Mack, an All-Big Ten second-team selection this season, had one of the best statistical seasons for the Nittany Lion defensemen all-time registering 30 points on three goals and 27 assists with a plus-23 rating and 71 blocked shots.
Mack’s point total ranked third in the Big Ten and tied for eighth nationally among blueliners while his plus/minus paced the Big Ten and was the fourth-best in the nation among defensemen. His 27 assists also paced all B1G d-men while ranking fourth in the nation.
The Ontario native’s 30 points tied the Penn State single-season record for points by a defensemen while his 27 assists are the most-ever in a single-season for a Nittany Lion blueliner and rank tied for third-most all-time. The former captain’s plus-23 rating is also tied for the sixth-best in a single-season at Penn State while his 71 blocked shots are good for the ninth-most in a single-season.
Mack ends his time in Hockey Valley tied for fourth all-time in games played with 149 while his 65 points are the third-most by a Nittany Lion defensemen with his 54 assists and 11 goals ranking third and seventh all-time among blueliners. His 184 blocked shots and plus-41 rating are good for fifth and sixth all-time as a Nittany Lion.
“My time at Penn State has been nothing short of remarkable and the lessons I’ve learned here are what have prepared me for this opportunity. I’m so thankful for the support I’ve received not only from my teammates and coaches but from the entire Penn State community,” commented Mack. “I will always cherish my time in Hockey Valley and I can’t wait to continue my involvement with this program as a proud alumnus.”
Penn State concluded its season with a loss to Boston University in the national semifinals after advancing to its first-ever Frozen Four following the fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Penn State’s 22-14-4 overall record featured a 15-5-4 mark since the start of January with the 22 overall wins ranking tied for the second-most in a single-season all time.
