Kotelnicki spent two years leading Penn State's offense.
Penn State hired Iowa State safeties coach Deon Broomfield on December 11.
Mack earned starting safety reps early in the season.
Payne has made appearances in the last three seasons for the Nittany Lions.
Boyer played in seven games this season.
Unlike last season, Penn State men's hockey finds themselves in strong position for the postseason at the start of January.