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Twitter reacts to Penn State’s NCAA Hockey Tournament loss to Michigan

Twitter reacts to Penn State hockey’s incredible run before losing to Michigan in NCAA Tournament.

Penn State has had a rough year against the Michigan Wolverines. Between 2022 and 2023 they have beaten Penn State in football, basketball, wrestling, and now hockey.

No bigger stage than the losses to Michigan in wrestling and hockey but the hockey one stings more because the Nittany Lions were one win away from their first Frozen Four appearance in program history. Despite having the lead late into the third period, it wasn’t meant to be as the Wolverines would tie it up before eventually scoring the winning goal in overtime.

This game had Penn State fans treating it like a football game and Twitter reflected that, here are some of those tweets.

Penn State hockey one win away from Frozen Four. How to watch Penn State-Michigan on Sunday

Penn State hockey looks for a historic victory on Sunday with a spot in the Frozen Four on the line against Michigan.

After a dominant victory in round one of the NCAA Hockey Tournament in Allentown on Friday, Penn State looks to advance to its first Frozen Four on Sunday. To do that, Penn State will have to top the region’s top seed and Big Ten champion Michigan.

Michigan leads the all-time series with Penn State by a 25-15-1 margin. That includes a 3-1 record against the Nittany Lions this season, but the games played this year have generally been close decisions. So Penn State knows it can play with one of the top hockey programs in the country this season, and it hopes to have enough of a home-ice advantage in the PPL Center in Allentown to fuel a major upset for the biggest win in the history of the program.

Both Big Ten programs are coming off blowout victories in the first round. Penn State scored the NCAA’s most lopsided victory in tournament history with an 8-0 victory over Michigan Tech. But that record stood for just a few hours as Michigan followed with an 11-1 victory over Colgate. So it may be safe to say the offenses are clicking and the goalies will be challenged with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line.

Penn State and Michigan are playing for one spot in the Frozen Four, but as many as three Big Ten teams could fill the Frozen Four in Tampa. Ohio State dominated Harvard in their first-round matchup, 8-1, and faces Quinnipiac on Sunday afternoon in Bridgeport, CT. Minnesota, the top seed in the tournament, has already clinched a spot in the Frozen Four with a second-round victory over St. Cloud State. The Gophers are set to face Boston in a Frozen Four matchup on Monday, April 6.

If you want to watch Penn State hockey go for a historic win, here’s how to catch all of the action with a spot in the Frozen Four on the line.

  • Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

Colgate vs. Michigan, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch College Hockey

The Colgate Raiders will meet Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament on Friday night.

The Michigan Wolverines are once again a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament. This year, they will face Colgate in the first round, as they begin their quest for the national championship that has eluded them since 1998.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Colgate vs. Michigan

  • When: Friday, March 24
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Colgate (+280) vs. Michigan (-375)

O/U: 6.5

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Merrimack vs. Quinnipiac, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch College Hockey

The Merrimack Warriors will meet the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship on Friday night.

The Merrimack Warriors will meet the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, and their road to Tampa begins on Friday evening.

Merrimack has had a solid season and will be looking to upset the heavily favored Bobcats, while Quinnipiac comes into the tournament tied for the most wins in the country with a 30-4-3 record, and are led by standout players such as Odeen Tufto, who has tallied 18 goals and 41 assists this season.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Merrimack vs. Quinnipiac

  • When: Friday, March 24
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNEWS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Merrimack (+190) vs. Quinnipiac (-250)

O/U: 5

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Michigan Tech vs. Penn State, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch College Hockey

The second-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions team will face off against third-seeded Michigan Tech Huskies in the Allentown Regional on Friday night.

The second-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions team will face off against third-seeded Michigan Tech Huskies in the Allentown Regional on Friday night. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

Penn State is coming off a disappointing loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament, but they are determined to bounce back in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Michigan Tech has had a strong season and finished second in the WCHA conference. The Huskies have won six of their last eight games and will be looking to carry that momentum into the NCAA Tournament.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Michigan Tech vs. Penn State

  • When: Friday, March 24
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Michigan Tech (+110) vs. Penn State (-130)

O/U: 5

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Ohio State vs. Harvard, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch College Hockey

The Ohio State men’s hockey team is set to begin its journey in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament against Harvard on Friday.

The Ohio State men’s hockey team is set to begin its journey in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament against Harvard on Friday afternoon.  Ohio State is no stranger to the NCAA tournament, having made it to the tournament seven times in the past ten years. The Buckeyes are led by head coach Steve Rohlik and boast a talented squad that includes the likes of Tanner Laczynski, Gustaf Westlund, and Tommy Nappier.

