Complete effort tonight. Hat trick from Prazma. Special teams continue to cook.

Wolves are eating good tonight💯🐺#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven
🎨: Ashley Martin pic.twitter.com/6OFjpxvOjS

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) September 28, 2025

NC State Opens Weekend Series at Delaware

RALEIGH, N.C. NC State is set for its first overnight weekend road trip as the Icepack travels to face the University of Delaware in a two-game series at Gold Ice Arena. The teams will meet again in January when the Icepack hosts the Blue Hens at Invisalign Arena.

Goaltender Pieter Bartelse said the team is building momentum heading into the series. "I know that we're kind of on the upswing now. I think, especially after Saturday," Bartelse said. "Saturday was definitely more of a complete game. We actually scored a couple of goals, and the special teams look good . . . I think it'll be a good battle. Good test for us."

Bartelse started his first game with the Icepack against Maryland last Friday and allowed only one goal. He emphasized the importance of staying focused during games. "I don't let my mind wander at all," he said. "I like to treat each period as a new game. You don't want to be carrying negative stuff from period to period."

The Icepack has faced Delaware 14 times, but this season marks the first meeting against the Blue Hens' Division 1 team instead of their Division 2 team. NC State has beaten Delaware at Gold Ice Arena in the past and will look to repeat that performance.

Game one is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, with game two set for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Both games will be streamed on Delaware's YouTube channel.

It’s a busy day for the Wolfpack🐺‼️

We’re hitting the road again and heading to Delaware! First game of the weekend will be at 7PM!

📍⏰: Fred Rust Ice Arena
🎥: Delaware Hockey on Youtube#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven
🎨: Ashley Martin pic.twitter.com/UuSQw1N7YE

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 4, 2025

Huge top 25 comeback win on the road. Pack will go for the sweep tomorrow afternoon.

Wolves are in the hen house🐓🏡#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven
🎨📸: Ashley Martin & Lily McCabe pic.twitter.com/TMMOivptkT

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 5, 2025

EMPTY NETTER 🚨 Jack Ammons with the finishing blow with 28 seconds remaining.

ICEPACK 4 // DELAWARE 2

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 5, 2025

NC State Beats Delaware 4-2 to Open Weekend Series

NEWARK, Del. NC State opened its weekend series against Delaware with a 4-2 win Saturday night at Gold Ice Arena.

BOX SCORE | SKATER STATS

The Icepack's first overnight road trip of the season began with a scoreless first period despite several power-play opportunities for both teams.

Delaware scored the first goal of the night 5:38 into the second period, but NC State evened the score on a power-play goal from Aidan Raedy, assisted by Holden Koufman, with 23 seconds left in the period.

The Blue Hens regained the lead early in the third, but Koufman responded with his first goal of the season and second point of the night off an assist from Jake Gifford. Mason Payne added his first point for the Icepack on a quick shot set up by Reece Johnson and alternate captain Joey Gouveia.

Jack Ammons sealed the win with an empty-net goal on the power play with 28 seconds remaining, his second of the season.

Goaltender Ethan Roberts was a steady presence in the net, stopping 38 of 40 shots. NC State also killed all six of Delaware's power plays.

The Icepack and Blue Hens play again on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Gold Ice Arena to close out the series.

Some Sunday hockey anyone🏒🐺🙌

Today is game two in our series against the Blue Hens before the guys are back in Raleigh.

📍⏰: Fred Rust Ice Arena @ 2:30PM
🎥: the 412 Communications#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven
🎨: Ashley Martin pic.twitter.com/sDcNaGldPd

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 5, 2025

End of the third. pic.twitter.com/aX6IdVI4Q5

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 5, 2025

🚨Icepack GOAL🚨

Jack Ammons nets an unassisted goal with 00:27 remaining in overtime to secure the Icepack the win. pic.twitter.com/478nb2LQcF

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 18, 2025

Cuing Country Roads⛰️🐺#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/h3nO4luGV6

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 18, 2025

Let’s do it again 💪🚨

Join us for game two in our series against the Mountaineers, keep an eye out for the stream link later today.

