Massachusetts travels to Ed Robson Arena to open its season against Colorado College on October 2, with both teams looking to establish an identity from the opening puck drop.
A 0-0 matchup on paper means everything is still in front of both squads. For the Minutemen, the road test at altitude against a Tigers team on home ice is the kind of early-season challenge that reveals character before conference play intensifies. Colorado College, meanwhile, has the chance to defend its rink and set a tone in front of its own fans.
Season openers are where rotations get tested, special teams units take their first real reps, and someone always steps into a bigger role than anyone expected. That alone makes this worth your evening.
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