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2006 ACHA D1 Rookie-of-the-Year
ACHA Press Release May 11, 2006

The 2006 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 Rookie-of-the-Year Award goes to forward #9 Lukas Delorenzo of Penn State University, as selected by the Head Coaches of ACHA Division 1.

The other finalists for the Division 1 Rookie-of-the-Year Award were:

* #22 Johnny Liang, Forward, University of Illinois
* #11 Matt Conover, Forward, University of Arizona
* #13 Cody Wasik, Defense, Duquesne University

Lukas, a freshman from Export, PA, led all ACHA Division 1 rookie scorers with 38 goals and 35 assists for 73 points in 35 games. Lukas was the Penn State University Co-Most Valuable Player and Leading Scorer, setting a single season rookie record at Penn State with his 38 Goals, which included 4 hat tricks. Lukas scored a team-high 8 game-winning-goals, including a 2 goal, 1 assist performance during a 3-2 upset win over NCAA Division 1 Robert Morris University. Lukas also tallied 15 power play goals, 4 short-handed goals, and was a +27 on the season.

Lukas accomplishments this season included: 2nd Team All-Tournament at the ACHA Division 1 National Championships; ACHA Division 1 All-Rookie Team Forward; and 2nd Team ACHA Division 1 All-American.

Lukas is in the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State and recently achieved Dean s List status.

Congratulations to Lukas and the other three finalists on a great season!

ICERS TEAM AWARDS
April 1, 2006

The Penn State Icers hockey team held its annual end of the season banquet, and has announced the award winners. Also honored were 8 members of the senior class who have completed their eligibility. Captain Brett Wilson, Assistant Captains, Brendan Martin, Lucas Walker and Teague Willits-Kelley, and Seniors Justin DePretis, Paul Mammola, Marc Switaj, and Matt Wallace.

Head Coach Joe Battista completed his 19th and final season behind the bench as he will be assuming the position of Executive Director of Nittany Lion Club effective April 10. He was recognized for achieving his 500th victory and for serving Penn State Hockey as a player and coach for the past 25 years.

All the awards presented at the banquet are as follows:
Icers Booster Club Service Award - Carolyn Muse
Icersboosterclub.org 7th Man Award - Claire Smith
Section E Fan Favorite Award - Luke DeLorenzo
The Greg Whipple Community Service Award - Teague Willits-Kelley
Most Valuable Player – Luke DeLorenzo, Frank Berry
Leading Scorer Award – Luke DeLorenzo
Offensive Player of the Year – Mike McMullen
Defensive Player of the Year – Brendan Martin
Rookie of the Year – Nate Obringer
Unsung Hero – Luc Walker/Paul Zodtner
Flannel Shirt – Teague Willits-Kelley
Players’ Player – Marc Switaj
I.C.E. Award (Intense, Consistent, Effort) – Frank Berry, Teague Willits-Kelley, Jaime Zimmel
Best Academic Performance – Matt Wallace
Most Improved Academic Performance – Chris Matteo
Best Academic Performance by a New Player – Frank Berry, Brandon Rubeo
Jerry Fry Service Award – Cory Drangel (Technical Support Intern), Will Gigante (Asst. Coach), Meg Handley (Team Sports Coordinator)
Hockey Management Association Outstanding Service Award: Liz McMahon (HMA Director of Advertising)
Hockey Award of Excellence – Dustin Allgeier (Team Manager from 2002-2006), Norm Brown (20 year sponsor of the Icers), Brad Pantall (Strength Training Coach)

In addition to the team awards, Coach Joe Battista also announced the team’s nominees for ACHA awards:
All-America – Frank Berry, Luke DeLorenzo, Keith Jordan, Brendan Martin, Mike McMullen, Nate Obringer
Academic All-America – Paul Mammola

Chris Matteo and Matt Wallace garnered honorable mentions at the ACHA national tournament last month, where the Icers fell to Rhode Island in the championship game.

NITTANY LION CLUB TAPS ICE HOCKEY COACH JOE BATTISTA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.
March 27, 2006

Joe Battista, who led the Penn State Icers to six national championships, has been named Executive Director of the Nittany Lion Club in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Battista brings proven leadership and remarkable success to his new post, compiling a record of 512-120-27 as head coach of the Icers for the past 19 years. The Icers captured ACHA national titles in 1990, '98, 2000, '01, '02 and '03 and were ACHA runners-up six times, including each of the past three seasons.

The Nittany Lion Club, composed of Penn State alumni and friends of Intercollegiate Athletics, was established in 1961 to create greater interest in and financial support for Penn State varsity athletics. The more than 19,000 members of the Nittany Lion Club make possible grant-in-aid support for more than 500 student-athletes and provide operational support for Penn State's 29 varsity sport program, including 15 men's and 14 women's teams.

"I am moving into one of the best jobs I could ask for as a Penn State alumnus and former Lion Ambassador," said Battista, who will begin his new duties on April 10. "I've been fortunate to have been involved in Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics since 1978. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build on the relationships I already have with so many loyal Penn State alumni and fans. I am excited to represent the University and to continue the traditions of the Nittany Lion Club. I bleed "Blue and White" and can't think of a better opportunity to serve my alma mater, our student-athletes and the Penn State faithful!"
Battista attended Penn State as an undergraduate where he was an original member of the Lion Ambassadors, President of the Ice Hockey Club, Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, and a volunteer for The Second Mile. He was a standout defenseman for the Icers from 1978-82. Battista graduated from the Smeal College of Business with a degree in marketing in 1983.

Upon graduation, he was an assistant to the Marketing Director for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins for three years before joining the coaching ranks at Kent State University and Culver Military Academy (Culver, Ind.) and as a USA Hockey Player Development and Coaching Certification instructor.

A Pittsburgh native, Battista was named head coach at Penn State for the 1987-88 season. In his 19 years, he compiled a winning percentage of .800 and captured six ACHA National Titles with no losing seasons. He was named ACHA Division 1 Coach of the Year twice (1999-2000 and 2001-02) and during the 2005-06 season won his 500th game with a 6-5 decision over Arizona State. A member of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Battista has become a highly recognized member of the University community, regularly sought after as a motivational speaker. His nickname, "JoeBa", is similar to one referring to another legendary Penn State coach.

Digital Collegian Links:
3/29/2006 Battista ready to focus on immediate family
3/28/2006 Coach steps down for fundraising job

2005-06 ACHA Division 1 Final Ranking
March 17, 2006

From the ACHA (West Bloomfield, MI) - The University of Rhode Island won its 1st ACHA Division 1 National Championship, defeating Penn State 3-1. Matt Loftus scored the game-winner with only 0:52 seconds left in the game. After two scoreless periods, David Berardinelli put Rhode Island up with 12:19 remaining in the game. Penn State's Justin Depretis tied it at 1-1 with 3:33 left in the 3rd before Loftus' heroice. Brandon Kape scored into an empty-net for the final margin.

Goalie Anthony Feyock was the recipient of the 'Joe Battista' Tournament Most Valuable Player.

Positions 1-16 in the final ranking were based on the national tournament. Postions 17-20 were voted on by the coaches as during the regular season.

Next years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted March 1-4, 2007, by Kent State University at the Ice Zone in Boardman, OH.

2005-2006 Final Ranking
Rank/ School/ Name/ (Points) Last Ranking
1 Rhode Island 1
2 Penn State 3
3 Illinois 4
4 Lindenwood 6
5 Ohio 2
6 Iowa State 5
7 Michigan-Dearborn 9
8 Duquesne 11
9 Arizona State 8
10 Weber State 7
11 Oklahoma 14
12 Arizona 10
13 Delaware 13
14 Robert Morris (IL) 12
15 West Chester 16
16 Mercyhurst 15
17 Eastern Michigan (59) 17
18 West Virginia (31) 18
19 Drexel (26) NR
20 Western Michigan (10) 20
Others receiving votes: Washington & Jefferson, Buffalo, Kent State, Navy, North Dakota State, and Niagara.

2006
ACHA DIVISION I
NATIONAL
TOURNAMENT
RESULTS

Thursday, March 2nd - Round 1
     Game Time Rink Opponents
     1 10:00 AM Rink #1 #13 Robert Morris - 0, #4 Illinois - 3
     2 11:00 AM Rink #4 #12 Oklahoma - 3, #5 Iowa State - 4 (F-OT)
     3 12:30 PM Rink #3 #11 Duquesne - 6, #6 Weber State - 1
     4 1:00 PM Rink #1 #14 Delaware - 0, #3 Penn State - 8
     5 2:00 PM Rink #4 #10 Arizona - 2, #7 Lindenwood - 3 (F-OT)
     6 3:30 PM Rink #3 #9 Michigan-Dearborn - 4, #8 Arizona State - 3
     7 4:00 PM Rink #1 #15 Mercyhurst - 2, #2 Ohio - 3
     8 7:00 PM Rink #1 #16 West Chester - 1, #1 Rhode Island - 4

Friday, March 3rd - Quarterfinals and Consolation Games
     Game Time Rink Opponents
     9 10:00 AM Rink #1 Quarterfinal #1: #5 Iowa State - 2, #4 Illinois - 5
     10 11:00 AM Rink #3 13th Place Game: #14 Delaware - 8, #13 Robert Morris -      3
     11 1:00 PM Rink #1 Quarterfinal #2: #11 Duquesne - 1, #3 Penn State - 2
     12 2:00 PM Rink #3 11th Place Game: #12 Oklahoma - 6, #10 Arizona - 5 (F-OT)
     13 4:00 PM Rink #1 Quarterfinal #3: #7 Lindenwood - 3, #2 Ohio - 2 (F-3OT)
     14 5:00 PM Rink #3 9th Place Game: #8 Arizona State - 5, #6 Weber State -      0
     15 7:00 PM Rink #1 Quarterfinal #4: #9 Michigan-Dearborn - 1, #1 Rhode Island      - 2 (F-2OT)
     16 8:00 PM Rink #3 15th Place Game: #16 West Chester - 8, #15 Mercyhurst -      5

Saturday, March 4th - Semi-Finals
     Game Time Rink Opponents
     17 3:00 PM Rink #1 Semi-Final #1: #4 Illinois - 0, #3 Penn State - 1
     18 6:00 PM Rink #1 Semi-Final #2: #7 Lindenwood - 1, #1 Rhode Island - 3

Sunday, March 5th - Championship and Consolation Final
     Game Time Rink Opponents
     19 1:00 PM Rink #1 Consolation Final: #7 Lindenwood - 3, #4 Illinois - 4
     20 4:00 PM Rink #1 Championship Game: #3 Penn State - 1, #1 Rhode Island -      3

Additional information can be found on the Penn State Hockey site (http://www.pennstatehockey.com/).

Digital Collegian Links:
3/14/2006 Veteran Goalies Shared Season
3/14/2006 Title Run A Valuable Experience
3/13/2006 Near-Goals Ring Post in Tough Loss
3/3/2006 Defense Carries Team in Easy Win
3/2/2006 Title Quest Begins Against Delaware
3/2/2006 Familiar Four
3/1/2006 Icers Focusing on Intesity and Defense

Icers fall short in Nittany Lion Invitational
University Park, PA – February 18, 2006

On Fan Appreciation Night the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (24-9-3) fell to the St. Clair College of Windsor, Ont, 8-3. The Saints extended their winning streak to 10 games on a night when Penn State’s goaltenders would struggle all game. Despite a 35-25 shot advantage, PSU fell behind early and never made it close.

Saint Clair (30-7-2) started off the scoring in the first period when Adam Spinarsky was assisted by Franco Subrani and Jamie Van Hoof, setting the score, 1-0 (1:56). Penn State’s Paul Mammola struggled at the goal as he let another puck get past himthis time from Derek Graansma. He was assisted by Jesse Ouimet (9:51). Continuing the scoring for the Saints was Erik Stone, extending the lead, 3-0 (10:29). The Icers lit up the board when Mike McMullen (26) scored on a power play (12:29). He was assisted by Luke Walker and Dave Arcobello, making it a 3-1 game.

St. Clair continued to dominate offensively in the second period. Mark Loza scored a power play goal to start the period (1:21). He was assisted by Mark Epplet. Spinarsky scored his second goal of the game, this one a power play. This time he was assisted by Ryan Pawlaski (2:09), making it a Saints game, 5-1. Another second-time scorer, Graansma, put the puck past Chris Matteo (6:08), assisted this time by Ryan Caicco.

The third period started with a quick goal from Stone (2:25), assisted by Sean Turner and Preston Kivell, giving St. Clair a dominating 7-1 lead. Icers’ Frank Berry (21) stepped in to score the first goal since the first period (4:10). He was assisted by Craig Brooks and Luke DeLorenzo. Penn State advanced, 7-3, when Brooks (2) scored unassisted just a few minutes later (7:03). St. Clair went back to scoring when Stone was successful on goal number three of the night (7:36), ending the scoring 8-3.

Penn State will take on No. 13 Delaware in the first round of the 2006 ACHA National Tournament on March 2 at 1 p.m in West Chester, PA at Ice Line Ice Rinks.

Icers net eight to silence losing streak, advance to the Nittany Lion Invitational championship game
University Park, PA – February 17, 2006

On Senior Night the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers showcased its seniority in a convincing
8-2 victory over the No. 19 Washington and Jefferson Presidents, snapping its four-game losing streak Friday night at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Earlier in the season the two teams faced off in Washington, Pa. on Oct. 9, 2005, with the Icers skating away with a 5-1 road win.

