Relive Onward State’s Road Trip To The Frozen Four
We are back, folks.
This past week, Onward State’s men’s hockey beat traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, for Penn State men’s hockey’s appearance in the Frozen Four. I shot the game as a photographer, and Nolan Wick and Jack Scott covered it as writers.
After around 24 hours in the car, we made many memories to reflect on. Although Penn State lost to Boston University, we still had a great time.
Wednesday
We were supposed to leave after class on Wednesday, but instead left at around 5:30 p.m.
The beginning of the trip was the most fun, and we felt very alive and awake.
Our first stop was, of course, Sheetz.
Soon enough, we made it to Pittsburgh! We were playing games throughout the car ride to make it go faster.
Finally, we crossed state lines for the first time.
The superior Pennsylvania city
— Nolan Wick (@nolan_wick) April 9, 2025pic.twitter.com/CRPj0M2dUW
Soon enough, we were through to the Midwest. Obviously, we made a pit stop at Ohio State before tucking in for the night in Troy.
Thursday
We got back on the road around 9 a.m. for the second half of the drive. I slept most of the way so I would be well-rested for the hockey game.
Finally, we made it to Missouri, but it took us a long time to find parking.
After we ate our media meals, we got to work.
OS is in the building
— Nolan Wick (@nolan_wick) April 10, 2025
After our loss, we had to drive an hour (in the wrong direction) to our hotel. I couldn’t sleep — not because of our loss — but because Jack snores ridiculously loud, and Nolan had a stuffy nose, but he acted like he was dying of the plague.
Friday
Before leaving to make it back to State College, we had to stop and see the iconic St. Louis Arch. After that, it was time for something even more impressive: Culver’s.
We had Culver’s in Ohio for dinner before spending the night in Pittsburgh.
Saturday
Home sweet home.
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