Expectations rising for Penn State, but Gadowsky wants team to stay grounded
The Nittany Lions look to continue their success at home, where they went 13-2-3 last season.
Men’s D-I: Penn State
Michigan selected team to beat in 2015-16 Big Ten season
Michigan was named the favorite in the 2015-16 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches’ poll announced on Monday. The coaches also selected a 12-member preseason Players to Watch list, including four unanimous honorees. 2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL 2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH * unanimous selection
Injury sidelines Penn State’s Scheid for start of season
Coach Guy Gadowsky revealed the injury at the team’s media day on Wednesday, saying the loss of the team’s second-leading returning scorer “is a real blow to us.”
Cross named new assistant AD at Penn State, will oversee hockey programs
Penn State announced Monday the appointment of Dr. Michael Cross as assistant athletic director – new business development. Cross brings nearly 25 years of coaching and athletic administrative experience to Penn State and will serve as the sport administrator for the men’s and women’s hockey teams. Cross comes to Penn State after serving the past … Read more
Penn State dismisses freshman Conway for breaking team rules
Penn State has dismissed freshman forward Scott Conway for violating unspecified team rules. According to a school statement, PSU head coach Guy Gadowsky and the program consider the matter concluded and will have no further comment. During the 2014-15 season, Conway was the Nittany Lions’ top freshman scorer with 10 goals and 26 points in … Read more
Penn State’s Musico gets Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award
The award honors Hines, a former Army player who was killed in the line of duty in 2005 in Afghanistan.
Bailey the first Penn State player to sign NHL deal, inks with Toronto
Penn State junior forward Casey Bailey will forgo his senior season with the Nittany Lions, signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night on a two-year, entry-level deal. Bailey is the first Penn State player to sign an NHL contract and could be with the Leafs on Monday for their game against Minnesota. “I’m extremely … Read more
For Ohio State, scoring from blue line a product of better team play
Defenseman Justin DaSilva scored the game-winning goal in Thursday’s Big Ten quarterfinal victory over Penn State.
Michigan State’s Hildebrand named Big Ten Player, Goaltender of the Year
The Big Ten announced Monday its All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners. Michigan State’s Jake Hildebrand was named Big Ten Player of the Year and Goaltender of the Year. Hildebrand started all 20 conference games, registering a .940 save percentage and five shutouts. Hildebrand recorded a 1.94 GAA and 11 conference wins. For the … Read more
Big Ten hands Penn State’s Conway one-game ban for head contact penalty
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Penn State’s Scott Conway has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Minnesota on Friday night. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred at the 17:13 mark of the third period … Read more
Penn State’s Holstrom may miss rest of season with leg injury
The team’s Twitter account quoted coach Guy Gadowsky on Tuesday saying Holstrom, a senior, will miss this weekend’s series against first-place Michigan and isn’t expected to return this season.
Recurring injuries have Penn State junior Milley leaving the game
Penn State junior forward Jonathan Milley will not continue his playing career in Hockey Valley due to recurring injuries. “Jonathan has spent more time and worked harder in the training room than any other athlete I have ever seen,” said PSU coach Guy Gadowsky in a statement. “I know he gave his absolute best effort … Read more
Penn State’s Glen assessed one-game suspension by Big Ten for butt-ending incident
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State junior forward David Glen has been suspended for one game as a result of a butt-ending incident in the Nittany Lions’ game against Michigan State on Feb. 14. The incident occurred near the 2:58 mark of the third period, but no penalty was called on the play. … Read more
At a glance: Western Michigan, Colgate, Penn State and Robert Morris in the Three Rivers Classic
The teams play Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Germany, Finland, Sweden have college hockey players on World Juniors preliminary rosters
The World Junior Championship runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Montreal and Toronto.
Cornell goalies Gillam, Stewart no longer unknown commodities
NEW YORK — Saturday night’s Frozen Apple matchup between Cornell and Penn State was the second time the two programs had ever met. The last time they met, Franklin Roosevelt was the President of the United States and all of Cornell’s home games were played outdoors at Beebe Lake. The Big Red came away with … Read more
More seasoned Penn State has to improve everywhere, Gadowsky says
The Nittany Lions start their third season as a varsity program with a more experienced roster.
Schedule announced for second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge
Fourteen teams will compete this fall in the second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Nine of 12 Hockey East schools will join five of the six Big Ten schools in 20 designated games to be played between Oct. 10 and Nov. 29, with 10 games scheduled in Hockey East arenas and 10 in Big Ten venues. … Read more
Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll shows Minnesota at the top
Minnesota has been selected as the top team in the Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll, as announced Wednesday. The Gophers went 28-7-6 in 2013-14, including a 14-3-3- mark in conference play, and were the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, eventually losing in the championship final to Union. In addition, the Big Ten … Read more
Wisconsin’s Mersch answers postseason doubters with two-goal outing
He had one goal in 12 postseason games in his first three years with the Badgers.