Penn State (24-8-2) lashed out to a 4-0 advantage by the conclusion of the first 20 minutes of play. Icers leading goal scorer, freshman forward Lukas DeLorenzo, scored twice (the first and third goals of the period); his first goal -- scored just 1:57 into the game -- was assisted by two of his classmen, forward Frank Berry and defenseman Craig Brooks; assisting his second goal (at 9:34) was senior defenseman Matt Wallace (5). The Icers’ second goal of the period was scored by their active career-leading goal scorer, senior forward Justin Depretis, who was assisted by Brooks (5) and junior forward Mike McMullen at the 6:05 mark. Sophomore defenseman Keith Jordan (5) concluded the period’s scoring with an unassisted goal with 54 seconds remaining.

W&J (11-21-1) got on the board just 1:12 into the second period as sophomore forward Craig Frey scored to make it a 4-1 Icer lead; teaming up on the goal was freshman forward Chad Talotta. Penn State answered back at the 5:50 slate with DeLorenzo’s third goal of the game, which was assisted by senior defenseman Brendan Martin (14) and freshman forward Nate Obringer (14). Depretis netted his second goal of the game at the 8:57 mark, which was assisted by freshman defenseman Scott Dakan (4) and DeLorenzo (32). Depretis’ goal caused W&J coach Peter Taglianetti to pull his sophomore goalie Jed Michael and replace him with junior goalie Andrew Torchia.

Brooks scored his first goal as an Icer at the 8:33 mark in the final period and was assisted by McMullen. Within the last two minutes of the game (18:17) Presidents freshman forward Ian Beitler scored and he was assisted by Frey, but the goal was retaliated within seconds by Depretis who capped off his hat trick performance with 1:01 left; assisting his goal was Berry (22) and McMullen (38).

Penn State concluded tonight’s action with 45 shots on goal; while W&J finished with 11. Icers senior goalie Paul Mammola (10-5-2) saved the two shots he faced in the first period and junior goalie Chris Matteo played the final 40 minutes of play with seven saves on nine shots faced. Presidents goalie Michael stopped 20-of-26 shots while goalie Torchia rejected 17-of-19 faced. Penn State served 10 minutes in the box on five penalties; while W&J spent eight minutes on four penalties.

Tomorrow night the Icers will play its final home game, which is Fan Appreciation Night, of the season at 8:00 against St. Clair College of Windsor, Ont. (29-7-2) for the crowning of the NLIT champion. The consolation game will be played by No. 13 University of Delaware (19-13) and Washington and Jefferson at 5:00 tomorrow afternoon.

#3 Icers host Nittany Lion Invitational this weekend
University Park, PA – February 17, 2006

The #3 ranked Icers (23-8-2) will host the Nittany Lion Inviational this weekend with Washington and Jefferson (11-20-1), #13 Delaware (19-12-0), and St. Clair College of Windsor, Ont. (28-7-2). Game one on Friday night starts at 5 p.m. with No.13 Delaware playing St. Clair. The second game features No. 3 Penn State versus unranked Washington and Jefferson at 8 p.m. Saturday’s consolation game is at 5:00 p.m. and the Championship game will be at 8:00p.m. Friday is Senior recognition night for the Icers 8 senior players.

Penn State defeated Washington and Jefferson 5-1 earlier this season Washington, PA. W&J is coached by former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Peter Taglianetti. The Icers are lead in scoring by Luke DeLorenzo (33 G, 31 A), Mike McMullen (25 G, 35 A), Frank Berry (20 G, 20 A), and Nate Obringer (20 G, 13 A). Goaltending duties for Penn State are shared between Chris Matteo (.906) and Paul Mammola (.912). The Icers’ have lost their last two series against Rhode Island and Ohio, the first 4 game losing streak since 1993.

W&J is lead in scoring by Mike Colligan, Bob Rose, and Craig Frey. Goaltending duties for the team are shared between Andrew Torchia (.908) and Jed Michael (.907). After handing #1 ranked Rhode Island their only loss of the season to end the fall semester, The President’s went on a team record 13-game losing streak. They finally got back on the winning track with a win last weekend over SUNY-Buffalo.

St. Clair is riding an 8 game winning streak and split with the Icers in Windsor earlier this year with St. Clair winning 6-3 and PSU winning 4-2. Leading the way for the Saints is Derek Graansma with 20 goals and 14 assists and standout goalie T.J. Aceti who has a a 2.88 GAA.

Delaware is on a six game winning streak having swept Villanova, and Towson and downed West Chester and Navy. Previously they dropped a pair of games on the road to #1 URI 3-1 and 4-2 . They have only allowed 16 goals in their past 8 games while scoring 25 goals in that same stretch.

2005-06 ACHA Division 1 Ranking # 9
February 15, 2006

From the ACHA -West Bloomfield, MI - The votes are in, and three new teams will be competing at the 2006 ACHA Division 1 National Tournament, including Arizona, Delaware, and Oklahoma. The University of Rhode Island takes over as the #1 ranked team in the country, returning to the top spot for the first time since the 2004-2005 Ranking #9. Rhode Island received 23 of a possible 29 first-place votes, and qualified for its 3rd consecutive ACHA Division 1 National Tournament as the Regular-Season Champions of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA). #2 Ohio University, Regular-Season Champions of the Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL), collected the other six first-place votes and will be making its 13th consecutive appearance. #3 Penn State dropped two spots after being swept by both Rhode Island and Ohio. The Nittany Lions, along with Iowa State and Michigan-Dearborn, have now qualified for all fifteen ACHA Division 1 National Tournaments. Defending ACHA Division 1 National Champion Illinois comes in at #4 and will make its 9th consecutive appearance, and 11th overall. Iowa State comes in at #5 and will make its 15th consecutive appearance. Lindenwood holds at #6 and will make its 2nd consecutive appearance, while, Weber State comes in at #7 and qualifies for its 3rd ACHA Division 1 National Tournament. Arizona State is #8 and will make their 5th appearance while Michigan-Dearborn is #6 and makes its 15th consecutive appearance at the National Tournament. Arizona returns to the National Tournament for the first time since the 2002-2003 season and will make its 13th appearance at the National Tournament. #11 Duquesne and #12 Robert Morris (IL) will both make their 2nd consecutive appearances, while Delaware comes in at #13 and returns to the National Tournament for the first time since the 2002-2003 season, its 9th trip to the National Tournament. #14 Oklahoma will make its first appearance at the ACHA Division 1 National Tournament, while #15 Mercyhurst, Regular-Season Champions of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey League (ECHL), returns for its 2nd consecutive appearance. Rounding out the National Tournament teams is #16 West Chester. The Golden Rams will be making their 3rd consecutive appearance.

The seedings for the ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be released on Wednesday, February 15.

The final ranking of the 2005-2006 season will be released on Friday, March 17.

This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by West Chester University and take place March 2-5, 2006 at Ice Line in West Chester, PA.

2005-2006 Ranking #9
Rank School Name Pts (1st Place Votes) Last Week
1 Rhode Island 496 (23) 2
2 Ohio 478 (6) 3
3 Penn State 452 1
4 Illinois 427 4
5 Iowa State 400 5
6 Lindenwood 355 6
7 Weber State 354 7
8 Arizona State 321 9
9 Michigan-Dearborn 288 8
10 Arizona 282 11
11 Duquesne 258 10
12 Robert Morris (IL) 209 12
13 Delaware 201 13
14 Oklahoma 194 15
15 Mercyhurst 145 14
16 West Chester 119 16
17 Eastern Michigan 109 18
18 West Virginia 51 17
19 Washington & Jefferson 28 19
20 Western Michigan 23 NR

Others receiving votes: Kent State, North Dakota State, Navy, and Niagara.

OU Away Weekend Recap
Friday February 10th - OU 3 PSU 2
Saturday February 11th - OU 3 PSU 1
Information compiled from recent news reports and webcasts

For the Friday night game the game finished at the end of the 3rd period with a 2-2 tie. OU player Brandon Hanley then made it a 3-2 victory for Ohio U by getting a goal with 3:31 left (1:29 into) in overtime. The previous OU goals during the game were scored by OU player Paul Warner, with one goal during the first and second periods. The Icers goals were scored in the third period by Teague Willits-Kelley and then by Luke DeLorenzo (assist by Keith Jordan) with 2:01 left in
the third. Shots on goal were 16 OU - PSU 6 in the first period, then 12 PSU - 11 OU for the rest of the game.

After what could be described as a "Zamboni malfunction" the Saturday game started about 40 minutes late. The Icers started out with the lead with a Mike McMullen goal at 1:33 into the first period. OU scored three goals during the rest of the game and won the game 3-1. OU then had a powerplay goal during the first period by OU player Ryan Tessmer. The other two OU goals were scored during before the third period of the game.

This is the first time the Icers have lost four games in a row since the 1993-1994 season.

The Icers have two more home games this weekend as per of the NLIT tournament. The NLIT games are Friday and Saturday with games starting at 5pm and 8 pm. On Friday Delaware plays St. Clair College at 5pm, then the Icers play Washington and Jefferson at 8pm. Teams for the games on Saturday will be determined by the Friday winners. This is also Senior Weekend as it will be the final home games for the seniors on the team.

Digital Collegian Link (1/13/2006): Stubborn offense yields no results
Centredaily.com Link (1/11/2006): "PSU Digest"

Top-ranked Icers fall to #2 Rhode Island Rams in game two
University Park, PA – February 4, 2006

The Icers (23-6-2) played for a sold-out crowd in the Greenburg Ice Pavilion this afternoon for game two in the weekend series against the No. 2 ranked University of Rhode Island (29-1-3). After Penn State’s devastating 2-1 OT loss last night, the Icers were fighting for redemption, but again came up short, 4-3.

URI’s Matt Loftus lit up the board just 17 seconds into the game, sliding the puck past Penn State’s Chris Matteo. He was assisted by Tyler Reinhardt. The Icers did not allow URI to keep the lead for long. Penn State’s Nate Obringer (20) scored on the power play (3:21) with help from Keith Jordan and Luke DeLorenzo, evening the score, 1-1. But, yet again, the Rams took the lead when Ben Herring scored at the 8:19 mark. He was assisted by Cory Pinheiro. The Icers’ Like Walker (8) was able to tie up the game, 2-2, before the end of the first period (18:17). He was assisted by Paul Zodtner and Jordan.

In the second period, URI was able to take back their lead with a goal from Mike Curran (3:09) who was assisted by Loftus. The score advanced, 3-2. Penn State was not about to give up. Tying up the game this time was DeLorenzo (33) on the power play (17:18). He was assisted by Jordan.

Halfway through the third period (9:28), URI moved back into the lead when Bill McKiernan got the puck past Matteo to end the scoring. He was assisted by Eric Hogberg.

Penn State goalie Chris Matteo stopped 24 of 28 URI’s shots in 49:28 of play-action. Penn State’s Paul Mammola took over the goal-tending duties with 9:32 to go in the third period. He was successful on all three shots he faced. URI goalie Anthony Feyock was successful on 30 of the 33 shots he faced and made 81 saves on the weekend. Penn State spent 16 minutes in the penalty box off of 8 penalties, while URI spent 14 minutes from 7 penalties.

Ice Chips.... Penn State goes on the road next weekend to face No. 3 Ohio. Both games be live on www.fightonstate.com. Their last match-up ended in a 1-0 loss and a 5-4 win back in November. The Icers will be back at the Greenburg Ice Pavilion on February 17th and 18th when they host the Nittany Lion Invitational.

Digital Collegian Link (2/6/2006): Icers swept by Rams in two heartbreakers
Digital Collegian Link (2/7/2006): Icers' special unit takes unique path

Rhode Island controversially one-ups the Icers in O.T., PSU winning streak snapped
University Park, PA – February 3, 2006

Within a two-second reach from its 18th-consecutive victory, the No. 1 Penn State Icers fall in sudden death overtime to the No. 2 University of Rhode Island Rams, 2-1, in front of a hyped up and sold out Greenberg Ice Pavilion crowd Friday night. The Rams’ victory improves them to 4-1-2 over the past two years against the Icers.

At the conclusion of the opening two periods, the game remained scoreless but had plenty of electricity, as Penn State (23-5-2) and Rhode Island (28-1-3) delivered thunderous, bone-crushing body checks. A dramatic third period was staged for this high intensity match-up, which had its scoreless name slashed after PSU freshman forward Frank Berry scored his 20th goal of the season just 53 seconds after the puck was dropped to give the Icers a 1-0 advantage. Berry’s goal was assisted by freshman forward Lukas DeLorenzo (31) and freshman defenseman Steve Thurston (13).

In an eerily coincidental moment in the game – think back to Penn State’s football game vs. Michigan in Ann Arbor - two seconds were put back on the game clock and as the clock struck double-zero and the horn sounded the end of the game, Rams’ junior forward Eric Hogberg was able to score the game-tying goal, which was his 11th of the campaign, which was assisted by junior forward Tyler Reinhardt.

Penn State’s devastating loss took place just 49 seconds into the sudden death frame as URI junior forward Mike Curran netted his 20th of the year. The game-winning goal was assisted by freshman forward Cory Manley.

Penn State goalie Paul Mammola suffered his third loss of the season (9-3-2) with 29 saves on 31 shots faced. Rhode Island goalie Anthony Feyock looked like his All-American self with 51 saves on 52 shots overall. Both of the ACHA’s top two squads went 0-for-5 on the power play and spent 18 minutes each in the penalty box.

