Freshman Denis Smirnov had 3 goals and 2 assists in sweep of Wisconsin; No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey ready for showdown with No. 5 Minnesota Source: Denis Smirnov, Penn State hockey, Penn State men’s[…]
Category: Player Profiles
Penn State Hockey player-centric articles.
Onward State: Liam Folkes Brings The ‘Unteachable’ To Hockey Valley
Liam Folkes developed a high hockey IQ in his Toronto driveway, but the inherent athleticism came from his track star parents. Source: Liam Folkes Brings The ‘Unteachable’ To Hockey Valley – Onward State
USCHO: Goodwin’s commitment to service leads to Penn State senior’s nomination as Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist
In the world of college hockey, there are many successful student-athletes. And then there’s Penn State forward David Goodwin. Source: Goodwin’s commitment to service leads to Penn State senior’s nomination as Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist[…]
Courier-Times: Holy Ghost Prep grad Kevin Kerr helping Penn State ice hockey stay strong in ‘transitional’ year
PHILADELPHIA — Penn State is in the heart of its men’s ice hockey season. Source: Holy Ghost Prep grad Kevin Kerr helping Penn State ice hockey stay strong in ‘transitional’ year | Ice Hockey |[…]
CDT: Penn State men’s hockey goalie Chris Funkey makes first career Big Ten start
Penn State men’s hockey goalie Chris Funkey made his first career Big Ten start against Minnesota Source: Penn State men’s hockey goalie Chris Funkey makes first career Big Ten start | Centre Daily Times
Onward State: Ontario’s Kris Myllari Impressing Coaches With Quiet Leadership
“The guys, when it’s really evident, that play for the team and don’t talk about it, just go and do it — those are the guys I follow,” head coach Guy Gadowsky said. Source: Ontario’s[…]
CourierTimes: Holy Ghost Prep graduate Peyton Jones thriving as Penn State’s goalie
Peyton Jones’ first season at Penn State was supposed to be a time of transition, adjusting to college and being a collegiate goaltender. Source: ICE HOCKEY: Holy Ghost Prep graduate Peyton Jones thriving as Penn[…]
GoPSU: Murray Transitioning to College Hockey
Until the summer of 2016, Penn State hockey freshman forward Brett Murray was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, having grown up in the Toronto suburb of Bolton, Ontario. However, his allegiances realigned when the Buffalo[…]
CDT: Penn State goalie Peyton Jones credits team after setting program’s single-season wins record
Penn State hockey goalie Peyton Jones set the program’s single-season wins record last weekend Source: Penn State hockey, Peyton Jones, goalie | Centre Daily Times
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s Brett Murray to make season debut
Brett Murray joined the Nittany Lions over winter break. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s Brett Murray to make season debut | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
SC.com: Nittany Lions Add Depth As Murray Joins The Fold –
“When that plan was in place, we hadn’t won a game yet or lost a game,” Gadowsky added. “We didn’t know at that point what our record would be. But when it was finalized, we[…]
CDT: Penn State hockey team looking at chemistry with addition of Brett Murray to roster
Freshman forward Brett Murray just enrolled for the spring semester in Penn State and joins the No. 4 Nittany Lion hockey team Source: Penn State hockey team looking at chemistry with addition of Brett Murray[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s latest roster addition Brett Murray transitioning to college life
Coach Guy Gadowsky said that Murray will probably take the ice “soon” but did not specify how soon that will be. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s latest roster addition Brett Murray transitioning to college life[…]
Altoona Mirror: Bedford athlete enjoying life with PSU ice hockey team
The Penn State State men’s ice hockey team is ranked No. 3 in the country, and among those Nittany Lions enjoying their history-making season is a Bedford native who cut his teeth (and skates) competing[…]
CDT: NHL taking interest in Penn State freshman Denis Smirnov
Penn State hockey’s Denis Smirnov is garnering attention from the NHL. Source: Penn State hockey, Denis Smirnov, NHL | Centre Daily Times
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey coach Guy Gadowsky speaks highly of sophomore Derian Hamilton’s performance
In this week’s media notebook, coach Guy Gadowsky talks about the performance of his freshmen and other players stepping up, as well as the players focusing solely on their final Source: Penn State men’s hockey[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s David Thompson to donate his hair following THON game on Friday night
Friday night’s game will also feature the annual “Teddy Bear Toss” benefitting the IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s David Thompson to donate his hair following THON game on Friday night | Men’s[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s David Goodwin exchanges texts with football’s Tyler Davis before every game
David Goodwin and Penn State football’s Tyler Davis have a texting ritual, and more in Monday’s media notebook. Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s David Goodwin exchanges texts with football’s Tyler Davis before every game |[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey coach Guy Gadowsky remains impressed with two of his top freshmen
Guy Gadowsky spoke with Guy Flaming of TSN 1260 in Edmonton on Tuesday. Source: Penn State men’s hockey coach Guy Gadowsky remains impressed with two of his top freshmen | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
SC.com: Pavlychev Brings Unique Size To Ice
“Even when you think you can get around him, it’s just no,” forward Ricky DeRosa said with laugh. “His stick, he’s got the puck somehow.” Source: State College, PA – Penn State Hockey: Pavlychev Brings[…]
Onward State: Hockey Freshman Denis Smirnov Already Capturing National Attention
Of the 27 names on Penn State hockey’s roster this season, arguably no one has been more impressive so far than freshman forward Denis Smirnov. Source: Hockey Freshman Denis Smirnov Already Capturing National Attention –[…]
GoPSU: Goodwin’s Road to 100
This past weekend, senior captain David Goodwin became the first Nittany Lion to notch 100 career points. Source: GOPSUSPORTS.com :: Official Athletic Site of Penn State
CDT: Penn State Men’s hockey’s Nikita Pavlychev is big man on ice
At 6-foot-7, freshman forward is one of nation’s biggest hockey players for the red-hot Nittany Lions Source: Penn State Men’s hockey’s Nikita Pavlychev is big man on ice | Centre Daily Times
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey’s Nikita Pavlychev takes advantage of 6-foot-7 frame
At 6-foot-7, Pavlychev is tied for the second tallest college hockey player Source: Penn State men’s hockey’s Nikita Pavlychev takes advantage of 6-foot-7 frame | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu