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Penn State men’s hockey expects to overcome challenge of playing without Roar Zone support

The last time there was a game at Pegula Ice Arena, there were thousands of fans screaming at the top of their lungs, creating a deafening cheer whenever their beloved Nittany Lions scored.

It's become a routine occurrence in the nine-year history of Penn State's existence.

However, for Penn State's next game, there will be near total silence — minus a few stick taps on the ice, coaches yelling and skates carving up the ice.

This is the reality Penn State is faced with this season.

Usually backed by its faithful Roar Zone, Guy Gadowsky’s squad will instead skate in an eerily empty Pegula Ice Arena for its games in the 2020-21 campaign.