This weekend’s highly-anticipated contest concludes Saturday (Feb. 4) afternoon at 3:30. The Penn State Pavilion is giving away PSU hockey pucks, which is sponsored by Dairy Queen.

2005-06 ACHA Division 1 Ranking # 8
February 3, 2006

From the ACHA- Penn State received 23 out of 30 first-place votes to remain the #1 team in the country. #2 Rhode Island received the other 7 first place votes and separated itself from #3 Ohio University. The #1 spot may be up for grabs though, as Penn State will play both Rhode Island and Ohio over the next two weekends. The rest of the top 16 all remained the same, while West Virginia was able to move up 3 spots to #17, but is still on the outside looking in, as are Eastern Michigan, Washington & Jefferson, Kent State, North Dakota State, Navy, Niagara, and Western Michigan.

The ninth ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, February 17, 2006 and will determine the 16 teams for the ACHA Division 1 National Championships. Two teams have already qualified for the event: Ohio University as Regular Season Champions of the Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL) and the University of Rhode Island, Regular Season Champions of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA)

This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by West Chester University and take place March 2-5, 2006 at Ice Line in West Chester, PA. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament. The Regular Season Champions from the CSCHL (Ohio), ECHA (Rhode Island), and ECHL will receive an automatic berth to the tournament.

2005-2006 Ranking #8
Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Last Week
1 Penn State 515 23 1
2 Rhode Island 493 7 2
3 Ohio 474 3
4 Illinois 432 4
5 Iowa State 412 5
6 Lindenwood 393 6
7 Weber State 348 7
8 Michigan-Dearborn 334 8
9 Arizona State 321 9
10 Duquesne 286 10
11 Arizona 264 11
12 Robert Morris (IL) 217 12
13 Delaware 216 13
14 Mercyhurst 176 14
15 Oklahoma 157 15
16 West Chester 131 16
17 West Virginia 56 20
18 Eastern Michigan 50 17
19 Washington & Jefferson 43 17
20 Kent State 42 19
Others receiving votes: North Dakota State, Navy, Niagara, and Western Michigan.

Playoff atmosphere to pump up the PSU Ice Pavilion as the #1 Icers battle #2 Rhode Island
University Park, PA – February 2, 2006

The national tournament may be a little bit more than a month away, but this highly-anticipated, intensified weekend showcases two of the ACHA’s top-ranked squads, who are guaranteed postseason spots, to face off in a series full of playoff implications.

The No. 1 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (23-4-2) will host the No. 2 University of Rhode Island Rams (27-1-3) at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion, where the puck is scheduled to drop at 9 p.m. on Friday (Feb. 3) and Saturday (Feb. 4) afternoon at 3:30. These two squads met back on Nov. 3 and 4 when URI (then-ranked third) tied Penn State (then-ranked fourth), 4-4 and then followed up with a 5-2 victory.

The URI Rams are led by All-American goalie Anthony Feyock who hails from Johnstown, PA and Leading scorer Michael Curran who hails from Philadelphia, PA. Although the Icers hold a significant edge in this series over the years, the Rams have had the better of the play the last two years. The Rams
Have prevailed 4-2, 7-1 and 5-2 over the Icers, losing once 4-3 and tying twice 0-0 and 4-4.

Penn State posted its 17th-straight victory last weekend after sweeping past No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn, 10-5 on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. The Nittany Lions have not lost since last year on Nov. 11 against No. 2 Ohio University, 1-0. Penn State’s leading scorer is freshman sensation Lukas DeLorenzo, who is the goal scoring leader on the squad with 32 goals, in addition to 30 assists for 62 points. Second on the team in scoring is junior Mike McMullen with 58 points (25 goals and 33 assists). Forward Frank Berry is third on the team with 19 goals and 20 assists. The Icers’ goalies who have a combined .912 save percentage. Chris Matteo is 12-2 with a 2.43 goals against avg.; Paul Mammola is 9-2-2 with a 2.95 GAA. Both goaltenders have two shutouts each. During this streak the Icers have scored 105 goals -- which is an average of 6.18 goals per game, compared to its opponents’ 45 goals -- which is an average of 2.64 goals per game. The Icers’ average win margin is 3.65 goals.

Ice chips… Friday night’s game is features ‘90s night, and many more contests with even more prizes. On Saturday the Pavilion is giving away PSU hockey pucks, which sponsored by Dairy Queen.

Icers earn 17-straight victories; sweep Michigan-Dearborn in Alumni Weekend
University Park, Pa., Saturday, January 28, 2006

Day two of Alumni Weekend ended successfully yet again for the No. 1 Penn State Icers (23-4-2) as they took down the No. 7 Michigan-Dearborn Wolves (20-11-2) in the Greenburg Ice Pavilion. The Icers continue on their winning streak, making today's 5-3 win their 17th victory in a row.

UMD started off the scoring late in the first period. Ranked No. 25 in ACHA scoring, Michael Crowley (17) blasted the puck past Penn State's Paul Mammola on the power play (16:39). He was assisted by Joel Kuehn.

Penn State took over the action in the second period. Freshman defenseman Kyle Mills was successful on his shot at the Wolves' Stephen Yu, scoring his first goal as an Icer and tying the game 1-1 (6:11), assisted by Scott Dakan. Icers' sophomore forward Nate Obringer (19) picked up a power play goal (15:40) on assists by Luke DeLorenzo and Keith Jordan, for an Icers' lead, 2-1.

In the third period, Penn State picked up right where they left off. Scoring sensation Luke DeLorenzo (31) cashed in on a power play goal (1:23). He was assisted by Jordan and McMullen. DeLorenzo is ranked No. 20 in ACHA scoring. UMD finally answered Penn State's rally of goals when Patrick Colden scored on a power play (8:28) assisted by John Maley. The score now 3-2, DeLorenzo (32) scored his second power play goal of the game. Assisting again was Jordan and McMullen (9:03). Penn State's lead advanced, 4-2. The Icers' third goal in just over one minute came when senior Teague Willits-Kelley scored his second goal of the season (9:37), extending their lead, 5-2. Assisting on the goal was Paul Zodtner. UMD ended the scoring with a goal from Steve Rademacher. He was assisted by Kuehn and Brian Hopper.

Penn State goalie Paul Mammola stopped 30 of 33 UMD shots to record his 9th win of the season. UMD goalie Stephen Yu was successful on 32 of the 37 shots he faced. Penn State spent 25 minutes in the penalty box off of 11 penalties, while UMD spent 22 minutes from 11 penalties.

Ice Chips…. #1 Penn State is back in the Greenburg Ice Pavilion Friday, February 3rd at 9 p.m. when they host the No. 2 Rhode Island Rams. The second game of the home series is Saturday, February 4th at 3:30 p.m. The Icers tied URI 4-4 and lost 4-2 earlier this year at Rhode Island.

Digital Collegian Link (1/30/2006) No. 1 Penn State extends streak
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Digital Collegian Link (1/31/2006) Icer ends extended scoring drought

Streaking Icers earn 16th in a row after third-straight double-digit performance
University Park, Pa.: Friday, January 27, 2006

Opening night of Alumni Weekend provided plenty of offense between two of the ACHA's top-10 squads, the No. 1 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers and the No. 7 Michigan-Dearborn Wolves, last night at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion, where the Icers skated off with its 16th-straight victory slated by a 10-5 score. The Icers improved to 38-8 all-time against the Wolves.

Michigan-Dearborn (20-10-2) took full benefit of its first two one-man advantages with power-play goals by forwards Adam Stoner (10) and Patrick Colden (20). Partnering up on Stoner's goal was forward Joel Kuehn and defenseman Matt Chromy; and assisting on Colden's goal were forwards Brad Zarem and Michael Crowley. Sandwiched between UMD's goals was the Icers' active leader in goals and assists, forward Justin Depretis, who netted his 10th goal of the season assisted by forward Nate Obringer at the 11:09 mark and the opening period ended with UMD out in front 2-1.

Penn State (22-4-2) roared out the first intermission with five second period goals scored by Depretis (11, at the mark), a power-play goal by Obringer (18, 2:04), forward Luke Walker (7, 11:44), forward Lukas DeLorenzo (29, 13:46) and the game-winning goal was scored by forward Dave Arcobello (4, 14:40). Assisting on Depretris' second goal of the game was. Obringer's goal was assisted by DeLorenzo and defenseman Keith Jordan. Walker was assisted by forward Brandon Rubeo. Assisting DeLorenzo was defenseman Brendan Martin. Assisting Arcobello was Martin and defenseman Steve Thurston. The second period concluded with Penn State holding a commanding 6-2 lead.

Within 19 seconds of the final period, UMD forward Joel Keuhn (16) cut the Icers' lead in half, 6-3, while being assisted by Chromy. The Icers permitted a short-lived celebration by the Wolves with three consecutive goals posted within three minutes of one another. Jordan scored his fourth of the season just 1:58 into the period and was assisted by the team's leading scorer, forward Mike McMullen, and forward Frank Berry. Just 28 second later (2:26) forward Teague Willits-Kelley scored his first goal of the season, which was assisted by Thurston. Forward Frank Berry added his 19th of the season at the 4:44 mark, which was assisted by McMullen and DeLorenzo, who would add his team leading 30th goal of the season at the 13:07 mark, which was assisted by Berry. UMD added two more goals of its own, both coming of the stick of forward Steve Rademacher (25); his first goal was assisted by Kuehn and defenseman Brian Hopper, who also assisted him on the second.

Penn State goalie Chris Matteo played the first 49:48 of the game, stopping 23-of-28 before handing the reigns over to goalie Paul Mammola, who finished out the last 10:12 saving all six shots faced. UMD goalie Stephen Yu went 36-of-46. PSU went 2-for-6 on the power play, while UMD went 3-for-6. Penn State served 22 minutes in the box, while Michigan-Dearborn spent 32 minutes.

Alumni weekend will conclude after Saturday afternoon's 3:30 start time at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion.

Icers Announce Hall Of Fame Class of 2006
(January 27, 2006)

Jeffrey A. Adams (1994-1998)
Affectionately known as "Turtle" to his teammates, Jeff is one of the most talented and skilled forwards in Icers history. He started his career off with a bang by winning the PSU Rookie of the Year award in 1995, where he helped the team reach the ACHA National Championship game. He was also named the PSU Offensive Player of the Year (1997 and 1998) and an ACHA All-American in 1998, where he was an integral part of the 1998 ACHA National Championship team. Despite missing over 35 games due to injury in his career, Jeff finished with 65 goals and 139 assists in just 95 games played. He earned a degree in Real Estate and International Business from the Smeal College of Business and is currently a Commercial Real Estate Agent for NAI Pittsburgh Commercial.

Don Coyne (1995-1999)
Known by his teammates as "Downtown," Don is remembered as one of the best defenseman to ever wear the Blue and White and for his intensity, toughness and offensive skills. He was one of only a few Icer defensemen to lead the team in scoring earning the Lynn Sipe Leading Scorer award in 1998 with 25 goals and 67 points (a team-record for defensemen) and is second in career scoring for a defenseman in both PSU and ACHA history with 66 goals and 192 points in 132 games. He was also recognized as the Icers Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 and Team MVP in 1998 helping to lead the Icers to the 1998 National Championship. He graduated from the College of Health and Human Development with a degree in Kinesiology. He is currently a paramedic in the Greater Cleveland Area.

Jason Zivkovic (1995-1999)
Known by his teammates as "Zivvy," Jason still holds the career scoring records for defensemen at PSU and in the ACHA with an incredible 48 goals and 205 points as the only defenseman ever to reach the 200-point mark. He was the PSU Rookie of the Year in 1996, PSU Defensive Player of the Year in 1998 and in 1999 was the runner-up for the Bob Johnson Award in 199. Jason was an instrumental part of the Icers 1997-98 National Championship team. He received his undergraduate degree from the College of Liberal Arts in Administration of Justice and earned his Law Degree in 2002 from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently working in the Olszewski & Quinlin Law Firm in Pittsburgh.

Harry V. Nelson Jr. Booster Club Member and Officer (1987-2000)
Harry is being recognized as a "builder" for his years of service as a member of the Icers Booster Club, which he was the President of from 1991-2000. A tireless supporter of the team and the program, Harry is known for his gregarious personality and his devotion to the Icers. He was instrumental in taking the Icer Merchandise Program to new heights introducing new products and at one point using the basement of his home as a "warehouse" for Icer Merchandise. He is employed by Charles Navasky & Company as a Clothing Designer and has designed suits for celebrities, including former President Jimmy Carter, boxer Larry Holmes, running back Emmitt Smith and members of the Lynard Skynard Band.

Top-ranked Icers to host No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn
University Park, Pa.: January 26, 2006

The ACHA's No. 1 ranked Penn State Icers (21-4-2) go up against long time nemesis No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn (20-9-2) this weekend at the Greenburg Ice Pavilion as the Icers look to extend their current 15 game winning streak. Game one is on Friday at 9 p.m. and game two is at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Saturday is also the Annual Alumni game which follows the Icer Game. There will also be a "Meet The Icers" in the lobby of the Ice Rink immediately following the game as well.

Penn State's last match with UM-Dearborn was in November during the East-West Showcase in. The Icers dominated, beating the Wolves 9-0 in what Coach Battista described as "our best all around effort of the season". Despite only out-shooting the Wolves 45-32 the Icers powered their way past the Wolves going 4 for 6 on the Power play while shutting out the UMD Power play all night. Senior goalie Paul Mammola turned away 32 shots to earn the shutout.

