With a record of 30-5-1 and the top seed, the Nittany Lions entered the final game before the NCAA tournament against the No.2 seed Mercyhurst to claim the AHA conference trophy. For the third year in a row, Penn State looked to secure the AHA championship with a win over the Lakers.
In front of a large home crowd at Pegula Ice Arena, the Nittany Lions defended their AHA conference championship title and won 4-1.
Penn State was quick with pressure against the green and blue, having an immediate opportunity led by captain Tessa Janecke, which was guarded against by Mercyhurst defenders outside the crease.