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2022-23 Penn State Nittany Lions

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ZedLeppelin

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I didn't want to drag up the old Penn State thread from this past season, so I'm starting a new one for the 2022-23 season.

This is hard to write, but I think someone else can feel free to post Penn State women's hockey news going forward. My twin brother passed away, and it's really taken the wind out of my sails, as we shared a huge love for women's hockey - he was a diehard UMD fan when he was still in Duluth, and he kind of adopted Penn State after he moved to North Carolina since I'm here at Penn State. He didn't post much here (his user name was Lurky McLurkface), but we sure talked a lot about women's hockey. I can't see turning away from women's hockey, but my enthusiasm won't be the same without him to talk to. I suppose that could change by the time hockey season rolls around, so we'll see.

Anyway...here's the thread for the upcoming season.
 
ZedLeppelin said:
I didn't want to drag up the old Penn State thread from this past season, so I'm starting a new one for the 2022-23 season.

This is hard to write, but I think someone else can feel free to post Penn State women's hockey news going forward. My twin brother passed away, and it's really taken the wind out of my sails, as we shared a huge love for women's hockey - he was a diehard UMD fan when he was still in Duluth, and he kind of adopted Penn State after he moved to North Carolina since I'm here at Penn State. He didn't post much here (his user name was Lurky McLurkface), but we sure talked a lot about women's hockey. I can't see turning away from women's hockey, but my enthusiasm won't be the same without him to talk to. I suppose that could change by the time hockey season rolls around, so we'll see.

Anyway...here's the thread for the upcoming season.
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I'm so genuinely sorry for your loss. Words are small consolation, but let me assure you that your brother's spirit lives on through you and all the shared memories you have together, and that's a forever thing. I know many others will join me in saying this; I'm sending positive thoughts your way as you go through this very sad and difficult time. My heartfelt condolences also go to you and your entire family. I sincerely hope you'll keep posting. You're part of this crazy fan forum family and we wouldn't be the same without you. Take good care of yourself please!
 
Please keep posting here, Zed. I bet that's what your twin brother would have wanted. Godspeed.
 
Thank you Zed, for sharing about your loss with us. I echo what others have already posted on the thread in offering my condolences to you and your family.
 
FiveHoleFrenzy said:
Thank you Zed, for sharing about your loss with us. I echo what others have already posted on the thread in offering my condolences to you and your family.
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Oh my, I'm so glad I decided to pop into this thread. I second the sharing about the loss. We are all brothers and sisters in the women's forum, a really fun mix of folks who do care for each other in a very small community. My heart truly aches for you.

It looks like Lurky really enjoyed making polls and saw a great run by UMD, lots of posts about the NCAA tourney this year. Smiley face.
 
Timothy A said:
Oh my, I'm so glad I decided to pop into this thread. I second the sharing about the loss. We are all brothers and sisters in the women's forum, a really fun mix of folks who do care for each other in a very small community. My heart truly aches for you.

It looks like Lurky really enjoyed making polls and saw a great run by UMD, lots of posts about the NCAA tourney this year. Smiley face.
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For a second time, I find myself agreeing with Timothy.
Keep with us Zed.
 
Zed, so sorry for your loss. As others have said, I also have appreciated your contributions to the forum and hope they don’t stop. Maybe consider them in memoriam for your brother going forward. Sounds like that could be a fitting legacy given his participation in the forum as well. Regardless, you have my thoughts and prayers!
 
Thank you so much for your kind words and condolences - that really hit home, and it means a lot. Guys aren't supposed to admit it, but you broke me, and I needed that. This is one special group, and I thank you.
 
The Women's Hockey Team's loss is the Pittsburgh Post Gazette's gain as the women's hockey reporter, Brooke Steach has graduated and news will evidently be at a trickle without her. However, a shout out to Ms. Steach for a job well done for covering PSU Women's Hockey.
 