The Icers are lead in scoring by freshman forward Luke DeLorenzo, junior forward Mike McMullen, freshman forward Frank Berry and sophomore forward Nate Obringer. The Penn State goal-tending duo of junior Chris Matteo and senior Paul Mammola, have a combined save percentage of .912.

The Icers will be inducting 4 new members into the Icer Hall of Fame this Saturday. They include former Booster Club President Harry Nelson and 3 outstanding members of the 1998 National Championship team Jeff Adams, Don Coyne and Jason Zivkovic. All three were ACHA All-American and Academic All-Americans. Adams was first among all scorers in the National tournament in both 1997 and 1998 while Coyne still owns the single season record for most points by a defenseman with 67 and Zivkovic is still the only PSU or ACHA defenseman to ever amass over 200 career points (205). They will be inducted at a Banquet Saturday at 11:30am and recognized on the ice at the end of the first period.

PSU will be at home again when they host 2nd ranked Rhode Island next Friday at 9:00pm and next Saturday at 3:30pm.

Top-ranked Icers blow past Towson Tigers 10-2, win 15th straight
University Park, Pa.: Saturday, January 21, 2006

The ACHA's No. 1 ranked Penn State Icers (21-4-2) skated to a dominating 10-2 victory over the Towson Tigers (9-18-2) in front of a packed Greenburg Ice Pavilion Saturday to sweep their "home-home" series. University President Graham Spanier dropped a ceremonial puck to commemorate the 25th Aniniversary of the Ice Pavilion. He was joined by Athletic Director Tim Curley and Associate AD Herb Schmidt as well as representatives from all the Ice Rink User groups.

Penn State senior forward Justin DePretis (8) started off the scoring at the 12:49 mark with assists to Nate Obringer and Scott Dakan. Towson tied up the game with 1:35 of play left in the first period. Junior forward James Marino scored unassisted on the power play.

The Icers had a quick start to the second period when senior forward Luke Walker (6) scored at the 1:51 mark. He was assisted by DePretis. The scoring continued for Penn State as senior defenseman Brendan Martin (2) sent the puck past Towson goalie R.J. Turnbull. Just eight seconds later, at the 3:46 mark, DePretis scored his second goal of the game and brought Icer fans to their feet. He was assisted, once again, by Obringer-bringing the score to 4-1. The Icers did not let up, and their fourth goal of the period was scored by freshman forward Frank Berry (18) on the power play. He was assisted by DePretis. The Tigers finally answered at the 13:20 mark when junior defenseman Rick Jondo put the puck past freshman Nick Signet, making the score 5-2-still an Icers' game.

The third period started out much like the second, with Penn State scoring just 1:54 into the period. The goal was scored by senior forward Brett Wilson (4). Wilson was assisted by freshman Steve Peck. The Icers extended their lead to 7-2 on a goal by sophomore defenseman Keith Jordan (3). Penn State's leading scorer, freshman forward Lukas DeLorenzo followed with a goal, assisted by Jordan, bringing the Icers to a dominating 8-2 lead. Obringer made it 9-2 with the 4th goal of the period, assisted by Walker and DePretis. Less than one minute later, junior forward Mike McMullen (25) ended the scoring with help from DeLorenzo, closing the game 10-2.

Freshman Nick Signet had a successful night in goal, saving 23 of 25 shots he faced. The Tigers' goalie Turnbull saved 33 of the 41 shots he faced. Jeff Mekelburg played for 10 minutes and 37 seconds at the end of the third period saving 6 of the 8 shots he faced. Penn State spent 20 minutes in the penalty box from 10 penalties, while Towson spent 31 minutes in the box from 10 penalties.

The top ranked Icers are back at Greenburg Ice Pavilion Friday, January 27th at 9 p.m. against long time nemesis, No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn.

Digital Collegian Link (1/23/2006) PSU's balance destroys Towson
Digital Collegian Line (1/23/2006) DePretis returns, contributes instantly

#1 Icers dominant in 11-2 taming of the Tigers of Towson
University Park, PA – January 21, 2005

A rematch awaits the No. 1 ranked Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (20-4-2) and the Towson University Tigers (9-18-1) tonight at 7:30 p.m., as they play the back half of a “home-and-home” series after PSU powered it’s way to a dominating 11-2 win at Towson Friday evening. Penn State hopes to repeat last nights performance and not their last second 3-2 win over Towson in the Ice Pavilion a year ago. A special starting time of 7:30 p.m. at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion is part of the Ice Rink’s 25th Anniversary celebration which includes special events all day long featuring the Lady Icers and rival Rhode Island at 3:15pm and a free skate from 5:30p.m. where members of both the men’s and women’s teams will be on hand to help with lessons and to sign autographs. Tonight’s game can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.FightOnState.com.

The Icers came out flying scoring 4 first period goals and built a 9-0 lead on the strength of Nate Obringer’s 4 goal performance and a pair of goals and 3 assists from freshman Luke DeLorenzo.
Goals were also scored by Brett Wilson and Frank Berry. Towson finally broke the shutout bid by Junior Chris Matteo with a goal at the 11:29 mark of the third period. Matteo made 28 saves before being lifted for freshman Nick Signet who surrendered 1 power play goal on 6 shots. Mike McMullen and Mike Deithorn added late goals for the 11-2 final. The Icers were 2 for 2 on the power play while Towson was just 1 for 6. PSU had 63 shots to Towson’s 35.

The 20th victory of the season marks the 18th such time The Icers have reached that mark under Head Coach Joe Battista in his 19 years at the helm.

Ice chips… Today’s game has a special starting time as the rink celebrates its 25th anniversary. In addition to special ceremonies commemorating the Anniversary, the Icers are giving posters away and providing the opportunity for one lucky fan to win a PSU Hockey Street Sign autographed by the team.
The Icers will host #8 Michigan-Dearborn on Friday and Saturday January 27 and 28 at 9:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. respectively.

2005-2006 Ranking #7
January 20, 2006

Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Last Week
1 Penn State 426 12 4
2 Rhode Island 409 10 3
3 Ohio 406 3 2
4 Illinois 381 1 1
5 Iowa State 346 5
6 Lindenwood 330 6
7 Weber State 303 7
8 Michigan-Dearborn 298 8
9 Arizona State 266 10
10 Duquesne 229 11
11 Arizona 217 12
12 Robert Morris (IL) 210 9
13 Delaware 176 13
14 Mercyhurst 117 16
15 Oklahoma 114 17
16 West Chester 99 15
17 T Eastern Michigan 88 18
17 T Washington & Jefferson 88 14
19 Kent State 53 19
20 West Virginia 32 NR
Others receiving votes: Niagara, Minot State, North Dakota State, Navy, and Scranton.

From the ACHA
West Bloomfield, MI - Big shake-up in the poll this week as Penn State jumps all the way from #4 to #1 after five wins over teams in the previous top 12. The Nittany Lions last occupied the top spot on November 5, 2004 (Ranking #3). Rhode Island moves up to the #2 spot, while Ohio drops a spot to #3. Previous #1 Illinois lost its first four games of the season, getting swept on the road at both Penn State and Ohio, and dropped all the way to #4. #14 Mercyhurst and #15 Oklahoma each moved up two spots in the poll, looking to position themselves for a berth in the National Championships. West Virginia, riding an 8-game winning streak, makes its debut in this years polls at #20. Robert Morris (IL) and Washington & Jefferson had a rough start in 2006, with each team dropping 3 spots in the ranking.
The eighth ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, February 3, 2006.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by West Chester University and take place March 2-5, 2006 at Ice Line in West Chester, PA. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament. The Regular Season Champions from the CSCHL, ECHA, and ECHL will receive an automatic berth to the tournament.

Icers try to tame Tigers of Towson, hope to improve upon current 13-game winning streak
University Park, PA - January 19, 2005

A hectic travel weekend awaits the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (19-4-2) and the Towson University Tigers (9-17-1), as these next couple of games feature a "home-and-home" series. Penn State will hop a bus on Friday to take the arduous 165-mile trek to Baltimore, Md., where the puck is set to drop at 8:30 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena. Once the score is settled in Towson, both hockey clubs will travel to Happy Valley where the match-up will conclude with a special starting time of 7:30 p.m. at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion as part of the Ice Rink's 25th Anniversary celebration. Both games can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.FightOnState.com.

Since returning from the between semesters break with a 6-3 win over Scranton, the Tigers have dropped four games including back to back setbacks from No. 10 Arizona State. Towson is led in scoring by forward Troy Mansilla with 44 points by racking up 21 goals and 23 assists. Its leading goal scorer is forward Chad Sillery with 25 goals; he also added 14 assists for a season-total 39 points. Goalie Jeff Mekelburg leads the team with five wins this year and carries a .879 save percentage to go along with one shutout. The Tigers carry a record of 4-4 on Fridays and a sub-par (5-6) mark at Mt. Pleasant. Saturday games are not much better, as they are only 2-10 and have an away record of 3-9-1.

The Nittany Lions on the other hand, have not marked up its losing column in over two months (its last loss came on Nov. 11 against No. 2 Ohio University, 1-0). The Icers recently knocked off the ACHA's top-ranked - and reigning champ - Illinois in last weekend's two-game sweep. The Icers have outscored its opposition by 69-33, averaging 5.31 goals per game to its opponents 2.54 scores per game. The Icers are also 7-0 in the Pavilion and 6-0 on the road during the streak. Penn State's top scorer is forward Mike McMullen, who has tallied 23 goals and leads the team in assists (28) and points (51). Freshman scoring sensation Luke DeLorenzo is currently tops on the squad with 25 goals, and is second on the team in assists (23) and points (48). Forward Frank Berry is third on the roster in goals (16) and has also contributed with 17 assists for a total of 33 points. Penn State's goal-tending duo of Chris Matteo and Paul Mammola continues to play solid. Matteo is 10-2 during this campaign with a .912 save percentage, while his counterpart Mammola is 8-2-2 with a .908 save percentage. Both goalies have two shutouts each.

Ice chips… Saturday night's game has a special starting time because the rink is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In addition to the commemoration, the Icers are giving posters away and providing the opportunity for one luck fan to win a PSU Hockey Street Sign autographed by the team.

Digital Collegian Link (1/18/2006) Complacency an issue for Battista

Nittany Lions Head Coach Joe Battista recognized for 500th career win as #4 Icers Sweep top ranked and defending ACHA National Champion Illinois
University Park, Pa - January 18, 2006

Two things are synonymous with Penn State Ice Hockey for almost two decades: success and Joe Battista. In his 19th year of coaching, "JoeBa," as he is known by Icer faithful, has a combined winning percentage of .0806 with no losing seasons. He can now add 500 wins to his coaching resume that includes six ACHA National titles, the most by any coach in the ACHA. The team's 6-5, final minute, come from behind victory against #10 Arizona State in the Arizona State Desert Classic on Jan. 5 was the game that sealed the milestone for Battista (504-114-27).

A ceremony was held before the Friday home game on Jan. 13 against #1 ranked Illinois (18-4-0) in front of a standing room only crowd, to recognize Coach Battista and his staff. Coach Battista was presented a plaque by Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley. The #4 Icers (19-4-2) went on to defeat the top-ranked Illini, 5-4, Friday and finished the sweep on Saturday with a convincing 6-3 victory for the team's 13th win in a row. A reception for family, players, staff and Boosters followed Saturday's game. At the reception Coach Battista thanked "the Icer Family" including all the players, parents, boosters, athletic personnel, staff and current and former assistant coaches for their roles in this milestone.

Battista attended Penn State from 1978-1982 as an undergraduate student, enjoying a standout career as a defenseman with the Icers. He was a two-time MACHC First Team All-Star and was a member of the 1979 and 1980 MACHC Conference Championship teams. He was also Team MVP his senior year when Penn State finished third at the ACHA Nationals at the University of Colorado. He also served as President of the Hockey Management Association (HMA) in 1981-82.

After graduation in 1982, Battista worked for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the Director of Amateur Hockey Development and Assistant to the Marketing Director and was Head Coach of the Junior Penguins for 3 seasons. He also worked as a graduate assistant coach at NCAA Division 1 Kent State, followed by an assistant coaching job at the Culver Military Academy in Indiana.

In 1987, Battista took over as Penn State Hockey coach. His teams have won six ACHA National Championships ('90, '98, '00, '01, '02, '03), 14 NLIT Championships, three Chicago Classic Championships, two ICHL Championships ('89, '92), and two ACHL titles ('93, '94). His teams have also played in eight consecutive ACHA National Title games. There have also been 37 academic All-Americans at PSU since the ACHA began awarding the honor in 1994.

Battista has been inducted into the Penn State Hockey Hall of Fame (February 2005), the Penn Hills Sports Hall of Fame (April1996), and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (October 2004). He was named the ACHA Division 1 Coach of the Year in 2000 and in 2002 and was selected by Blue-White Illustrated as Penn State's 2001-2002 Coach of the Year. He was also the head coach for Team USA at the World University Games held January 16-26, 2003 in Tarvisio, Italy. He has a USA Hockey Masters Level Certification and has been an Instructor for USA Hockey Coaches Clinics and Player Development Camps for over 20 years.

Joe resides in State College with his wife, Heidi (PSU B.S. 1981, M.S. 1983), a senior hydrogeologist with Meiser and Earl Consultants, and their three children, Brianna (13), Johnathon (11), and Ryan (5).

