Richard Bundy's successor is one step closer to being named. According to sources within the Blue Band, the selection committee has narrowed down the list to three finalists: Gregory Drane (Penn State), Kyle Glaser (Texas State), and Michael Robinson (Georgia).
Penn State has picked itself up recently, winning three of its last five after a slow start in conference play. The two losses during that stretch were close road games decided in the closing minutes. As the team travels to Columbus, Ohio for tonight's game against the No. 20 Buckeyes, it will be searching for that elusive first road win in conference play.
Second-line forward Eric Scheid has been a consistent offensive force for the second-straight season, quietly adding depth behind Penn State's attention-grabbing top line.
After a series sweep of Wisconsin last weekend, goaltender PJ Musico was honored as the Big Ten Third Star of the Week for the first time of his career.
After earning a victory in the first start of his collegiate career last Saturday, Penn State goalie Connor Darcey was named the first-ever recipient of the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award.
For the second time this season and in program history, Penn State hockey has once again found itself on the USCHO's Top 20 Poll. Coming in at No. 19, it surpassed the program-high that was set in December.