Wolves 2026 NCDC NCAA / ACHA College Exhibition Schedule Announced

The wait for hockey is almost over. The West Chester Wolves have locked in their 2026 NCDC exhibition schedule, giving fans their first chance to see this year's team before the regular season begins.

The preseason opens with a home-and-home series against the University of Delaware. The Wolves will travel to Fred Rust Ice Arena on Friday, September 4, before welcoming the Blue Hens to PNY Sports Arena the following night for the team's only home exhibition game. The Blue Hens consistently rank among the top programs at the ACHA Division 1 level every season, They have a very strong and successful ACHA College hockey program which should prove to be a strong test for the Wolves.

The final tune-up comes on Saturday, October 17, when the Wolves head to Hersheypark Arena to take on NCAA Division III Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen.This will be the first time ever that a Tier 2 Junior A team has played an NCAA Division 3 team in a full exhibition game.

Exhibition games are about more than the final score. They're an opportunity for players to build chemistry, compete for roster spots, and begin setting the standard for the season ahead. For fans, it's the first look at a new group that's ready to represent West Chester.

2026 Wolves NCDC NCAA/ACHA College Exhibition Schedule

• Friday, September 4

  • 5:30 PM – at University of Delaware (ACHA Division I)

  • 📍 Fred Rust Ice Arena

• Saturday, September 5

  • 6:00 PM – vs. University of Delaware (ACHA Division I)

  • 📍 PNY Sports Arena

• Saturday, October 17

  • 7:00 PM – at Lebanon Valley College (NCAA Division III)

  • 📍 Hersheypark Arena