Gophers, Nittany Lions Battle to 1-1 Tie Friday

Minnesota Gophers Tie Penn State 1-1 in Big Ten Hockey Opener

Main Story No. 18 Minnesota opened Big Ten play with a 1-1 tie against Penn State in Minneapolis, then lost the shootout and the extra conference point. Javon Moore scored for the Gophers, while goalie Luca Di Pasquo made 28 saves to help Minnesota extend its unbeaten streak to four games. By the Numbers Minnesota outshot Penn State 15-6 in the first period and took all 5 shots in overtime. The Gophers went 0-for-4 on the power play; Di Pasquo…

Penn State Battles Back to Earn 1-1 Tie Against Minnesota Behind Fleming’s 35 Saves

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Penn State needed a response after falling behind early against Minnesota on Friday night, and the Nittany Lions found one behind a timely third-period goal from Justin Poirier and another outstanding performance from goaltender Josh Fleming. Penn State battled Minnesota to a 1-1 tie at 3M Arena at Mariucci, overcoming a first-period […]

Penn State Men's Hockey Scrapes Out 2-1 Shootout Win Over No. 18 Minnesota In Big Ten Opener

Penn State men’s hockey (2-4-1, 0-0-1 Big Ten) beat No. 18 Minnesota (2-3-2, 0-0-1 Big Ten) 2-1 in shootout fashion on Friday night at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After falling behind early, the Nittany Lions clawed their way back behind a great effort by Josh Fleming, tying the game in the third period, before Dane Dowiak scored the game-winner in the shootout. How It Happened Josh Fleming got the start in goal for the Nitta…

Gophers, Nittany Lions Battle to 1-1 Tie Friday

Javon Moore scored the only goal of the night for the No. 18 Minnesota men's hockey team in a 1-1 tie against Penn State Friday night from 3M Arena at Mariucci in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams.