Hockey / Game Preview: UPenn vs. Seton Hall

Game Preview: UPenn vs. Seton Hall

Date:  Source: Seton Hall University Ice Hockey

Date: January 31st, 2026

Location: Codey Arena, West Orange, NJ

Time: 8:45pm

Seton Hall returns home to Codey Arena for a meaningful matchup against Penn, highlighted by Senior Night honoring goaltender Joey Salvador. The night will celebrate Salvy’s impact on the program as he takes the ice for one of his final appearances in a Pirate sweater. For Seton Hall, maintaining defensive structure and limiting second chances will be critical, especially against a team that thrives on sustained pressure. The Pirates will aim to simplify their game offensively, focusing on clean zone entries and getting traffic to the net to challenge Penn’s defense. Special teams discipline and strong defensive-zone play will be key as Seton Hall looks to play spoiler to UPenn's season and protect home ice.

Senior Night Spotlight: Joey Salvador

 

Salvy has been a cornerstone of Seton Hall Hockey throughout his career, consistently answering the call in net during some of the program’s toughest matchups.

2025 Season:

  • 12 GP
  • 2–9–0 record
  • 4.72 GAA
  • .905 SV%

Career Totals:

  • 30 GP
  • 10–19–0 record
  • 4.23 GAA
  • .910 SV%

Salvy's numbers only tell part of the story. Night after night, he’s faced heavy shot volumes and kept the Pirates competitive with poise, resilience, and leadership. He's a valuable part of the team and he's just as valuable off the ice. His work ethic and composure have set the standard in the locker room, and Senior Night offers a well-deserved moment to recognize his contributions to the program. Salvy, Seton Hall wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors. You will be sorely missed, and we can't wait to see what you do. You've done so much for this program, and Seton Hall truly appreciates all of the leadership you've displayed. Let's Go Pirates!

Previous Matchup From October 3rd, 2025:

Final Score: Seton Hall 0 -- UPenn 3
Location: Class of 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, PA

SHU Shots: 21     PENN Shots: 62

SHU PP: 0/4     PENN PP: 1/2