As I said in Friday's pregame, the first semester was an up-and-down one for the Icers and they wanted - needed - to finish the term on a strong note.
Well, they did that in spades, cruising to an 8-1 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles before an appreciative crowd at the Greenberg.
I'll say it right now. If the team plays in January and February like they played last night, they'll be on their way to another National Tournament in March.
The Icers played with a confidence that has been a rarity at times this season. Passes that in prior games were missing or bouncing off sticks last night were going tape to tape.
Players were going to the net, buzzing NU goalie Dane Wakefield, getting goals on tips and rebounds. Paul Daley and Taylor Cera led the way with two goals apiece, while Dom Morrone, Tim O'Brien, Kurt Collins and Mac Winchester added singles.
Mac's first goal as an Icer was a top-shelf rocket from the point. Andrew Duval picked up the assist, his first point at Penn State.
So Penn State heads into the holiday break with a record of 13-5 and enjoying a boost of confidence. As Taylor Cera told me on Tuesday, they can't wait for the grueling schedule they'll face in January, starting with the visit to the Bird Arena at Ohio U.
I'll be posting from time to time between now and then, but on behalf of the Executive Producer, I would to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind comments. Barb and I wish you all the joy and happiness of the holiday season.
The Icers played with a confidence that has been a rarity at times this season. Passes that in prior games were missing or bouncing off sticks last night were going tape to tape.
Players were going to the net, buzzing NU goalie Dane Wakefield, getting goals on tips and rebounds. Paul Daley and Taylor Cera led the way with two goals apiece, while Dom Morrone, Tim O'Brien, Kurt Collins and Mac Winchester added singles.
Mac's first goal as an Icer was a top-shelf rocket from the point. Andrew Duval picked up the assist, his first point at Penn State.
So Penn State heads into the holiday break with a record of 13-5 and enjoying a boost of confidence. As Taylor Cera told me on Tuesday, they can't wait for the grueling schedule they'll face in January, starting with the visit to the Bird Arena at Ohio U.
I'll be posting from time to time between now and then, but on behalf of the Executive Producer, I would to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind comments. Barb and I wish you all the joy and happiness of the holiday season.
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