📍⏰: Mylan Park @ 2:30PM
🎥: Mountaineer Hockey Network on Youtube#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/HKtkQaPOXi

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 18, 2025

View from the summit⛰️🐺#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/56fMir2UNB

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 18, 2025

Icepack Defeats West Virginia in 4-3 OT to Open Series

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. NC State defeated West Virginia 4-3 in overtime Friday night in the first game of the weekend series.

West Virginia opened the scoring before freshman Gian Khani put the Icepack on the board with 2:53 remaining in the first period, tying the game. The goal marked Khani's first career point and was assisted by Erik Dahlin.

Zach Herman scored an unassisted goal late in the second period to even the score again after the Mountaineers regained the lead earlier in the frame. Reece Johnson, assisted by
Dahlin for his second helper of the night, scored shortly after to give the Icepack a 3-2 advantage heading into the second intermission.

West Virginia tied it less than a minute into the third period, and regulation ended tied at three, sending the game to sudden-death overtime.

Jack Ammons scored the game-winner on an unassisted breakaway with 27 seconds remaining in overtime to secure the victory for NC State.

The Icepack faces West Virginia again Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Hope Gas Ice Pavilion before returning home.

Icepack Beats West Virginia 5-4 to Sweep Series

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. NC State defeated West Virginia 5-4 on Saturday to sweep the weekend series.

Jake Gifford opened the scoring less than two minutes into the first period off a faceoff, assisted by Daniel Prazma and Zach Herman. After West Virginia tied the game, Cam Smith netted his first Icepack goal to regain the lead, assisted by Austin Finch. Prazma added a third NC State goal with less than a minute remaining in the period, assisted by Erik Dahlin and Herman, giving the Icepack a 3-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

NC State started the second period with a power play and extended its lead shortly after its man advantage ended. Ian Buckley scored his first Icepack career goal to put NC State up 4-1 off of assists from Joey Gouveia and Jack Ammons.

Prazma scored his second goal of the game early in the third period, assisted by Gifford his third point of the day and Mason Payne. West Virginia responded with their third goal of the game on a power play to cut the deficit to one, but NC State held on for a 5-4 victory.

The Icepack left West Virginia with two wins, strong play from goaltender Pieter Bartelse, and the first career goals for Smith, Buckley, and Gian Khani. Goaltender Isaac Tawyer, NC State's all-time leader in saves and wins, added to both milestones after Friday night's game.

NC State returns to action next weekend with a home-and-home series against UNC. The Icepack plays Friday at Invisalign Arena and Saturday at First Horizon Coliseum, home of the Greensboro Gargoyles.

Save the date, the Governor’s Cup is BACK 🐺🏒 🐏

Icepack and UNC Hockey go head to head again on November 23th at Lenovo Center. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 20th at 10AM.

We can’t wait to see the Pack back at Lenovo🔥🐺#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/wO6yrJV0zk

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 19, 2025

Save the date, the Governor's Cup is BACK

Icepack and UNC Hockey go head to head again on November 23th at Lenovo Center. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 20th at 10AM.

We can't wait to see the Pack back at Lenovo

There is NO general admission, so snag your tickets as soon as possible.
- 1st and 2nd rows are $20
- All other seats are $10
- 30% student discounts are only available for the $10 seats
- Discount codes: NCSUStudent & UNCStudent

Save the date, the Governor’s Cup is BACK 🐺🏒 🐏

Icepack and UNC Hockey go head to head again on November 23th at Lenovo Center. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 20th at 10AM.

We can’t wait to see the Pack back at Lenovo🔥🐺#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/wO6yrJV0zk

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 19, 2025

23th???

There were some great seats available at 10:30am . Let's PACK it out. Our family went last year and it was a great experience. We've been looking forward to it this year and would recommend to anyone who hasn't yet seen the IcePack play.

