I think I got my first pair of hockey skates for my dad and growing up in Minnesota. The 2019-20 Penn State Nittany Lions men's ice hockey season was the 13th season of play for the program and the 7th season in the Big Ten Conference.The Nittany Lions represented Pennsylvania State University and were coached by Guy Gadowsky, in his 9th season.. On March 12, 2020, the Big Ten announced that the tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Roar Lions Roar is where Penn State fans gather. “Gads, the sacrifice he’s making to be here for us, we owe it to him. Game One Scoring Summary Team: Scoring: Time (Pd.) But they did put up their highest-scoring game to date last time out in a 4-3 overtime win over Notre Dame. Bobby Hampton (12) Forward - 2019-20 • JUNIOR SEASON Season: Redshirt season. Not only was Wall's effort important for the team, but it was a good bounceback after what had been a quieter stretch of games for the Carolina draft pick after starting the season red hot. MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – The Penn State women's hockey team completed the road sweep of Robert Morris with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Clearview Arena. Penn State men’s hockey looking to find consistency in series with Michigan State. After getting trounced the night before, Guy Gadowsky’s squad came back and held Ohio State to two goals in a 5-2 win in the series finale. When Guy Gadowsky steps behind the bench for a Penn State hockey game inside a typically empty arena, he feels a little more comfortable than … 5 Minnesota and having a series against Wisconsin postponed because of the virus before securing a tie and victory against then-No. PSU Hockey; Women's Hockey: Lindenwood. Penn State Univ. - Berks - ACHA - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Penn State will have to wait a little longer to bolster its lead atop the CHA standings. This is the first time in Wall's career he has won this weekly honor. Preview: Lions Look for 1st B1G Win at OSU, 5-Star Murphy Has Penn State in Top Group, James Franklin Shows He Isn't Messing Around with Mike Yurcich Hire, Offensive Lineman Rasheed Walker Will Return to Penn State in 2021. Still, like everything else, it’s just not quite the same — and that’s especially true when the team plays at Pegula Ice Arena. PSU Hockey; Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook. For the players, there’s a sense of expectancy and urgency. The sophomore forward received the recognition following a big scoring weekend in Penn State's weekend split at Ohio State. 1 goalie as it gets set to face Ohio State, How Erik Autio helped pave the way for the arrival of more Finnish hockey players at Penn State, Penn State men’s hockey completes weekend sweep of Arizona State with another OT victory, Penn State hockey looks to build off 1st win in weekend series vs. Arizona State, Penn State men’s ice hockey finds its ‘identity’ with upset of No. Penn State Women's Hockey Opens Season with Sweep . Still, Penn State’s athletic department testing has produced stellar results overall, and the hockey team has not been significantly impacted beyond things like Gadowsky’s nearly six-month separation from his wife and daughter as a precaution because his wife “is quite high risk” for COVID-19. 02 Dec 2020 by Michael Green. The Nittany Lions recently improved to 6-1-1, their best start in program history, this past weekend after having securing a road sweep against Robert Morris. For more information on this weeks #B1GHockey honorees, https://t.co/m8vGrBJ0wN pic.twitter.com/bbXyAqC6pR. 30 Nov 2020 by Jacob Cheris. Penn State limited the Spartans to … 7 Michigan in a 9-5 win, Penn State men’s hockey still searching for identity after home-opening loss to Michigan. Neither team was especially successfully in “Phase 1” of the Big Ten Conference season. Penn State men’s hockey beat Arizona State 5-4 in overtime on Sunday, completing a weekend sweep of the Sun Devils. 1 at the position. And he followed that up with a pair of goals in the 5-2 Penn State win on Saturday. Penn State went into the holiday break on a three-game winning streak. But their one victory was 1-0 over No. By Nick Polak on December 18, 2020 at 2:21 pm @therealnpolak. 7 Michigan 9-5 Thursday night, starting … After playing eight of its first twelve games on the road, Penn State finally gets an extended run of games in Pegula Ice Arena. 