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The other finalists for the ACHA Men's Division 1 Coach-of-the-Year Award were:
* Larry Donovan of the University of Oklahoma
* Kirk Handy of Liberty University
* Mark Gonsalves of West Chester University
* Peter Taglianetti of Washington & Jefferson College
* Chad Cassel of the University of Illinois
Scott will be presented his ACHA Men's Division 1 Coach-of-the-Year Award at the American Hockey Coaches Association Coach-of-the-Year Celebration on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
Scott and Penn State finished this year with a 31-6-2 record and an .820 winning percentage. The 31 wins were tied for the 2nd most in Penn State team history, despite having only 1 senior on the team. The Nittany Lions headed into the ACHA Men's Division 1 National Tournament as the #1 ranked team in the country, and finished the season as the ACHA Men's Division 1 National Runners-Up, the 10th consecutive National Championship Game appearance for Penn State.
Scott is no stranger to the Penn State program. Scott was a Penn State Assistant Coach from 1997-99 and 2002-06 and has been an integral part of three ACHA Men's Division 1 National Championship teams. He succeeded Joe Battista, the winningest coach in Penn State history, and a 2-time ACHA Men's Division 1 Coach-of-the-Year Award himself. In addition to coaching Penn State, Scott also has marketing responsibilities as the Program/Marketing Coordinator of Ice Sports and the Penn State Ice Pavilion.
Scott is originally from Salem, NH, and played high school hockey at St. Johns Prep School in Danvers where he won a New England Catholic Conference Championship in 1992. He was then recruited and played as a full scholarship defenseman for NCAA Division 1 Providence College from 1992-1996. A defensive defenseman, he tallied 13 goals and 41 assists in 138 career games with the Friars. His collegiate career culminated with the Friars beating Boston University and then Maine to capture the Hockey East championship in 1996. He obtained a baccalaureate degree in Business Management from Providence in 1996.
Scott is well known in collegiate hockey circles and has been a tireless recruiter and outstanding bench coach for Penn State. Scott is very familiar with the Icers program and hopes to continue the academic and athletic excellence the program currently enjoys. He has also served as Assistant Director of the Penn State Hockey Camps in the past and now serves as the Director.
Since returning to State College in 2002, Scott has been President and Founder of both MAT Realty, LLC, a real estate investment company, and Nittany Brokerage, a full-service investment brokerage firm. Scott has worked for the last 4 years as the Branch Manager, building and developing a local insurance agency, Saleme Insurance.
Scott currently resides in Port Matilda with his wife Mary and their two children, AJ 8 and Taylor 4.
Past Winners of the ACHA Division 1 Coach-of-the-Year Award:
2006-2007 Scott Balboni - Penn State University
2005-2006 Joe Augustine -Rhode Island, University of
2004-2005 Joe Augustine - Rhode Island, University of
2003-2004 Dan Morris - Ohio University
2002-2003 Chad Cassel Illinois, University of
2001-2002 Joe Battista - Penn State University
2000-2001 Bob Zion - Eastern Michigan University; Josh Brandwene -Delaware,
University of
1999-2000 Joe Battista - Penn State University
Tournament Wrap Up
March 7, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.—The Penn State Icers made it to their 10th consecutive ACHA title game, but fell to Oakland University 5-1 Sunday.
Penn State, seeded No. 1 going into the tournament, fell in the title game while seeking its eighth national title. After taking an early 1-0 lead on a shot by Matt Schwartz, the Icers allowed five unanswered goals. The game was tied at one a piece heading into the third period, but three goals by Will McMahon in the period put the game out of reach.
This is the fourth straight loss in the title game for the Icers whose last title win came in 2003 against rival Ohio University. The Icers defeated Robert Morris, Liberty, and Delaware en route to the title game.
Oakland won their first title at the Div. I-level after winning two out of the previous three titles at the Div. II-level. Forward Will McMahon accounted for four of Oakland’s five goals. McMahon scored eight goals in four games and earned him Most Valuable Player honors for the tournament. Earlier in the season, Oakland handed Penn State a 4-1 loss in Michigan.
The Icers will return all of their players for the 2007-2008 season except senior goaltender Chris Matteo. Matteo, the team’s lone senior, never experienced the joy of winning an ACHA title, but isn’t disappointed about his time spent with the Icers.
“A lot of guys expressed that they wanted to send me out with a victory,” Matteo said. “But you can’t have that sometimes. You just have to learn from it and move on.”
Four Icers were named to the 2007 ACHA All-Tournament team. Keith Jordan and Mike McMullen were named to the first All-Tournament team, while Nate Obringer and Matt Schwartz were nominated to the second. Honorable Mentions are yet to be released.
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ACHA Tournament
February 27, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 1 Penn State Icers (28-7-0, 25-5-0 ACHA) face No. 16-seeded Robert Morris (Pa.) (18-4-2) this Wednesday in the first round of the 2007 ACHA Division I National Tournament. Game time is set for 4 p.m. at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, Ohio.
The five day 16-team tournament, hosted by Kent State University, will crown a national champion of the ACHA. Teams will compete in a single-elimination format, but consolation games are scheduled to determine ninth through 15th place.
The Icers will enter the tournament on a winning note after defeating the Maryland Terrapins Friday night in front of a sold-out Ice Pavilion. The win was the Icers' fifth in seven games, who battled through a tough second-half of the regular season to capture their top ranking in the tournament.
The Icers hope to reach their 10th consecutive title game after finishing runner-up to Rhode Island last year. Over the previous nine years, the Icers have won five ACHA titles.
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Icers Win Final Home Game
February 24, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 1 Penn State Icers (28-7-0, 25-5-0 ACHA) will head into the ACHA Tournament on a winning note after defeating Maryland 9-1 last night at the Ice Pavilion in what was the team's final home game.
Lukas DeLorenzo led the scoring for the Icers with a three-goal performance. He put the Icers on the board in the first period when he deposited a cross-ice pass from Sean Kenney to put the Icers up 1-0. The Icers added another goal in the first off the stick of Steve Peck.
In the second period, the Icers exploded for five goals. Brandon Rubeo, Jamie Zimmel, Mike McMullen, and DeLorenzo accounted for the scoring. McMullen scored twice in the second when he put a shot past Maryland goaltender Jerome Chernock with 11 seconds left. Maryland scored their lone goal of the game when Chase Sandler netted a shot halfway through the period.
The Icers capped their scoring in the third period when DeLorenzo picked up his hat trick and Sean Kenney added a goal.
Before the game, the Icers honored their lone senior, Chris Matteo, who received a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd. The Icers also thanked senior members of the Hockey Management Association and former-head coach Joe Battista for all their hard work for the Icers over the years.
Next up for the Icers, who are seeded No. 1, will be No. 16-seeded Robert Morris (Pa.) in the ACHA Tournament. The game is set for Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, Ohio.
The five day, 16-team tournament will be highly competitive, bringing together the best teams in the ACHA. The Icers hope to capitalize on their seeding and return to the ACHA National Championship Game in hopes of appearing in their 10th consecutive title game.
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State celebrates 'Chris Matteo Night' (2/26/2007)
Icers Play Last Home Game before National Tournament
February 21, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 1 Penn State Icers (27-7-0, 24-5-0 ACHA) return to the Ice Pavilion this Friday to play their last home game against the University of Maryland (7-17-1) before entering the ACHA National Tournament. Game time is set for 9 p.m.
The Icers are looking forward to the playoffs, but want to end the season on a winning note after splitting a pair of away games last weekend. This weekend's game against Maryland could set the tone for the Icers in the ACHA playoffs, which begin the following week.
Penn State has had a spectacular regular season with 12 Icers recording at least five goals and 10 Icers tallying at least 10 assists. The Icers have displayed many weapons on offense this season, but don't overlook their defense. The goalie combination of Nick Signet and Chris Matteo have provided the Icers with steady play in front of the net with both allowing around two goals per game (Signet - 1.98, Matteo - 2.16). Matteo, the team's lone senior, will be playing his final home game in front of the Icer crowd.
The Maryland Terrapins have played well as of late, winning three out of their past four games. Mark Henninger leads the Terps with 13 goals, while Stephen (Augie) Gardner has the team high in assists with 16. The team is coached by Nelson Burton who is currently finishing his second season as head coach.
After Friday night's game the Icers will prepare for their first opponent in the upcoming ACHA Division I National Tournament. The Icers, who are seeded No. 1, will face No. 16-seeded Robert Morris (Pa.) Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, Ohio.