No. 4 Icers Dominate No. 1 Illinois to sweep series, gives Icers 13-straight wins
Saturday, January 14, 2006, University Park, Pa.

The No. 4 Penn State Icers (19-4-2) skate ahead to a 6-3 victory over top-ranked Illinois (18-4) in front of a packed Greenburg Ice Pavilion Saturday afternoon. The game featured the two teams which played in the ACHA's 2005 National Championship game, won by the Illini 4-3. Penn State freshman forward Luke DeLorenzo was the No. 1 star of the game, who led his team in scoring with four goals. It is the Icers' 13th-straight win and the Illini's 4th-straight loss including their 5-4 loss at the Ice Pavillion on Friday. With #2 Ohio being upset by unranked Kent State, 1-0 on Friday, the Icers are poised to jump up a few spots in next weeks ACHA National Rankings.

The scoring began 7:07 into the first period with DeLorenzo (22) scoring on the power play. He was assisted by junior forward Mike McMullen and sophomore forward Nate Obringer. Illinois had no answer, and less than three minutes later DeLorenzo (23) cashed in on another power play goal, his second of the Game. This time he was assisted by sophomore defenseman and State College native, Keith Jordan and freshman forward Frank Berry, for a 2-0 lead. The Fighting Illini finally lit up the board 16:57 into the first period when freshman forward Jordan Pringle was assisted by sophomore forward Kevin Wicklin and freshman forward Johnny Liang on the power play.

The second period began much like the first, which DeLorenzo scoring his third goal of the game, assisted once again by McMullen, raising the score to 3-1. The Fighting Illini kept on fighting, and at 12:30 into the second period junior forward Marshall Chubirka scored his sixth goal of the season, unassisted. His goal made it 3-2, still an Icers' game. But the relentless Penn State Icers quickly answered just 11 seconds later with Obringer scoring his 11th goal of the season with the help of senior forward Luke Walker on the assist, bringing the score to 4-2. At the 14:15 mark, scoring sensation DeLorenzo (25) was successful on yet another shot on the goal; he was assisted once again by Jordan and McMullen.

Penn State continued to score in the third period. At the 4:20 mark, Obringer (12) scored his second goal of the game. Assisting this time was McMullen and DeLorenzo, taking the score to a dominating 6-2.
The Illini added a late goal by Alex Park assisted by Chubirka and Manning to close out the scoring.

Penn State junior goalie Chris Matteo saved 31-of-34 shots, while UI freshman goalie Andy Sundt stopped 19-of-23 shots he faced in 32:41 minutes of game time, while junior goalie Mike DeGeorge stopped 15 of 17 shots he faced in 26:17 minutes of play. The Icers went 3-for-6 on the power play, while the Fighting Illini went 1-for-3. Penn State served 8 minutes in the box on 4 penalties, while Illinois spent 25 minutes on 7 penalties.

Ice chips …. The Icers will be hosting their next game in the Greenburg Ice Pavilion at a special time on Saturday, January 21. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 pm against Towson. The Icers travel to Towson on Friday for an 8:30pm game in Baltimore.

Digital Collegian Link (1/17/2006) Men's hockey gets upset wins

#4 Icers down #1 Illinois in another one-goal win to give Penn State a dozen-straight
January 13, 2006

Following a sweep of the ASU Desert Classic last weekend, the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lion Icers stay true to form winning the first game of the weekend series against top-ranked Illinois for its 12th-straight victory in front of a sold-out Greenberg Ice Pavilion on Friday night. The game featured the two teams which played in the ACHA's 2005 National Championship game, won by the Illini 4-3.

The Icers (18-4-2) solely dominated the opening frame which was jump started by its leading scorer, forward Mike McMullen, who ripped a wrist-shot home for his 23rd goal of the season and a 1-0 lead at the 4:53 mark. Assisting on McMullen's power-play goal were forwards Nate Obringer (11) and Luke DeLorenzo (23). Less than five minutes later, Obringer jammed in his 10th goal of the campaign, which would go unassisted for a 2-0 Icer advantage to close out the first period.

The Fighting Illini (18-3) showcased its flashiness on offense just 41 seconds into the second period, as forward Kevin Wicklin cut the Icers' lead in half, 2-1, on his fourth goal of the year, which was assisted by forward Mike Roesch (29). Penn State would answer back thanks to defenseman Steve Thurston (2), who was assisted by Obringer (13) at the 7:53 mark to give PSU a 3-1 lead. Illinois forward Johnny Liang scored an unassisted goal for his team leading 23rd goal of the year to downsize Penn State's lead to 3-2. UI forward Andrew Lubesnick scored the equalizer and his sixth of the year off assists from forwards Joey Resch (12) and Marshall Chubirka to knot it a three at the 9:50 mark. But freshman scoring-sensation DeLorenzo soon scored two lightning fast goals (48 seconds apart) to push his total to 21 on the season; his first was a power-play goal assisted by forward Frank Berry (17) and defenseman Brendan Martin (10) at the 12:44 mark. Assisting his second goal was defenseman Matt Wallace (4) and forward Teague Willits-Kelley (2) as 6:28 remained. Before the second period could come to a close, UI's Resch scored his 12th of the year with help from Chubirka (7) as 3:11 lingered on the clock.

The third period concluded scoreless but the Icers skated away victorious, with goalie Paul Mammola earning his eighth win of the season (8-2-2). Mammola saved 14-of-18 shots, while UI goalie Mike DeGeorge, who played the first 40 minutes, stopped 15-of-20 shots. Goalie Andy Sundt played the third period for Illinois and saved all five shots faces. The Icers went a perfect 2-for-2 on the power play, while the Fighting Illini went 1-for-5. Penn State served 10 minutes in the box on five penalties, while Illinois spent four minutes on two penalties.

Penn State will play host to Illinois on Saturday (Jan. 14) afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. The first 1,000 fans will receive 2005 National Championship rematch t-shirts.

#1 ranked, Defending National Champion Illinois Comes to Battle 4th ranked Icers
in Rematch of Last Years Title Game
January 13, 2006

The No. 4 Penn State Icers (17-4-2) will meet the reigning National Champions-- No. 1 University of Illinois Illini (18-2)-- at home this weekend. The Icers last met the Illini in the 2005 ACHA National Championship, where they were defeated 4-3. Coach Joe Battista, who recently celebrated his 500th win, will be recognized at the game for his accomplishments. The puck is set to drop Friday night (January 13) at 9 p.m. and Saturday (January 14) at 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Ice Pavilion. Each game can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.FightOnState.com.

"These are huge games for us for a lot of reasons, said Icer Head Coach Joe Battista, "We have unfinished business from last year but more importantly we have a chance to knock off the #1 team in our building and help ourselves in the rankings with Nationals only 7 weeks away.
We've got a great rivalry going with Illinois and I am sure all the hockey fans in the area will get their money's worth from this battle."

Since returning from their semester break, the previously undefeated Illini dropped two games to 2nd ranked Ohio University 4-3 and 4-1 in Athens, OH. The Illini are lead in scoring by last year's ACHA Player of the Year Mike Roesch (15 goals, 28 assists) and Johnny Liang (22 goals, 14 assists), and Nick Fabbrini (16 goals, 12 assists). Last Season's First Team All America Goalie Mike DeGeorge has started as goalie 19 out of the team's 20 games with a save percentage of 91.52 percent. Last season the teams were 1-1-1 with PSU winning 2-1 and tying 3-3 at Illinois and the Illini defeating the Icers 4-3 in Chicago at the National tournament.

Penn state is on an eleven-game winning streak, winning their last three games on the road, sweeping the Arizona Desert Classic. The Icers are lead in scoring by sophomore Mike McMullen (22 goals, 24 assists) and freshman Luke DeLorenzo (19 goals, 22 assists). Sophomore Chris Matteo (.912 save %) and Senior Paul Mammola (.915 save %) have been sharing goal-keeping duties.

Ice chips … A ceremony will be held before Friday night's game to commemorate Coach Battista's 500th victory as Head Coach of the Icers. On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans will receive 2005 National Championship rematch T-shirts. The Icers met the Illini in the National Championship game in 2002 in Laurel Maryland with the Icers prevailing 4-0.

Digital Collegian Link (1/14/2006) Icers face off against 2005 champs
Digital Collegian Link (1/11/2006) Coaches share history

#4 PSU sweeps the Arizona desert Classic with 5-4 win over #5 Iowa State
Tempe, AZ – January 8, 2006

The #4 ranked Icers (17-4-2) scored 3 power play goals and the game winner with just 4:00 remaining to sweep the ASU Desert Classic in Tempe with a see-saw win over a tough # 5 Iowa State (25-5-1) to win their third round game. The Icers top line connected on a tic-tac-toe play with 4:12 remaining in the game as Frank Berry converted a backdoor pass from Mike McMullen. The Icers went 3 for 6 on the Power play while holding ISU to 1 for 5 on their power play. The Icers victory was head coach Joe Battista's win #502, following last nights dramatic last minute 6-5 win over ASU. The Icers have now won 11 straight games.

The Icers’ were lead in scoring by sophomore Nate Obringer (2 goals, 1 assist) while freshman Frank Berry added a goal and an assist (including the game winner) and linemates Mike McMullen and Luke DeLorenzo each had two assists. Sophomore Dave Arcobello had a goal and an assist and Team Captain Brett Wilson also scored for the Icers. Senior goalie Paul Mammola stopped 35 of 39 shots in net for the win. The Icers outshot the Cyclones 47-39 in an up and down game with several lead changes and a a playoff intensity.

The Icers return home January 13 and 14 to host the reigning national champions, Illinois, who beat the Icers in last year’s title game 4-3. It was Penn State’s eighth-straight championship game appearance. A Ceremony will be held to commemorate Coach Battista’s 500th victory as the Head Coach of the Icers at Friday’s game at 9:00pm at the PSU Ice Rink. On Saturday the first 1000 fans will receive 2005 National Championship rematch T-Shirts.

Digital Collegian Link (1/9/2006) Battista earns No. 500 in Icers' win

#4 Icers hold off #12 Arizona 4-3 in Desert Classic Second Round
Tempe, AZ – January 6, 2006

The #4 ranked Icers (16-4-2) scored two power play goals in the third period to hold off a late charge by # 12 Arizona (10-6-0) to win their second round game at the ASU Desert Classic in Tempe. Power play goals by leading scorer Mike McMullen and linemate Frank Berry staked the Icers to a 4-2 lead before the Ice Cats scored a PPG of their own at the 3:19 mark. The Icers victory was head coach Joe Battista's 501st win, following last nights dramatic last minute 6-5 win over ASU.

The #4 Icers take on #5 Iowa State (23-4-1) Sunday at 1:00pm EST in a game featuring two of the ACHA's winningest Coaches. Dr. Al Murdoch has been at the helm of the ISU program for over 30 years and earned over 800 wins. Coach Murdoch was the GM of Team USA for the 2003 World University Games when Coach Battista served as Head Coach for the squad. The game can be heard on Fightonstate.com and WBLF radio.

The Icers’ leading scorer, sophomore forward Mike McMullen, (21 goals and 23 assists) scored 2 goals and 2 assists while Frank Berry added a goal and two assists. Junior goalie Chris Matteo stopped 21 of 24 shots in net for the win.

The Icers return home January 13 and 14 to host the reigning national champions, Illinois, who beat the Icers in last year’s title game 4-3. It was Penn State’s eighth-straight championship game appearance. A Ceremony will be held to commemorate Coach Battista’s 500th victory as the Head Coach of the Icers at Friday’s game at 9:00pm at the PSU Ice Rink.

Icers comeback to top ASU in Desert Classic as Coach Battista gets win # 500
Tempe AZ - January 6, 2006

The Icers scored with :54 seconds remaining on a power play goal by leading scorer Mike McMullen to finally put away a feisty #10 ASU squad 6-5 in the first round of the Arizona State Desert Classic in Tempe, AZ. The Icers victory was a milestone for head coach Joe Battista, as he reached the 500 win mark in his 19th year at Penn State (500-114-27). ASU jumped out to a 2-0 lead and led 3-1 after the first period. The Icers countered with 4 goals in the second period before ASU tied the score at 5 with 6 minutes remaining in the third.

#5 Iowa State defeated #12 Arizona 3-1 in the Classic opener. The Icers will face the #12 University of Arizona Ice Cats Friday at 6:00pm EST. The game can be heard on Fightonstate.com and WBLF radio.
Arizona and Penn State have a heated and storied rivalry that has been on hiatus since 2001 when the Icers came from behind twice to beat the Ice Cats 8-3 in the National tournaments second round held in Tucson.

The Icers' leading scorer, sophomore forward Mike McMullen, (19 goals and 21 assists) scored the game winner with :54 left in the 3rd period on the power play. Freshman scoring sensation Luke DeLorenzo, who is second on the team in scoring with 18 goals and 20 assists (38 points) chipped in with a goal and 3 assists. Nate Obringer also scored a goal and 3 assists while Frank Berry added a goal and two assists. Senior goalie Paul Mammola struggled at times but hung on to make 32 saves for the win.

The Icers return home January 13 and 14 to host the reigning national champions, Illinois, who beat the Icers in last year's title game 4-3. It was Penn State's eighth-straight championship game appearance.
A Ceremony will be held to commemorate Coach Battista's 500th victory as the Head Coach of the Icers at Friday's game at 9:oopm at the PSU Ice Rink

FALL SEMESTER RELEASE - University Park, Pa - December 24, 2005

At the commencement of the 2005-06 campaign, the Penn State Nittany Lion Icers began the season ranked second in the American College Hockey Association (ACHA) and looked true to form ripping off three convincing wins to open the season. A remarkable road victory at NCAA Division I Robert Morris University (Pa.), 3-2, was sandwiched between a couple of convincing wins against Mercyhurst, 8-0, and Washington and Jefferson, 5-1.

