The Bryn Athyn Lions men’s ice hockey team is scheduled to begin their season at home on Friday, December 1 against conference rival, the University of Pennsylvania.

Every season since 1995, the Lions have relocated their home games from a local indoor rink to the open-air James F. Jungé Pavilion.

“Fans love it. Of course, it can be very cold some nights, but the open-air atmosphere brings something to the fan experience that isn’t replicated. The cold, the fire pit, hot chocolate, coffee, seeing your breath is a unique experience. Looking at the success of the NHL with the Winter Classic and Stadium Series, we do that almost every home game and practice. It is a unique experience that’s hard to put into words,” head coach Ryan Heickert said.

According to TheHockeyWriters.com, Bryn Athyn’s hockey teams date back to the early 1900s. Their current men’s ice hockey program was founded in 1967 and stands as the longest-running sport in the college’s history, transitioning to NCAA Division III varsity status in 2017. 

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