2015-16 College Hockey Thread

Postby **meow** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:41 pm

He transferred to Vermont after two at BU. He was a junior and Jarred was a freshman. I'd be interested in knowing how he skirted the transfer suspension.

Postby **count2infinity** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:56 am

Been to two games so far this season, PSU has scored 8 goals both times. I'm going again on Saturday, LOOK OUT SPARTANS!!!

Postby **count2infinity** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:09 pm

What a game... lots of fun. It was their 3rd annual teddy bear toss. All the stuffed animals thrown on the ice during the 2nd intermission are donated to children with cancer in hospitals in the area. Had to be over 1000 stuffed animals tossed out there.

As far as the game, well, the team scoring average while I'm in attendance took a hit from 8 down to 7.33. PSU was just a level above MSU the whole night. Things got pretty scrappy as the refs just let everything go and when MSU got down big they started throwing cheap shots. PSU held their cool until a minute left in the game. I didn't see what happened but a guy got a 5 min major and game misconduct. Overall, this is a very very fun team to watch. Fast and skilled. Comin for you Bobby Mo in that Three Rivers tourney.

Postby **count2infinity** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:14 pm

https://twitter.com/PennStateMHKY/statu ... 4354536448

Postby **dodint** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:40 pm

Bravo.

Postby **Sam's Drunk Dog** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:04 pm

PSU ranked at #16

Postby **Craig** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:11 pm

It would have been cool to follow a college hockey team from inception to relevance. Its really a shame that the opportunity to do that was with PSU.

Postby **Jofa Guy** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:47 am

https://twitter.com/PennStateMHKY/statu ... 4354536448

So close to not watching this video, but I'm glad I did. That would have been really cool to see live.

Glad to see actual donations go to the kids as opposed to some charities that only give a very small percentage to the actual cause

Postby **count2infinity** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:11 am

Yeah, if you watch in the lower left corner of the rink, there's some kids attempting to throw a giant pink puppy over the glass. That's where my wife and I were sitting. The pink puppy was hers that she let the kids try to throw.

Postby **Sam's Drunk Dog** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:49 am

PSU won't participate in Three Rivers Classic next year.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/rmu/ ... 1512210026

I am not happy with this decision at all. I also won't disagree with anyone that makes the case that PSU is scared of playing RMU. RMU is the better program right now, and any matchup will most likely end with a RMU victory. Hopefully the matchup returns once PSU builds the program up to RMU's level.

Postby **columbia** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:19 am

That seems very odd.

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:27 am

What a moronic decision that will help fuel my continued unconditional UPS hate for all eternity. There's no logical reason to abandon an in-state rivalry that benefits both programs. May you burn in hell.

Postby **count2infinity** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:00 am

I just skimmed the article, but I didn't see a reason why they're backing out. Very odd indeed as a ton of people (especially at PSU) look forward to that game. I'm not so sure it's that they're scared of rmu. That's just ridiculous.

Postby **Craig** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:02 am

That is the only reason i can come up with. It seems beyond stupid for them to pull from that game.

Postby **count2infinity** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:09 am

Don't know anything about the financials of the tourney (PSU might feel they're not getting enough of a cut), not sure what they're looking to schedule and replace that game if they're going to at all, there are plenty of other possible reasons. Being scared is beyond stupid.

Postby **Sam's Drunk Dog** » Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:51 am

It is a defacto home game for RMU even if there is a large PSU contingent there. PSU has to travel for it and I'm sure that is more costly than scheduling a home game instead. Maybe RMU can play at PSU if they want to keep the rivalry going next year.

Postby **RonnieFranchise** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:23 am

PSU won't participate in Three Rivers Classic next year.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/rmu/ ... 1512210026

I am not happy with this decision at all. I also won't disagree with anyone that makes the case that PSU is scared of playing RMU. RMU is the better program right now, and any matchup will most likely end with a RMU victory. Hopefully the matchup returns once PSU builds the program up to RMU's level.

I don't either. It's a chance to go see them play, I won't drive 3-1/2 hours specifically to go to a hockey (or basketball) game. Although ironically I'm usually in Central PA between Christmas and New Year's anyway.

Postby **RonnieFranchise** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:37 am

The #1 ranked Friars are playing in a tournament in Florida this week. They get #9 Cornell then #4 BC or OSU. That's a pretty strong field apart from OSU. Could easily see their first loss coming in this tourney.

Postby **count2infinity** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:06 pm

RMU dominating PSU right now...

Postby **RoMo21** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:53 pm

Penn State is trash, I can see why they are scared to play RMU anymore.

Postby **Craig** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:27 pm

Yeah. They couldnt even start competing with nationally relevant teams in 4 years. They should probably give up.

Postby **columbia** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:34 pm

Penn State has a history of pussying out of rivalry scenarios. Can't take the heat, I guess.

Postby **MR25** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:00 am

OSU beat Boston College tonight at the Florida College Hockey Classic.

Postby **count2infinity** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:45 am

The troll is strong in this thread....

Postby **RonnieFranchise** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 1:46 pm

RMU is so dominant in the region that PU is afraid to start a real team.