But following the impeccable start to the season, Penn State (14-4-2) came down with a case of the Friday night woes, going 0-3-2 from Oct. 14 - Nov. 11 on those dreaded winless nights. Overall, during that time frame, the Icers went 3-4-2, including back to back losses for the first time in 63 games thanks to #3 Rhode Island and 2nd ranked rival-Ohio, and dropped them to fourth overall in the ACHA rankings. Following their demotion in the rankings, the Icers have ripped off eight-straight victories (including a redeeming 5-4 win over Ohio in the Saturday match-up). Over the Thanksgiving break at the East-West Showcase, the Icers stunned host University of Michigan-Dearborn in a 9-0 win that Coach Joe Battista called "our most complete victory of the season". The Icers dominated the tournament with an 8-3 win over Eastern Michigan and a 6-2 win over Western Michigan in addition to the 9-0 win over #7 Michigan-Dearborn.

The Icers are on a full head of steam as they prepare to travel to the Arizona State Desert Classic January 5-8 where they take on #5 Iowa State, #11 Arizona and #10 Arizona State. The Icers return home January 13 and 14 to host the reigning national champions, Illinois, who beat the Icers in last year's title game 4-3. It was Penn State's eighth-straight championship game appearance.

The Icers' leading scorer is junior-forward Mike McMullen, who has racked up 18 goals and 19 assists (37 points) during the fall semester. The highlight of McMullen's season occurred when he recorded his first career hat trick against the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Other notables for the Icers this season have been freshman scoring sensation Luke DeLorenzo, who is second on the team in scoring with 17 goals and 17 assists (34 points) in 16 games played and one of the talented 14 new, young faces for Penn State; and the goalkeeping-duo Chris Matteo and Paul Mammola, who both held the #6 Lindenwood Lions scoreless on Nov. 18 and 19 at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Mammola played the Friday night game rejecting all 32 shots he faced and Matteo denied all 25 shots fired his way. It was the first time since January 2001 that Penn State posted back to back shutouts.

The next Icers victory will be a milestone for head coach Joe Battista, who is in his 19th year at Penn State and is one win shy of 500 during his tenure in Happy Valley.

2005-06 ACHA Division 1 Ranking # 6

West Bloomfield, MI - Defending ACHA Division 1 National Champion Illinois (18-0-0) keeps rolling along, remaining at the top of the D1 Rankings, getting 26 of a possible 27 first-place votes. Washington & Jefferson handed previously unbeaten Rhode Island its first loss of the season, and was the only team to move up two spots, coming in at #14.

The seventh ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, January 20, 2006.

This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by West Chester University and take place March 2-5, 2006 at Ice Line in West Chester, PA. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament. The Regular Season Champions from the CSCHL, ECHA, and ECHL will receive an automatic berth to the tournament.

2005-2006 Ranking #6
December 16, 2005

Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Last Week
1 Illinois 460 26 1
2 Ohio 427 3
3 Rhode Island 410 2
4 Penn State 403 1 4
5 Iowa State 352 5
6 Lindenwood 338 7
7 Weber State 322 6
8 Michigan-Dearborn 314 8
9 Robert Morris (IL) 264 9
10 Arizona State 245 11
11 Duquesne 237 10
12 Arizona 212 13
13 Delaware 180 12
14 Washington & Jefferson 172 16
15 West Chester 124 15
16 Mercyhurst 118 14
17 Oklahoma 89 17
18 Eastern Michigan 66 18
19 T Kent State 28 20
19 T Minot State 28 19
Others receiving votes: North Dakota State, Navy, Western Michigan, and West Virginia.
Brian Moran
Commissioner, ACHA Division 1

Digital Collegian Links
December 7 2005 Magulick adds size to Icers' power play
December 6 2005 Icers 'other' lines producing offense
December 5 2005 Icers extend winning streak to 8 games

Penn State takes down Delaware, earning eighth-straight win
University Park, PA - December 3, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers dominated the No. 12 Delaware Blue Hens, 6-3, yet again in their weekend series at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, giving first-time freshman goalie Nick Signet his first career win. Their eighth-straight victory was number 499 for Icer Head Coach Joe Battista, just one win shy of a 500-win milestone.

The game got off to a slow start until Icers' freshman forward Frank Berry scored his 13th goal of the season with just 1:10 to go in the first period, making it a 1-0 game. He was assisted by freshman forward Nate Obringer (7).

Penn State saw a lot of action in the second period, starting off with a power-play goal from freshman forward Brandon Rubeo (3), who was assisted by sophomore defenseman Keith Jordan (16) and Obringer (8), bringing the score to 2-0. The Icers proved to not let up when sophomore forward Dave Arcobello scored his first goal of the season just 36 seconds later. He was assisted by sophomore forward Paul Zodtner (4) and freshman defenseman Andrew Magulick, making the score an Icers' game at 3-0.

Continuing with the Penn State action was McMullen (19) scoring on a power play, which was assisted by Jordan (17) and Rubeo (7). The Blue Hens still had no answer. Shorthanded and unassisted, Arcobello (2) scored his second goal of the game, also making it his second of the season, bringing the score to a game-dominating 5-0.

UD finally saw some play action 7:42 into the 3rd period when freshman forward Kari Marttinen scored, making the game 5-1. Marttinen was assisted by senior forward Howie Kosel. Penn State, however, shortly answered with a goal from Zodtner (3), who was assisted by Arcobello (4) and freshman defenseman Steve Thurston (6) just 29 seconds later, keeping it an Icers lead 6-1.

With UD finally warmed up, Kosel responded with a power-play goal, assisted by senior forwards Peter Gross and Phil McKeon, which ended the scoring giving the Icers the win 6-2.

Penn State went 2-for-8 on the power play; UD went 1-for-7. Icers' goalie Nick Signet made his Penn State debut converting 12-of-14 saves. UD sophomore goalie Jim Depfer was successful on 34-of-40 shots he faced. The Icers spent 26 minutes in the box from 13 penalties, while the Blue Hens' 14 penalties put them in the box for 28 minutes. Penn State recorded 40 shots on goal; UD had 14.

Icer will play in the Fiesta Bowl Hockey Classic in Arizona on January 5th, 6th and 7th. Also participating in the Fiesta Bowl are ASU, Arizona and Iowa State.

Penn State rolls to seventh-straight victory
University Park, PA - December 2, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers dominated the No.12 Delaware Blue Hens, 6-3, to extend its season-best seven-game winning streak in front of a jam-packed Greenberg Ice Pavilion on Friday night. The victory was number 498 for Icer Head Coach Joe Battista as he closes in on the 500 win milestone.

The Blue Hens (10-8) took an early lead, 1-0, as forward Justin Sexton scored just 2:34 into the game; the goal was assisted by forward Kari Marttinen. The Icers (13-4-2) answered back with two-straight goals, one was a PPG at the 6:59 mark by defenseman Andrew Magulick (2), who was assisted by forwards Steve Peck and Dave Arcobello (3); the following came at the 17:38 mark from forward Mike McMullen (17), who was assisted by forward Brandon Rubeo (6) and goalie Chris Matteo (3). Penn State held a 21-3 shots on goal advantage, as well as a 2-1 lead at the end of the opening period.

McMullen would add his second goal of the game, a PPG for his 18th of the season, just 3:16 in the second; his goal was assisted by defenseman Keith Jordan (15) and forward Nate Obringer (6). UD shortened Penn State's lead, 3-2, after Marttinen scored at the 7:42 mark; his goal was assisted by forward Mike Gardner, who added another assist in the third period. Obringer would add two more second period goals for the Icers, who led 5-2 at the final intermission. Assists on Obringer's first goal were by Peck (6) and defenseman Craig Brooks (2); assisting on his second goal was Magulick (3). In the third period, UD defenseman Ryan Atkinson scored to cut the lead to 5-3, but senior-captain Brett Wilson's first goal of the season would drain all hopes for a late come back by Delaware. Wilson's goal was assisted by forwards Luke Walker (12) and Paul Zodtner (3).

PSU went 2-for-6 on the power play; UD went 2-for-8. Icers goalie Chris Matteo converted 16-of-19 saves; UD goalie Jim Depfer was successful on 38-of-44 shots faced. The Icers' eight penalties tallied 16 minutes in the penalty box; while the Blue Hens' spent 12 minutes in the box on six penalties. Penn State recorded 44 shots on goal; UD had 19.

The Icers play host Saturday (Dec. 3) afternoon at 3:30 to Delaware to close out the weekend series.
The game is featuring a Christmas ornament giveaway.

2005-2006 Ranking #5
December 2, 2005

Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Last Week
1 Illinois 540 29 1
2 Rhode Island 508 1 3
3 Ohio 483 1 2
4 Penn State 468 4
5 Iowa State 412 5
6 Weber State 403 6
7 Lindenwood 384 8
8 Michigan-Dearborn 342 7
9 Robert Morris (IL) 330 9
10 Duquesne 296 10
11 Arizona State 272 11
12 Delaware 240 13
13 Arizona 228 12
14 Mercyhurst 153 15
15 West Chester 146 14
16 Washington & Jefferson 120 16
17 Oklahoma 111 18
18 Eastern Michigan 91 17
19 Minot State 31 19
20 T North Dakota State 22 NR
20 T Kent State 22 20

Others receiving votes: Navy, Scranton, West Virginia, and Western Michigan.

Icers to host long time rival Delaware this weekend
University Park, PA - December 1, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers (12-4-2) will meet the No. 13 University of Delaware Blue Hens (10-7-0) this weekend. The Icers met the Blue Hens four times last season, skating away with wins at all four games. The puck is set to drop Friday night (Dec. 2) at 9 p.m. and Saturday (Dec. 3) at 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Ice Pavilion. Each game can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.FightOnState.com.

The Blue Hens have won five out of their last eight games, and will be well-rested when they meet the Icers this weekend. It will be two weeks since their last action. The Blue Hens are led on Defense by a pair of freshman defensemen 6'4 210 lb. John LeFrance and 6'0 200lb. Joe Baumgartner and in goal by sophomore Jim Depfer. Their leading scorers are Peter Gross and Matt Geraci. Assistant Coach John O'Connor is an Icer Alum who played on the 1990 National Championship team.

Penn State is on a six-game winning streak, winning their last three games on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the East-West Showcase. The Icers played No.17 Eastern Michigan, No. 7 Michigan-Dearborn and Western Michigan. Also playing in the East-West Showcase was No. 8 Lindenwood and No. 14 West Chester. The Icers are led in scoring by sophomore Mike McMullen (16 goals, 19 assists), freshman Luke DeLorenzo with 17 goals and 17 assists, and freshman Frank Berry (12 goals and 12 assists). Between the three, they account for more than half the team's goals for the season- 45 of the Icers' 77. In his 19th year as the Icers' head coach, Joe Battista is 3 wins shy of 500 for his career. The Chris Matteo and Paul Mammola goal-keeping duo are still a threat to any opponent the Icers meet. Combined, the two have 487 saves and a .923 save percentage.

Ice chips … Friday nights game is a Winter Wonderland, featuring contests, prizes and more. Saturday afternoon's game features the SBS Holiday ornament giveaway.

Digital Collegian Link (December 2, 2005) Icers look to increase win streak

#4 PSU Icers down Western Michigan to Sweep in Michigan and Dominate the East-West Thanksgiving Classic
November 28, 2005

The #4 ranked PSU Icers (12-4-2) won their sixth game in a row to finish 3 and 0 in the East-West classic in Dearborn, Michigan, by downing Western Michigan (7-12-0) 6-2 in the final round of the Thanksgiving Classic.

Icers were led by sophomore Nate Obringer who tallied twice and added an assist while Brandon Rubeo, Frank Berry, Paul Zodtner and senior Justin Depretis each added on goal apiece. Junior goalie Chris Matteo picked up his second win of the weekend making 20 saves despite playing injured.

The Icers were once again without leading scorer Luke DeLorenzo and senior defenseman Matt Wallace were both out with injuries. The Icers Power Play was 0-4 while the WMU was 0 for 4. PSU totaled 52 shots on goal including a 27-2 advantage at the end of the first period taking a 4-0 lead into the intermission.

Digital Collegian Link (11/28/2005) Icers dominate Showcase games

4 PSU Icers Dominate #7 Michigan-Dearborn 9-0
in second round of the East-West Classic
November 26, 2005

The #4 ranked PSU Icers (11-4-2) put together their most complete victory of the year dominating #7 Michigan-Dearborn (13-7-0) in the second round of the East-West classic in Dearborn, Michigan, 9-0 in front of a stunned UMD crowd.

Icers leading goal scorer Mike McMullen scored his first career Hat trick (17 goals), and Brandon Rubeo and Steve Thurston each scored their first goals as Icers in a blowout win. Freshmen Frank Berry and Steve Peck scored as well as Sophomore Nate Obringer and senior Justin Depretis. Senior goalie Paul Mammola recorded his second consecutive shutout turning aside 32 UMD shots.

The dominating win is even more impressive considering Icers leading scorer Luke DeLorenzo and senior defenseman Matt Wallace were both out with injuries. The Icers Power Play was 4 for 7 while the Wolves were 0 for 3. PSU totaled 47 shots on goal.

