Penn State Men's Hockey Achieves Weekend Sweep Against Canisius

Penn State men's hockey recorded its first wins of the season by sweeping Canisius at Pegula Ice Arena. After starting the season with four losses, the Nittany Lions triumphed 5-1 on Friday and followed up with a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday.

Dane Dowiak opened the scoring in the first game just 2:19 into the first period and added another goal in the second period during a power play. The team’s five goals on Friday came from three players, with Dowiak and Andrew Kuzma each netting two goals, while Jackson Smith contributed one.

Saturday's game was more competitive, ending in overtime with goals from Mac Gadowsky, Justin Poirier, and Smith. Penn State showcased strong offensive play throughout the weekend, registering 81 shots on goal compared to Canisius' 51. This successful series sets the stage for the Nittany Lions as they prepare to face Minnesota in their upcoming Big Ten series.