The Big Ten announced Monday the two All-Big Ten teams, All-Freshman Team and individual award winners. Michigan’s Kyle Connor was named Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year, while also earning Scoring Champion honors, while Connor’s Wolverines teammate Zach Werenski was tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year, which is awarded to a defenseman … Read more
The 2016 Senior CLASS Award nominees have been trimmed to 10 from the original list of 20. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be classified as NCAA Division I seniors and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition. The complete list of finalists follows this release. An … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State freshman forward Andrew Sturtz has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Michigan on Jan. 30. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 17:46 mark of the … Read more
Penn State announced Tuesday that junior defenseman Mike Williamson has decided to end his playing career due to chronic injuries. “Unfortunately and sadly, Mike Williamson informed us that, due to his health, he will not play hockey anymore,” PSU coach Guy Gadowsky said at Tuesday’s press conference. “He’s been struggling with injuries for over a … Read more
The teams play in the fourth-annual tournament in Pittsburgh.
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State senior forward Eric Scheid has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in the game against Michigan State on Dec. 5. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 19-minute mark of … Read more
The Nittany Lions look to continue their success at home, where they went 13-2-3 last 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
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.”
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 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
The award honors Hines, a former Army player who was killed in the line of duty in 2005 in Afghanistan.
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
Defenseman Justin DaSilva scored the game-winning goal in Thursday’s Big Ten quarterfinal victory over Penn State.
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
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
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.
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
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
The teams play Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh.