Penn State’s postseason journey begins this weekend in Ann Arbor, where the Nittany Lions face Michigan in a best-of-three first-round series of the Big Ten Tournament.
With a spot in the semifinals on the line, Penn State aims to break its historical struggles at Yost Ice Arena, where it has won only five times in program history. However, this year’s team enters the postseason battle-tested and eager to extend its season.
Building Mental Toughness
Coach Guy Gadowsky emphasized that resilience is key for Penn State’s postseason push. The Nittany Lions battled adversity throughout the season, including a rough 0-8 start in conference play, but turned things around to finish with a 9-11-4 Big Ten record.