Michigan’s hockey team wasn’t in public view about an hour before puck drop against Penn State on Saturday night, but it could be heard. Just before beginning their off-ice warmup, several amped-up players delivered motivating words to the rest of the team that reverberated throughout Yost Ice Arena,

The Spartans suffered their first regulation loss since Dec. 6 at Wisconsin in a 4-2 defeat against Ohio State on Thursday night.

The men’s hockey team will try to continue its forward momentum with a weekend clash against Michigan. Unbeaten in its last five games, Penn State suddenly has life following two big wins over Ohio State.

Michigan and PSU playing rollercoaster affairs is nothing new. In their first series in November, the Wolverines let a three-goal lead evaporate before scoring late for a 6-5 win in the opener. They recovered from an early 3-0 deficit the following night and won 10-6.