The five day, 16-team tournament will be highly competitive, bringing together the best teams in the ACHA. The Icers hope to capitalize on their seeding and return to the ACHA National Championship Game in hopes of appearing in their 10th consecutive title game.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
2006-07 ACHA Division 1 Ranking #9
February 14, 2007
From the ACHA - The votes are in, and six new teams will be competing at the
2007 ACHA Division 1 National Tournament, including Kent State, Liberty, Oakland,
Robert Morris (PA), Washington & Jefferson, and West Virginia. Penn State
University takes over as the #1 ranked team in the country, returning to the
top spot for the first time in over a year [2005-2006 Ranking #8]. The Nittany
Lions received 17 of a possible 37 votes and, along with Iowa State and Michigan-Dearborn,
have now qualified for all sixteen ACHA Division 1 National Tournaments. #2
Ohio University, Regular-Season Champions of the Central States Collegiate
Hockey League (CSCHL), collected 11 first-place votes and will be making its
14th consecutive appearance. The University of Illinois received 8 first-place
votes, but dropped to #3. The Fighting Illini will make their 10th consecutive
appearance, and 12th overall. Defending ACHA Division 1 National Champions,
the University of Rhode Island, maintained the #4 spot and qualified for its
4th consecutive ACHA Division 1 National Tournament. The University of Oklahoma
(#5) received the remaining first-place vote and will make its 2nd consecutive
appearance, while Iowa State University comes in at #6 and will make its 16th
consecutive appearance. Lindenwood University holds at #7 and will make its
3rd consecutive appearance, while Liberty University, the 2005-06 Division
2 National Runners-Up, comes in at #8 and makes the tournament in its first
year of Division 1 competition. #9 Kent State University returns to the National
Tournament for the first time since 2004-05 and will make its 4th appearance
overall. West Chester University earns the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association
(ECHA) automatic berth and rounds out the top 10. The Golden Rams will be
making their 4th consecutive appearance, and were the biggest mover in the
polls for the 3rd consecutive ranking, moving up another 3 notches. Oakland
University, the 2003-04 and 2005-06 ACHA Divison 2 National Champions, also
makes the tournament in its first year of Division 1 competition and holds
the #11 spot. The University of Delaware comes in at #12 and earned its 10th
trip to the National Tournament, while #13 West Virginia returns to the tournament
for the first time since 1999-2000. The Mountaineers will be making their
3rd appearance overall. #14 Washington & Jefferson, Regular-Season Champions
of the College Hockey Mid-America (CHMA), is making its 3rd overall appearance
as well, returning to the tournament for the first time since the 2004-05
campaign. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is #15 and will make its 16th
consecutive appearance at the National Tournament. Robert Morris (PA) earns
the automatic berth out of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey League (ECHL) and
rounds out the sixteen participating ACHA Division 1 National Tournament teams.
The Colonials, the 2001-02 ACHA Division 3 National Champions, make it to
the tournament in only their fourth season of Division 1 action.
The seedings and matchups for the ACHA Division 1 National Championships will
be released on Wednesday, February 14.
The final ranking of the 2006-2007 season will be released on Friday, March
16.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place February 28-March 4, 2007 at the Ice Zone
in Youngstown, OH.
2006-2007 Ranking #9
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Penn State 17 26-4-2 635 2
2 Ohio 11 27-7-1 622 3
3 Illinois 8 26-4-0 617 1
4 Rhode Island 27-8-1 546 4
5 Oklahoma 1 26-4-0 539 5
6 Iowa State 26-8-2 495 6
7 Lindenwood 25-11-0 463 7
8 Liberty 25-5-1 425 8
9 Kent State 26-11-1 374 9
10 West Chester 23-6-1 334 13
11 Oakland 16-11-3 327 10
12 Delaware 20-8-2 321 11
13 West Virginia 24-13-1 269 12
14 Washington & Jefferson 26-7-2 244 14
15 Michigan-Dearborn 16-18-2 143 16
16 Western Michigan 19-16-3 141 15
17 Robert Morris (PA) 19-4-3 102 19
18 Eastern Michigan 16-17-2 97 18
19 Arizona State 15-12-3 92 17
20 Robert Morris (IL) 14-15-6 32 NR
Others receiving votes: Niagara, Minot State, Navy, Arizona, and Buffalo.
Icers Head to Michigan for Pair of Games
February 14, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The newly ranked No. 1 Penn State Icers (26-6-0, 24-4-0 ACHA) hit the road this weekend for a pair of games against ACHA Division II Davenport and No. 11 Oakland University. The Icers square off against Davenport in Grand Rapids, Mich. this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. before facing Oakland on Sunday at the Polar Palace Arena at 2:40 p.m. in Lapeer.
The Icers head into this weekend's games after splitting a pair against rival No. 3 Ohio University this past weekend. Overall, the Icers have won eight out of their past 10 games including a pair of wins over top-ranked Rhode Island University. The Icers hope to finish the season strong before heading into the playoffs.
The Davenport University Panthers (25-7-3) have won 12 out of their previous 13 games. The Panthers are led by Adam Thomas with 34 goals and Marc Lira and Jeff Kraemer, each with 27 assists. The team is coached by Paul Lowden.
Will McMahon leads the No. 10 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies (15-12-2) with 33 goals this season. The Grizzlies are the two-time defending ACHA Division II champs, but moved up to Division I this past season. They are led in assists (22) by Brent Cooper who adds a potent scoring combination with McMahon. The Grizzlies are coached by Sean Hogan.
After these two road games, the Icers return home to the Ice Pavilion Feb. 23 for their final home game against the University of Maryland before participating in the 2007 Men's Division I ACHA National Tournament.
This year's tournament is set for Feb. 28- March 4 at The Ice Zone in Youngstown, Ohio. Sixteen teams, including the Icers, will fight for a national championship in a single-elimination format.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Daily Collegian Links:
Icers
head to Mich. for final road trip (2/16/2007)
Icers nab top seed in national tournament (2/15/2007)
Ohio Away Weekend Results
February 9 - 10, 2007
Icers Travel to Face Rival Ohio
February 7, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa--The No. 2 Penn State Icers (25-5-0, 23-3-0 ACHA) travel across state lines this weekend to face their rival the No. 3 Ohio Bobcats (25-6-1) at Bird Arena. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
The Icers have won seven out of their last eight games including a pair of wins over No. 4 Rhode Island this past weekend. Over that span, the Icers have recorded six games where opponents have only scored one goal or less. Senior Chris Matteo and sophomore Nick Signet, who split time at goaltender, are both averaging under two goals allowed per game (1.87, 1.97 respectively).
The Bobcats enter the contest hot as well, winning nine out of their last 10 games. The Bobcats Hanley Brandon leads the team in goals with 17, while Dave Fitzgerald leads the team in assists with 31. They are coached by sixth-year head coach Dan Morris, who led the Bobcats to their third consecutive Central States Collegiate Hockey League division title last year.
The two interstate rivals are meeting for the second time this season. In October, the Icers handed the Bobcats back-to-back losses at the Ice Pavilion.
This weekend's games mark the beginning of a four-game road trip. The Icers
do not have a scheduled home game until Feb. 23, when they play their last
regular season game against Maryland.
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Weekend
in Ohio to determine No. 1 (2/9/2007)
Third
line essential for Icers (2/7/2007)
Rams Fall in Shootout
February 3, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Mike McMullen got the game winner in a sudden death shootout as the No. 2 Penn State Icers (25-5-0, 23-3-0 ACHA) overcame a two goal deficit to defeat the No. 5 Rhode Island Rams 3-2.
The Rams grabbed the lead in the first period when David Berardinelli and Eric Hoberg netted two goals. Berardinelli slipped a shot past Icers' goaltender Chris Matteo at the 12:26 mark while Hogberg registered his goal six minutes later.
After a penalty-ridden first period for the Icers, the team settled down in the second period. The Icers Lukas DeLorenzo redirected a shot from teammate Keith Jordan 16:21 into the period to keep the game within reach heading into the third period.
DeLorenzo would get his second goal of the game 7:41 into the third period when he knocked in a shot while the Icers were on the power play. The two teams remained deadlocked at 2-2 and headed to a five-minute sudden death after the third expired.
When no team scored in sudden death, the game went to a five-on-five shootout. McMullen was the first to shoot and scored, recording the eventual game winner after the Rams failed to put any shots past Matteo. Frank Berry and Nate Obringer also added goals in the shootout to win the shootout for the Icers 3-0.
The Icers play at Ohio University this Friday and Saturday with game times set for 7:30 p.m. in each. The Icers will return to the Ice Pavilion for their final home game against Maryland on Feb. 23.
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Matteo
Outshines Rams' Goalie in Sweep (2/5/2007)
Icers
Prevail in Shootout, Sweep #4 Rhode Island (2/5/2007)
URI
gives glimpse of road ahead (2/6/2007)
Icers Dominate Rams
February 3, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 2 Icers (24-5-0, 22-3-0 ACHA) registered two early goals and never looked back delivering a 6-1 victory over the No. 5 Rhode Island Rams in front of a packed Ice Pavilion.
In a rematch of last year's ACHA National Championship game, the Scott Dakan netted the Icers' first goal of the game 6:44 seconds into the first period. Jamie Zimmel rifled a shorthanded slapshot past Rams' goaltender Anthony Feyock four minutes later to put the Icers up two goals heading into the second.
In the second period, the Icers recorded two more goals off the sticks of Dave Herel and Brandon Rubeo. The coach of the Rams, Joe Augustine, saw enough and pulled Feyock for Ron Stenger after Rubeo scored his goal. Stenger wouldn't face much better with the Icers adding two more goals in the third.
The Icers' Lukas DeLorenzo and Paul Zodtner rounded out the scoring with goals in the third. The Icers gave up a goal late in the third when the Rams' Anthony Rowell got a shot past Icers' goaltender Chris Matteo.
Shots on goal were nearly even with the Icers recording 37 compared to the Rams' 35. The Icers retain a perfect 3-0 record against the Rams this season since losing 3-1 to the Rams in last year's ACHA National Championship.
The two teams square off again tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at the Ice Pavilion. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place February 28-March 4, 2007 at the Ice Zone
in Youngstown, OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #8
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Illinois 32 24-2-0 600 1
2 Penn State 2 23-3-2 557 2
3 Ohio 24-6-1 544 3
4 Rhode Island 25-7-0 496 5
5 Oklahoma 24-4-0 485 4
6 Iowa State 22-8-2 449 6
7 Lindenwood 21-11-0 428 7
8 Liberty 21-5-1 388 8
9 Kent State 24-9-1 352 9
10 Oakland 15-11-2 305 11
11 Delaware 16-8-2 287 10
12 West Virginia 22-11-1 234 15
13 West Chester 19-6-1 222 17
14 Washington & Jefferson 22-7-2 195 16
15 Western Michigan 18-14-2 183 12
16 Michigan-Dearborn 14-16-2 167 14
17 Arizona State 11-12-3 100 13
18 Eastern Michigan 14-15-2 64 19
19 Robert Morris (PA) 16-3-3 61 20
20 Arizona 13-8-2 47 18
Others receiving votes: Robert Morris (IL), Niagara, Navy, Minot State, Weber
State, and Indiana (PA).
