Penn State men’s hockey may be on the verge of losing a significant piece.

According to a report from Grand Forks Herald college hockey reporter Brad Elliott Schlossman, Nittany Lion forward Ryan Kirwan has entered the transfer portal.

Morning portal updates:
Penn St. F Ryan Kirwan to portal
Northeastern D Braden Doyle (LAK 6th) to Niagara
Army F Jake Hewitt to SHU
ASU F Jackson Niedermayer to BGSU
AIC F Grayson Dietrich to Niagara
Niagara F David Posma to AIC
FULL UPDATES: https://t.co/AAqXv986g8

— Brad Elliott Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) April 12, 2024

Last season, Kirwan’s 13 goals were the second-most on the team, his 13 assists were sixth, and his 26 points were fourth-most. The junior from DeWitt, New York, has 34 goals and 35 assists for 69 points over his three-year career.

Kirwan’s departure would be another serious loss amid numerous potential departures from the program. Liam Souliere, Dylan Gratton, Chase McLane, and Tyler Paquette have all reportedly entered the transfer portal, also according to the Grand Forks Herald.

So far, Penn State has landed former UConn goaltender Arsenii Sergeev, who could be Souliere’s replacement. With now three forwards reportedly in the transfer portal and several veterans graduating, it’s difficult to envision what the depth chart will look come the 2024-25 season, but the likes of Danny Dzhaniyev, Dylan Lugris, and Ben Schoen could see more ice time.