2023-24 PSU Men's Ice Hockey Thread

[STPGopherfan]

Interesting stat. PSU still has the lead in playoff hockey between our two schools. Or so the broadcast team says.

Odd stat of this game. Penn State only had one shot on goal in the second period. That was after 9 in the first followed by 11 in the third. IIRC neither team had a shot on goal half way through the second period.

 

[BobPSU92]

MINNY. is just better.

 

[STPGopherfan]

Amazing first goal by Penn State. Close didn't have a prayer.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[STPGopherfan]

So far the opposite of yesterday. 2-2 tie, but it was the Gophers with 0 goals and only three shots on goal. Always need my heart meds when we play.

 

[nittanymoops]

I have no idea how they overturned that PSU goal. Anyone? Home cooking’?
And why is playoff hockey so unpopular in Minnesota?

 

[BostonNit]

I have no idea how they overturned that PSU goal. Anyone? Home cooking’?
And why is playoff hockey so unpopular in Minnesota?

We're lucky to be playing hockey.

 

[STPGopherfan]

I have no idea how they overturned that PSU goal. Anyone? Home cooking’?
And why is playoff hockey so unpopular in Minnesota?

Spring break week.

My Gophers got lucky! The only thing I'd say is Penn State should have put the game away when it was 5-3 hockey. Penn State deserved to win.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[STPGopherfan]

I was hoping he was a senior... Seriously, I won't be surprised if you are back at the top next season. As always, I'll be cheering for you guys as well!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[nittanymoops]

I see that the Sabres are heading to Munich and Prague for some preseason action this fall. Any chance Guy’s guys can hop the Pegula jet and tag along? Would be great for recruiting and get some preseason work in and perhaps build a tighter locker room. And it would be an absolute dynamite excuse to hit Bavaria for Oktoberfest.

 

[GrimReaper]

I see that the Sabres are heading to Munich and Prague for some preseason action this fall. Any chance Guy’s guys can hop the Pegula jet and tag along? Would be great for recruiting and get some preseason work in and perhaps build a tighter locker room. And it would be an absolute dynamite excuse to hit Bavaria for Oktoberfest.

And who would pay for that trip? Pegula probably isn't in a charitable mood these days.

 

[nittanymoops]

And who would pay for that trip? Pegula probably isn't in a charitable mood these days.

Just wishful thinking on my part. Any excuse to head to Bavaria is a good one, but Oktoberfest + PSU hockey would be near the top.

 

[GrimReaper]

Just wishful thinking on my part. Any excuse to head to Bavaria is a good one, but Oktoberfest + PSU hockey would be near the top.

On second though, why the hell not? Management is going $700mm in the hole, so who'll notice another coupla' hundred grand?

 

[nittanymoops]

On second though, why the hell not? Management is going $700mm in the hole, so who'll notice another coupla' hundred grand?

Maybe the players can have a couple bake sales. Or better yet, Sam Hoopes can do a poster a la Ashley Judd for UK hockey back in the day.

https://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/NCAA/ashleyjuddkentucky.jpg

 

[BobPSU92]

On second though, why the hell not? Management is going $700mm in the hole, so who'll notice another coupla' hundred grand?

Ya gotta spend money to waste money.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[Tom McAndrew]

 

[STPGopherfan]

Wow! If this is true, I am shocked! Souliere to Minnesota?

 

[BobPSU92]

Wow! If this is true, I am shocked! Souliere to Minnesota?

It does not reflect well on Gadowsky when a veteran goaltender transfers to a conference rival.

 

[STPGopherfan]

It does not reflect well on Gadowsky when a veteran goaltender transfers to a conference rival.

Good point. The hole I saw was on defense. Not sure if it was just that more experience was needed or the style of play was leaving the goalie on an island. Not a fan of pouching, but glad we got him.

While Gadowski has to prove he can take Penn State to the frozen four (I think that he can), I still think it is amazing how fast he brought Penn State to where the program is now.

 

[BobPSU92]

Good point. The hole I saw was on defense. Not sure if it was just that more experience was needed or the style of play was leaving the goalie on an island. Not a fan of pouching, but glad we got him.

While Gadowski has to prove he can take Penn State to the frozen four (I think that he can), I still think it is amazing how fast he brought Penn State to where the program is now.

We’ve stagnated. While Gadowsky obviously started with nothing at PSU, he‘s been here a while now. I just don’t see him getting over the hump. Why now after all of these years?

 

[STPGopherfan]

We’ve stagnated. While Gadowsky obviously started with nothing at PSU, he‘s been here a while now. I just don’t see him getting over the hump. Why now after all of these years?

Understood. Some of our fanbase says the same about our coach Motzko. The problem is who can you get that is better?
With Pegula, it's probably easier for Penn State.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[WVilleLion23]

Understood. Some of our fanbase says the same about our coach Motzko. The problem is who can you get that is better?
With Pegula, it's probably easier for Penn State.

I believe there would be interest from a bunch of quality coaches. I would have to think there are a few out there confident they could get Penn State to the top.