights’ place if they weren’t able to open the season due to the government shutdown.

via Confirmed: Army To Open Pegula Against Penn State Friday Night – Black Shoe Diaries.