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa--The No. 2 Penn State Icers (23-5-0, 21-3-0 ACHA) will host the No. 5 Rhode Island Rams (22-5-1) this weekend in a rematch of last year's ACHA National Championship Game. Game times are set for 9 p.m. on Friday and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
This marks the second meeting between the two teams since last year's National Championship Game in which the Rams defeated the Icers 3-1. The perennial powerhouses played a pair of games earlier this season at Boss Arena in November. The Icers won both games, 5-2 and 4-3.
The Icers will welcome home Mike McMullen, Lukas DeLorenzo, Frank Berry, and Keith Jordan this weekend after the quartet represented Team USA at the World University Games in Italy from Jan. 17-27. The Americans finished eighth in the games- tying their best finish- with an overall record of 1-4.
The Rams, coached by Joe Augustine, are 9-2-1 on the road this year. The Rams Ben Herring leads the team with 19 goals while Mike Curran leads the team with overall points (39).
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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'Canadian
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Icers Fall in Shootout
January 27, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Duquesne University gave the No. 2 Penn State Icers (23-5-0, 21-3-0 ACHA) all they could handle Saturday afternoon as the Dukes defeated the Icers 4-3 in a sudden death shootout at the Ice Pavilion.
After a scoreless overtime that left the two teams tied at three goals apiece, the game went into a five-on-five shootout. Duquesne's Mike Papciak pocketed the winning goal for the Dukes after a controversial call on a supposed shot attempt by the Icers Kyle Mills. Mills would have had a chance to win the game, but never shot the puck because he started and stopped his progression due to confusion over when he could take his shot. A linesman ruled that because Mills had started his forward progression and stopped that his attempt was over and no redo would be allowed.
In the beginning of the game, the two teams remained scoreless until the start of the second period. In the second, the Icers recorded two goals within the first five minutes of the period from Paul Zodtner and Nate Obringer. The Dukes responded with a goal from Papciak at the 9:59 mark only to see the Icers register another goal off the stick of Brandon Rubeo three minutes later. Not to be outdone, Duquesne scored again when Mike Heath rifled a shot on net to keep the score close at 3-2 heading into the third.
Duquesne's Si Bishop got the equalizer in the third when he scored on a power play 5:52 into the period. The Icers had opportunities to score in the third and in the four-on-four overtime that ensued, but couldn't capitalize on some of Duquesne's mistakes. The Dukes won the resulting shootout 3-2 and escaped Happy Valley with a 4-3 victory.
The Icers face No. 5 Rhode Island at home next Friday and Saturday in a rematch of last year's ACHA National Championship Game.
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Daily Collegian Links (01/29/2007):
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miscue gives Dukes a win
Overtime
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Icers Defeat Dukes
January. 27, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 2 Penn State Icers (23-4-0, 21-2-0 ACHA) handed the Duquesne Dukes a 6-0 loss Friday night at the Ice Pavilion opening Alumni Weekend.
In the first of a two-game set, Icers forward Sean Kenney quickly put his team ahead when he netted a goal six minutes into the first period with a backhanded shot that got by Duquesne goaltender Matt Vaughan. That was all the scoring the Icers would need.
Jason Lorenz and Steve Peck each added goals in the second to put the Icers up by three goals heading into the third period. Lorenz scored 3:24 into the period by flipping a shot past Vaughan and Peck recorded his goal 16:08 into the period when he redirected a shot from fellow Icer Andrew Magulick.
The Icers put the game out of reach in the third period receiving goals from Andrew Magulick, Matt Schwartz, and Penn State's newest Icer Tim O' Brien.
The Icers were again playing without four of their starters (Frank Berry, Lukas DeLorenzo, Keith Jordan, Mike McMullen) due to the World University Games in Torino, Italy. The quartet represented Team USA for the past week and a half, but will rejoin the team next weekend. Team USA topped Korea 5-2 on Wednesday, but fell to the Czech Republic 3-0 on Thursday. Despite a 1-4 overall record, the Americans tied their all-time best finish by placing eighth in the games.
The Icers face Duquesne again today with game time set for 3:30 p.m. at the Ice Pavilion. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Icers Take Two from Pittsburgh
January 20, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 2 Icers (22-4-0, 20-2-0 ACHA) were too much for the University of Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon as they completed their two-game sweep of the Panthers with a 2-1 victory at the Ice Pavilion.
Pittsburgh jumped out to a 1-0 lead halfway through the first period when forward Mark Barakat netted the Panthers first goal of the series. The Icers responded with a goal of their own with 2:28 left in the first. Bryan Sobonya registered his first goal as an Icer redirecting a Kyle Mills shot past Pittsburgh goaltender Ed Nusser.
The two teams remained deadlocked at one goal apiece until the Icers' Jamie Zimmel scored on a breakaway on a pass from freshman Chris Lepore with 6:28 left in the second period. That was all the scoring that was needed as the Icers' defense held strong during the third period not allowing the Panthers to mount a legitimate attack.
Penn State accounted for 52 shots on goal while Pittsburgh managed 14.
The Icers will play Duquesne this Friday and Saturday during Alumni Weekend. Game times are set for 9 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
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Daily Collegian Links (1/22/2007):
Large
home crowd witnesses sweep of Pitt
Backup
goalie finally finds himself between the pipes
West Bloomfield, MI - The University of Illinois is the #1 ranked team for
the 5th consecutive poll, garnering 30 of a possible 34 first-place votes.
Penn State received the other 4 first-place votes and maintained the #2 spot.
The parity in Division 1 reared its ugly head as 17 of the top 20 teams lost
a game during the ranking period, including 7 of the top 10 teams. Only Ohio,
Liberty, and Iowa State survived the period without a blemish. Ohio, Delaware,
and Oakland each moved up a pair of spots in the ranking, while Robert Morris
(PA) made its debut in the Top 20 Ranking. The Colonials control their own
destiny in securing the automatic berth out of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey
League (ECHL) by winning their 3 remaining league contests. West Chester was
the biggest mover in the polls, jumping up three spots after taking out two
Top 5 teams in a span of three days, Penn State and Rhode Island.
The eighth ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, February
2.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place February 28-March 4, 2007 at the Ice Zone
in Youngstown, OH. 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.
2006-2007 Ranking #7
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Illinois 30 20-2-0 598 1
2 Penn State 4 20-3-1 564 2
3 Ohio 21-5-1 524 5
4 Oklahoma 23-3-0 508 3
5 Rhode Island 21-7-0 494 4
6 Iowa State 21-6-1 442 6
7 Lindenwood 17-11-0 415 7
8 Liberty 19-4-1 400 8
9 Kent State 22-7-1 363 9
10 Delaware 14-6-2 281 12
11 Oakland 13-10-1 276 13
12 Western Michigan 17-11-2 257 11
13 Arizona State 11-11-2 201 10
14 Michigan-Dearborn 14-12-2 198 14
15 West Virginia 20-10-0 194 16
16 Washington & Jefferson 19-7-2 160 17
17 West Chester 15-6-1 158 20
18 Arizona 11-6-2 108 15
19 Eastern Michigan 11-14-2 42 19
20 Robert Morris (PA) 13-3-3 36 NR
Others receiving votes: Navy, Robert Morris (IL), Minot State, Niagara, and
Indiana (PA).
Icers Pounce on Panthers
January 20, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 2 Icers (21-4-0, 19-2-0 ACHA) returned home to a packed Ice Pavilion Friday night to defeat the University of Pittsburgh 7-0.
After spending a month away from home due to the holiday break, the Icers put on a show for the home crowd with six different Icers accounting for seven goals. The Icers' Chris Lepore opened up the scoring in the first when he fired a shot off the post that slipped into the net 9:02 into the period.
Icers' junior forward Matt Schwartz added two goals of his own in the third period to round out the scoring for the Icers. Other goals were scored by Steve Peck, Paul Zodtner, Jamie Zimmel, and Andrew Magulick.
From that point on the Icers held their interstate rival in check allowing the Panthers only 14 shots on goal to their 69.
The two teams meet again today in the Ice Pavilion at 3:30 p.m.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
In other hockey news, the Icers' Keith Jordan was named assistant captain
for the 2007 U.S. University Select Team for the World University Games. Team
U.S. dropped its first two games this week to Canada and Slovakia.
Let's Play Two
January 17, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Fans will welcome home the return of their beloved Penn State Icers to the Ice Pavilion this weekend when the team hosts the University of Pittsburgh this Friday and Saturday. Game times are set for 9 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
After winning two out of their past three road games to start 2007, the No. 2 Icers (20-4-0, 18-2-0 ACHA) are excited to resume play. The Icers have not played at home since Dec. 15 when they defeated Niagara University before breaking for the holiday season.
The Icers will be skating without forwards Mike McMullen, Lukas DeLorenzo, Frank Berry, and defenseman Keith Jordan who are currently representing Team USA at the World University Games in Italy from Jan. 17-27. The team looks at this as an opportunity to give some of its younger players more playing time in order to be better prepared for the post-season.
This is the first season the Pitt Panthers (5-11-1) will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association's Division I program, after spending their previous nine in its Division II program. The Panthers split their first two games in January under the direction of fourth-year head coach Tom Rieck as they look to defeat their interstate rival.
