Month: February 2017

Onward State: Penn State Hockey Loses Two Late Leads, Falls 4-3 To Minnesota In OT

February 20, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Despite owning a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, the Nittany Lions were swept by Minnesota for the second time this season. Source: Penn State Hockey Loses Two Late Leads, Falls 4-3 To Minnesota[…]

SC.com: History Turns To Heartbreak As Minnesota Wins In OT 4-3

February 20, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

With a minute and 26 seconds remaining in regulation Denis Smirnov took long strides as he approached the puck, the crowd standing and cheering, equal parts excitement and terror. Source: State College, PA – Penn[…]

CDT: Minnesota robs Penn State hockey of upset

February 20, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Last-second goal forces overtime; Rem Pitlick nets game-winner as Minnesota stuns Penn State 4-3 Source: Penn State vs. Minnesota, men’s hockey, Feb. 18, 2017 | Centre Daily Times

Collegian: No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey failed to take advantage of power plays in thrilling overtime loss to No. 5 Minnesota

February 20, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The Nittany Lions had a 5-on-3 power play chance to put the game away, but they didn’t and Minnesota made them pay. Source: No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey failed to take advantage of power[…]

Collegian: Thriller – A deeper look at the final minutes of No. 5 Minnesota’s comeback win over No. 9 Penn State

February 20, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Saturday night’s contest was one of the most emotional games the players had ever played. Source: Thriller: A deeper look at the final minutes of No. 5 Minnesota’s comeback win over No. 9 Penn State[…]

Collegian: No. 5 Minnesota wins a thriller in overtime over No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey

February 19, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Minnesota tied it up with 3.5 seconds left, and then won it at 3:27 of overtime. Source: No. 5 Minnesota wins a thriller in overtime over No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey | Men’s Ice[…]

GoPSU: MHKY Drops OT Decision to #5 Minnesota, 4-3

February 19, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Freshman Denis Smirnov (Moscow, Russia) potted a pair of goals, but it was not enough as a late surge from No. 5 Minnesota lifted the Golden Gophers past No. 9 Penn[…]

1500 ESPN Twin Cities: 3 keys against Penn State

February 18, 2017February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The No. 5 Gopher men’s hockey team travels to Penn State this weekend for … Source: Gopher men’s hockey: 3 keys against Penn State – 1500 ESPN Twin Cities

BSD: As Seen On TV – Penn State Hockey Hosts Minnesota

February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The most important series in program history will be televised nationally during THON weekend. Source: As Seen On TV: Penn State Hockey Hosts Minnesota – Black Shoe Diaries

Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey is thwarted by 40 saves from Eric Schierhorn

February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The Nittany Lions have struggled against Schierhorn in all three games so far this season. Source: Penn State men’s hockey is thwarted by 40 saves from Eric Schierhorn | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu

Onward State: Penn State Hockey Falls 6-3 To Minnesota

February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The Nittany Lions proved they can hang with the Gophers in an intense game of back-and-forth at first, but a rough third period gave them a 6-3 loss in Pegula tonight. Source: Penn State Hockey[…]

GOpherSports: Pitlick’s Hat Trick Leads Gophers to Win

February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

The rookie tallied three goals and an assist as the Gophers topped Penn State 6-3 on the road. Source: GOPHERSPORTS.COM Pitlick’s Hat Trick Leads Gophers to Win :: University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site ::[…]

SC.com: Third Period Pushes Minnesota Past Penn State 6-3

February 18, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Penn State fell 6-3 on Friday night despite a strong first period as Minnesota made the most of its late chances to push past the Nittany Lions. Source: State College, PA – Penn State Hockey:[…]

CDT: Penn State hockey drops showdown with Minnesota

February 17, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

Rem Pitlick’s hat trick helps No. 5 Minnesota to 6-3 win over No. 9 Penn State Source: Penn State vs. Minnesota, men’s hockey, hockey, Feb. 17, 2017 | Centre Daily Times

Collegian: No. 5 Minnesota pulls away from No. 9 Penn State late in 6-3 win

February 17, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

A late power play goal from Minnesota captain Justin Kloos gave the Golden Gophers the lead in their 6-3. Source: No. 5 Minnesota pulls away from No. 9 Penn State late in 6-3 win |[…]

GoPSU: 3 goal 3rd Lifts #5 Minnesota Past #9 MHKY, 6-3

February 17, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A three-goal third period from the fifth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers was the difference as No. 9 Penn State fell by the 6-3 score this evening in Big Ten Conference play from[…]

USCHO: Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 17-18

February 17, 2017 UncleLarBig Ten Hockey

Last weekend was okay for Drew Claussen. For me, not so much. Last week Drew: 2-3-1 (.467) Paula: 1-4-1 (.250) Season Drew: 66-43-14 (.593) Paula: 67-42-14 (.602) This week As it will for the remainder[…]

RLR: No. 9 Penn State Looks for Revenge Against No. 5 Minnesota

February 17, 2017 UncleLarGame Previews/Results

After two bad losses two weeks ago, Penn State and Minnesota will meet again with huge Big Ten implications. Source: Hockey Preview: No. 9 Penn State Looks for Revenge Against No. 5 Minnesota | Roar[…]

Onward State: David Goodwin Named Finalist For Senior CLASS Award

February 17, 2017 UncleLarHonors

Penn State hockey captain David Goodwin is one of 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award. The fan vote, which makes up a third of the total, has already begun. Source: David Goodwin Named Finalist[…]

Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey looks to even up the score with Minnesota

February 17, 2017 UncleLarOther News

Coach Guy Gadowsky feels his team can atone for their mistakes heading into this weekend, after being swept by Minnesota just two weeks ago. Source: Penn State men’s hockey looks to even up the score[…]

GoPSU: Top10 Battle – #9 MHKY Hosts #5 Minnesota in Weekend Series

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 UncleLarOther News

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The ninth-ranked Penn State mens ice hockey team will welcome the No. 5 Minnesota Golden Gophers to Pegula Ice Arena to close out the regular season series with a pair of contests[…]

CDT: Penn State hockey’s Trevor Hamilton making big contributions ahead of Minnesota weekend

February 16, 2017 UncleLarPlayer Profiles

Junior defenseman Trevor Hamilton among team’s scoring leaders as No. 9 Penn State prepares to host No. 5 Minnesota in Big Ten showdown Source: Penn State hockey’s Trevor Hamilton making big contributions ahead of Minnesota[…]