UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Adjusting to the normal college life presents a challenge all its own. Trying to balance that with preparing to play Division I hockey is a huge commitment for Penn State's incoming freshman class.
Eight new Nittany Lions will be joining the roster this upcoming season, and each one understands the hard work and dedication needed to succeed both on and off the ice.
"Being able to become a family right away with my teammates was huge," said forward Abby Welch on how she was able to adjust to college. "Right when I got on campus in the summer, all the upperclassmen were so welcoming and we felt part of a team.