ANNAPOLIS, Md. — We hadn’t seen the Penn State hockey club, generally known as the Icers, in about five years, so when we found out they were going to be nearby, we made sure to see them. Last weekend, they played a Friday and Saturday series with Navy, winning both games. We caught the Saturday night match-up at McMullen Arena. [flickr set: Icers: Penn State at Navy]

Penn State got off to a strong start, scoring the first goal early. Surprisingly, Navy responded soon after, but the tie didn’t last long. Penn State netted another goal and went into the break up 2-1. Most telling was the Icers 17 shots to the Middies six.

The second period would be more of the same as the faster Icers dominated with speed and precision passing. In the third period, the Icers scored their final two goals while shorthanded. In total they had 57 shots on the night, while Navy had a respectable 30.

The Icers are ranked #3 in ACHA Division I. By the way, in May I spoke with someone close to the program and asked about getting a new hockey arena built which would be necessary for the Icers to move up to varsity, Big11Ten/NCAA competition. He or she said there is a lead gift for construction, but the university is holding off on big new construction projects for a while. Someday…

Icers show discipline during weekend domination – The Collegian