No. 16 Augustana hockey heads to No. 20 Michigan Tech

Vikings look to continue momentum after weekend sweep

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:47pm

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No. 16 Augustana hockey is coming off a weekend sweep over Lake Superior State and heads to No. 20 Michigan Tech for a series this weekend. The Vikings have been strong at home this season but have struggled on the road, going 5-6 away from Sioux Falls. Head coach Garrett Raboin emphasized the need for energy, strong rush play, and getting to the harder areas offensively as keys to success against the Huskies.

Why it matters

As the regular season winds down, Augustana has just three series remaining. Winning on the road will be crucial for the Vikings to maintain their ranking and position heading into the postseason.

The details

Augustana is 13-1-3 at home this season but just 5-6 on the road. The Vikings will need to improve their road performance to continue their strong season. Head coach Garrett Raboin highlighted energy, rush play, and getting to the tough areas in the offensive zone as keys to success against Michigan Tech.

  • The Vikings and Huskies face off on Friday at 6:07 pm in Houghton.

The players

Garrett Raboin

Head coach of the Augustana hockey team.

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The takeaway

Augustana has been dominant at home this season, but their road struggles have become more pronounced as the regular season nears its end. The Vikings will need to find a way to translate their home success to the road if they want to maintain their ranking and position heading into the postseason.