It was clear from the game's opening puck drop that second-ranked Clarkson intended to dictate play against Penn State.
The Golden Knights took the lead in the first period and controlled the game from that point on, defeating the Nittany Lions 2-0.
Clarkson came into the game playing aggressive on goal, with 11 shots for the first period, compared to Penn State’s seven.
Clarkson’s offense was faster than Penn State’s defense, which led to junior Loren Gabel scoring the first goal of the night for Clarkson, 11 minutes into the game.
Passing by Penn State throughout the game was a bit weak, with many incomplete passes.