Preview: NC State, UNC rivalry week

RALEIGH, N.C. NC State State University is just 25 miles from the University of North Carolina, connected via the Tobacco Road, I-40. The rivalry between the long-standing public institutions, both giants of North Carolina's higher education, is deep-rooted and multifaceted, stemming from differences in identity and culture, as well as the schools' close proximity. NC State and UNC are both members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are situated within the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Since the founding of the ACC in 1953, the schools have faced each other in football every year.

The intensity of the football rivalry has fueled tension across the universities. Feelings and attitudes established on the football field carry over into the broader campus culture, reinforcing a sense of "us against them." The contrast between the narrative cultures feeds the divide "elitist bluebloods" versus the "hard-working engineers and agriculture-focused individuals".

This rivalry is particularly visible in Raleigh, where students, alumni, neighbors and families are invested. Some children grow up in "divided households," and with family members loyal to opposing schools. License plates indicate which university drivers support. Flags hang outside, with NC State on one side and UNC on the other. Bumper stickers and buttons show support, including images of fish representing each university eating each other.

Invisalign Arena, home of the North Carolina State Icepack, is 27 miles from Orange County Sportsplex, home of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

Both hockey teams were founded in the 1970s, and their proximity keeps them part of the same conversation. The Icepack and the Tar Heels are members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and until this season, both competed at the Men's Division 2 level. As part of the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League, the teams face each other in conference play, including the annual GovCup at the Lenovo Center. They also stage showcases such as Frozen Finley in 2023 and the annual GovCup at the Lenovo Center.

Since 2019, NC State and UNC have met multiple times each season. The Icepack dominated the early matchups, but the Tar Heels have made the competition more balanced in recent years. Overall, NC State holds a 32-13-2 record against UNC since 2008 and will look to continue stacking wins.

Four years and seven games into the rivalry face-offs, UNC won its first game against NC State. Since then, the Tar Heels have recorded at least one win per season, creating a more equal competition than at the start. In 2023, the rivalry reached a new stage at Carter-Finley Stadium. As part of the NHL Stadium Series, the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals played inside NC State's football stadium. With help from Shane Willis and the Hurricanes organization, the club hockey teams took advantage of the ice and played in front of an estimated 26,000 fans. NC State won 7-3.

During the 2024-25 season, UNC beat NC State in overtime during a conference game. NC State responded with a 4-1 win at the Governor's Cup in February.

With both the Icepack and the Tar Heels making the jump to Division 1 in the ACHA this season, Friday night's game will be their first meeting at the new level. A true "battle of the town," NC State and UNC always deliver a spectacle that fans should be eager to see.

UNC vs. NC State Ticketing, Plus Truist Field vs. Alabama

With UNC and NC State squaring off at three different venues over the next month, plus our outdoor game vs. Alabama, here is what you need to know to ensure you can see the Icepack live.

Friday 10/24 at Invisalign Arena. This is a normal Icepack home game. Doors open at 6:30, game time at 8 p.m. First 1,000 attendees receive an Icepack Rally Towel, courtesy of Wake Competition Center. Tickets purchased here.

Saturday 10/25 at First Horizon Center in Greensboro. Doors open at 1 p.m., puck drop at 2 p.m. This game, produced in conjugation with the Greensboro Gargoyles allows attendees to watch this game and the ECHL game that evening. To attend this game, tickets must be purchased through a special ticketing link, found here.

Saturday vs. 11/15 vs. Alabama at Truist Field. The Pack takes on Alabama as part of the Charlotte Knights 704 Faceoff. Details can be found here.

Sunday 11/23, Governor's Cup at Lenovo Center. Puck drop at 5 p.m. We once again will do complimentary tickets for youth hockey programs through coaches and program directors. NC State students will be able to secure a complimentary tickets at our two November homes games on 11/14 and 11/21. Season ticket holders will receive their tickets directly via email from Ticket Master a week before the game. General public purchase is through Ticket Master through this link.

NC State, UNC meet in rivalry week home-and-home series

RALEIGH, N.C. NC State faces rival UNC in a home-and-home series.

The Icepack hosts the first game Friday night at Invisalign Arena. The series shifts to Greensboro on Saturday for the Tar Heels' home game at First Horizon Coliseum, home to the newest ECHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Greensboro Gargoyles.

