The Michigan State Spartans (12-12-2, Big Ten 5-5-2) handed the nineteenth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (15-9-4, Big Ten 7-4-1) their first sweep of the season, taking the game by a final score of 3-2 in East Lansing on Saturday night. Spartans’ forward Mackenzie MacEachern was the dominating force of the game, using two powerplay chances enroute to three goals against the Nittany Lions’ goaltender Matthew Skoff to pick up the natural hat trick. Despite the fact that Penn State outshot ... Read More
Penn State falls to Michigan State 3-0 in first shutout loss of season
The nineteenth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (15-8-4, Big Ten 7-3-1) suffered their first regulation loss in more than a month Friday night against the Michigan State Spartans (11-12-2, Big Ten 4-5-2) by a final score of 3-0. Penn State could not build a sustainable offense and struggled to keep the puck in Michigan State’s territory. Spartans’ goaltender Jake Hildebrand was perfect for the night, stopping all 28 of the Nittany Lions’ shots. This marks the Lions’ first shutout loss of ... Read More
Penn State 2015 Recruiting Recap
For most college football fans, there is no greater day than National Signing Day. There ends the rumors, the speculations, the hopes, and for some, the fears of recruitment. James Franklin is known for his aggressive recruiting style, famously stating that he considers Maryland and New Jersey “in-state,” and promising to dominate the state when collecting players for the Nittany Lions. So far, according to the number 12 ranking by Scout, a number 14 ranking on ESPN and 247Sports, and number 15 ... Read More
Penn State Hockey Weekend Roundup
The Penn State Nittany Lions (11-7-3, 5-2-1 Big Ten) split a two-game home series against the Michigan State Spartans (7-11-2, 1-3-2 Big Ten) this weekend at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park. Friday night’s game saw Penn State drop an overtime shootout 1-0, but the team managed to pick up a point in the Big Ten standings. Michigan State opened the scoring in the first period with a goal by junior forward Ryan Keller with 3:49 remaining. Penn State was able to tie the score two minutes ... Read More
NCAA Proposes Settlement to Restore Paterno’s Wins
The NCAA proposed a settlement on Friday that would restore the Penn State football team’s wins that were vacated after the Sandusky child molestation scandal. Included in the deal is a new $60 million fine that would help provide for educational programs and reporting mandates for suspected child abuse in Pennsylvania. Per the NCAA, the proposed agreement includes the following: • Penn State agrees to commit a total of $60 million to activities and programs for the prevention of child ... Read More
Penn State hockey earns weekend split with Ohio State
The Nittany Lions had a week and half to lick their wounds following their 0-2 performance in the Three Rivers Classic in Pittsburgh. After going 70 days in between home games, a Big Ten conference game at home should have been exactly what the Lions needed to get back on their feet. Then Guy Gadowsky’s squad went out and made matters worse by spotting the Ohio State Buckeyes to a four-goal lead on Friday night. Then, Lions’ top line picked the team up and put them on their back. Junior ... Read More
Western Michigan hands Penn State second defeat of Three Rivers Classic
The Western Michigan Broncos overcame yesterday’s semifinal loss and defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 4-1 in today’s consolation game of the Three Rivers Classic at Consol Energy Center. This is Penn State’s third time playing in the classic, and their first time coming in 4th place, despite getting another injured player, junior defenseman Connor Varley, back from injury after adding fellow junior Zach Saar the night before. “We just didn't seem to have the same compete level that we've ... Read More
Shaler’s Zac Lynch, RMU on cusp of Three Rivers Classic title
As the clock ticked down under a minute in Robert Morris’ 4-2 victory over rival Penn State in Monday night’s Three Rivers Classic semifinal, it was Shaler native Zac Lynch that turned the lights out with an empty-net goal. With his family in the stands, scoring in Consol Energy Center is something Lynch could get accustomed to. He also scored in last year’s tournament. “There’s some different feelings you get, being in an NHL arena with a bigger crowd,” Lynch said. “But every game, you’re ... Read More
Robert Morris defeats rival Penn State to advance to Three Rivers Classic final
The Robert Morris Colonials unveiled new red sweaters as they hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second semifinal of the Three Rivers Classic at Consol Energy Center. They certainly had the Lions seeing red as the Colonials frustrated the nation’s top shooting offense with strong goaltending from junior netminder Terry Shafer and physical defensive play. Goaltenders Eamon McAdam and Shafer dominated the first half of the game, but everything opened up when Penn State defenseman ... Read More
Penn St, Robert Morris to battle in Three Rivers Classic college hockey tournament
The third annual Three Rivers Classic tournament will once again bring championship-caliber college hockey to Consol Energy Center when the tournament kicks off this afternoon. Host Robert Morris University has brought in an outstanding field this year, with perennial guest Penn State being joined by Colgate and Western Michigan. Today’s semifinal games will pit Western Michigan against Colgate at 4:30 p.m., and Penn State and Robert Morris at 7:30 p.m. The winners will play in the final ... Read More