Author: Mikey Mandarino

About the Author

Mikey Mandarino

Mikey is a senior majoring in journalism who's a Senior Editor for Onward State. He's from Bedminster, New Jersey, so naturally, Mikey is way too obnoxious about all the best things his home state has to offer. Mikey also loves to play golf, but he sucks at it because golf is really hard. You can follow Mikey on Twitter @Mikey_Mandarino in order to fill your timeline with all the hockey/golf content you'll ever need. You can also send all hate mail, death threats, and your vote for the best chicken parm in State College to [email protected]

Athletics

No. 9 Penn State Hockey Drops 4-2 Decision Against No. 19 Michigan State

By Mikey Mandarino

1/24/20 9:23 pm

Patrick Khodorenko's hat trick and John Lethemon's stellar goaltending powered the Spartans to a crucial win over the Nittany Lions.

Athletics

Penn State Hockey Vows To Avenge Michigan State, Goaltender John Lethemon’s Shutout Masterclass

By Mikey Mandarino

1/24/20 4:23 am

Lethemon put up a 48-save shutout against Penn State back in November, so in star center Evan Barratt's words, the Nittany Lions "owe him two good games" in East Lansing.

Athletics

Evan Barratt Blossoming Into Emotional Leader For Penn State Hockey

By Mikey Mandarino

1/23/20 4:06 am

"Evan's an extremely emotional player, positively and negatively. His emotion is something we feed off of."

Football

John Urschel To Serve Three-Year Term On College Football Playoff Selection Committee

By Mikey Mandarino

1/22/20 12:30 pm

Urschel will be part of the exclusive group of people that determines who qualifies for the four-team College Football Playoff every year.

Athletics

Penn State Hockey Hits Reset Button After Dismal Friday Loss To Michigan

By Mikey Mandarino

1/22/20 4:09 am

Guy Gadowsky changed every single line combination and defensive pairing he rolled out after his team lost to Michigan 6-0 on Friday night.

Features

10 Questions With Penn State Athletics Sideline Reporter Hannah Mears

By Mikey Mandarino

1/22/20 4:02 am

Penn State senior Hannah Mears is an aspiring broadcast journalist who's honed her reporting skills as a sideline reporter for Penn State Athletics over the past three-plus years.