The rivalry between the Icepack and Tar Heels is long-established, with multiple meetings each season. This weekend marks the first two of three games for the 2025-26 season.

Sophomore defenseman Tait Sawden said the UNC matchup brings a unique intensity. "It was really high energy, and it was a different type of atmosphere that's tough to match in other games," Sawden said. "The atmosphere is different. They step up their game, and we step up our game as well."

NC State expects a strong crowd for Friday's home game before heading on the road Saturday. "Our home games against UNC are so fun as it is," Sawden said. "Greensboro will definitely be a different atmosphere potentially playing in front of more people in a different stadium."

Sawden said the Icepack's focus will be on "sticking to what we do well: playing good five-on-five, locking down on defense, and chipping away, scoring greasy goals."

Puck drop Friday is set for 8 p.m., and the game can be streamed on ESPN+. Saturday's game at the First Horizon Coliseum starts at 2 p.m. and will also be streamed on ESPN+. A ticket for Saturday's game also includes admission to the Greensboro Gargoyles' matchup against the Reading Royals, which follows the Icepack-Tar Heels game.

TONIGHTS GAME IS SOLD OUT🚨🔥

This is the first pregame sellout in Icepack history, you guys did that! We said pack the barn and you delivered, thank you Wolfpack 🤝🐺

‼️ There are no longer tickets available at the door.#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/IVVFnRMsWy

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 24, 2025

See y'all tomorrow 🫡💯#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/O1JMbNBEbd

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 25, 2025

Final. pic.twitter.com/ft34nuVJvh

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) October 25, 2025

Rolled the tide. 🫡#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/36np3bc4Yi

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) November 7, 2025

Icepack Defeats Alabama 3-2 in First Game of Series

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. NC State beat Alabama 3-2 on Thursday in the first game of its weekend road series.

Freshman forward Ben Paterson opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game off assists from Daniel Prazma and Reece Johnson his first career goal with the Icepack. Just over two minutes later, Holden Koufman added another off an assist from Erik Dahlin. Austin Finch scored NC State's third goal within five minutes, assisted by Gian Khani.

Alabama got on the board with 11 minutes left in the first period, sending the game into the first intermission at 3-1.

The second period was scoreless, but gave the Icepack its first power play opportunity with less than two minutes remaining.

Alabama struck again in the third period to cut the deficit to 3-2, but the Icepack killed off three power plays and held strong during a minute and a half of 6-on-5 play after the Tide pulled their goaltender.

NC State and Alabama will meet again on Friday at 3 p.m. CST at the Pelham Civic Complex to close out the series.

Swept the Tide🧹🌊#AlwaysEarned #NeverGiven pic.twitter.com/n8oHiWrQ2X

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) November 7, 2025

Icepack Sweeps Alabama Series with 7-4 Win

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. NC State defeated Alabama 7-4 on Friday to sweep its weekend road series.

BOX SCORE | SKATER STATS

The game opened at a faster pace and featured more penalties than Thursday's matchup, giving both teams multiple power play opportunities. The Icepack killed off a 5-on-3 stretch, but Alabama struck first with a power play goal. Less than 10 seconds later, Michael Ranaldi tied the game off assists from Aidan Raedy and Joey Gouveia, sending the teams into the first intermission equal at one.

Jake Gifford scored early in the second period to give NC State the lead, but Alabama answered with a penalty-shot goal before capitalizing on another power play to go ahead 3-2. Holden Koufman netted his second goal of the series to even the score heading into the second intermission.

The Icepack came out strong in the third period. Daniel Prazma scored an unassisted power play goal to regain the lead, and three minutes later, Austin Finch added another off a rebound to make it 5-3. Reece Johnson tallied back-to-back goals the first on a transition shot and the second on a 2-on-1 play with Nick Librizzi while Alabama was on the power play. The Tide added another goal late, bringing the final score to 7-4.