Expectations are high for the Icers who had a 13-game winning streak during the first half of the season. The team looks to have a strong second half in hopes of returning to the ACHA National Championship Game.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Away Games January 10 -13, 2007
Information Compiled January 14, 2007
Away Game January 13, 2007
Penn State University 5- University of Delaware 1
Away Game January 11, 2007
Penn State University 3 - University of Scranton 1
1st Period
9:30 Penn State University John Conte
2nd Period
2:06 Penn State University Matt Schwartz - Assists: Sean Kenney, Kyle Millis
3rd Period
7:11 University of Scranton Joseph Previti
12:43 Penn State University Kyle Mills - Assists: Michael Diethorn, Jaime
Zimmel
Away Game January 10, 2007
Penn State University 4 - West Chester University 5
1st Period
11:43 West Chester University Edward Devine - Assists: Johnson
7:49 Penn State University Paul Zodtner
2nd Period
10:04 West Chester University Jim Gehring - Assists: Kenworthy, Devine
3:29 Penn State University Matt Schwartz - Assists: Peck
3rd Period
19:43 Penn State University Keith Jordan
17:25 Penn State University Lukas DeLorenzo - Assists by: Obringer, McMullen
9:47 West Chester University Rob Troxell
4:05 West Chester University Edward Devine - Assists by: Gehring, Petrillo
Overtime
5:00 West Chester University Bob Kenworthy
Daily Collegian Link (1/12/2007): Icers
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Icers Open New Year on Road
January 9, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-- The No. 2 Penn State Icers (18-3-0, 17-1-0 ACHA) return to the ice this week to play a trio of road games after a nearly month-long holiday break.
The Icers play No. 20 West Chester (11-3-1) Wednesday at 7:45 p.m., Scranton
(4-14-0)
Friday at 4:30 p.m., and No. 12 Delaware (9-5-2) Saturday at 5 p.m.
Penn State looks to improve upon a successful first half that saw them post
a 13-game
winning streak. After dropping a few spots in the ACHA rankings earlier in
the season, the Icers' torrid winning streak helped bump them back to the
No. 2 spot, where they began the season.
The Icers will have to start the second half of the season without a few of their key players due to the World University Games in Turin, Italy. Forwards Frank Berry and Lukas DeLorenzo, and defenseman Keith Jordan will join 19 other players to represent Team USA from Jan. 17-27.
More than 1,500 international athletes will compete in 11 sports during the World University Games, making it the second-largest sporting event in the world next to the Olympics. Berry, DeLorenzo, and Jordan will try and help Team USA past Canadian, Korean, Russian and Slovakian hockey teams.
After their three-game road campaign, the Icers return to the Ice Pavilion
for a six-game
homestand on Jan. 19 when they host Pittsburgh at 9 p.m.
Icers Take Win into Holiday Break
December 16, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Sean Kenney helped the Penn State Icers edge the Niagara University Purple Eagles Friday night collecting two goals en route to a 3-2 victory at the Ice Pavilion.
The now No. 2 ranked Icers (18-3-0, 17-1-0 ACHA) got on the board at the 13-minute mark in the first period when Kenney netted a goal that deflected off Niagara goaltender Parker Jones. Kenney later registered his second goal of the game on a power play early in the second period.
With the help of some precision passing from Matt Schwartz and Kyle Mills, Kenney knocked his second goal of the game to put the Icers up by two with 17:49 left in the period. Although the Icers took an early lead, Niagara was quick to respond.
Niagara's Michael Novosad got the Purple Eagles back in the game when he rifled a shot past Icer goaltender Nick Signet with 14:22 left in the second. A little more than two minutes later, Niagara got the equalizer when Christian Glowinski knocked in a shot from Mario Nucci.
The Icers grabbed the lead back in the third period when Andrew Magulick scored on a one-timer from Paul Zodtner. The goal put the Icers up for good and ensured that they would head into the holiday break with a win.
After a well-deserved break, Penn State will return to the ice Jan. 10 to play three straight games on the road beginning at West Chester. The Icers return to the Ice Pavilion Jan. 19 to host Pittsburgh.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Daily Collegian Link: Icers
not concerned with lack of footage (12/15/2006)
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place February 28-March 4, 2007 at the Ice Zone
in Youngstown, OH. 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.
2006-2007 Ranking #6
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Illinois 31 17-1-0 656 1
2 Penn State 5 17-3-0 622 3
3 Oklahoma 1 20-1-0 594 2
4 Rhode Island 18-4-0 566 4
5 Ohio 17-5-1 533 5
6 Iowa State 17-6-1 489 6
7 Lindenwood 14-8-0 444 7
8 Liberty 17-4-1 421 8
9 Kent State 19-5-1 355 13
10 Arizona State 8-7-1 341 9
11 Western Michigan 17-8-1 313 12
12 Delaware 11-5-2 297 11
13 Oakland 11-9-1 222 15
14 Michigan-Dearborn 11-11-2 219 10
15 Arizona 10-5-2 211 14
16 West Virginia 17-9-0 159 16
17 Washington & Jefferson 15-6-2 131 18
18 Robert Morris (IL) 11-7-3 124 17
19 Eastern Michigan 10-11-2 121 19
20 West Chester 11-5-1 42 20
Others receiving votes: Robert Morris (PA), Navy, Indiana (PA), Niagara, and
Minot State
Icers Wrap up First-Half against Niagara
December 13, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--The No. 3 Penn State Icers (17-3-0, 16-1-0 ACHA) host the Niagara Purple Eagles (8-5-0) this Friday at 9 p.m. at the Ice Pavilion before breaking for the holiday season.
The Icers resume play in the ACHA after having their 13-game winning streak snapped over the weekend by the Windsor St. Clair Saints. The Icers managed a split with their Canadian opponents to avoid their first sweep at home since losing back-to-back games against Ohio last season.
With a victory against the Purple Eagles on Friday, the Icers will end the first-half of the season winning two games in a row and 15 out of their last 16.
Niagara has lost their last two contests and is looking for strong play from team-leaders Mario Nucci (12 goals) and Michael Novosad (14 assists) to end the first-half on a high note.
The Purple Eagles are coached by 2005-2006 CHA Coach of the Year Dave Burkholder who currently is in his sixth season as head coach.
After breaking for the holiday after Friday night's game, the Icers will resume play Jan 10. at West Chester.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Icers Salvage Split
December 9, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Jamie Zimmel scored two goals to help the Penn State Icers salvage a split against the Windsor St. Clair Saints Saturday afternoon at the Ice Pavilion with a 5-3 victory.
Sean Kenney got the scoring going for the No. 3 Icers (17-3-0, 16-1-0 ACHA) on the power play when he deposited a pass from Matt Schwartz at 6:19 into the first period to give the Icers their first goal in the two-game series.
The Saints quickly evened up the scoring 19 seconds later when Erik Stone slipped a shot past sophomore goaltender Nick Signet. The Icers then added another goal in the first off the stick of Zimmel only to see the Saints respond once again with a goal of their own to even the scoring at 2-2.
The Icers regained the lead early in the second period with a one-timer by captain Keith Jordan. Although the Saints again responded with a goal, assistant captain Michael McMullen netted a goal on a breakaway pass courtesy of Lukas DeLorenzo to take a 4-3 lead before the start of the third.
Zimmel picked up his second goal of the game halfway through the third to round out the scoring in the out-of-league game.
Penn State registered 25 shots on goal while their Canadian counterpart recorded 40.
The Icers will host Niagara this Friday at 9 p.m. before they return to the ice Jan. 10 at West Chester.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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Icers' Streak Snapped by St. Clair
December 9, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- The Penn State Icers' 13-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt Friday night when the Windsor St. Clair Saints handed them a 4-0 loss at the Ice Pavilion.
In an out-of-league game, the No. 3 Icers (16-3-0, 16-1-0 ACHA) fell behind early to their Canadian opponent when Saints forward Brandon Boyko netted two goals in the first period.
The Saints kept the scoring going in the second when Kyle Lang knocked in a shot 41 seconds into the period. The Saints tacked on another in the third when Jesse Ouimet got a shot past Icers' senior goaltender Chris Matteo who returned to the starting lineup from injury.
Despite the final score, the game was evenly matched for most of the contest. The Icers outshot the Saints 33-28, but saw a handful of their shots ricochet off the posts.
Coming into the game, the Icers had not lost since Oct. 20.
The Saints, out of Windsor, Ontario, are a member of the Ontario Hockey Association's AAA Hockey League and are considered ineligible to play in ACHA.
The Icers face the Saints again today at 3:30 p.m. at the Ice Pavilion. Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Icers Look to Extend Streak against Canadian Opponent
December 6, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 3 Penn State Icers look to extend their 13-game winning streak this Friday and Saturday against the Windsor St. Clair Saints in an out-of-league match up. Game times are set for 9 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
The Icers (16-2-0, 16-1-0 ACHA) handed a pair of losses over the weekend to No. 11 Delaware and have not lost a game since Oct. 20.
During the streak, the Icers have allowed only 14 goals in 13 games. This is a testament, not only sophomore goaltender Nick Signet who is averaging 1.77 goals allowed per game, but to Penn State's outstanding speed on defense. This speed has led to several scoring opportunities.
Junior forward Nate Obringer took over the team lead in goals (13) with his latest hat-trick performance against the Fightin' Blue Hens this past weekend and hopes to stay hot for the Icers' final few home games before Christmas break.
The Saints (11-2-0), out of Windsor, Ontario, began their first season as a member of the Ontario Hockey Association's AAA Hockey League this year under the direction of head coach Kevin Hamlin. Saints forward Jim Lebarron leads the team in goals (nine) and points (21).
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Daily Collegian Link: Canadian
team to test streak (12/8/2006)
Icers Take Two from Delaware to Extend Streak
December 3, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Thirteen straight wins and counting for the No. 3 Penn State Icers who defeated No. 11 Delaware 10-3 Saturday afternoon at the Ice Pavilion.
