Penn State left winger Gavin McKenna, front left, carries the puck in front of Arizona State Bennett Schimek (23) during the second period of an NCAA college hockey game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

TEMPE, Ariz. — Freshman Gavin McKenna netted the game-winning goal on the power play late in the third period as the No. 5 Penn State men’s ice hockey team used four unanswered third period goals for the second-straight night to down No. 14 Arizona State, 4-2, and complete the weekend sweep of the Sun Devils on Saturday night.

PSU won, 6-3, late Friday night.

Curve applications

Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, announced that Grant Applications for the 2025 Grant Program are available now to area non-profits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community.

Organizations looking to participate in the Grant Program are encouraged to submit their application between now and Wednesday, Dec. 10 and must be submitted through the online form. There is a request limit of $5,000 for all organizations.

For additional information on Altoona Curve charities, reach Curve Director of Community Relations Tony Talarigo at atalarigo@altoonacurve.com.