#4 PSU Icers down #17 Eastern Michigan 8-3

In First day action at the East -West Showcase at the University of Michigan-Dearborn the #4 Penn State Icers (10-4-2 ) gave up two quick goals in the first period before reeling off 6 straight in an 8-3 win over #17 Eastern Michigan. Freshman scoring sensation Luke DeLorenzo scored 2 goals (including an unassisted short-handed effort) and an assist in just half the game before leaving with an injury. He is probable for the UMD game on Saturday. Frank Berry also had 2 goals and 1 assist, Justin DePretis scored twice and Mike McMullen and Luke Walker added 1 each. Chris Matteo made 27 saves in goal and the Icers peppered EMU with 49 shots.

PSU went 0 for 2 on the PP and held EMU scoreless on 8 chances on the power play.

In other games #8 Lindenwood University (8-7-0) defeated Western Michigan (6-11-0), 4-0 and host #7 Michigan-Dearborn (13-7-0) scored 5 power play goals and 4 short-handed goals in a 9-6 shootout with #13 West Chester (11-5-0).

#4 PSU Icers down #17 Eastern Michigan 8-3

PSU went 0 for 2 on the PP and held EMU scoreless on 8 chances on the power play.

Penn State Icers travel to East-West showcase
in Michigan this weekend
University Park, PA – November 24, 2005

The No. 4 PSU Icers take on # 17 Eastern Michigan Friday at 1:00pm in the opening round of the East –West Thanksgiving Classic in Dearborn Michigan.

The Icers will face 7th ranked Michigan-Dearborn Saturday at 7:00pm and unranked Western Michigan on Sunday at 1:00pm. This is the first meeting with EMU since the 2003 season. Last year the Icers split with Michigan-Dearborn winning 1 at home and 1 on the road in the 4 game series. The Icers last played WMU in the 2004 Nittany Lion Invitational winning 6-1.

Last weekend The No. 4 Penn State Icers’ goaltenders shut down the young offense of the No. 7 Lindenwood Lions in consecutive games to sweep the weekend series at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. This is PSU’s first back to back shutouts since January of 2001.

Two goalies, two shutouts, Penn State sweeps weekend
University Park, PA - November 19, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers' goaltenders shut down the young offense of the
No. 7 Lindenwood Lions in consecutive games to sweep the weekend series at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. This is PSU's first back to back shutouts since January of 2001.

The opening period ended scoreless as the two hockey teams combined for 18 shots on goal (Penn State 14, Lindenwood 4). The Icers (9-4-2) squandered its first two power play opportunities, but capitalized on its third chance in the second at the 8:09 mark as forward Frank Berry (8) scored the game-winning goal and his fifth power-play goal of the season. The goal was assisted by defenseman Keith Jordan (9th) and forward Justin Depretis (5th). Lindenwood (7-7-0) received its first crack at a power play with 11:04 remaining in the second period; fourteen seconds later Penn State was penalized again giving Lindenwood a 5-on-3 advantage which they failed to convert. Lindenwood was given another chance to convert on a power play but to no avail, going 0-for-3 in the second. At the 8:24 mark in the third period the Icers doubled its lead, 2-0, after junior-forward Mike McMullen (12) cleaned up the rebounded shot by sophomore-forward Paul Zodtner, who assisted on his second goal of the season. A second assist on McMullen's goal came from freshman Steve Thurston (1).

Icers goaltender Chris Matteo, junior, recorded his second shutout of the season saving all 25 shots he faced; he was rewarded First Star of the game. At the other end of the ice, Lions sophomore-goalie Grahame Lippert stopped 38 of the 40 shots Penn State fired his way; Lippert was the Third Star of the game and ended the weekend with 80 saves. Berry's game winner earned him Second Star honors. Penn State went 1-for-4 on the power play (2-for-11 on the weekend); Lindenwood 0-for-5 (0-for-10). The Lions served 10 minutes in the box on six penalties while the Icers spent 10 minutes on five penalties. The win gives the Icers its third-straight victory while the Lions suffered its fourth-straight loss.

Penn State travels to the University of Michigan-Dearborn for the East-West Showcase over Thanksgiving break. The Icers will play, in order, No. 17 Eastern Michigan (Friday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m.), No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn (Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m.) and Western Michigan (Sunday, Nov. 26 at 1:00 p.m.).

Obringer, Mammola notably hand Lindenwood third straight loss
University Park, PA - November 18, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers shutout the No.7 Lindenwood Lions, 1-0, as a couple of Icers earned their firsts of the season en route to the teams' second straight victory Friday night at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion.

The Icers (8-4-2) and the Lions came out very aggressive as both teams physically pounded each other for the first 40 minutes of play, but neither team controlled bragging rights as both periods ended scoreless. During that time the Lions (7-6-0) fired 18 shots on goal (10 in the first, eight in the second) while the Icers challenged Lindenwood's goalie Grahame Lippert with 25 shots (14 first, 11 second). It wasn't until 5:47 remained in the game before Icers' sophomore-forward Nate Obringer scored the game winning goal, as well as his first career goal. The goal came on a power play assisted by freshman Lukas Delorenzo (16) and junior Mike McMullen (15), who shot the puck Obringer stuffed home off the rebound. Obringer was named the third star of the game, and the first star was rewarded to Penn State goaltender Paul Mammola, who recorded his first shutout of the season. Lippert was the second star of the game.

Overall Penn State recorded 43 shots on goal and Lindenwood posted 32. The Icers went 1-for-6 on the power play; the Lions went 0-for-5. Mammola played all 60 minutes stopping the 32 shots he faced; Lippert impressively kept 42 of 43 shots in play. The Lions served 12 minutes in the penalty box; the Icers were punished 10 minutes. The game lasted two hours and 12 minutes (9:15 p.m.-11:27 p.m.).

2005-2006 Ranking #4
November 18, 2005

Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes
1 Illinois 500 27
2 Ohio 462 1
3 Rhode Island 458
4 Penn State 428 1
5 Iowa State 382
6 Weber State 378
7 Michigan-Dearborn 358
8 Lindenwood 318
9 Robert Morris (IL) 279
10 Duquesne 257
11 Arizona State 239
12 Arizona 230
13 Delaware 227
14 West Chester 162
15 Mercyhurst 146
16 Washington & Jefferson 111
17 Eastern Michigan 103
18 Oklahoma 102
19 Minot State 69
20 Kent State 19
Others receiving votes: Navy, North Dakota State, and Scranton.

Icers to host premier ACHA showdown against Lindenwood
University Park, PA - November 16, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers (7-4-2) will meet the No. 7 Lindenwood University Lions (7-5-0) for the first time ever at center ice this weekend. The puck is set to drop Friday night (Nov. 18) at 9 p.m. and Saturday (Nov. 19) at 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Ice Pavilion. Each game can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.FightOnState.com.

Following a 1-3 start to the season the Lindenwood Lions have won six out of its last eight, but are craving redemption after being swept at home over the weekend by No. 8 Michigan-Dearborn. The Lions are led in scoring by sophomore Larry Kopecky with 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and juniors Dave Easterbrook, seven goals and two assists, and Dan McNabb, six goals and two assists. The three have counted for 19 of the teams' 36 goals, providing nearly 53 percent of Lindenwood's offense. In his third season as head coach, Derek Schaub has amassed an overall record of 55-18-1 since establishing the program in 2003. Schaub coached his team to a fifth-place finish in last year's ACHA national tournament.

Penn State eluded a three game losing streak after beating No. 2 Ohio University in a goal-for-goal battle on Saturday, 5-4, splitting the weekend series. The Icers' loss on Friday night to OU, 1-0, ended its 63-game streak without losing back to back games, and was the first time Penn State was shutout at home since losing to Niagra College of Welland, Ont., 3-0, in 1991. The Icers look to build on its previous win with its goalkeeping-duo, Chris Matteo and Paul Mammola. These two juniors have combined for 351-387 (.907) saves, a mere 2.75 average goals against per game and only 36 goals allowed. Offensively the Icers are led by freshman Luke DeLorenzo with 15 goals and 15 assists and junior Mike McMullen (11 goals, 14 assists). In his 19th year as Icers' head coach, Joe Battista is 8 wins shy of 500 for his career.

Digital Collegian (11/16/2005) Goalies team up in tough series
Digital Collegian (11/15/2005) Home sweet home at PSU; familiar face returns to Icers

DeLorenzo's two goal performance leads Icers past Ohio
University Park, PA - [November 12, 2005]

Coming off last nights 1-0 loss to Ohio, the No. 4 Penn State Icers rebounded in a huge win against arch-rival No. 2 Ohio University, 5-4, in a back and forth battle to split the weekend series at the Penn State Ice Pavilion.

Penn State (7-4-2) scored first on forward Justin Depretis' third goal of the season just 2:26 into the game. Four minutes later Ohio University (13-2-1) tied the game at one with a PPG by defenseman John Yasak, his eighth goal of the season. The Icers regained the lead, 2-1, after a PPG by center Lukas DeLorenzo, who added a short-handed goal later in the second period giving him 15 goals on the year. OU answered back with another PPG to tie the game at two, this time by forward Brandon Hanley, who recorded a hat trick and now has 11 goals this year. Left-winger Michael McMullen put the Icers on top 3-2 when he scored his 11th goal of the year at the 6:48 mark in the second period. One more goal a piece for Hanley and DeLorenzo would give the Icers a 4-3 lead after two periods of play. In the third period, Hanley would cap off his hat trick at the 11:29 mark to knot it at four, but it was the slapshot off the stick of forward Lucas Walker (2), giving the Icers another PPG and the one goal win.

The Icers went 3-for-8 on the power play, while OU went 3-for-13. Icers goalie Chris Matteo played the first 40 minutes stopping 23 of 26 shots and also had an assist. He gave way to senior goalie Paul Mammola, who saved 19 of 20 shots in the third period. OU goalie Ryan Baksh recorded 22 saves on 27 shots, and was pulled at the 58:47 mark to give Ohio an extra attacker. Penn State's 15 penalties resulted in 30 minutes of penalty box time, while OU recorded 10 penalties for 20 minutes.

Digital Collegian Link (11/14/2005) Icers get split against Bobcats

#4 ICERS TO HOST ARCH RIVAL #2 OHIO IN REMATCH OF 2005 NATIONAL SEMIFINAL
University Park, PA – November 10, 2005

The No. 4 Penn State Icers (6-3-2) will play two games this weekend vs. the 2004 ACHA National Champion and No. 2 ranked Ohio University Bobcats (13-1-1) in a rematch of the last years ACHA national semi-finals. Friday’s game will start at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday’s game will begin at 3:30 p.m. Both games will take place at the Penn State Ice Pavilion and can be heard on 970am WBLF and on the internet at www.fightonstate.com.

The arch-rivals have met four times in the national title game. Penn State won in 1998 and 2003; while Ohio won in 1995 and 2004. Last year the Icers earned a spot in their eighth consecutive National title game with a thrilling 3-1 victory in Chicago over OU in the semi-finals. The teams also played a regular season series last year with the Icers winning in dramatic come from behind fashion 4--3 in OT on back to back days at home and earning a split on the road winning 2-1 and losing 3-1 at Ohio.

After dropping their 1st game of the season to St. Clair College, OU has earned victories over St. Clair, #5 Iowa State, Delaware and Eastern Michigan and a 3-3 tie with #3 URI. Ohio is led in scoring by standout sophomore Jim Fuhs with 14 goals and Junior Brandon Handley with 19 points.

Penn State is coming off a tough road trip to #3 Rhode Island where they earned a come from behind 4-4 tie Friday before dropping a 5-2 (ENG) on Saturday. PSU is led on offense by standout freshman Luke DeLorenzo (13 goals, 14 assists) and sophomore Mike McMullen with 10 goals and 13 assists.

Digital Collegian Link (11/10/2005) Icers hope to end special teams woes
Digital Collegian Link (11/9/2005) Roughed-up Icers nursing injuries

Icers Get Tie and Loss at URI
November 7, 2005

The Icers were on the road for away games at University of Rhode Island (URI) on Friday November 4th and Saturday the 5th.

The Friday game ended with a 4-4 tie. With only 14 second left in the 3rd period Mike McMullen put in the goal to tie the game. In the sudden death overtime Frank Berry did get the puck in the goal but the referee had blown the whistle before that.
Justin Depretis had the first goal for the Icers at 1:43 in the first period with an assist from Jamie Zimmel. The URI Rams put in two goals in less than a minute to make it 2-1. Luke Walker put in a goal to tie the game by the end of the 1st period.
There were no goals during the second period. Freshman Luke DeLorenzo put in the Icers third goal with 4 minutes left in the 3rd period, with assists from Mike McMullen and Keith Jordan. The Rams put in two more goals after that and the McMullen goal tied the game.

The Saturday game ended with a 5-2 Icers loss. The Rams scored two goals during the first period and DeLorenzo put in the first Icers goal with :54 left in the first. There was an additional Icers goal but the Rams put in three more goals to get the win in this game.

The Icers are home this weekend to face Ohio University. Home games are Friday at 9pm and Saturday at 3:30pm.

Digital Collegian Link (11/7/2005) Icers end weekend with close tie, loss

PSU Icers 7 Duquesne 4 On The Road
October 30, 2005

Following the tie game home on Friday, the Icers traveled to Fox Hill to face the Duquesne Dukes again on Sunday
Unlike the home game the Icers came back with a 7-4 win.

