With the college hockey season just around the corner, Tate Rink will be buzzing earlier than normal this season as the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League announced they will spend September 27-29 training on Army’s home ice. It marks the third time the Penguins have visited West Point and the first time since 2008 an NHL team has trained at the Academy.
The Penguins’ last stay on the banks of the Hudson came in 2007 when they spent three days training, along with focusing on leadership development and team bonding. Once again, that will be the goal in later this month for the three-time Stanley Cup champions. The team is expected to work out at Tate Rink with select sessions open to the public, utilize Kimsey Athletic Center, eat at the cadet mess hall and spend time with cadets, getting a rare glimpse into their daily lives.