Long Island University travels to AMSOIL Arena Friday, October 2nd at 8:07 PM EDT to open the season against Minnesota Duluth in a matchup that pits a rising program against one of college hockey's most storied brands.
The Bulldogs own home ice and the kind of postseason pedigree that makes AMSOIL one of the toughest buildings in the country. Duluth's physical, structured style has long been a hallmark, and opening night in front of a raucous home crowd only amplifies that edge.
But here's what makes this worth your Friday night: openers are great equalizers. No tape, no tendencies, no rhythm yet. LIU gets a blank slate and a stage most programs only dream of. If the Sharks can weather the early storm and steal momentum, we could have a fascinating tone-setter on our hands. Tune in for the first puck drop of a brand-new season.
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