Sophomore forward Brandon Rubeo got the scoring going for the Icers (16-2-0, 16-1-0 ACHA) knocking in a deflected shot at 6:53 into the first period.
The Fightin' Blue Hens (9-5-2) quickly responded with a goal of their own less than four minutes later, but the Icers regained the lead at the end of the first period when sophomore forward Lukas DeLorenzo scored his first of two goals when he knocked in a deflected shot by Frank Berry.
After Delaware evened up the scoring early in the second period, Junior forward Sean Kenney put the Icers up for good when he scored on a power play at 6:26 into the period. The Icers then went on to score six-consecutive goals to put the game out of reach with help from junior forward Nate Obringer who registered his second hat-trick of the season.
Other goal scorers for the Icers were junior Matt Schwartz, sophomore Mike Diethorn, and sophomore Steve Peck.
Penn State recorded 45 official shots on goal compared to Delaware's 24.
Next up for the Icers will be to host Saint Clair College this Friday and Saturday. Game times are set for 9 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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Icers Keep Rolling
December 2, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The wins keep coming for the Penn State Icers as they defeated No. 11 Delaware 3-1 Friday night in the first of a two game series.
After a scoreless first period, the No. 3 Icers (15-2-0, 15-1-0 ACHA) got on the board at 6:06 into the second when junior Matt Schwartz netted his fifth goal of the season on a shorthanded breakaway from Steve Peck and Kyle Mills.
The Fightin' Blue Hens (9-4-2) quickly answered a little more than three minutes later when Kevin Neeld knocked in a shot from Alex Belknap evening the scoring at one goal apiece.
The Icers scored the go-ahead goal 42 seconds into the third period when sophomore Lukas DeLorenzo snuck a shot between Delaware goaltender Jimmy Depfer's leg pads for his tenth goal of the season. Captain Keith Jordan rounded out the scoring for the Icers when he scored with 8:36 left in the period.
Penn State had 50 official shots on goal while Delware managed 21.
The win extends the Icers current winning streak to 12 games and marks a good start for the beginning of a five-game homestand.
The Icers face Delaware again today at 3:30 at the Ice Pavilion. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place February 28-March 4, 2007 at the Ice Zone
in Youngstown, OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #5
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Illinois 21 15-1-0 641 1
2 Oklahoma 12 17-0-0 620 3
3 Penn State 4 14-2-0 612 4
4 Rhode Island 14-4-0 557 2
5 Ohio 14-4-1 539 5
6 Iowa State 14-5-1 476 6
7 Lindenwood 11-7-0 427 7
8 Liberty 14-3-1 422 10
9 Arizona State 7-4-1 358 9
10 Michigan-Dearborn 11-7-2 345 8
11 Delaware 11-3-2 307 13
12 Western Michigan 16-6-0 298 14
13 Kent State 14-5-1 287 15
14 Arizona 7-5-1 224 12
15 Oakland 7-9-1 169 11
16 West Virginia 13-9-0 166 16
17 Robert Morris (IL) 11-6-0 145 17
18 Washington & Jefferson 13-4-1 143 19
19 Eastern Michigan 7-10-2 65 18
20 West Chester 9-5-1 51 20
Others receiving votes: Indiana (PA), Navy, Robert Morris (PA), Niagara, Weber
State, and Minot State
Icers Look to Continue Success
November 29, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State Icers host the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens this Friday and Saturday at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Game times are set for 9 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively. The Icers are currently ranked fourth in the ACHA with new rankings set to be released on Friday. Delaware is currently ranked thirteenth.
The Icers (14-2-0, 14-1-0 ACHA) enter December red-hot, riding an 11-game winning streak. Since their last loss on Oct. 20 to Oklahoma, the Icers have handed losses to several top-ranked teams including Ohio, West Virginia, and most recently Rhode Island.
Junior Nate Obringer and senior Michael McMullen lead the Icers in scoring with ten goals apiece while sophomore goaltender Nick Signet is averaging under two goals allowed per game.
The Fightin' Blue Hens (9-3-2) are on a winning streak of their own posting victories in their past six games. Senior forward Kevin Neeld leads the team with nine goals and junior goaltender Jimmy Depfer has played well allowing just under three goals per game. The Blue Hens are coached by Mike DeAngelis.
The series marks the beginning of a five-game home stand for the Icers during which they will host St. Clair College out of Windsor, Ontario.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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length, injuries tire Icers (12/1/2006)
Rhode Island Weekend Results
Compiled November 20, 2006
Away Game
November 17, 2006
Penn State University Icers 5 - University of Rhode Island 3
1st Period Summary:
10:31 (M1) Penn State University 16 Frank Berry; Assisted by: 10 Obringer,
3 Jordan
5:39 (M1) University of Rhode Island 22 Derrek Douglas; Assisted by: 9 Pinheiro,
11 Manley
2nd Period Summary:
9:51 (M1) Penn State University 9 Lukas DeLorenzo
4:22 (M1) Penn State University 27 Michael McMullen; Assisted by: 9 DeLorenzo,
3 Jordan
2:49 (M1) Penn State University 18 Paul Zodtner; Assisted by: 14 Zimmel, 19
Rubeo
3rd Period Summary:
19:43 (M1) Penn State University 19 Brandon Rubeo
3:28 (M1) University of Rhode Island 12 Scott Eberenz; Assisted by: 8 Curran
Game Notes:
Nick Signet was in the Icers goal. Defenseman Chris Lepore netted his first
goal.
Away Game
November 18, 2006
Penn State University Icers 4 - University of Rhode Island Rams 3
No information available at press time.
Daily Collegian Link: Icers
sweep Rams (11/20/2006)
From the ACHA - West Bloomfield, MI - The University of Illinois strengthened
its grip on the top spot in Ranking #4 of the 2006-07 season, getting 33 of
a possible 36 first-place votes. The Fighting Illini are still perfect on
the season at 14-0-0. The other undefeated team, Oklahoma [15-0-0], inched
up to the #3 spot and received 2 first-place votes. Rhode Island received
the other first-place vote. Robert Morris (IL) won its 9th game in a row and
jumped back into the polls in the #17 spot, while Washington & Jefferson
made its season debut in the Top 20 coming in at #19.
The fourth ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, December
1.
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place March 1-4, 2007 at the Ice Zone in Youngstown,
OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #4
Rank School Name 1st Votes Record Pts Previous
1 Illinois 33 14-0-0 639 1
2 Rhode Island 1 13-2-0 586 2
3 Oklahoma 2 15-0-0 573 4
4 Penn State 12-2-0 569 3
5 Ohio 12-4-1 502 5
6 Iowa State 11-4-1 474 6
7 Lindenwood 10-6-0 433 7
8 Michigan-Dearborn 8-5-2 367 8
9 Arizona State 4-4-1 353 10
10 Liberty 12-2-1 347 12
11 Oakland 6-6-1 346 9
12 Arizona 7-3-1 333 11
13 Delaware 9-3-2 261 13
14 Western Michigan 12-5-0 184 16
15 Kent State 11-4-1 183 15
16 West Virginia 11-8-0 160 14
17 Robert Morris (IL) 10-5-0 135 NR
18 Eastern Michigan 6-7-1 92 17
19 Washington & Jefferson 10-4-1 58 NR
20 West Chester 7-5-1 37 19
Others receiving votes: Indiana (PA), Weber State, Drexel, Navy, Niagara,
and Robert Morris (PA).
Rematch of National Championship Game
November 15, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The No. 3 ranked Penn State Icers (12-2, 12-1 ACHA) will square off against No. 2 ranked Rhode Island (13-2, 13-1 ACHA) this weekend in a rematch of last year's National Championship Game. The Icers play two games, Friday and Sunday, at Boss Arena with game time set for 7:30 p.m. in each.
The Icers enter the contest on a torrid pace winning their previous nine games. During these nine games, the Icers have allowed only five goals including five shutouts. Offensively, the Icers have shared the wealth with 13 of their players registering atleast two goals.
The Rhode Island Rams have won six out of their last seven games including a pair of wins over Navy this past weekend. The Rams are led by senior forward Mike Curran who has the team high in goals (12) and points (26) and are coached by Joe Augustine who is in his 18th season at the university.
The Rams defeated the Icers in the championship game last year 3-1 in large part because of the play of goalie Anthony Feyock who was named the tournament's most valuable player. This year the senior goaltender is allowing 0.92 goals per game, which is tops among goaltenders in the ACHA who have logged at least 350 minutes.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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frustrated with lack of intensity (11/16/2006)
Icers
traveling to Rhode Island for national championship rematch (11/17/2006)
Weekend Games Wrapup
Information Compiled November 13, 2006
Away Game
November 11, 2006
Penn State University 4 - Duquesne University 2
The Icers met the Dukes at the Ice Castle Arena. The Dukes had the first goal
with 18:19 left in the period but Andrew Magulick put in the first Icers goal
with 4:13
left in the period. There were no further goals until a Dukes goal with :31
left in the second period. The Dukes came up dry in the third. The Icers had
two goals by Lukas Delorenzo (15:51 and 12:43 left) and the final goal by
Frank Berry with 1:58 left in the game. Icers assists were by Scott Dakan
(2), Steve Peck, Mike McMullen (2), Frank Berry, and Kyle Mills. Nick Signet
was in goal for the whole game with 23 shots on goal.
