Icers react to D-1 move

Here is what the head coach of the Penn State University Icers had to say on PSU going Division I in college hockey. I would imagine that Icer head coach Scott Balboni will be out of a job when PSU goes looking for a high profile head coach to run their upstart program. Of course Balboni is interested in the position, it's going to be a very good paying job, I am sure in the $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 dollar range.

The Daily Collegian --- Current Icers head coach Scott Balboni said he definitely would throw his name into the coaching search if he was asked.

Athletic Director Tim Curley said the university will initiate its search for a coach in the next 6-9 months.

“It’s a dream job,” Balboni said. “It’s going to be the premiere job in the country and that’s something that I would consider.”

As far as the current state of the men’s club teams, the Icers and Ice Lions, Curley said Friday his tentative plan is to have a club hockey team that plays on a lower level, as long as there is interest from the students.

Since this means there are only two remaining seasons for the Icers at the Division I club level, Balboni said the Icers are even more determined to leave a lasting impression on the ACHA and Division I club.

“We want to go out on top and win back-to-back national championships,” Balboni said. “That’s what we’re shooting for.”