When Terry and Kim Pegula gifted Penn State University $88 million, the intentions were made clear. The establishment of a Division-I men’s ice hockey program was the headliner, but a women’s hockey program was no less important to the Pegulas.
As that historic gift climbed over $100 million, historic seasons quickly became commonplace at the arena which bears the beneficiaries’ name. Such seasons were weighted heavily to the men’s program, however.
Now, with Guy Gadowsky’s squad nearing the end of a rebuilding/retooling/whatever adjective best applies season, the spotlight shines on Jeff Kampersal and the women’s program.
Having just completed a remarkable regular season with a 16-2-2 record, the Nittany Lions now turn their attention to the CHA Tournament.