September 2017

CBSSports: Casey Bailey: Released Saturday

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Bailey is expected to be signed by the Islanders to play in Bridgeport if he clears waivers Source: Casey Bailey: Released Saturday – CBSSports.com

RLR: Hockey Preview, Part I – A Closer Look at the Incoming Freshmen

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarPlayer Profiles

Source: Hockey Preview, Part I: A Closer Look at the Incoming Freshmen | Roar Lions Roar

BSD: Penn State Men’s Hockey Ranked No. 10 in USCHO Preseason Poll

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarRatings/Rankings

The Nittany Lions will begin the season ranked in the top 20 for the first time in program history. Source: Penn State Men’s Hockey Ranked No. 10 in USCHO Preseason Poll – Black Shoe Diaries

GoPSU: MHKY Ranked No. 10 in Preseason USCHO.com Poll

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarRatings/Rankings

Following a historic season, Penn State earns its first-ever preseason ranking Source: GOPSUSPORTS.com MHKY Ranked No. 10 in Preseason USCHO.com Poll :: Official Athletic Site of Penn State :: Official Athletic Site of Penn State[…]

WJAC: Penn State hockey ranked in preseason polls for first time

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarRatings/Rankings

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State hockey finds itself ranked in the preseason polls for the first time in the program’s history.The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 8 in the USA Today poll and No. 10[…]

RLR: Penn State Hockey Tabbed No. 10 in Preseason USCHO Poll

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarRatings/Rankings

One of the great preseason traditions for Penn State hockey is 1.) being doubted by non-PSU media and 2.) proving the haters wrong. It looks like that tradition is not in the cards this year,[…]

Ice Dogs steamroll Blizzard at Showcase

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarPlayer Profiles

Ice Dogs’ Tanner Schachle tries to carry the puck past Johnstown Tomahawks defenseman Adam Pilewicz during last year’s home opener Sept. 30, 2016, at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. Source: Ice Dogs steamroll Blizzard at Showcase |[…]

Rangers make more cuts, send eight players to AHL Wolf Pack

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The afternoon cuts included three defensemen, Alexei Bereglazov, John Gilmour and Vince Pedrie; three forwards, Ryan Gropp, Malte Stromwall and Adam Tambellini, and two goaltenders, Alexandar Georgiev and Chris Nell. Source: Rangers make more cuts,[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Ducks Reduce Roster to 44

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Twelve players have been assigned to the San Diego Gulls. That list includes Stu Bickel, Alex Dostie, Nic Kerdiles, Julius Nattinen, Austin Ortega, Kevin Roy, Zach Saar, Deven Sideroff, Tyler Soy, Jeff Schultz, Keaton Thompson,[…]

CT Post: Ho-Sang glad to be back for Bridgeport NHL exhibition

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey, on a tryout with the Islanders, was at the front of the net to put away a loose puck just after a power play expired early in the second period Source: Ho-Sang glad[…]

Onward State: Penn State Hockey Ranked No. 10 In USCHO Preseason Poll

September 24, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarRatings/Rankings

Guy Gadowsky’s squad earned its first ever USCHO preseason ranking. Source: Penn State Hockey Ranked No. 10 In USCHO Preseason Poll – Onward State

Saturday’s Sports Transactions

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Assigned D Sebastian Aho, Devon Toews, Kane Lafranchise, Mitchell Vande Sompel, Parker Wotherspoon and Kyle Burroughs; LWs Michael Dal Colle and Ross Johnston; RW Tanner Fritz; G Eamon McAdam; and Cs[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Islanders trim training camp roster

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Released from PTOs:Casey Bailey, Scott Eansor, Jeff Kubiak, Ben Holmstrom, Travis St. Denis and Yannick TurcotteCasey Bailey has had a nice camp and will likely get an AHL contract from Bridgeport. Holmstrom, who has been[…]

New York Rangers Analysis: Islanders end Rangers’ perfect preseason

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey and Anthony Beauvillier scored for the Islanders, while Vinni Lettieri scored a power play goal for the Rangers. Source: New York Rangers Analysis: Islanders end Rangers’ perfect preseason

NTV: Storm jump on Lancers, win big

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarRecruiting

Ward, Johnny McDermott, (Penn State recruit) Connor McMenamin and Ben Almquist ripped goals in the opening 14 minutes Source: Storm jump on Lancers, win big | KHGI

Collegian: Penn State reaps the benefit from NHL preseason game at Pegula Ice Arena

September 22, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarPegula Ice Arena

A sellout crowd, exciting atmosphere and platform to promote Nittany Lion hockey were on display Tuesday night. Source: Penn State reaps the benefit from NHL preseason game at Pegula Ice Arena | Men’s Ice Hockey[…]

Collegian: Improved Big Ten stands in the way of Penn State men’s hockey repeating as conference champs

September 22, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarBig Ten Hockey

With Notre Dame joining the Big Ten and the conference strengthening as a whole, Guy Gadowsky says it’s an exciting time for the Nittany Lions. Source: Improved Big Ten stands in the way of Penn[…]

CTPost: Islanders visit Bridgeport with deep goaltending group

September 22, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Eamon McAdam returns after a good stretch run to his rookie year. Source: Islanders visit Bridgeport with deep goaltending group – Connecticut Post

CDT: Coaches explain why Big Ten hockey champ Penn State is fourth in the preseason poll

September 22, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarBig Ten Hockey

Penn State’s defense of conference title will be difficult with talented teams, addition of Notre Dame Source: Big Ten hockey: Conference getting ‘tougher and tougher and better and better’ | Centre Daily Times

Michael McLeod, Vince Pedrie, Henrik Lundqvist

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (41) collides with New York Rangers defenseman Vince Pedrie and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in[…]

Collegian: Despite unanimous support for the Nittany Lions, fans in the Roar Zone root for a variety of different NHL teams.

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarPegula Ice Arena

Normally, the Roar Zone at Pegula Ice Arena is a sea of navy blue and white, with students decked out in Penn State gear as they all root for the Source: Despite unanimous support for[…]

Collegian: Pittsburgh Penguins stars Carl Hagelin and Bryan Rust grateful for their experience at Penn State

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarPegula Ice Arena

With up-to-date facilities and a rowdy crowd, NHL players appreciated the environment at Pegula Ice Arena. Source: Pittsburgh Penguins stars Carl Hagelin and Bryan Rust grateful for their experience at Penn State | Men’s Ice[…]

Onward State: How Penn State Could Repeat As The Top-Scoring Team In College Hockey

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarOther News

Men’s hockey will point to some younger skaters to keep up goal production after a few key veterans moved on. Source: How Penn State Could Repeat As The Top-Scoring Team In College Hockey – Onward[…]

WTAJ: Tips From The Stanley Cup Champs

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarOther News

The Back-to-back Champion Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed their time in Happy Valley Tuesday when they faced the Buffalo Sabres in Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena. After a second consecutive championship year, Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan[…]