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Top Wisconsin men's hockey target transfers to Big Ten rival
TL;DR
Wisconsin men's hockey target Justin Poirier transfers from Maine to Penn State, opting for a Big Ten rival. This move intensifies the rivalry between Wisconsin and Penn State ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Key points
- Justin Poirier transfers from Maine to Penn State
- Poirier was a fifth round draft pick by the Carolina Hurricanes
- This transfer intensifies the rivalry with Wisconsin
- Poirier recently underwent surgery
- He is the second transfer for Penn State this offseason
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Up until this point, seemingly everything has gone the Wisconsin Badgers' way this offseason.
The Badgers men's hockey program snagged a few major transfers, but star freshman forward Justin Poirier announced he'd be transferring from Maine to Penn State.
Wisconsin had long been linked to the Carolina Hurricanes fifth round draft pick (No. 156 overall in 2024), but Poirier opted to go play for the Nittany Lions instead.
There's certainly no love lost between Wisconsin and Penn State, and this furthers the animosity heading into the 2026-27 season. Poirier, who just underwent surgery, took quite a long time to officially put his name into the portal. Now, Brad Elliott Schlossman confirmed he's the Nittany Lions second transfer, alongside Vermont's Caeden Herrington.
That said, Wisconsin still has three incoming transfers. That number is among the most in the conference as the Badgers only trail Notre Dame (4) and Minnesota (6).
Currently, Mike Hastings' squad has notable incoming freshmen along with Penn State's J.J. Wiebusch, Northeastern's Dylan Compton, and Cornell's Alexis Cournoyer all on the 2026-27 roster.
Q&A
Why did Justin Poirier transfer from Maine to Penn State?
Justin Poirier transferred to Penn State after being linked to Wisconsin, choosing the Nittany Lions for his college hockey career.
What impact does Poirier's transfer have on the Wisconsin-Penn State rivalry?
Poirier's transfer heightens the rivalry between Wisconsin and Penn State, adding more tension as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Who else has transferred to Penn State alongside Justin Poirier?
Alongside Justin Poirier, Caeden Herrington from Vermont has also transferred to Penn State.
