A Penn State legend is continuing his playing career in the pros.
Jimmy Dowd Jr., who spent five seasons with the Nittany Lions, has signed with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL — an affiliate of the New Jersey Devils.
WE ARE excited to announce that @PennStateMHKY defenseman Jimmy Dowd Jr. has signed for the upcoming season!He attended @NJDevils Development Camp this past month!Welcome to Adirondack, @jimmydowdjr u26a1
— Adirondack Thunder (@ECHLThunder) July 29, 2025
The New Jersey native had a lustrous career at Penn State, finishing his tenure tied with Cole Hults for the most assists by a defenseman in program history with 61.