When Penn State earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament last weekend, its veteran core took center stage, returning to the arena where its season came to a heartbreaking end just two years ago.
When it came time for puck drop in Allentown, Pennsylvania, however, while the senior leaders brought their experience, it was the Nittany Lions’ youngest that paved the way.
In probably its biggest game to date, it was the blue and white’s second line — comprised of freshmen JJ Wiebusch and Charlie Cerrato, and sophomore Matt DiMarsico — that powered the unit to a dominant 5-1 victory over No.