0 Comments. Penn State's Kevin Wall has been named the Big Ten Hockey third star of the week. Searching for certainty can be an elusive and frustrating endeavor during sports seasons altered by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the Penn State-Michigan State men’s hockey series scheduled to start Sunday offers some refreshing clarity thanks to the teams’ distinctly different playing styles. Penn State's Kevin Wall has been named the Big Ten Hockey third star of the week. 02 Dec 2020 by Michael Green. If Penn State can regain its scoring punch, it could make for a great weekend in Columbus. Penn State Univ. We’ve got to continue what we were doing if we want to have a great Phase 2,” senior forward Tim Doherty said. … The teams have split their last five meetings. - NCAA (W) - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Penn State Athletics. I was fortunate enough to where we had a lot of outdoor hockey rinks for my first time skating was Christmas morning at our neighborhood rink and uh just going up from there. Penn State continued its program-best start and is now 6-1-1 on the season and sits atop the College Hockey America standings. Penn State Univ. Plus, the team has been able to practice together (something not allowed previously) since its return and Gadowsky said he has done a better job of adapting to limited meeting schedules and become a more effective coach than he was at the start of the season. Limoges was awarded the second star for the week of December 15 and junior goaltender Oskar Autio was named the third star last week. Coming off a tight win Sunday, the Nittany Lions fell 5-1 to the Spartans Monday afternoon. Penn State Univ. It will be the first meeting of the season with the Fighting Irish. We owe it to the program to just keep working hard. If not, Buckeye goalie Tommy Nappier could send the Lions home looking for answers. 10 in the weekly USCHO.com Division 1 women’s hockey poll.. 16 Notre Dame. There’s a sneaky mountain lion in this photo — looking right at you. The sophomore forward received the recognition following a big scoring weekend in Penn State's weekend split at Ohio State. Neither Oskar Autio (2-3, 3.80 goals-against average) nor Liam Souliere (1-2, 4.36) has been consistent, and the lack of nonconference games and an altered schedule overall has prevented the coaching staff from determining a No. Michigan State endured a similar struggle, getting swept by then-No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. When Guy Gadowsky steps behind the bench for a Penn State hockey game inside a typically empty arena, he feels a little more comfortable than almost anywhere else during this unusual season. “We have to pick up where we left off. Jagger Joshua scored two goals and Gianluca Esteves, Brody Stevens, and Mitchell Lewandowski scored one each for the Spartans. The Penn State Nittany Lions hockey team will open the second half of its 2020-21 NCAA college hockey season this weekend with a road series against the Michigan State Spartans. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Sign up for everything you need to know about the Penn State sports you follow. Wall picked up two assists in the Lions' 6-3 loss to the Buckeyes on Friday. Penn State started 0-5 before winning its final three games entering the semester break. Alex Limoges scored the only goal of the game for Penn State. Full Penn State Hockey Schedule Released . … Penn State last swept the Spartans on Feb. 24-25, 2017, in East Lansing. Notable: Penn State leads the all-time series, 15-11-4. As always, follow along on Roar Lions Roar for all Penn State hockey news and updates. Penn State Univ. Coach Jeff Kampersal's program has received its first ever national ranking Monday afternoon at No. The official Men's Ice Hockey Coach List for the Penn State University Nittany Lions 10 Mercyhurst just three days ago. The sophomore forward is leading the offensive charge for the Lions early on this season. They hope to continue the streak as they head to East Lansing for a pair of games against Michigan State on Sunday and Monday afternoons. - - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at eliteprospects.com We’re hungry to get back to compete and get better.”. After a three-week hiatus, Ohio State men’s hockey returned to action with a series split against Penn State. As always, Penn State remains committed to an aggressive, fast-paced approach that values shots on goal — lots of them. PSU Hockey; Kevin Wall is Red Hot. As a coach, that bit of normalcy helps. Next up for the young Lions is a trip to Rochester for a pair against RIT on January 15-16. The Spartans have struggled to score goals so far this season. The official 2020-21 Men's Ice Hockey schedule for the Penn State University Nittany Lions Though Guy Gadowsky's squad prides itself on their offense, this game seemed to be about playing sound defensively. Penn State has a 6-3-1 record in its five series (10 games) after the semester break since the 2015-16 season. Can you find it? Both teams anticipate the start of the second half of the season — even if comes with uncertainty. Penn State hockey (4–7–0, 2-7 Big Ten) couldn’t get the puck past Ohio State’s (4–6–1, 4-5 Big Ten) Tommy Nappier Friday night. “There was a slow start and the team got a taste of what we could play like the last three games. Conversely, Michigan State practices a more deliberate approach. In terms of on-ice performance, goaltending remains a challenge for Penn State. The Nittany Lions ended the contest with 43 shots on net and only three goals, dropping the first of a two-game series 6-3. … Then, Wisconsin comes to town for another rematch the following weekend. … The two teams are scheduled to play again Jan. 15-16 at Penn State. Penn State has made history. “There’s an excitement to get back to competing and playing,” Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky said. I'm a senior defenseman here at Penn State and this is my Penn State hockey store. We just have to enjoy it and make the most of it.”