Notre Dame Hockey to Face Michigan in Weekend Series

This weekend in South Bend, the Fighting Irish hockey program is gearing up to host its rival, Michigan, in an exciting series to close out their regular season matchups. The first game on Friday, presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods, will kick off at 7:05 p.m., with the second game scheduled for a 6:05 p.m. start the following night. On Saturday, the team will be holding its annual 525 Foundation pill drop game, featuring the talented New York Islanders organist, Paul Cartier, as a special guest for both Friday and Saturday night games against the Wolverines. Fans attending the Friday game are in for a treat with a rally towel giveaway to amp up the energy.

For those looking to catch the action, both games will take place at the Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend. You can tune in to the games on Peacock, or follow live stats on FightingIrish.com. Radio coverage is also available for those who prefer to listen in while on the go.

This series will mark the second meeting between Notre Dame and Michigan this season, with their previous games taking place in November in Ann Arbor. Notre Dame is coming off a recent series against Penn State, where they faced off in an outdoor venue for the first time in a matchup that ended in an eight-round shootout, marking the team’s first shootout of the season.

During the series against Penn State, Notre Dame debuted a new jersey design inspired by the iconic Chicago flag and the Chicago Cubs. The white jerseys featured the signature leprechaun emblem inside the “C” of the Cubs and sported golden shamrocks on the sleeves in a nod to the city’s flag.

Looking ahead, the Irish team will aim to make the most of their remaining regular-season games with key players like Danny Nelson and Cole Knuble leading the squad. Returning student-athletes from the previous season include top performers like Grant Silianoff, Justin Janicke, and Hunter Strand.

In the upcoming games against Michigan, the Irish will seek to improve upon their performance and secure victories to close out the regular season on a high note. The history between these two teams adds an extra layer of excitement to the matchup, with Notre Dame looking to add to their wins against the Wolverines and build momentum heading into the postseason. So, grab your green and gold gear and get ready to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they hit the ice against Michigan in what promises to be a thrilling series.