It also helps that Penn State has one of the low-key hottest goalies in hockey. Arsenii Sergeev has been clutch during this stretch, outplaying his counterpart just about every game, helping the team win 11 of its past 13 games.

NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four features the best four college hockey teams remaining in the NCAA National Championship. The NCAA Frozen Four happens on Thursday, Apr. 10 with Denver Pioneers battling Western Michigan Broncos with a start time of 5 p.

Penn State left wing Matt Dimarsico, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Maine in the second period during the first round of the NCAA college hockey tournament on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Allentown, Pa. AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek