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Freshman Feature: Funkey Learning the Ropes

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Freshman goaltender Chris Funkey has dedicated himself both on and off the ice to the Penn State men's hockey program and has displayed his natural ability in the crease. The Illinois native, however, didn't start his hockey career between the pipes. "I actually haven't always played goalie," said Funkey. "When I first started out I was a forward, then I started playing goalie in my cousin's basement. I was the youngest of us and they used to put me in the net and I just ended up falling in love with it." Funkey's love for goaltending and the sport of hockey is clear to his teammates and coaches.