Kieger's standing with the program was under question after a 10-19 season.
The Nittany Lions won 72.2% of faceoffs in its shut-out victory against RIT.
Following their game against Cornell, the Nittany Lions leave Princeton with another devastating loss.
Head coach Jeff Kampersal was also honored.
The Nittany Lions survived a late comeback bid from the Knights.
Colby Baldwin and Hunter Aquino took home the conference's awards.