After losing their first nine Big Ten games, the Nittany Lions were 'looking up the mountain,' coach Guy Gadowsky said. But they refused to get negative.

Matt DiMarsico played hero for the Nittany Lions, getting the overtime golden goal for Penn State to punch the blue and white's ticket to the frozen four. It's the first-ever appearance for the program as one of the final four teams in the country.

Ohio State, Minnesota and No. 2 Michigan State all fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, leaving Penn State (22-13-4) as the final team remaining from the conference in the tournament. After their miserable start in conference play, the Nittany Lions proved it isn’t how you start, it’s how you finish.