For the Icers four of the goals were scored by Luke DeLorenzo. Chris Matteo was in the Icers goal and made 31 saves
during the game.

Digital Collegian Link (10/31/2005) Icers split weekend.....

PSU Icers 3 Duquesne 3 in OT
October 28, 2005

Despite outshooting #17 Duquesne 42-30, the #2 Icers (5-2-1) had to come from behind 3 times to tie the upstart Dukes (2-3-1). Duquesne received a stellar goaltending performance from Clint Hazen and scored 3 power play goals on 7 chances. The Icers continued to struggle on the PP going 0 for 5.

Icer goal scorers were all from freshmen including Stephen Peck (3rd of the season), and first career goals by Jamie Zimmel and State College Native Andrew Magulick. Paul Mammola made 27 saves for PSU.

Previous Digital Collegian Links
Freshman records hat trick (10/25/2005)
Icers overcome penalties with special teams (10/27/2005)
Rare home-and-home series for Icers against Duquesne (10/28/2005)

PSU REBOUNDS TO SPLIT WITH #9 ARIZONA STATE WINNING 5-1
University Park, PA – [October 22, 2005]

The #2 ranked PSU Icers rebounded from a poor outing Friday in a rare 4-2 home loss to down a feisty ASU Ice Devils team Saturday 5-1. Freshman Luke DeLorenzo scored a natural hat trick and added an assist to lead the Icers to their 5th win of the season against two losses.
Mike McMullen (1 goal, 2 assists) and Stephen Peck scored for the Icers while Frank Berry added two assists. Senior goalie Paul Mammola made 26 saves. Head Coach Joe Battista returned to the bench after serving a one game suspension stemming from an incident at the end of the second period of the October 9 Washington and Jefferson game in which he was ejected for arguing with the referee.

PSU jumped out to a 2-0 lead and Luke DeLorenzo's third goal and first career hat trick was a shorthanded effort at the 19:59.9 mark just beating the buzzer to end the period. PSU added two more 3rd period goals before Rich Ferroni spoiled Mammola's shutout bid with 9 minutes remaining.

On Friday it was ASU who jumped out to a 2-0 lead after one. PSU's Keith Jordan scored to make it a one goal game midway through the second but ASU's PJ Nelson scored late to gain a two goal advantage. PSU got a goal by freshman Mike Deithorn 5 minutes into the third period but ASU answered with a 3 on 1 break with 7 minutes to go to go up 4-2. PSU pulled goalie Chris Matteo with 2 minutes to go but ASU goalie Herb Hollins withstood a furious barrage to secure their first win of the season and handing the Icers their second loss in 3 games. ASU dominated the first period outshooting PSU 11-7 but PSU took charge of the game outshooting ASU 24 - 7 over the last two periods. Herb Hollins made 29 saves in goal for ASU.

Digital Collegian Link 10/24/2005 Icers rebound to earn weekend split vs. ASU

2005-2006 Ranking #2
October 21 2005

RANK SCHOOL NAME PTS 1ST PLACE VOTES
1. Illinois 517 24
2. Penn State 493 3
3. Ohio 469 1
4. Rhode Island 444
5. Iowa State 387
6. Lindenwood 374
7. Michigan-Dearborn 346
8. Weber State 341
9. Robert Morris (IL) 316
10. Arizona State 275
11. Eastern Michigan 237
12. Mercyhurst 201
13. Delaware 195
14. Washington & Jefferson 154
15. Kent State 140
16. West Chester 123
17. Duquesne 107
18. Minot State 75 1
19. North Dakota State 68
20. Oklahoma 66
Others receiving votes: Buffalo, Navy, Towson, and Arizona.

Icers Face Tough ASU Ice Devils This Weekend
University Park, PA – [October 20, 2005]

The # 2 ranked PSU Icers (4-1-0) return home this Friday, October 21 at 9:00 pm and Saturday October 22 at 3:30pm with games against a top 10 ACHA opponent as the #9 Arizona State Ice Devils make the trek across country. ASU is coming off their most successful season to date having finished 7th at last years National tournament. The Sun Devils are coming off of a disappointing start to their season, having dropped their first two games to eighth ranked Weber State University, 6-3 and 4-3. Last weekend on the road in Canada, the Icers split the two game series with St. Clair College, losing Friday night by a score of 6-3 and winning Saturday 4-2. Freshman Frank Berry scored two of the three goals for Penn State on Friday with Justin DePretis scoring the third goal on a power play. On Saturday, Mike McMullen scored twice and Luke DeLorenzo and Paul Zodtner scored goals for the Icers while goaltender Chris Matteo made 22 saves on 24 shots. The Icers will recognize all-time leading goal scorer Kevin Jaeger and Defenseman Joe Maglaque between the first intermission on Friday as they will receive their ACHA All-American awards.

Digital Collegian Link 10/21/2005 Defense hopes to improve at home
Digital Collegian Link 10/19/2005 DMB line scoring at rapid pace

Icers split weekend at St. Clair with 4-2 win
The Icers originally had a 2 goal deficit. A goal by Mike McMullen sparked a rally that resulted
in an Icers 4-2 win. Luke Lorenzo had one goal and Mike McMullen had two. Chris Matteo was in goal
for the Icers and had 25 saves, following two goals in the first period.

Digital Collegian Link 10/17/2005 Icers end weekend with split vs. Saints

#2 PSU Icers fall to Canadian rival St. Clair College 6-3 in Canada
University Park, PA – [October 15, 2005]

The ACHA's #2 ranked Penn State Icers (3-1-0, 2-0 ACHA) dropped their first game of the season with a 6-3 loss to Canadian rival St. Clair College.

St. Clair (4-1-1) scored on a power play just :57 into the game to lead 1-0 after the first. The Icers stormed back scoring just :33 into the second on a power play by Freshman Frank Berry . Berry struck again just two minutes later for his 5th goal of the season, but St. Clair responded midway through the period to knot it at two. Justin DePretis (1st goal of the season) scored a PPG for the Icers making it 3-2 before St. Clair responded to tie the game at 3 after two periods. The 3rd period was all St. Clair as the Saints scored 2 breakaway goals and on a 3 on 2 rush to hand the Icers their first loss of the season. The Icers failed to convert on 4 third period power plays including a 5 on 3 advantage.

Senior goalie Paul Mammola made 32 saves on 38 shots while Mike McMullen and Luke DeLorenzo each contributed two assists. St. Clair goalie T.J. Aceti made 26 saves and 6 different Saints scored goals.

PSU Icers complete opening weekend 3-0-0 with a 5-1 victory over #15 Washington and Jefferson

The ACHA's #2 ranked Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (3-0-0) completed a very successful weekend by downing #15 Washington and Jefferson in Southpointe, PA. The Icers were led again by the red hot line of sophomore Mike McMullen
(2 goals, 2 assists), and Freshman Frank Berry (2 goals, 1 assist) and Luke DeLorenzo (3 assists). Jason Lorenz scored his 3rd goal of the season to cap off the scoring. Chris Matteo stopped 31 shots but saw his personal shutout streak end at 234 minutes and 23 seconds as W&J converted a Power play goal with just 5 minutes and 37 seconds left in the game. McMullen leads the Icers in scoring with 5 goals and 5 assists, followed by DeLorenzo (3 goals, 7 assists) and Frank Berry with (3 goals and 5 assists).

On Saturday the Icers pulled off a huge upset by defeating Robert Morris Universty's NCAA Division I varsity team 3-2 at the Neville Island RMU Sports Complex. Leading the way was freshman Luke DeLorenzo with 2 goals and 1 assist and linemate Mike McMullen (sophomore) added a goal and 2 assists. Paul Mammola was stellar in goal stopping 41 RMU shots.

"What a great weekend for Penn State Hockey. I'm very proud of these guys. They have come together so quickly as a team. We have a great combination of skill, speed, size, strength and leadership." said Head Coach Joe Battista.

The Icers face-off against Canadian Rival St. Clair College in Windsor Ontario Friday and Saturday October 14 and 15 before returning home to face the Arizona State Ice Devils on October 21 and 22 at the Ice Pavilion.
Sunday.

Digital Collegian Link 10/11/2005 Wallace, Martin lead Icers to dominating performance
Digital Collegian Link 10/10/2005 Icers shock Div. I squad

PSU ICERS UPSET NCAA DIVISION I ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY 3-2

The ACHA's #2 ranked Penn State Nittany Lion Icers (2-0-0) pulled off a huge upset by defeating Robert Morris Universty's NCAA Division I varsity team 3-2 at the Neville Island RMU Sports Complex. Leading the way was freshman Luke DeLorenzo with 2 goals and 1 assist and linemate Mike McMullen (sophomore) added a goal and 2 assists. Paul Mammola was stellar in goal stopping 41 RMU shots.

"This is another great win for our program, we're now 4 and 2 against the last 6 NCAA DI teams we have played", said Head Coach Joe Battista. "I am so proud of these guys and the way they have gelled so quickly this season. Tremendous senior leadership and outstanding play from our sophomores and freshman."

GAME RESULT October 7 2005
Mercyhurst 0
Icers 8

The Penn State Icers were able to keep Mercyhurst scoreless for the entire game and had 50 more shots as well. The Icers had 60 shots on goal while Mercyhurst only had 10.

In the first period Lucas Delorenzo scored with less than two minutes in the period. If was followed in the second period with additional goals by Jason Lorenz, Frank Berry, and Keith Jordan. Finally in the third period there were two goals by Mike McMullen, followed
by single goals by Steve Peck and one more goal by Lorenz.

Assists thruought the game were earned by Peck, Mike Diethorn, DeLorenzo, McMullen, Matthew Wallace, Brendon Martin, Chris Matteo (in goal),
Lucas Walker, Jamie Zimmel,Teague Willits-Kelley, and Sean Kenney.

Chris Matteo was in goal for the entire game for the Icers. Bobby Williams was in goal for Mercyhurst until he was replaced by Brody Micolucci in the last 1:53 of the game.

Digital Collegian Link Icers open home slate tonight at the Ice Pavilion

2005-2006 Ranking #1
October 7 2005
RANK SCHOOL NAME PTS 1ST PLACE VOTES
1. Illinois 537 23
2. Penn State 498 2
3. Ohio 487 1
4. Rhode Island 473 1
5. Lindenwood 424
6. Robert Morris (IL) 387
7. Iowa State 369
8. Weber State 341
9. Arizona State 302
10. Michigan-Dearborn 284
11. Eastern Michigan 231
12. Kent State 229
13. Mercyhurst 185 14. Washington & Jefferson 145
15. West Chester 131
16. Minot State 107 1
17. Buffalo 92
18. Delaware 63
19. Oklahoma 48
20. Towson 20
Others receiving votes: North Dakota State, Navy, Arizona, and Lehigh.
Ineligible for Rankings: Duquesne.

YOUNG ICERS SQUAD TO FACE “TOUGHEST SCHEDULE IN YEARS”
University Park, PA – [September 27, 2005]

A young Penn State Icers squad will feature 14 new faces while playing one of it’s toughest schedules ever. The Icers were the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Runner-Up in 2005, playing in a record 8th straight national title game. This year, the Icers face-off against 13 ACHA tournament teams from last year, including hosting defending national champions Illinois who defeated the Icers 4-3 in the 2005 title game.

The Icers open against in-state foe Mercyhurst College (#13 ACHA, 27-6-0 in 2004-05) on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 9:00 P.M. at the Penn State Ice Rink. The home slate also includes arch rival Ohio University (#3 ACHA, 29-8-5), Rhode Island (#4 ACHA, 37-4-1), Arizona State (#10 ACHA, 18-8-0), Lindenwood University (#5 ACHA, 23-10-0), Duquesne Universtiy (#9 ACHA, 27-5-1), Delaware (#18 ACHA, 20-17-0), Michigan-Dearborn (#6 ACHA, 20-18-1) and Canadian rival St. Clair College from Windsor, Ontario.

Penn State also had a new face on the coach’s staff as former Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) Assistant Coach and Mercyhurst graduate Matt Bertani joins head coach Joe Battista’s staff.

Battista enters his 19th season with a record of 477 wins, closing in on the 500 win plateau. Battista believes this will be “one of the most exciting and challenging schedules we’ve ever played.” Gone is the Icers All-Time Leading Scorer Kevin Jaeger and two time All-American defenseman Joe Maglaque.

According to Battista, the Icers might be younger and more inexperienced that in the past, but the will also be faster, more skilled, and deeper at all positions. “It will be a matter of getting as a team and getting everyone on the same page with our systems.” Season Tickets are available by calling 814-863-2037. Single game tickets go on sale September 30, 2005.

Digital Collegian Link 10/5/2005 Icers' star forward back for '05 season

2005-06 ACHA Division 1 Pre-Season Ranking
September 23, 2005
1. Illinois 431 18
2. Penn State 417 6
3. Ohio 393
4. Rhode Island 382 1
5. Lindenwood 348
6. Michigan-Dearborn 314
7. Robert Morris (IL ) 293
8. Weber State 272
9. Arizona State 236
10. Duquesne 235
11. Iowa State 194
12. Kent State 188
13. Eastern Michigan 174
14. Mercyhurst 146
15. Washington & Jefferson 136
16. West Chester 110
17. Minot State 78 1
18. Buffalo 77
19. Towson 52
20. Delaware 44
Others receiving votes: Oklahoma, Navy, North Dakota State, Arizona, and Drexel .