Talvitie scored twice as Finland beat Switzerland 6-1 in its semifinal on Friday, while Barratt and Team USA advanced to the gold medal game with a 2-1 victory over Russia.
"I've assured her this won't happen again and understand my actions last night come with consequences."
Minnesota (6-7-4, 3-2-3 Big Ten) has underachieved this season, but Mariucci Arena has been a house of horrors for the Nittany Lions in years past.
Penn State men's basketball head coach Pat Chambers apologized postgame for an incident in the first half of the Nittany Lions clash with Michigan when he pushed freshman guard Myles Dread during a timeout.
Despite a late charge to keep the game within reach, poor shooting on the night wasn't enough to overcome Teniya Page's fourth 20+ scoring effort in the last five games.
36 combined points between Lamar Stevens and Mike Watkins weren't enough for Penn State to hang with the undefeated Wolverines.