Away Game
November 12, 2006
Penn State University 2 - West Virginia University 0
1st Period Summary:
No Scoring
2nd Period Summary:
No Scoring
3rd Period Summary:
14:30 (M1) Penn State University 4 Kyle Mills
0:29 (M1) Penn State University 9 Lukas DeLorenzo
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Icers Extend Winning Streak
November 10, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Sean Kenney and Matt Schwartz each scored two goals to help the No. 3 ranked Icers past No. 19 ranked West Chester Friday night 6-1.
The Icers (10-2, 10-1 ACHA) extended their winning streak to seven games and remain undefeated at home with the win.
West Chester jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when Chris Orlando scored on a power play 6:52 into the first period. From that point on the Icers registered six unanswered goals.
Kenney evened up the scoring in the first when he knocked in his fourth goal of the season from Mike Deithorn and Mark Orlando at 11:49 into the period. Steve Peck put the Icers up for good towards the end of the period when he put a shot past West Chester goalie Corey Hackney with 5:41 left.
The Icers padded their lead with two goals in the second period and two more goals in the third. Schwartz landed his first goal of the game and Keith Jordan added another goal in the second. In the third, Kenney and Schwartz each picked up their second goals of the game to round out the scoring. Both of Schwartz's goals were shorthanded.
The Icers outshot the Golden Rams 51-21 en route to their tenth victory of the season.
The Icers travel to the Ice Castle in Pittsburgh tomorrow to play Duquesne at 8 p.m. They then head to West Virginia on Sunday to play the Mountaineers at 4 p.m.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 3 ranked Penn State Icers (9-2-0, 9-1-0, ACHA) will ride a six-game winning streak into this weekend when they play three games in three days.
After hosting No. 19 West Chester this Friday at 9 p.m. at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion, the Icers will take to the road to face Duquesne on Saturday at 8 p.m. then No. 14 West Virginia on Sunday at 4 p.m. Saturday's game at Duquesne is scheduled for the Ice Castle in Pittsburgh.
No. 19 West Chester (6-5-0) heads into Friday's match-up winning their last three games. West Chester started the season at No. 15, but has been holding steady within the top 20. The Golden Rams are led by Rob Troxell with a team-high 16 points and coached by Mark Gonsalves.
Duquesne (1-10-1) started out the season ranked ninth in the ACHA, but quickly fell out of the rankings after a disappointing start to the season. The Dukes have not won in their previous eight games. They are led by Mike Heath who is second in the ACHA in goals and sixth in points. The Dukes are coached by Mike Sargo.
No. 14 West Virginia (9-7-0) has dropped four straight games including a loss to the Icers last Friday night. The Mountaineers are coached by Adam Blaine, 2005-2006 ECHA Coach of the Year, who led the team to their first winning season seven years last year.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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defense key to success (11/09/2006)
Icers Ice Mountaineers
November 4, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- The Penn State Icers gave No. 13 West Virginia all they could handle Friday night as the Icers downed the Mountaineers 6-0 at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion.
Riding an emotional high after a pair of wins last weekend over rival Ohio University, the No. 3 ranked Penn State Icers (8-2, 8-1 ACHA) showed no signs of a let down.
The Icers got the scoring going with six seconds left in the first period when junior Nate Obringer scored on a power play from Michael McMullen and Frank Berry. From that point on, the Icers didn't look back.
In a penalty-ridden second period, the Icers picked up four goals from Matt Schwartz, McMullen, Berry, and freshman Dave Herel. For Herel, it was his first goal as an Icer knocking a back-handed pass from Mark Orlando into the net.
The Icers capped their scoring in the third when Obringer picked up his second goal of the night at 1:24 into the period.
West Virginia couldn't get anything going all night as the Penn State defense held steady. The Icers outshot the Mountaineers 57-8. Sophomore goaltender Nick Signet continued his impressive play. In his past five games he has allowed only two goals.
The Icers host the Drexel University Dragons today at 3:30 at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
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overcome potential letdown (11/06/2006)
Offense
lights the lamp 17 times (11/06/2006)
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place March 1-4, 2007 at the Ice Zone in Youngstown,
OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #3
Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Previous
1 Illinois 666 23 2
2 Rhode Island 646 13 1
3 Penn State 599 3
4 Oklahoma 579 1 7
5 Ohio 561 1 4
6 Iowa State 485 5
7 Lindenwood 463 8
8 Michigan-Dearborn 419 6
9 Oakland 381 10
10 Arizona State 357 9
11 Arizona 350 11
12 Liberty 288 15
13 Delaware 273 12
14 West Virginia 242 13
15 Kent State 226 20
16 Western Michigan 117 NR
17 Eastern Michigan 89 16
18 Indiana (PA) 77 17
19 T Weber State 69 14
19 T West Chester 69 19
Others receiving votes: Robert Morris (IL), Drexel, Mercyhurst, Duquesne,
Washington & Jefferson, Navy, and Buffalo.
November Chill
November 1, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - The No. 3 ranked Penn State Icers (7-2-0, 7-1-0, ACHA) will play host to No. 13 ranked West Virginia (9-5) this Friday at 9 p.m. then battle Drexel University (6-2) the following day at 3:30 p.m. Both games will be played at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion.
The Icers are hot coming off a weekend that saw them hand a pair of losses to No. 4 ranked Ohio University. Sophomore goaltender Nick Signet held the perennial powerhouse Bobcats to one goal in three games.
The West Virginia Mountaineers have lost three of their last five games including back-to-back losses this weekend to Scranton and Drexel. The Mountaineers are coached by Adam Blaine, 2005-2006 ECHA Coach of the Year, who led the team to their first winning season in 7 years last year.
The Drexel University Dragons are on a tear winning their previous six games. The Dragons defeated the aforementioned Mountaineers and Scranton this past weekend. They are coached by Gregg Marinari, who is entering his fourth season as head coach.
Admission to Icers' games is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs.
In addition to Saturday's game, the Penn State Icers' Booster Club will be holding a silent auction at 7:30 that night at Toftrees Resort in Ballroom A/B. Items include tickets to a Steelers game, Penguins game, and autographed sports memorabilia. Tickets are $20. Contact Maxine Schollenberger at 814-466-7501 for tickets.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Digital Collegian Link: Wins
over OU just the first step (11/02/2006)
Icers Put Away Bobcats
October 28, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - After defeating the Ohio University Bobcats (No. 4) on Friday, the Penn State Icers (No. 3) put them away on Saturday to cap the weekend series.
Ohio Center Dave Fitzgerald opened the scoring at 6:49 into the first period on the power play, tipping a slap shot from the point. The goal was assisted by Defenseman John Yasak and Forward Clay LaBrosse.
The Icers (7-2, 7-1 ACHA) had some good chances late in the first period, but failed to score on a series of shots on goal.
Penn State Forward Nate Obringer equaled the score at 8:15 into the second period on a one timer from the right side. Forwards Lukas DeLorenzo and Frank Berry assisted the goal.
The Icers took the lead 37 seconds into the third period. After a pass from Forward Paul Zodner, an initial shot by Zimmel slipped through Ohio Goalie Ryan Baksh and was put away by Forward Brandon Rubeo.
Ohio pulled their goalie with a minute remaining in the third period. Penn State's Zimmel capitalized on the advantage with 24 seconds remaining, making the final score 3-1.
Total shots on goal were 20 for the Icers and 26 for the Bobcats.
Next up for the Icers is a home game against West Virginia University on Nov. 3 at 9 p.m.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Daily Collegian Links (10/30/2006):
Icers
sweep weekend series
Penalty
kill paves the way for victories
Icers Defeat Rival Ohio in Close Contest
October 27, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - The No. 3 ranked Penn State Icers defeated the No. 4 ranked Ohio Bobcats 1-0 after a hard fought battle and two periods of scoreless play.
Both teams had several good chances in the first two periods, but each goalie was up to the task. Shots on goal after the first two periods were 17 for the Icers and 13 for the Bobcats.
The Icers (6-2, 6-1 ACHA) came out aggressively in the third period, killing a two man advantage for the Bobcats halfway through the period. The first and only goal of the game came at 12:36 into the period when Forward Michael McMullen put a wrist shot over the shoulder for Goalie Ryan Baksh. Forwards Lukas DeLorenzo and Steve Peck assisted the goal.
Total shots on goal were 27 for the Icers and 19 for the Bobcats.
Penn State will take on Ohio in the final game of the weekend series tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
2006-07 ACHA Division 1 Ranking #2
October 20, 2006
Link
on achahockey.org
F rom the ACHA - WEST BLOOMFIELD (MI) - Defending ACHA Division 1 National
Champion Rhode Island was again the overwhelming choice for the top spot in
Ranking #2 of the 2006-07 season, getting 38 of a possible 41 first-place
votes. The Rams have scored 58 goals in 6 games while only allowing 3 goals
during that span. #2 Illinois received one first-place vote, while #4 Ohio
garnered the other two first-place votes. Liberty and Indiana (PA) each had
the highest jump, moving up three spots each.
The third ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, November
3.
This weekend, sixteen Division 1 teams will take part in the 4th Annual ACHA
Division 1 Showcase at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, OH. Tickets are available
at the door. For further information, go to www.achahockey.org
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent State University and take place March 1-4, 2007 at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #2
Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Previous
1 Rhode Island 739 38 1
2 Illinois 681 1 3
3 Penn State 667 2
4 Ohio 651 2 4
5 Iowa State 541 5
6 Michigan-Dearborn 531 8
7 Oklahoma 496 9
8 Lindenwood 479 6
9 Arizona State 472 7
10 Oakland 410 12
11 Arizona 373 10
12 Delaware 320 11
13 West Virginia 292 15
14 Weber State 186 13
15 Liberty 168 18
16 Eastern Michigan 152 16
17 Indiana (PA) 117 20
18 Duquesne 113 14
19 West Chester 96 19
20 Kent State 87 NR
Others receiving votes: Robert Morris (IL), Mercyhurst, Western Michigan,
Drexel, Navy, and Buffalo.
