The Penn State Nittany Lions mens’ hockey team has announced the addition of three players for the upcoming season. Chris Funkey, Derian Hamilton, and Vince Pedrie will join the Lions in the 2015-2016 campaign. With the commitments, Penn State has gained two defensemen and a goalie. Chris Funkey G || 5-10 || 175 || March 16, 1994 Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois Last Team: New Jersey Hitmen (USPHL) Funkey was a three-year starter for the Hitmen and played in 31 games in the ... Read More
Gadowsky named B1G Coach of the Year, other Nittany Lions honored
Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year on Monday afternoon, giving the team its first major conference award. Junior forward Casey Bailey was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, another first for the program. Scott Conway and Max Gardiner also received nods from the conference, and six other players were given Honorable Mentions. Gadowsky is no stranger to Coach of the Year awards; in the 2001-2002 season, he received the title from the Central Collegiate ... Read More
Penn State swept by Minnesota, finishes fourth in Big Ten
The Penn State Nittany Lions (18-14-4, 10-9-1 Big Ten) were swept by the fifteenth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12-3, 12-5-3 Big Ten) this weekend, falling 5-0 on Friday and 6-2 on Saturday at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Opening Night: Minnesota scored three goals in seven minutes during the opening period to establish a firm lead over Penn State in what would become just the second shutout of the season for the Nittany Lions. The Gophers possess the nation’s best powerplay ... Read More