With a minute and 26 seconds remaining in regulation Denis Smirnov took long strides as he approached the puck, the crowd standing and cheering, equal parts excitement and terror. Source: State College, PA – Penn[…]
Category: Game Previews/Results
Pre and post game coverage
CDT: Minnesota robs Penn State hockey of upset
Last-second goal forces overtime; Rem Pitlick nets game-winner as Minnesota stuns Penn State 4-3 Source: Penn State vs. Minnesota, men’s hockey, Feb. 18, 2017 | Centre Daily Times
Collegian: No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey failed to take advantage of power plays in thrilling overtime loss to No. 5 Minnesota
The Nittany Lions had a 5-on-3 power play chance to put the game away, but they didn’t and Minnesota made them pay. Source: No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey failed to take advantage of power[…]
Collegian: Thriller – A deeper look at the final minutes of No. 5 Minnesota’s comeback win over No. 9 Penn State
Saturday night’s contest was one of the most emotional games the players had ever played. Source: Thriller: A deeper look at the final minutes of No. 5 Minnesota’s comeback win over No. 9 Penn State[…]
Collegian: No. 5 Minnesota wins a thriller in overtime over No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey
Minnesota tied it up with 3.5 seconds left, and then won it at 3:27 of overtime. Source: No. 5 Minnesota wins a thriller in overtime over No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey | Men’s Ice[…]
GoPSU: MHKY Drops OT Decision to #5 Minnesota, 4-3
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Freshman Denis Smirnov (Moscow, Russia) potted a pair of goals, but it was not enough as a late surge from No. 5 Minnesota lifted the Golden Gophers past No. 9 Penn[…]
1500 ESPN Twin Cities: 3 keys against Penn State
The No. 5 Gopher men’s hockey team travels to Penn State this weekend for … Source: Gopher men’s hockey: 3 keys against Penn State – 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
BSD: As Seen On TV – Penn State Hockey Hosts Minnesota
The most important series in program history will be televised nationally during THON weekend. Source: As Seen On TV: Penn State Hockey Hosts Minnesota – Black Shoe Diaries
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey is thwarted by 40 saves from Eric Schierhorn
The Nittany Lions have struggled against Schierhorn in all three games so far this season. Source: Penn State men’s hockey is thwarted by 40 saves from Eric Schierhorn | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
Onward State: Penn State Hockey Falls 6-3 To Minnesota
The Nittany Lions proved they can hang with the Gophers in an intense game of back-and-forth at first, but a rough third period gave them a 6-3 loss in Pegula tonight. Source: Penn State Hockey[…]
GOpherSports: Pitlick’s Hat Trick Leads Gophers to Win
The rookie tallied three goals and an assist as the Gophers topped Penn State 6-3 on the road. Source: GOPHERSPORTS.COM Pitlick’s Hat Trick Leads Gophers to Win :: University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site ::[…]
SC.com: Third Period Pushes Minnesota Past Penn State 6-3
Penn State fell 6-3 on Friday night despite a strong first period as Minnesota made the most of its late chances to push past the Nittany Lions. Source: State College, PA – Penn State Hockey:[…]
CDT: Penn State hockey drops showdown with Minnesota
Rem Pitlick’s hat trick helps No. 5 Minnesota to 6-3 win over No. 9 Penn State Source: Penn State vs. Minnesota, men’s hockey, hockey, Feb. 17, 2017 | Centre Daily Times
Collegian: No. 5 Minnesota pulls away from No. 9 Penn State late in 6-3 win
A late power play goal from Minnesota captain Justin Kloos gave the Golden Gophers the lead in their 6-3. Source: No. 5 Minnesota pulls away from No. 9 Penn State late in 6-3 win |[…]
GoPSU: 3 goal 3rd Lifts #5 Minnesota Past #9 MHKY, 6-3
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A three-goal third period from the fifth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers was the difference as No. 9 Penn State fell by the 6-3 score this evening in Big Ten Conference play from[…]
USCHO: Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 17-18
Last weekend was okay for Drew Claussen. For me, not so much. Last week Drew: 2-3-1 (.467) Paula: 1-4-1 (.250) Season Drew: 66-43-14 (.593) Paula: 67-42-14 (.602) This week As it will for the remainder[…]
RLR: No. 9 Penn State Looks for Revenge Against No. 5 Minnesota
After two bad losses two weeks ago, Penn State and Minnesota will meet again with huge Big Ten implications. Source: Hockey Preview: No. 9 Penn State Looks for Revenge Against No. 5 Minnesota | Roar[…]
Smirnov Returns to Form as Penn State Hockey Earns Crucial Sweep | Roar Lions Roar
Smirnov’s four points and Sucese’s two goals helped the Nittany Lions clinch a crucial sweep. Source: Smirnov Returns to Form as Penn State Hockey Earns Crucial Sweep | Roar Lions Roar
Big Ten Recap: No. 10 Penn State 5, No. 17 Wisconsin 2
Denis Smirnov had two goals and two assists as Penn State completed a road sweep of Wisconsin. Smirnov’s first goal at 10:53 in the second period, his 13th of the season, held up to be[…]
CHN: Penn State Back on Track
Concerns that Penn State’s early-season rise to the top of the ratings would not hold, have all but dissipated after a huge weekend sweep at Wisconsin, capped off by Saturday’s 5-2 win. Source: Roundup: Penn[…]
BTN: Penn State at Wisconsin Video Highlights
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SC.com: Nittany Lions Sweep Wisconsin With 5-2 Victory
Penn State hockey entered this weekend’s series against Wisconsin needing positive results to keep Big Ten title hopes and a postseason dream within reach. Source: State College, PA – Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Sweep[…]
CDT: Freshmen deliver win as Penn State sweeps Wisconsin
Nate Sucese, Denis Smirnov score 2 goals each as No. 10 Penn State beats No. 17 Wisconsin 5-2 Source: Penn State vs. Wisconsin men’s hockey, Feb. 11, 2017 | Centre Daily Times
Madison.com: Penn State sweeps Wisconsin
Tony Granato’s team suffers consecutive losses for the first time this season and falls out of a first-place tie in the Big Ten. Source: Badgers men’s hockey: Penn State sweeps Wisconsin | Wisconsin Badgers Hockey[…]