No. 9 Penn State men's hockey lost 4-2 to No. 7 Ohio State after three third-period scores by the Buckeyes.
The Nittany Lions clinched the CHA regular-season championship with their win over Syracuse on Saturday.
The Nittany Lions kicked off their year strong with a definitive victory in the season's first game.
The Nittany Lions' 20-point victory over the Buckeyes Friday night marked the program's 40th consecutive win.
Kevin Wall's go-ahead goal late in the third period propelled Penn State to a big win over No. 7 Ohio State.
Furmanek will reportedly join the program as a tight end with a preferred walk-on offer.