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 |[…]
Category: Player Profiles
Penn State Hockey player-centric articles.
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s Cole Hults could contribute early in absence of Vince Pedrie
Pedrie’s departure to the New York Rangers leaves a massive void offensively and on the power play, but Penn State may have found his replacement in Cole Hults. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s Cole Hults[…]
Onward State: Four Penn Staters Selected In 2017 NHL Entry Draft: Analyzing Each Pick
The 2017 NHL Entry Draft came to a close on Saturday afternoon, and the weekend turned out to be one of the best in Penn State hockey history. Source: Four Penn Staters Selected In 2017[…]
Collegian: ‘Whirlwind of events’ lands former Penn State men’s hockey defenseman Vince Pedrie with New York Rangers franchise
The Daily Collegian spoke with former Penn State defenseman Vince Pedrie following him signing with the Daily Collegian. Source: ‘Whirlwind of events’ lands former Penn State men’s hockey defenseman Vince Pedrie with New York Rangers[…]
Spectrum News (Rochester): Fairport’s Sucese in NCAA Hockey Tourney
Fairport native Nate Sucese and Penn State battled out two overtimes to win the Big 10 and earn the Nittany Lions’ first trip to the NCAA Hockey Tournament. Source: Fairport’s Sucese in NCAA Hockey Tourney
Grosse Pointe News: Hamilton helps Penn State
Grosse Pointe Farms resident Trevor Hamilton has been well traveled, but found a home in Happy Valley, Pa., home of the Penn State Nittany Lions men’s hockey team. Source: Hamilton helps Penn State
Buffalo News: WNY’s Andrew Sturtz living the hockey dream in Happy Valley
You know the promotional spots that universities run on TV during NCAA games? Penn State should get sophomore hockey player Andrew Sturtz to do one. Ask the guy a question and you get a testimonial[…]
CDT: New role with team helping Mike Williamson go along for ride during special season
Former Vancouver Canucks draft pick Mike Williamson had to retire because of a back injury, but is helping Penn State hockey team as a student assistant coach Source: Penn State hockey, Mike Williamson, March 23,[…]
CHN: Folkes Hero
In the stands at the Joe Louis Arena, Carl Folkes was almost frozen in place. Below him, double overtime was gliding by on the ice. Penn State’s season wasn’t on the line, but the Nittany[…]
Grosse Pointe News: Hamilton helps Penn State
Source: Hamilton helps Penn State
Onward State: Peyton Jones Had Been There Before
Penn State hockey goalie Peyton Jones’ experience in the 2016 USHL playoffs prepared him for an eerily similar situation in the Big Ten Tournament just a year later. Source: Peyton Jones Had Been There Before[…]
Collegian: Freshman goaltender Peyton Jones always had his eyes set on joining Hockey Valley
While another night of overtime was taking its toll on his teammates, Peyton Jones was locked in. Source: Freshman goaltender Peyton Jones always had his eyes set on joining Hockey Valley | Men’s Ice Hockey[…]
Onward State: Former Penn State Hockey Defenseman Mike Williamson Thrives In New Coaching Role
Though recurring back problems ended Mike Williamson’s playing career last season, he remains an integral part of the program, now serving as an assistant coach. Source: Former Penn State Hockey Defenseman Mike Williamson Thrives In[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s Big Ten championship extra special for Vince Pedrie’s father
Larry Pedrie, father of Penn State defenseman Vince Pedrie, served as an assistant and head coach in the powerhouse CCHA conference for 15 years. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s Big Ten championship extra special for[…]
BSD: Peyton Jones’ Big Ten Performance Goes Beyond the Stats
The freshman netminder saved his best games for the biggest stage of the year, and may have more to come. Source: Peyton Jones’ Big Ten Performance Goes Beyond the Stats – Black Shoe Diaries
RLR: An Ode to Peyton Jones
Peyton Jones saved 118 of 123 shots in the Big Ten Tournament. Unbelievable. Source: An Ode to Peyton Jones | Roar Lions Roar
CHN: Creating His Own History
Defenseman Trevor Hamilton has found a home at Penn State. Source: Creating His Own History : College Hockey News
CDT: Penn State freshman Denis Smirnov has been human highlight reel
Freshman Denis Smirnov ranks among nation’s best Source: Penn State freshman Denis Smirnov has been human highlight reel | Centre Daily Times
CDT: David Goodwin rising career charts for Penn State hockey
Goodwin two goals shy from tying Penn State goals record Source: David Goodwin rising career charts for Penn State hockey | Centre Daily Times
CDT: Penn State’s David Goodwin good at hockey, better at being human
Penn State hockey senior captain David Goodwin lives impressive life away from the ice Source: David Goodwin, Penn State hockey, March 1, 2017 | Centre Daily Times
L10: Russian duo finding their way as freshmen
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: Denis Smirnov hoping to avoid another NHL draft snub
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
CDT: Penn State hockey’s Trevor Hamilton making big contributions ahead of Minnesota weekend
Junior defenseman Trevor Hamilton among team’s scoring leaders as No. 9 Penn State prepares to host No. 5 Minnesota in Big Ten showdown Source: Penn State hockey’s Trevor Hamilton making big contributions ahead of Minnesota[…]
SBN: Denis Smirnov Drives Penn State’s Success
Source: Denis Smirnov Drives Penn State’s Success – SB Nation College Hockey