Freshmen forwards Denis Smirnov and Nate Sucese impress in series sweep. Source: Penn State men’s hockey freshmen shine after slump | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
Year: 2017
GoPSU: Nittany Lions Forging Ahead
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GoPSU: Weekly Video Check-In 02/14/17
Penn State men’s hockey is set to return home from a five-game road stretch, hosting Minnesota in a weekend series Friday and Saturday evening at Pegula Ice Arena. This week, catch up with Penn State[…]
SBN: Denis Smirnov Drives Penn State’s Success
Source: Denis Smirnov Drives Penn State’s Success – SB Nation College Hockey
Bailey, Driedger lead B-Sens to overtime victory
Bailey’s overtime goal seals 3-2 win at St. John’s. Source: Bailey, Driedger lead B-Sens to overtime victory
Chronicle Herald: Casey Bailey stars in overtime as Binghamton Senators top St. John’s IceCaps 3-2
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Casey Bailey scored 4:29 into overtime as the Binghamton Senators edged the St. John’s IceCaps 3-2 on Tuesday in American Hockey League action. Max McCormick and Jack Rodewald both had goals[…]
CHN: Three Things I Think – Big Ten, Feb. 12
Penn State Is Almost A Lock Source: College Hockey News: Blog » Blog Archive » Three Things I Think: Big Ten, Feb. 12
TMQ: Tolvanen’s run, Big Ten, NCHC standings, NCAA tourney
I wish I could say with certainty that one of the top three teams – Minnesota, Wisconsin, Penn State – has the single best chance of taking the regular-season title. It’s not merely the number[…]
USCHO: Power plays and new lows
With eight games remaining, it’s way to early to write off Penn State. Source: Power plays and new lows :: USCHO.com Blogs :: Big Ten Blog :: U.S. College Hockey Online
Onward State: Denis Smirnov, Nate Sucese Earn Top Two Big Ten Stars
Penn State’s freshman duo scored weekly Big Ten honors Tuesday after helping the Nittany Lions to a series sweep at Wisconsin. Source: Denis Smirnov, Nate Sucese Earn Top Two Big Ten Stars – Onward State
SC.com: Richard Set For Return But Kerr Out For Weekend Series
Penn State hockey will gain a key piece and lose one for this weekend’s critical series against Minnesota. The Gophers are five points ahead of the Nittany Lions in the Big Ten standings. Source: State[…]
CDT: Denis Smirnov finding net again to give Penn State a jolt
Freshman Denis Smirnov had 3 goals and 2 assists in sweep of Wisconsin; No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey ready for showdown with No. 5 Minnesota Source: Denis Smirnov, Penn State hockey, Penn State men’s[…]
CDT: Big Ten’s No. 1 and 2 Stars of the Week go to Denis Smirnov, Nate Sucese
A big weekend for a pair of Penn State freshmen led to honors from the Big Ten. Source: Big Ten’s No. 1 and 2 Stars of the Week go to Denis Smirnov, Nate Sucese |[…]
Collegian: Penn State men’s hockey will be without Kevin Kerr this weekend
Kevin Kerr left last Friday’s game against Wisconsin after falling awkwardly into the boards. Source: Penn State men’s hockey will be without Kevin Kerr this weekend | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
GoPSU: Smirnov and Sucese Earn B1G Weekly Honors
ROSEMONT, Ill. Freshman classmates Denis Smirnov (Moscow, Russia) and Nate Sucese (Fairport, N.Y.) have been named the Big Ten mens ice hockey First and Second Stars of the Week as announced by the league office[…]
Onward State: The Two Paths To Penn State Hockey’s First NCAA Tournament Bid
Two paths diverged in a wood, and either one could bring Penn State hockey to its first NCAA tournament. Source: The Two Paths To Penn State Hockey’s First NCAA Tournament Bid – Onward State
Onward State: Liam Folkes Brings The ‘Unteachable’ To Hockey Valley
Liam Folkes developed a high hockey IQ in his Toronto driveway, but the inherent athleticism came from his track star parents. Source: Liam Folkes Brings The ‘Unteachable’ To Hockey Valley – Onward State
Onward State: Penn State Hockey Climbs To #9 In USCHO Poll
A series sweep of then-No.17 Wisconsin proved one thing for Penn State hockey over the weekend — this ship isn’t sinking. Source: Penn State Hockey Climbs To __ In USCHO Poll – Onward State
Collegian: Numbers show Penn State men’s hockey will go as far as Denis Smirnov takes it
As soon as Denis Smirnov tailed off, so too did the Nittany Lions. Source: Numbers show Penn State men’s hockey will go as far as Denis Smirnov takes it | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu
Four more wins should lock up an NCAA bid
Three more and we probably have a 50% chance of getting in. Pairwise ranking prediction courtesy of Jim Dolan’s College Hockey Ranked website.
Smirnov Returns to Form as Penn State Hockey Earns Crucial Sweep | Roar Lions Roar
Smirnov’s four points and Sucese’s two goals helped the Nittany Lions clinch a crucial sweep. Source: Smirnov Returns to Form as Penn State Hockey Earns Crucial Sweep | Roar Lions Roar
Big Ten Recap: No. 10 Penn State 5, No. 17 Wisconsin 2
Denis Smirnov had two goals and two assists as Penn State completed a road sweep of Wisconsin. Smirnov’s first goal at 10:53 in the second period, his 13th of the season, held up to be[…]
CHN: Penn State Back on Track
Concerns that Penn State’s early-season rise to the top of the ratings would not hold, have all but dissipated after a huge weekend sweep at Wisconsin, capped off by Saturday’s 5-2 win. Source: Roundup: Penn[…]
BTN: Penn State at Wisconsin Video Highlights
Source: Big Ten Network