2007 World University Games Roster
October 19, 2006
Below is the announced roster and team staff for the World University Games
this January 17-27, 2007 in Torino Italy
PLAYERS
NO NAME POS HT WT SH YR HOMETOWN TEAM
1 Stephen Yu G 6-3 195 R SR Garden City, MI Univ of Michigan-Dearborn
2 Jayson Cash D 6-3 210 R JR Dayton, OH Wright State University
3 Keith Jordan D 6-0 190 L JR State College, PA Penn State University
4 Anthony Bonacorso D 5-8 170 R JR Munhall, PA Arizona State University
5 Jon Biliouris D 6-2 195 R SO North Smithfield, RI University of Rhode Island
6 Travis Preble D 6-2 190 L SR Athens, OH Ohio University
7 Mike Mannina D 5-9 190 R SO Schaumburg, IL University of Illinois
9 Ryan Tomassoni D 6-0 170 R JR Carol Stream, IL Robert Morris College
10 Drew Heredia F 6-0 185 R JR Wadsworth, IL University of Illinois
11 Mike Curran F 5-9 175 L SR Devon, PA University of Rhode Island
12 Scott Eberenz F 5-10 180 R SR Springfield, NJ University of Rhode Island
14 Michael Podelnyk F 6-2 185 L JR Howell, MI Western Michigan University
15 Marshall Chubirka F 6-0 202 L SR Crystal Lake, IL University of Illinois
16 Frank Berry F 6-1 195 R SO Allentown, PA Penn State University
17 Thomas Montes F 6-0 200 R JR Forest Park, IL DePaul University
19 Lukas DeLorenzo F 5-11 185 R SO Export, PA Penn State University
20 James Fuhs F 5-10 185 L JR Pittsburgh, PA Ohio University
21 Allen Raushel F 6-2 200 R JR Ames, IA Iowa State University
22 Johnny Liang F 5-8 175 R JR Glenview, IL University of Illinois
23 Nick Krebsbach F 5-8 180 R SR Minot, ND North Dakota State University
24 Joel Kuehn F 6-1 185 L SR Troy, MI Univ of Michigan-Dearborn
29 Anthony Feyock G 6-2 170 R JR Johnstown, PA University of Rhode Island
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Chad Cassel University of Illinois
Assistant Coach Joe Augustine University of Rhode Island
Assistant Coach David Debol University of Michigan-Dearborn
Team Leader Ashley Bevan USA Hockey
Equipment Manager Scott Aldrich USA Hockey
Scouting Coordinator Dr. Alan Murdoch Iowa State University
Media Relations Craig Stancher USA Hockey
Icers Defeat Navy to Cap Strong Weekend
October 15, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A.- The No. 2 ranked Penn State Icers withstood a strong Navy comeback Sunday to defeat the Midshipmen 6-3.
The Icers (3-1, 3-0 ACHA) jumped out to an early lead in the first period scoring three goals from Frank Berry, Steve Peck, and Lukas DeLorenzo.
Navy got back into the game in the second period with help from Forward Patrick Sullivan. The three-time varsity letter winner pulled-off a hat trick in the period to pull the Mids even at three goals apiece.
The third period was evenly matched until the Icers Keith Jordan scored with 9:02 left in the game. Sophomore Scott Dakan then added a goal with a one-timer from Kyle Mills and Brandon Rubeo with 7:49 left.
The Icers capped their scoring when DeLorenzo registered his second goal of the game with an empty net.
Total shots on goal were 47 for the Icers and 19 for the Mids.
The win wraps up a strong weekend for the Icers who defeated Scranton on Friday night. Next up for the Icers will be to travel to Boardman, O.H. Oct. 20-22 to participate in the ACHA Division 1 Showcase.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Daily Collegian Links:
Packed
weekend schedule to test Icers (10/20/2006)
Icers
play under new rule policy (10/19/2006)
Icers
get the job done with consistent pressuring (10/16/2006)
Clutch
goals equal weekend sweep (10/16/2006)
Icers Defeat Ice Royals in Opener
October 14, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - The Icers opened their home schedule in winning fashion Friday night defeating the Scranton Ice Royals 4-2 behind two goals from Steve Thurston.
The No. 2 ranked Penn State Icers (2-1, 2-0 ACHA) fell behind early when Scranton's Brian Flanagan scored with 6:26 left in the first period.
The Icers rallied to start the second period when Thurston scored on a power play at 3:38 into the period. He was assisted by Frank Berry and Lukas DeLorenzo.
Scranton, later shorthanded, quickly grabbed the lead back when Harry Lawall scored unassisted on a breakaway at 7:10 into the period.
The lead wasn't to stay for long as Thurston tied the game at 2-2 on his second goal of the night slipping a shot between Goalie David Skinner's legs at 12:58 into the period. The assists were credited to Berry and DeLorenzo again.
In the third period, the game was a stalemate through half the period until Assistant Captain Mike McMullen scored on a penalty shot with 9:27 left in the game. The Icers finished up their scoring when Paul Zodtner scored with :57 seconds left. He was assisted by Jaime Zimmel and Brandon Rubeo.
In between the first and second periods, three Icers were recognized for being ACHA All-Americans. Team Captain Keith Jordan, McMullen, and DeLorenzo were honored in front of the home crowd. Andrew Magulick and Nick Signet were also honored with preseason awards for their hard-work in the off-season.
Total shots on goal were 61 for the Icers and 19 for the Ice Royals.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Scott Balboni
Article October 11, 2006
By Damon Laabs
State College, Pa. - When longtime Penn State Icers head coach Joe Battista
decided to step down from coaching to become executive director of the Nittany
Lion Club, the team was in need of a new head coach. They didn't look any
further than their own backyard.
This past June, nearly three months after Battista's departure from the Icers, a committee made up of administrators, important personnel and current players selected assistant coach Scott Balboni as the next head coach of the Penn State Icers. Well-known among collegiate hockey circles, Balboni is poised to inherit a team that has won seven ACHA National Titles while appearing in a record nine consecutive national title games.
"I've been around the program for eight years," Balboni said. "Not a tremendous amount is going to change. The program is going to remain basically the same."
Serving as an Icer assistant from 1997-99 and 2002-06, Balboni has been an integral part of three ACHA National Championship teams.
Hockey has been a focal point for Balboni most of his life. Growing up next to a pond in Salem, N.H., he took a liking to the sport from an early age. Every winter when the temperature froze the pond, he would skate with other kids in the community.
"I got into playing [hockey] on the pond with them and found out I was pretty good at it," Balboni said.
Balboni was so good that after he helped his high school hockey team at St. John's Prep school in Danvers, Mass. to a New England Catholic Conference championship in 1992, he was recruited by Divison I Providence College. Playing as a defensive defenseman on full scholarship for Providence from 1992-96, Balboni helped the Friars capture the Hockey East championship in 1996. He finished he collegiate career with 13 goals and 41 assists in 138 career games. He graduated with a baccalaureate degree in Business Management and an Insurance minor in 1996.
Shortly after leaving Providence, Balboni participated in a training camp with Pensacola, a AA affiliate, in the East Coast Hockey League. After going through a bit of the preseason Balboni decided that playing professional hockey just wasn't for him.
"I didn't like it at all. I didn't like what I was making," commented Balboni. "I knew I was never going to go above that minor league level...so I got out of it."
But when one door shut, another opened. Although Balboni could have returned home to aid his father's insurance business, he decided to contact his coaches at Providence. It just so happened that they attended a coach's convention where Battista had an ad posted for a coaching position with the Icers. Balboni quickly repsonded to the posting and was able to set up a meeting with Battista at Penn State.
"I drove right from Pensacola on the way back to Penn State," Balboni said. "I didn't know anything about club hockey at the time, but saw that [the program] was run basically like a Division I program. They did everything as well if not better than we did at Providence."
After working under Battista for a few years, Balboni returned to New England due to family obligations. Spending a short time outside the city of Boston, the Balboni family grew disenchanted with the area.
"My wife (whom he met while working at the Ice Pavilion) hated living right outside of Boston with a passion, hated it," Balboni said jokingly. "We had an opportunity to come back to State College and we took it."
Upon returning to State College, Balboni founded and ran two investment companies and has worked as branch manager of Saleme Insurance for the past four years. His success away from the ice followed suit with his success on the ice. As the Icers continued playing well, Balboni's relationship with Battista grew with Balboni naming Battista his daughter's godfather four years ago.
"Joe is as much a part of my family away from the rink as he is obviously in the rink," remarked Balboni. "I bet i've talked to [him] every day or atleast every other day for the last six or seven years."
Looking forward to his first season as head coach, Balboni exudes confidence about his 2006-2007 Icers.
"A lot of our offensive fire power is all back from our goal production last year," Balboni said. "We have great depth and our defense will be very strong."
Balboni is confident that his team has the talent to return to the national championship and is still excited of his appointment to head coach.
"In all honesty it's unbelievable to walk into a program like this," Balboni said. "I played at Providence which puts people right into the NHL and Olympic teams right from the school and we didn't have half the stuff that we have here at Penn State from the support end." -- referring to the academic supporters, volunteers, booster club, and alumni who aid the Icers in a number of ways. "A lot of that is attributed to Joe Battista who built this program literally from nothing to what it is today and that's what I want to try to continue and move forward."
Balboni currently resides in Port Matilda with his wife, Mary, and their
two children, A.J., 8, and Taylor, 4.
Teams Clash in Home-Opening Weekend
October 11, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. -- Scranton (2-1) and Navy (4-0) invade the Ice Pavilion this weekend when the No. 2 ranked Penn State Icers (1-1, 1-0 ACHA) open their home schedule. The Icers face Scranton in their home opener Friday at 9 p.m. then square-off against Navy on Sunday at noon.