ZedLeppelin said:
Penn State has announced its 2022-23 schedule, and the regular season starts with a bang - a home series against Wisconsin at Pegula Ice Arena on Septmeber 22-23, both at 7:00 PM (Eastern). Penn State will play five non-conference teams from the 2021-22 NCAA tournament: Wisconsin, Minnesota-Duluth, Colgate, Yale, and Minnesota.

Schedule: https://gopsusports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/schedule

Article: https://gopsusports.com/news/2022/6...-womens-hockey-releases-2022-23-schedule.aspx
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UW will have a freshmen laden team with Olympic returnees and an unproven starting goalie, so a lot of turnover and uncertainty on the team and not a lot a time to gel before a tough road series. Maybe PSU can get a win and a big PWR boost before the UW machine gets rolling, and it will.

Watts is PSU's very early scouting report?
 
Timothy A said:
UW will have a freshmen laden team with Olympic returnees and an unproven starting goalie, so a lot of turnover and uncertainty on the team and not a lot a time to gel before a tough road series. Maybe PSU can get a win and a big PWR boost before the UW machine gets rolling, and it will.

Watts is PSU's very early scouting report?
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Early scouting report for Penn State: too early to tell, but a lot of roster changes.

Assuming everyone in the transfer portal is out (or doesn't find a new home elsewhere, and gets doghoused here for entering the portal), Penn State will be down seven of last season's forwards. They do have two incoming freshman forwards, according to collegecommitments.com, and two grad transfer forwards. They have two incoming freshman defenders, too. Thankfully, Josie Bothun will still be between the pipes for Penn State.

The biggest loss at forward is Natalie Heising, who finished her fifth year of eligibility last season. Forwards who also graduated, but entered the transfer portal, are Amy Dobson (another big loss) and Anna Promersberger. The other forward transfers are Rachel Weiss, Jess Ciarrocchi, Carrie Byrnes, and Mikayla Lantto.

The bright spot of incoming freshmen is obviously forward Tessa Janecke, who just played so well for Team USA in the IIHF U18 tournament. She's absolutely a top line player, and she will have Kiara Zanon up there with her, and probably Alyssa Machado. After that, the rest of the offensive lines are anyone's guess.

The two incoming grad transfer forwards are Courtney Correia from Boston University and Eleri MacKay from Colgate.

Unless there are some late surprises, that makes eleven forwards for the 2022-23 team - seven returners, and four new (or grad transfer) forwards. The defense has five returning, and two new additions.

Penn State has a single exhibition game against RIT before starting the season at home against Wisconsin, so that's the last shot to see who meshes with who this season.

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In the best conference news of the offseason, the CHA is finally going to a best-of-three format for the CHA tournament semifinals, rather than the one-and-done nonsense.
 
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ZedLeppelin said:
In the best conference news of the offseason, the CHA is finally going to a best-of-three format for the CHA tournament semifinals, rather than the one-and-done nonsense.
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Thanks for that news. What is the format? Single-game quarterfinal, best-of-three semis, and then a single-game final, or something different?
 
ARM said:
Thanks for that news. What is the format? Single-game quarterfinal, best-of-three semis, and then a single-game final, or something different?
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No quarterfinal. 5th place team doesn't make tournament. Best of 3 semifinals with a single championship game the following weekend.

Source: bottom of the article: https://chawomenshockey.com/news/2022/6/29/womens-ice-hockey-cha-announces-2022-23-schedule.aspx
2023 CHA Postseason
The 2023 CHA Postseason will open with a pair of best-of-three semifinal series with the No. 1 seed hosting the No. 4 seed and the No. 2 seed hosting the No. 3 seed Feb. 24-26.

The CHA postseason will conclude the weekend of March 3-4 when the two semifinal winners meet at the home of the highest-seeded semifinal winner for one game to determine CHA’s 2023 postseason champion. Date and time for the championship game that weekend are to be determined.
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