Joe Battista, the “Godfather” of Penn State hockey largely responsible for turning the program Division I and making Pegula Ice Arena a reality, couldn’t make the rink’s first NHL preseason hockey game, but said what[…]
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Month: September 2016
SC.com: First NHL Hockey Game At Pegula Ice Arena Ends With Drama As Wild Beat Sabres 2-1
Penn State is just over a week away from dropping the puck on the 2016-17 season but Hockey Valley was out in full force on Monday as the Buffalo Sabres took on the Minnesota Wild[…]
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HockeyValley welcomes the NHL
View from my seat
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CDT: Penn State prepares to host its 1st NHL game at Pegula
When the puck drops at Pegula Ice Arena on Monday, the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild will skate across center ice over the iconic Nittany Lion logo. Source: Penn State prepares to[…]
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GoPSU: Nittany Lion Women Ready for Season after Exhibition
Suiting up for the first time this season, the Nittany Lions looked clean and prepared in their 4-1 exhibition victory over the Guelph Gryphons. This is the second straight year Penn State matched up with[…]
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Collegian: Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres ready to face off Monday night as first two NHL teams at Pegula Ice Arena
In 2013, Pegula Ice Arena officially opened its doors to the Penn State’s women’s and men’s hockey teams. As Pegula enters its fourth season, Penn State welcomes its first two National Hockey League teams to[…]
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Minnesota Wild: Tonight’s Game at Penn State Will be Special
The Wild are about to make history tonight in their first preseason game of the 2016-17 season. Tonight they’ll be playing in the first NHL contest at Penn State University’s Pegula Arena, and that should[…]
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Twitter: Tyler Paquette commits
I'm very proud to announce my commitment to play college hockey at Penn State! Thank you to everyone that helped me along the way. #Weare — Tyler Paquette (@Tylerpaquette91) September 14, 2016
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GoPSU: Hamilton Thrilled to be Back in a College Sweater
After competing at Miami (Ohio) during the 2013-14 and part of the 2014-15 seasons, junior Trevor Hamilton will use his final two years of eligibility to don the Blue and White for Penn State. Source:[…]
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GoPSU: NHL Game Student Tickets On Sale
In less than one week two National Hockey League teams will enter Hockey Valley as the Buffalo Sabres host the Minnesota Wild in an exhibition game at Pegula Ice Arena. Source: GOPSUSPORTS.com NHL Game Student[…]
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Onward State: Meet Penn State Hockey’s Freshman Class
Penn State hockey returns October 2, but nine familiar faces won’t. The 2016-17 season begins with an uncertain goaltender situation and the departure of a few key players. Source: Meet Penn State Hockey’s Freshman Class – Onward State
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Penn State Hockey on Twitter
"There is nothing that we as coaches can say that motivates our players like the atmosphere at Pegula" -Guy Gadowsky, hear that @TheRoarZone pic.twitter.com/ipsXHnETnu — Penn State Hockey (@PennStateMHKY) September 20, 2016
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GoPSU Freshman Feature: Sucese Brings the Consistency
Hailing from Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester, freshman forward Nate Sucese grew up immersed in the world of hockey. Born in Buffalo, Sucese has been on skates and playing hockey since he was[…]
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Onward State: Penn State Hockey Enters A Post McAdam-Skoff Era
Few things are more unsettling in hockey than an upcoming season with an unfamiliar goalie. Goalies hold a leadership role comparable to that of a quarterback’s. With less than three weeks until Penn State’s season opener,[…]
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GoPSU: Freshman Feature: Smirnov Eager to Contribute
Freshman forward Denis Smirnov moved to the United States from Russia when he was 14 years old. Since then, the quick-moving Smirnov has worked his way through Junior hockey with the Indiana Ice and Fargo[…]
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PennLive: 2016-17 Penn State Nittany Lion Goalie Tracker
September is here and the World Cup of Hockey exhibition games have now started. Before you know it the 2016-17 hockey season will be in full swing. Source: 2016-17 Penn State Nittany Lion Goalie Tracker[…]
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GoPSU: Freshman Feature – Jones Working to Earn Spot in Net
With the departure of two goaltenders last season, Penn State men’s hockey head coach Guy Gadowsky will look toward veteran Chris Funkey and newcomer Peyton Jones to fill the void.Jones, a Pennsylvania native, is coming[…]
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Collegian: Former Elmira College coach ready for new role
After four seasons at Elmira College, Dean Jackson will serve as an assistant coach for Penn State women’s hockey. Source: Former Elmira College coach ready for new role | Women’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
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Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey names David Goodwin fourth captain in program history
Back in August, head coach Guy Gadowsky hinted that his top offensive pivot would be a good fit as captain.It turns out his players agreed, as the team voted in senior forward David Goodwin as[…]
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Onward State: Men’s Hockey Names David Goodwin Captain; Ricky DeRosa, James Robinson Alternates
It’s official: David Goodwin is the fourth captain in Penn State hockey’s Division 1 history. Source: Men’s Hockey Names David Goodwin Captain; Ricky DeRosa, James Robinson Alternates – Onward State
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GoPSU: Men’s Hockey Announces 2016-17 Captains
Head Coach Guy Gadowsky and the Penn State men’s ice hockey team announced earlier today that junior James Robinson (Cochrane, Alb.) will join senior classmates David Goodwin (Des Peres, Mo.) and Ricky DeRosa (Aston, Pa.)[…]
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SC.com: Captains Announced For 2016-17 Season
Penn State senior forward David Goodwin has been one of the most decorated players in program history and now he can add team captain to the list of honors. The program announced on Thursday that[…]
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Twitter: Jarod Crespo commits
I am very honored and proud to announce my commitment to play division 1 NCAA college ice hockey at Penn State University! #WeAre — Jarod Crespo (@jarodcrespo4) September 6, 2016
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Twitter: Christian Sbaraglia commits
I'm very proud to announce my commitment to play hockey at Penn State University. Thank you to everyone who was helped me #Nittanylions — Christian Sbaraglia (@sbaraglia37) September 2, 2016
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