February 2017

Gary Bettman renewed speculation that Penn State could host a Penguins-Flyers game sometime soon. Source: Penn State May Host a Flyers vs. Penguins Game in the Near Future, Part 5,000 | Roar Lions Roar

SC.com: Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Hold Steady At No.11 With Second Place Finish In Sight

February 28, 2017 UncleLarBracketology

Penn State hockey is holding steady at No. 11 in the latest USCHO.com poll released on Monday afternoon. The Nittany Lions are coming off of a 4-2 and 4-1 sweep of Michigan State over the[…]

CDT: Hockey fans need early arrival to see Penn State senior ceremonies

No. 11 Penn State men’s hockey will hold Senior Night festivities nearly a half-hour before Saturday’s 8 p.m. faceoff against No. 16 Wisconsin Source: Hockey fans need early arrival to see Penn State senior ceremonies[…]

CDT: State of hockey looks healthy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania doesn’t have the reputation for hockey like, say, Wisconsin or Minnesota, but six-plus years ago when Terry and Kim Pegula made an $88 million donation to Penn State to build an ice rink and[…]

CDT: Penn State hockey coach Guy Gadowsky liked team’s response from tough loss

Last week was a trying one for the Penn State men’s hockey team, having to shake off losing a lead to No. 5 Minnesota with 3.5 seconds left before falling in overtime. Source: Penn State[…]

Collegian: Despite more winning, recruiting remains consistent for Penn State men’s hockey

Penn State men’s hockey recruiting remains consistent. Source: Despite more winning, recruiting remains consistent for Penn State men’s hockey | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu

Collegian (Opinion): Penn State men’s hockey will qualify for NCAA tournament

February 28, 2017 UncleLarBracketology

The Nittany Lions will go dancing for the first-time ever. Source: Penn State men’s hockey will qualify for NCAA tournament | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu HV Note: When the article author states “While the[…]

GoPSU: Penn State Weekly Check In 02/27/17

Penn State hockey weekly check in with head coach Guy Gadowsky and players Nate Sucese and David Thompson recapping the weekend and looking ahead to a senior night weekend at home in Pegula Ice Arena.[…]

MSU: Spartans Falter on Senior Night

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It took Penn State more than 55 minutes to score three goals against Michigan State on Friday night. On Saturday, the Nittany Lions needed just 19 minutes. Source: Neils Notebook: Spartans Falter on Senior Night[…]

Onward State: Penn State Hockey Sweeps Michigan State With 4-1 Victory

The Nittany Lions sealed the deal in this game by suppressing three power play opportunities for Michigan State and leaving the Spartans almost no opportunity for quality scoring. Source: Penn State Hockey Sweeps Michigan State[…]

L10: Russian duo finding their way as freshmen

February 26, 2017 UncleLarPlayer Profiles

Denis Smirnov and Nikita Pavleychev came to America at 14 to play hockey, and their transition as Penn State freshmen has been a smooth one. Source: Penn State hockey: Russian duo finding their way as[…]

L10: The incredible, rapid rise of ‘Hockey Valley’

February 26, 2017 UncleLarOther News

Penn State, which began a hockey program from scratch less than seven years ago, is contending for an NCAA tournament bid in just its fifth season. Source: Penn State hockey: The incredible, rapid rise of[…]

L10: Improving local hockey talent will help in the future

February 26, 2017 UncleLarPegula Ice Arena

The improvement of youth hockey in the Mid-Atlantic region is going to be an incredibly important development for the future of the Penn State program. Source: Penn State recruiting: Improving local hockey talent will help[…]

RLR: No. 11 Penn State Completes Spartan Sweep with 4-1 Win, Keeps NCAA Tournament Dreams Alive

Penn State is in a good spot with four games to go. Source: No. 11 Penn State Completes Spartan Sweep with 4-1 Win, Keeps NCAA Tournament Dreams Alive | Roar Lions Roar

SC.com: Nittany Lions Sweep Michigan State With 4-1 Victory

Penn State hockey hasn’t had the luxury of convincing and stress free victories since 2016 turned to 2017, so the Nittany Lions likely enjoyed much of Saturday night’s 4-1 win over Michigan State. Source: State[…]

The State News: MSU hockey downed on Senior Day to Penn State, 4-1 |

As the MSU hockey team played their final home game of the season Saturday, three goals in the first period by No. 11 Penn State took out any chance of a memorable send off for[…]

MSU: Spartans unable to send seniors out with a win in loss to Penn State

Penn State’s 3-goal first period too much for the Michigan State Hockey team to overcome in loss Source: Michigan State Hockey: Spartans unable to send seniors out with a win in loss to Penn State[…]

CDT: Penn State drops Michigan State to sweep season series

Nate Sucese scores 2 goals in No. 11 Penn State’s 4-1 hockey win over Michigan State Source: Penn State vs. Michigan State men’s ice hockey, Feb. 25, 2017 | Centre Daily Times

Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey escapes East Lansing upset-free after beating Michigan State

Freshmen Nate Sucese and Denis Smirnov help lead the Nittany Lions to a 4-1 victory. Source: Penn State men’s hockey escapes East Lansing upset-free after beating Michigan State | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu

L10: Denis Smirnov hoping to avoid another NHL draft snub

February 25, 2017 UncleLarPlayer Profiles

Penn State freshman star Denis Smirnov is a high-scoring, super-skilled forward who typically plays left wing. He’s also from Moscow. Source: Penn State hockey: Denis Smirnov hoping to avoid another NHL draft snub

State News: MSU hockey falls again in nail-biting fashion to Penn State, 4-2