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Posts About "Penn State"

College Hockey Report: Penn State Finally Picks Up a Win

College Hockey Report: Penn State Finally Picks Up a Win

December 7th, 2020 Another week of college hockey in the books. Despite the Holiday Break in sight, the game load is starting to ramp up. More games for Hockey East and Atlantic Hockey, and even the beginning of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) season in the 'pod' located on the campus of Nebraska-Omaha. Of all of the stories that have...
Kings Need the Steadiness of Prospect Cole Hults

Kings Need the Steadiness of Prospect Cole Hults

May 25th, 2020 If you're looking for splash and dash, Cole Hults is not your guy. If you want a hard-nosed, efficient defenseman who makes the right decisions and gets the job done consistently, then the former Penn State star should be at the top of your list. A fifth-round draft pick in 2017, Hults signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the...
The ACHA: Trailblazing a Path in College Hockey

The ACHA: Trailblazing a Path in College Hockey

October 20th, 2019 Throughout North America, there has been a rapid growth in the number of junior hockey programs and leagues in the past decade. This growth has seen a boom of increased skill development and pathways to pro and college hockey for many prospects. At the end of the junior experience, players face the toughest of questions about "what's...
Denis Smirnov Enjoying NHL Attention

Denis Smirnov Enjoying NHL Attention

January 13th, 2017 After moving to North America at a very young age, Russian forward Denis Smirnov played statistically well in different leagues, most noticeably in the USHL, but with little exposure. This offseason Smirnov decided to play hockey for Penn State University, where he is having a great freshman season. In this translated interview,...
Frey & Buckeyes Halt Penn State's Streak

Frey & Buckeyes Halt Penn State's Streak

January 7th, 2017 One day after the Columbus Blue Jackets saw their remarkable winning streak snapped, a different team from Ohio's capital ended another impressive run. The second-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions brought a 13-game unbeaten streak to Columbus Friday night but saw it end with a 3-0 loss to no. 11 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions were...
A Tribute to the 2016 Penn State Men's Hockey Team

A Tribute to the 2016 Penn State Men's Hockey Team

March 24th, 2016 Within the men's college hockey programs in the United States, very rarely do you celebrate a season in which you barely missed making the 16-team field for the upcoming NCAA tournament. Penn State's season is a little bit different. If anything, the Nittany Lions celebrated a season where they are officially leaving an imprint in...
BIG Tilts in the BIG TEN

BIG Tilts in the BIG TEN

January 10th, 2015  OVERTIME after OVERTIME. GOAL after GOAL. EXCITEMENT on top of EXCITEMENT. And don't forget the COMEBACKS. Only Way I can try to put into worlds what took place in the few BIG TEN games that took place this weekend. Great rivalry match-ups, Ohio State visited Penn State, while Minnesota hosted Michigan. And a legendary coach reaches a...
Colgate wins the Pittsburgh's College Hockey Showcase in Impressive Fashion

Colgate wins the Pittsburgh's College Hockey Showcase in Impressive Fashion

December 31st, 2014 Heading into Day 2 of the Three Rivers Classic, teams were looking to move up in the polls. Three of the four participating teams were within four spots of one another in the National Rankings. How the sides performed today would have a large impact on next week's rankings. And Colgate made sure they didn't continue their constant...
Three Rivers Classic - Day 1 Recap

Three Rivers Classic - Day 1 Recap

December 30th, 2014 Three Nationally ranked teams. A Hobey hopeful. An interstate rivalry. Eight NHL Draft picks. And one of the nicest arenas in all of professional hockey. Consol Energy Center is where you want to be this Monday and Tuesday if you're any kind of hockey fan. I took a few days off from breaking down every play taking place in the World...
Exploring Options: Five Possible Venues for Future Outdoor NHL Games

Exploring Options: Five Possible Venues for Future Outdoor NHL Games

December 17th, 2014 Outdoor NHL games have allowed the game to return to its original form. Over the past eight years, the NHL held games in 11 of the continent’s most notable stadiums, but there is even more room to grow. The United States and Canada are littered with terrific outdoor venues which could support the Winter Classic and Stadium...
Washington Capitals: Interview With Prospect Patrick Koudys

Washington Capitals: Interview With Prospect Patrick Koudys

July 28th, 2014 The Pegula Ice Arena is going to be an attraction for college hockey recruits and fans at Pennsylvania State University as the Nittany Lions look to build off their first year in their new home. The 90 million dollar facility donated by Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula features many amenities for the team’s hockey players and staff...
Sights and Sounds From Pegula Ice Arena: A Fan's Perspective

Sights and Sounds From Pegula Ice Arena: A Fan's Perspective

October 12th, 2013 Last night, Happy Valley was just that - happy.  Happy because there was a new team, a new conference, and a new arena.  Penn State hockey kicked off it's 2012-13 campaign with a 4-1 victory over Army.  The crowd nearly blew the lid off the newly built rink when Nate Jensen netted the first PSU goal of the season three minutes into...
Welcome to the First Season of Big Ten Hockey

Welcome to the First Season of Big Ten Hockey

October 11th, 2013 It's been a long time in the making, but starting tonight, the Big Ten Hockey conference is finally a reality. The NCAA opens its regular season this weekend, and for the first time, includes 6 teams forming the Big Ten Hockey Conference. As we get ready for college hockey to start again, I preview the 2013-14 Big Ten season. Let's get...
NCAA Hockey: Is Expansion around the Corner?

NCAA Hockey: Is Expansion around the Corner?

August 12th, 2013 With the University of North Dakota and Princeton University traveling to Burnaby, British Columbia to play in the Great Northwest Showcase in early January 2014. I asked myself the question, is college hockey expansion in the works? I have to believe that NCAA Division I hockey is ready for expansion. I would have to think that...
2013 Draft Hopeful Thomas Welsh Decommits From Penn State

2013 Draft Hopeful Thomas Welsh Decommits From Penn State

September 5th, 2012 It's been an up and down roller coaster for Thomas Welsh since I reported on him last October.  From having suffered defeat in the Flood Marr Tournament for Salisbury, to getting skipped over in the USHL draft, to outperforming at Sioux City's camp and still not being given a roster spot, to getting his rights traded from Sarnia to...
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