Tradition vs. Investment: Ohio State Hockey Hosts Penn State in Top-20 Big Ten Clash

When Ohio State’s Gunnarwolfe Fontaine buried an overtime winner against Penn State in last year’s Big Ten Tournament semifinal, the Schottenstein Center erupted. It wasn’t just any victory; it was another spark in one of college hockey’s most quietly intense rivalries.  This weekend, No. 17 Ohio State will host No. 4 Penn State in a […]

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Buckeyes blend veteran leadership, new talent in season-opening sweep

The sound of skates cutting across fresh ice echoed through the Schottenstein Center as the Ohio State men’s hockey team lined up for introductions in its season opener in front of 3,520 fans.  Students pressed along the glass, families filled the lower bowl, and the rest of the arena hummed with the first-night rhythm, quiet […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey: Ohio State survives overtime thriller over Penn State to secure spot in Big Ten Championship

Going into the final period, the Buckeyes faced an uphill battle to tie the game, let alone win it. They tied it. They took the lead. They lost the lead. Then, in overtime, No. 10 Ohio State defeated No. 11 Penn State in a dramatic 4-3 sudden-death victory Saturday night in Columbus, securing a spot […]

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Happy Scatman Day to those who celebrate—and everyone should!

Today would be the 83rd birthday of John “Scatman John” Larkin if he was still here with us. Honestly I kinda wish he was, the world would be a lot better.

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Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 8 Ohio State defeats Michigan 2-1 in overtime battle

After the Buckeyes gave up a goal lead and back-to-back penalties, Ohio State was dead in the water.  Michigan had a 5-on-3 advantage and looked to capitalize on a shorthanded Ohio State, which was up against all odds. However, the Buckeyes had other plans.  No. 8 Ohio State snatched a 2-1 overtime win from the […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 8 Ohio State prepares to face rival No. 11 Michigan Thursday and Friday

It’s an all-important rivalry weekend for the Buckeyes in Columbus. No. 8 Ohio State will host No. 11 Michigan in a highly anticipated showdown to close out the regular season, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday at Value City Arena.  The fierce rivalry has a rich history, and the […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey: Minnesota sweeps Ohio State 4-1, 6-3 in Minneapolis

It was a series sweep in Minneapolis, but it wasn’t the sweep that the Buckeyes had hoped for. No. 7 Ohio State fell to No. 4 Minnesota 4-1 on Friday and 6-3 on Saturday in the Buckeyes’ final road series of the year. Game 1 The Gophers got on the board 12 minutes into the […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey No. 11 Ohio State splits series, falls to No. 2 Michigan State 4-1

A night after the No. 11 Buckeyes took down No. 2 Michigan State, Ohio State was seeking a sweep. But the Spartans had other plans Friday night. The Buckeyes failed to find a spark and ultimately fell flat against Michigan State as the Spartans escaped Columbus with a 4-1 win and split the two-game series […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 11 Ohio State to host No. 2 Michigan State in Big Ten showdown

After a disappointing series against Penn State last weekend, the Buckeyes are looking to bounce back against the Spartans. No. 11 Ohio State will host No. 2 Michigan State at Value City Arena for a pivotal Big Ten series in Columbus at 8 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday.  The Buckeyes (15-7-2, 8-5-1 Big Ten) […]

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Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 3 Buckeyes fall in shootout, overtime to No. 7 Penn State

The weekend didn’t go as planned for Ohio State as it walked away with just two points from its weekend series against Penn State. No. 3 Ohio State (15-7-2, 8-5-1 Big Ten) dropped a shootout in Friday’s opener to No. 7 Penn State (10-10-3, 1-9-3 Big Ten) before it fell in overtime during Saturday’s contest […]

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