. Penn State men’s hockey saw its four-game win streak snapped at Michigan State Monday. After an up-and-down start to the season, the Penn State Men's Hockey team has stabilized a bit after a win over Michigan and a two-game sweep of Arizona State. The Tigers are just 1-4 on the season and have yet to score more than one goal in any game. Currently Penn State is skating three player with NHL ties, Kevin Wall (Carolina), Aarne Talvitie (New Jersey) and Clayton Phillips (Pittsburgh). The victory moves Penn State back to within two games of the .500 mark at 5-7 on the season. The Nittany Lions will not travel to Rochester, New York, this weekend, as positive coronavirus test results and subsequent contact tracing have postponed their series against RIT. Next up is a rematch with Michigan State on Friday and Saturday. Fresh cotton and other wares at the Roar Lions Roar Store. Michigan forward Kent Johnson was awarded the first star and Notre Dame forward Max Ellis picked up the second star. The Nittany Lions beat No. While Penn State’s international players remained in town during the break, most others went home. As a result, the team started “more from ground zero” than ever before when returning for the second half of the schedule. … Michigan State has converted just 8% of its power-play opportunities (2 of 25) this season. - NCAA (W) - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Finally, Penn State gets a visit from Notre Dame. Your #B1GHockey Three Stars:@umichhockey F Kent Johnson@NDHockey F Max Ellis@PennStateMHKY F Kevin Wall The team has taken 330 shots through the season’s first eight games, and averages 3.4 goals per game. The official Men's Ice Hockey page for the Penn State University Nittany Lions BEFORE PENN STATE Arrived in Hockey Valley after spending two seasons at Michigan State's Mitchell Lewandowski, left, moves with the puck as Penn State's Clayton Phillips closes in during the first period on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. If not, Buckeye goalie Tommy Nappier could send the Lions home looking for answers. Sometimes 24 hours can make all the difference and Penn State hockey embodied that cliché to a T Saturday evening. This is the first time in Wall's career he has won this weekly honor. Penn State Women's Hockey is incredibly proud to call Pegula Ice Arena, the $90 million, state-of-the-art facility, its home. Pegula Ice Arena has some of the best amenities college hockey … Gadowsky said the break should be helpful in the long run, though, because it provided a mental respite from the slog of challenges and changes. After five scoreless games, Penn State men’s hockey grabbed a hard-earned win. It has attempted 261 shots and averages 2.0 goals per game. so I started off um probably about when I was five. Centre County prison guard fired after allegations of racial slurs, assault on Black inmate, One dead after head-on crash Thursday morning in Potter Township, Penn State wrestling postpones season opener with Rutgers due to positive COVID-19 results, Penn State hockey moves closer to cementing its No. - NCAA - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com PSU: Sam Sternschien (1) Unassisted: 17:04 (1) Oskar Autio stopped all 23 shots, earning his first shutout of the season. Penn State Hockey will try to get its first win against a tough opponent. This series … Support our work by purchasing one of our t-shirts. The Buckeyes (4-7-1) dominated in the series opener, downing Penn State (5-7-0) 6-3. The three games at the end of the first semester whet their appetites for more success and the ongoing pandemic means that the overall schedule never really means anything until a puck drops. The four-point outburst pulled Wall into a tie for the team scoring lead with senior captain Alex Limoges with 11 points each. The Penn State hockey (4-6, 2-6 Big Ten) offense struggled for the second straight game as Michigan State (4-4-2, 3-4-1 Big Ten) defeated the Nittany Lions 5-1. — Penn State Mens Hockey (@PennStateMHKY) January 3, 2021. This is the third weekly award for a Nittany Lion player this season. None were able to get much, if any, ice time or preparation, other than running and some body-weight exercises, Gadowsky said. Alex Limoges scored the lone goal for Penn State. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Nittany Lions fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 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