After splitting road games this past weekend, the Icers are ready to open their home schedule in front of their fans.
"We worked hard this past weekend and unfortunately every time we made a mistake [our opponents] capitalized," said head coach Scott Balboni. "This weekend we look to get back on track and to make fewer mistakes each week."
The Scranton Ice Royals are coached by former ECHA Coach of the Year Bill Fitzgerald and are coming off wins over Rutgers and Lehigh this past weekend. Last year the Ice Royals finished with an overall record of 13-11-0. This mark includes an 11-game winning streak that not only set a school record but propelled the team into the ECHA tournament.
The Navy Midshipmen have recent wins over Rutgers and the aforementioned Scranton. They are led by head coach Rick Randazzo and freshman goaltender Eric Anderson. Anderson is a big reason why the Mids are undefeated entering this weekend with a 2.79 GAA. The Midshipmen finished last year with an overall record of 16-13-1.
Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students with IDs for both games.
Daily Collegian Links:
Puck
set to drop (10/13/2006)
Balboni
finds himself on old bench, new role (10/11/2006)
Loss
to Division I school serves as lesson on the ice (10/10/2006)
2006-07 ACHA Division 1 Ranking #1
October 6, 2006
(link
on achahockey.org)
From the ACHA
WEST BLOOMFIELD (MI) - Defending ACHA Division 1 National Champion Rhode Island
was the overwhelming choice for the top spot in Ranking #1 of the 2006-07
season, getting 32 of a possible 33 first-place votes. Illinois received the
other first-place vote. Oakland was the big mover jumping up six spots to
come in at #12. New Division 1 teams Liberty and Indiana (PA) both made their
debuts on the ranking, coming in at #18 and #20 respectively.
The second ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, October
20.
On October 20-22, sixteen Division 1 teams will take part in the 4th Annual
ACHA Division 1 Showcase at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, OH. Tickets are available
at the door. For further information, go to www.achahockey.org
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place March 1-4, 2007 at the Ice Zone in Youngstown,
OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Ranking #1
Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Previous
1 Rhode Island 580 32 1
2 Penn State 544 2
3 Illinois 528 1 3
4 Ohio 488 4
5 Iowa State 449 6
6 Lindenwood 401 5
7 Arizona State 387 8
8 Michigan-Dearborn 365 7
9 Oklahoma 330 11
10 Arizona 277 12
11 Delaware 266 13
12 Oakland 224 18
13 Weber State 212 10
14 Duquesne 199 9
15 West Virginia 155 19
16 Eastern Michigan 137 17
17 Robert Morris (IL) 103 14
18 Liberty 96 NR
19 West Chester 87 15
20 Indiana (PA) 80 NR
Others receiving votes: Mercyhurst, Kent State, Buffalo, Western Michigan,
and Washington & Jefferson
Icers Ready for Weekend Opponents
October 4, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - The No. 2 ranked Penn State Icers begin their regular season schedule when they travel south of Pittsburgh to play the Washington & Jefferson Presidents this Saturday at the Iceoplex in Southpointe. The Icers then play NCAA Division I Robert Morris University the following day at the Island Sports Center in Pittsburgh. Game times are set for 6 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.
Icers games are broadcast on www.FightOnState.com with Steve Penstone and John Mulhern with the call. Fans attending Icers games, whether home or away, can now listen to their broadcast by bringing a portable radio with them to the game and tuning into 87.5 FM.
The Icers are anxious to open their regular season schedule on the road after playing at home in front of their fans this past Friday night for the annual Blue/White game.
"We are extremely excited to get the season under way," said head coach Scott Balboni. "The team has worked extremely hard in the preseason and I think we are all ready to start playing games."
Washington & Jefferson College is competing in its ninth season of hockey under the direction of two-time Stanley Cup winner, 10-year NHL veteran, broadcaster, and collegiate All-American Peter Taglianetti. The Presidents lost a pair of games (3-1 and 3-2) to No. 13 ranked Delaware over the weekend. The Icers were victorious over the Presidents last year winning 5-1 in Southpointe.
Robert Morris University looks to improve upon last season's 13-14-1 record under head coach Derek Schooley. The Icers defeated the Colonials last year winning 3-2 with two goals from then-freshman Lukas DeLorenzo.
For more information, visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
White Beats Blue in One-Sided Game
September 30, 2006
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. – The No. 2 ranked Penn State State Icers opened the 2006-07 season Friday night in front of an anxious home crowd at the Ice Pavilion for their annual Blue/White game. The White team dominated winning 10-1.
The White team opened the scoring when a shot by team captain Keith Jordan deflected off Junior Nate Obringer resulting in a goal at 2:36 in the first half.
The Icers scrimmaged for two 25-minutes halves instead of playing three 20-minute periods.
According to first-year head coach Scott Balboni, “The team was a little nervous playing in front of the home crowd for the first time, but they settled down as the game went on.”
Sophomores Kyle Mills and Jaime Zimmel contributed two goals apiece in addition to Obringer’s two. Other White team scorers were sophomores Mike Diethorn, Andrew Magulick, Brandon Rubeo, and senior Michael McMullen.
The Blue team’s lone goal of the night came when sophomore Steve Peck scored unassisted at 13:05 in the second half.
Former head coach Joe Battista was in attendance talking to many friends, fans, and alumni. He stepped down from the Icers in April to become executive director of the Nittany Lion Club.
Before the game, fans were invited to join the team on the ice for a public skating session that lasted from 7-9 p.m.
Next week the Icers travel to Washington & Jefferson College on Oct. 7 to play the Presidents. Time TBA. The following day the Icers head to the Iceoplex in Pittsburgh to face NCAA Division-I Robert Morris University. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Icers Press Release
September 27, 2006
Blue/White Game Set for Friday Night
(direct
link on pennstatehockey.com)
UNIVERSITY PARK, P.A. - The No. 2 ranked Penn State Icers kick-off the 2006-07
hockey season at the Ice Pavilion this Friday night with the annual Blue/White
Game. Game time is set for 9:15 p.m.
According to first-year head coach Scott Balboni, the Icers will be working
on their new offensive and defensive systems while adapting to new rule changes.
"We’re going to try to be offensively skilled and a very aggressive
team," Balboni said. Many of the changes the team will be implementing
this year will have more to do with the changing climate of the game itself
rather than Balboni’s own personal views.
The NCAA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee made several rule changes
for the upcoming season, the biggest dealing with icing. According to the
American Collegiate Hockey Association's (ACHA) website, when the attacking
team attempts a pass that is deemed receivable by the official, icing will
be nullified. This change, which was enacted in the National Hockey League
this past season, allows play to continue therefore increasing offensive opportunities.
The Icers will split into two teams and scrimmage for two 25-minute halves.
Suiting up with the team will be one line from Penn State's Division II team.
Rosters are set, but yet to be released.
Last season marked the ninth-consecutive year that the Icers advanced to the
ACHA National Championship game. They lost their third national championship
game in a row to then No. 1 ranked Rhode Island, 3-1.
Balboni, who is making his head coaching debut after replacing longtime Icers
coach Joe Battista, is excited to start the season.
"Optimistically, we have a very strong team. It'll all depend on how
everybody comes together," Balboni said. "We'll have some growing
pains along the way, but we're going to try to work through those as a team
and see what we can accomplish."
The Icers have only two returning seniors in Forward Mike McMullen and Goaltender
Chris Matteo. The bulk of the roster is comprised of Sophomores led by last
year's top scorer, Lukas DeLorenzo.
The team will be on the ice from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for a public skating session
with the community. Participants in the public skating session who wish to
attend the game can do so for free with a paid receipt from the public skating
session. Otherwise admission will be $1.
On Oct. 7 the Icers will travel to Washington & Jefferson College to play
the Presidents and then the following day to the Iceoplex in Pittsburgh to
play NCAA Division-I Robert Morris University.
For more information visit www.pennstatehockey.com.
Related Link: NCAA
Men's and Women's Hockey Rules (LARGE PDF file) 2006-2008
WEST BLOOMFIELD (MI) - Defending ACHA Division 1 National Champion Rhode
Island was the overwhelming choice for the top spot in the Pre-Season Ranking
of the 2006-07 season, getting 31 of a possible 33 first-place votes.
The first ranking of the regular season will be released on Friday, October
6.
On October 20-22, sixteen Division 1 teams will take part in the 4th Annual
ACHA Division 1 Showcase at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, OH. Tickets are available
at the door. For further information, go to www.achahockey.org
This years ACHA Division 1 National Championships will be hosted by Kent
State University and take place March 1-4, 2007 at the Ice Zone in Youngstown,
OH. Sixteen teams will qualify for the tournament.
2006-2007 Pre-Season Ranking
Rank School Name Pts 1st Place Votes Last Year
1 Rhode Island 580 31 1
2 Penn State 544 2
3 Illinois 511 3
4 Ohio 493 2 5
5 Lindenwood 475 4
6 Iowa State 439 6
7 Michigan-Dearborn 386 7
8 Arizona State 357 9
9 Duquesne 330 8
10 Weber State 321 10
11 Oklahoma 287 11
12 Arizona 259 12
13 Delaware 210 13
14 Robert Morris (IL) 209 14
15 West Chester 146 15
16 Mercyhurst 125 16
17 Eastern Michigan 117 17
18 Oakland 53 NR
19 West Virginia 45 18
20 Kent State 28 NR
Others receiving votes: Drexel, Western Michigan, Washington & Jefferson,
Buffalo, Liberty , Minot State, Niagara, Navy and Indiana (PA).