Meanwhile, Harvard will be looking to cause an upset and advance to the next round. The Crimson is led by head coach Ted Donato, a former NHL player and Olympic medalist.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Ohio State vs. Harvard

  • When: Friday, March 24
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Ohio State (+100) vs. Harvard (-130)

O/U: 5.5

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Canisius vs. Minnesota, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch NCAA College Hockey

The Canisius Golden Griffs will take on the No. 1 overall seed Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Fargo Regional semifinal on Thursday.

The Canisius Golden Griffs will take on the No. 1 overall seed Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Fargo Regional semifinal of the 2023 NCAA Division Men’s Ice Hockey Championship on Thursday night.

Canisius comes into the NCAA Tournament with a 20-18-3 overall record, having captured the program’s second Atlantic Hockey Championship. The Griffs have been on a hot streak lately, going 15-6-1 since the start of 2023 after a slow start to the season that saw them go just 5-11-1.

Minnesota, on the other hand, comes into the tournament with a strong record of 29-6-1 and boasts several NHL prospects, including defenseman Brock Faber and forward Chaz Lucius. The Gophers have been dominant this season, with the third-best offense in the country, averaging 4.14 goals per game.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Canisius vs. Minnesota

  • When: Thursday, March 23
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Canisius (+600) vs. Minnesota (-900)

O/U: 5.5

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Cornell vs. Denver, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch NCAA College Hockey

The Denver Pioneers are gearing up for a matchup against the Cornell Big Red in the NCAA Tournament Northeast Regional Semifinals on Thursday.

The Denver Pioneers are gearing up for a matchup against the Cornell Big Red in the NCAA Tournament Northeast Regional Semifinals on Thursday.

The Pioneers are no strangers to the NCAA Tournament, having won the championship in 2017 and made it to the Frozen Four in four of the last five seasons. Meanwhile, Cornell is making their 22nd appearance in the NCAA Tournament and has a solid record this season, with a record of 11-7-3. They have several key players to watch, including forward Morgan Barron, who leads the team in scoring with 24 points.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Cornell vs. Denver

  • When: Thursday, March 23
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNEWS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 
  • Live Stream: ESPN+ (watch now) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Cornell (+180) vs. Denver (-225)

O/U: 5.5

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Minnesota State vs. St. Cloud State, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

On Thursday, Minnesota State will meet St. Cloud State in the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament as they both look to advance to the next round.

On Thursday, Minnesota State will meet St. Cloud State in the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament as they both look to advance to the next round. St. Cloud State, the fourth seed in the NCHC, earned its spot in the tournament by winning the conference championship game against Colorado College with a 3-0 victory.

Minnesota State, on the other hand, comes into the tournament as the CCHA regular-season champion and with a conference tournament championship under its belt after a 3-2 overtime victory against Northern Michigan.

This will be a great day of college hockey, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.

Minnesota State vs. St. Cloud State

  • When: Thursday, March 23
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 

NCAA Frozen Four Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA College Hockey odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Minnesota State (+125) vs. St. Cloud State (-150)

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Penn State hockey returns to NCAA tournament, will face Michigan Tech

Penn State’s hockey team will play in this year’s NCAA tournament and will get a nice home-ice advantage

The tournament madness may have come to an end for the men’s basketball team, but Penn State’s March mayhem is just about to begin. Penn State’s ice hockey team was selected to participate in this year’s Division 1 men’s ice hockey championship tournament with hopes of playing in its first Frozen Four after finishing its season with a record of 21-15-1. That postseason run will begin on Friday with a matchup against Michigan Tech (24-10-4) in Allentown.

This is the third NCAA tournament berth for Penn State. It is Penn State’s first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2018 after making back-to-back appearances in 2017 and 2018. Penn State is serving as the host institution in Allentown, and the Nittany Lions figure to have a bit of a home-ice advantage in the PPL Center this weekend.

The matchup with Michigan Tech marks the first meeting between the two programs. If Penn State can get by Michigan Tech, a possible showdown with Big Ten champion Michigan could come next. Michigan will face Colgate in the other regional semifinal on Friday evening in Allentown. The winners of Friday night’s game will play each other on Sunday with a trip to the Frozen Four in Tampa on the line.

Penn State was 10-0 this season in non-conference play and was 1-3 against Michigan during the regular season. Two of those losses were decided by one goal, including an overtime loss at home earlier in the Big Ten schedule.

Minnesota and Ohio State also made the NCAA tournament, giving the Big Ten four spots in the field. Minnesota is the top seed in the Fargo regional and will face Canisius in the first round, with a possible matchup with Minnesota State or St. Cloud State to follow. Ohio State will take on Harvard in the Bridgeport regional in Connecticut. The Buckeyes hope to face either Quinnipiac or Merrimack in the following round.

Penn State lost its only game played in the 2018 NCAA hockey tournament, losing 5-1 to Denver in Allentown. Denver also eliminated Penn State the previous season in the second round, after Penn State blasted Union 10-3 in the first round in Cincinnati.

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