Penn State Mens Ice Hockey: A Dynasty in the Making
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey: A Dynasty in the Making
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey is a Division I college hockey program that competes in the Big Ten Conference. The program was founded in 2012 and has quickly become one of the top programs in the country.
History
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey was founded in 2012 as a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The program moved to Division I in 2013 and joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014.
In its first season in Division I, Penn State finished with a record of 15-19-2. The team has improved each season since then, finishing with a record of 27-12-1 in 2018-19.
Accomplishments
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey has achieved a number of accomplishments in its short history, including:
* Two Big Ten Tournament championships (2017, 2019)
* Two NCAA Tournament appearances (2017, 2019)
* One NCAA Tournament Frozen Four appearance (2017)
Players
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey has a number of talented players, including:
* Forward Evan Barratt
* Defenseman Cole Hults
* Goaltender Peyton Jones
These players have helped Penn State achieve its recent success and are expected to lead the team to even greater heights in the future.
Coaches
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey is coached by Guy Gadowsky. Gadowsky is one of the most successful coaches in college hockey history. He has led Penn State to two Big Ten Tournament championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Facilities
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey plays its home games at the Pegula Ice Arena. The Pegula Ice Arena is one of the finest college hockey arenas in the country. It has a capacity of over 6,000 and features state-of-the-art amenities.
Fans
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey has a passionate fan base. The fans are known for their loud and enthusiastic support. They have helped create a great home-ice advantage for Penn State.
Future
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey has a bright future. The team has a talented roster, a great coach, and a state-of-the-art facility. The fans are passionate and supportive. Penn State is poised to become one of the top programs in the country in the years to come.
## Additional Information
* Penn State Mens Ice Hockey is the only Division I college hockey program in Pennsylvania.
* The teams home arena, the Pegula Ice Arena, is named after Terry and Kim Pegula, who are major donors to Penn State University.
* Penn State Mens Ice Hockey has a record of 66-26-5 at the Pegula Ice Arena.
* The teams mascot is Nittany Lion, the same mascot as the Penn State football team.
## Story Cases
**Story Case 1:**
In 2017, Penn State Mens Ice Hockey made its first NCAA Tournament appearance. The team upset No. 1 seed Michigan in the first round before losing to No. 4 seed Denver in the second round.
**Story Case 2:**
In 2019, Penn State Mens Ice Hockey won its first Big Ten Tournament championship. The team defeated Michigan in the championship game to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
**Story Case 3:**
In 2020, Penn State Mens Ice Hockey was ranked No. 1 in the country for the first time in program history. The team finished the season with a record of 27-12-1 and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
## Conclusion
Penn State Mens Ice Hockey is a rising star in the college hockey world. The team has achieved a number of accomplishments in its short history and is poised to become one of the top programs in the country in the years to come.