The series marked a dominant showing for NC State, with 13 players recording points over the two games. Goaltender Pieter Bartelse made 33 saves on 37 shots. Johnson, Finch, and Koufman each scored twice, while four other players registered at least two points in the series.

Icepack set for Military Appreciation Night and Outdoor Game

RALEIGH, N.C. NC State looks to secure another two wins against the University of Alabama this weekend after sweeping the Tide on their home ice last week.

Friday marks Salute to Service night for the Icepack. NC State will face Alabama at Invisalign Arena at 8:30 p.m., with former Icepack player and veteran Ellis Rushford (Class of 2018-19) dropping the puck. The Icepack will wear their military appreciation camouflage jerseys for that game.

Senior Joey Gouveia recognized the significance of the occasion. "We get a chance to celebrate the ones who have sacrificed for us," he said. "We appreciate them a lot and we want to give back to them."

On Saturday, NC State and Alabama will play at Truist Field as part of the 704 Outdoor Face Off. Champ the Retriever, the official bat dog for the Durham Bulls and retriever of kicking tees for NC State Football, will conduct the ceremonial puck drop at 7 p.m.

"It's awesome," Gouveia said about playing at Truist. "It's going to be a great experience for everyone involved. But at the end of the day, we need to walk away with the W."

After winning both games in Birmingham last weekend, the Icepack has an opportunity to leverage its familiarity with Alabama's style of play to adjust its strategy heading into the rematch.

"We've definitely got to work on our penalty kill a little bit. We have to make sure that we can score 5-on-5 goals that's something we really haven't done this year," Gouveia listed. "Penalty kills and staying out of the box are big ones."

Students attending Friday's game at Invisalign Arena will receive free tickets to the annual Governor's Cup game between NC State and UNC at Lenovo Center on Nov. 23. Active or retired military members will also receive free admission to Friday's game by showing a valid ID at the door. Both games this weekend will be streamed on ESPN+.

OT Final. pic.twitter.com/WPqIHZoeSz

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) November 15, 2025

Icepack Beat Alabama in OT on Salute to Service Night

RALEIGH, N.C. NC State secured an overtime win against Alabama on Friday during Salute to Service night. Military veteran and former Icepack player Ellis Rushford conducted the ceremonial puck drop.

BOX SCORE | SKATER STATS

In the third of four matchups between the teams this season, Daniel Prazma opened scoring with his 11th goal of the season off of assists from Ben Paterson and Jake Lipani in the first period. Alabama tied it with less than a minute remaining to enter the first intermission knotted at 1.

"You know their systems, you know a little bit about what to expect," Prazma said during intermission. "But, at the same time, playing a team four times, mistakes are bound to happen. It's bound to get chippy. We just go out there, stick with what we do every game."

Alabama scored early in the second period while the Icepack were on the power play, but Michael Ranaldi answered 40 seconds later to even the score. Joey Gouveia added NC State's third goal its second on the power play off of assists from Reece Johnson and Zach Herman late in the period to take a 3-2 lead into the break.

The third period remained quiet until late mistakes allowed Alabama to score the equalizer and force overtime.

Nick Librizzi delivered the game-winner 58 seconds into overtime, taking a pass from Herman off a won faceoff and firing into the top of the slot. Goaltender Ethan Roberts stopped 24 of 27 shots, including several highlight-reel saves, to hold the Tide to three goals.

NC State and Alabama meet for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday in Charlotte at Truist Field as part of the 704 Outdoor Face Off. Champ the Retriever will handle the ceremonial puck drop.

Unfortunately one of the best games from this group this season. Got goalied.

Final. pic.twitter.com/RRX2zQK3L7

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) November 16, 2025

Final. pic.twitter.com/9o3fyV2ii6

— NC State Icepack (@NCStateHockey) November 22, 2025

Do we need a parking pass for tomorrow at PNC for Governor Cup? If not how much is GA parking?

Redwolf55 said:

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Do we need a parking pass for tomorrow at PNC for Governor Cup? If not how much is GA parking?

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I checked Park Whiz, Lenovo Center's parking app, and it looks like $8 for general and $35 for VIP.