This Week In Happy Valley: Silver Linings

Penn State lost the outdoor game, but the weekend was not a total loss

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 31: Gavin McKenna #72 of the Penn State Nittany Lions skates before an NCAA men's hockey game against the Michigan State Spartans at the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Despite the loss on Saturday, Gavin McKenna turned in a strong performance against Michigan State.

Saturday’s crowd was the second-largest ever for an outdoor college hockey game.

Penn State’s game-worn jerseys from the outdoor game will be auctioned off.

Four Penn State women’s hockey players begin their Olympic journey this week.

Men’s hockey fell to No. 6 in this week’s poll, while the women’s tel remained at No. 4.

No. 7 men’s lacrosse won its season opener over Colgate.

Category: General Sports