Big Ten Collegiate Athletic Schedules Released for 2026-27
Big Ten 大學體育賽程 2026-27 年版公布
Introduction
The Big Ten Conference has announced the scheduling details for the 2026-27 academic year, focusing specifically on collegiate ice hockey and wrestling.
Big Ten 聯盟已公布 2026-27 學年的賽程詳情，特別聚焦於大學冰球與摔跤項目。
Main Body
The Big Ten Conference has released its ice hockey calendar about two months earlier than last year. A key highlight is the rivalry between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, which will face each other four times on November 19, November 22, February 4, and February 7. Furthermore, the final game is expected to be held at Little Caesars Arena, following the usual tradition.
Big Ten 聯盟公布冰球賽程的時間比去年早了約兩個月。一個重點亮點是密西根大學與密西根州立大學之間的對抗，雙方將於 11 月 19 日、11 月 22 日、2 月 4 日及 2 月 7 日共交手四次。此外，按照慣例，最後一場比賽預計將在 Little Caesars Arena 舉行。
Regarding finances, Michigan State has taken a strategic approach to its non-conference games. According to a contract signed by Deputy Athletic Director Jen Smith, the University of North Dakota will pay Michigan State $50,000 for a game in Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, Michigan State will pay $10,000 to Boston College for another match, resulting in a total profit of $40,000. Additionally, Michigan State will play against Northern Michigan, New Hampshire, and Boston University, and has committed to the Great Lakes Invitational until 2030.
在財務方面，密西根州立大學在非聯盟賽事採取了策略性做法。根據體育副總監 Jen Smith 簽署的合約，北達科他大學將為在德州奧斯汀舉行的一場比賽向密西根州立大學支付 5 萬美元。同時，密西根州立大學將向波士頓學院支付 1 萬美元以進行另一場比賽，從而獲得 4 萬美元的總利潤。此外，密西根州立大學還將對戰北密西根、新罕布什爾及波士頓大學，並承諾參加 Great Lakes Invitational 直至 2030 年。
Both teams are also managing changes to their players. Michigan State is adding new talent, such as goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen and defenseman Chase Reid, to replace departing players like Trey Augustine. In contrast, Michigan has kept more of its original roster, including Michael Hage and Jack Ivankovic. At the same time, both universities are trying to recruit Landon DuPont, who is expected to be a top NHL draft pick in 2027. Finally, the University of Iowa has listed its wrestling opponents, including home games against Michigan State and Ohio State, and away games against Illinois and the current champion, Penn State.
兩支球隊也正在處理球員變動。密西根州立大學正在加入新人才，例如守門員 Joshua Ravensbergen 和後衛 Chase Reid，以取代如 Trey Augustine 等離隊球員。相比之下，密西根大學保留了較多原陣容，包括 Michael Hage 和 Jack Ivankovic。與此同時，兩所大學都在嘗試招募 Landon DuPont，他被預期將成為 2027 年 NHL 選秀的頂級人選。最後，愛荷華大學列出了其摔跤對手，包括主場對陣密西根州立大學和俄亥俄州立大學，以及客場對陣伊利諾大學和現任冠軍賓州州立大學。
Conclusion
The Big Ten has set the main competition schedules for hockey and wrestling, while the teams continue to improve their rosters through recruitment.
Big Ten 已確定冰球與摔跤的主要比賽時程，而各球隊則繼續透過招募來強化陣容。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Connector' Jump: Moving from A2 to B2
At an A2 level, you likely write in short, choppy sentences: "Michigan State will play North Dakota. North Dakota will pay them $50,000." To reach B2, you must glue your ideas together using Transition Markers.
🛠 The Logic Tools
Look at how this text organizes information. Instead of just listing facts, it uses specific words to show the relationship between ideas:
| The B2 Word | What it actually does | A2 Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Furthermore | Adds more information to the same point. | And / Also |
| Meanwhile | Shows two things happening at once. | And at the same time |
| In contrast | Highlights a difference between two things. | But |
| Additionally | Adds a new, separate point. | Also |
💡 The B2 Strategy: "The Pivot"
Notice the sentence: "Michigan State is adding new talent... In contrast, Michigan has kept more of its original roster."
Why this is B2: The writer isn't just telling you about two teams; they are comparing them. By using "In contrast," the writer signals to the reader: "Stop looking at Team A, now look at how Team B is different."
✍️ Upgrading Your Phrasing
If you want to sound more fluent, replace your basic connectors with these professional alternatives found in the text:
- ❌ And also... ✅ Additionally...
- ❌ But... ✅ In contrast...
- ❌ And then... ✅ Furthermore...
Pro Tip: Use these at the start of a sentence followed by a comma to instantly change the rhythm of your English from "student" to "speaker."