UNIVERSITY PARK
Just over seven years ago, as Penn State was rocking the college hockey world by announcing the creation of its Division I hockey programs, Terry Pegula laid out his vision.
His gift of $88 million that day was not only meant for the varsity programs and the building that now bears his name, but also was for the sport in general and the people of Central Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby understood, telling Pegula, “This is a great thing you are doing for hockey.”
Pegula told the audience that day: “I’m going to guess that maybe someday in these hills of Pennsylvania, maybe we find a Pennsylvania Crosby.