The Notre Dame Hockey team played their first exhibition game of the season tonight. The Irish took on the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Notre Dame has played the USANDTP 12 previous times, with 6 wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. The Irish defeated Team USA 5-2 in their game last October 3, 2025. First Period highlights: In less than 5 minutes played, #8 Will Belle (assisted by Beckham Edwards and Jaedon Kerr) got the puck past Nate Chizik, a Notre Dame Hockey co