Guess who just got back today?
Those wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed, haven't much to say
But man, I still think those cats are great
The boys are back in town
-Thin Lizzy
The Icer Open is history (more on that later), classes at Penn State are in session, and that means it's time for hockey!
It was a beautiful late summer day in Hockey Valley Tuesday, even if the ground shook when the earthquake struck the Eastern Seaboard.
The quake didn't stop the Icers from hitting the ice at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. All 34 skaters and 4 goalies, which made for crowded conditions on the ice and on the bench.
Guy Gadowsky, Keith Fisher, Bill Downey and Josh Hand put the boys through an up tempo workout that gave a glimpse into what they can expect from the new coaching staff. It also gives both the returning players and the new recruits an idea of what they'll have to show the coaches in order to make the final roster.
As Bill Downey put it on Twitter:
It was a beautiful late summer day in Hockey Valley Tuesday, even if the ground shook when the earthquake struck the Eastern Seaboard.
The quake didn't stop the Icers from hitting the ice at the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. All 34 skaters and 4 goalies, which made for crowded conditions on the ice and on the bench.
Guy Gadowsky, Keith Fisher, Bill Downey and Josh Hand put the boys through an up tempo workout that gave a glimpse into what they can expect from the new coaching staff. It also gives both the returning players and the new recruits an idea of what they'll have to show the coaches in order to make the final roster.
As Bill Downey put it on Twitter:
It's going to be a learning process for everyone. From this point of view, that's what is going to make this a fun season - the final season of Penn State hockey in the ACHA.
Now, to the Icer Open. Sunday started out to be a beautiful day, but Mother Nature would strike a blow with most of the 80 golfers about three holes from finishing their round at the Penn State Golf Courses.
The lightning siren sent everyone scrambling to the clubhouse, while the volunteers scrambled to get all of the prizes out from under the tent where we planned on having the post-golf BBQ.
As Barb said that Sunday evening, it's a good thing that we got off the course. The video shows some of the nastiest storm that I've seen since we moved to State College. Heck, I covered a few hurricanes and tropical storms that didn't pack the punch that this quick-hitter did.
Fortunately, everyone came together to make lemonade out of lemons. On behalf of the tournament committee, I would like to thank all of the volunteers for their help, all of the sponsors and gift donors and the alumni and members of the Icers family who came out and chased the white ball around most of the course. Their support will ensure the Icers' financial support in the upcoming season.
The lightning siren sent everyone scrambling to the clubhouse, while the volunteers scrambled to get all of the prizes out from under the tent where we planned on having the post-golf BBQ.
As Barb said that Sunday evening, it's a good thing that we got off the course. The video shows some of the nastiest storm that I've seen since we moved to State College. Heck, I covered a few hurricanes and tropical storms that didn't pack the punch that this quick-hitter did.
Fortunately, everyone came together to make lemonade out of lemons. On behalf of the tournament committee, I would like to thank all of the volunteers for their help, all of the sponsors and gift donors and the alumni and members of the Icers family who came out and chased the white ball around most of the course. Their support will ensure the Icers' financial support in the upcoming season.
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