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Record Setters With their college hockey careers com- ing to a close, Amy and Laura find themselves at or near the top of numer- ous Nittany Lion all-time records. What does it mean to them? They both want to see their current teammates and future Nittany Lions surpass them. Why? It will show progress for a program finding its ground. Both Bowman and Petersen are on pace to become the first Nittany Lions in program history to eclipse the century mark in points. Bowman holds program records in goals and points while Petersen owns the program lead in assists. One could chalk up their success to almost 15 years of playing hockey together. It's cliché, but in this case, accurate: they really know where each other is on the ice. The chemistry is undeniable. "I think [playing together for so long] definitely helps us a ton, especially now," Petersen said. "I mean we don't really yell for pucks, I think communication on the ice is important. I think there are times where we are so used to how each other play. Like I know if I am driving wide, Laura is probably driving to the back post. She'll be there and I can count on that. That has definitely helped us." What's Next Amy and Laura won't be sharing an apartment come the fall of 2017, but they will have left their mark on a burgeoning program. Come this summer, Petersen will be heading off to the Pacific Northwest, while Bowman is hoping to continue her hockey career before attending medical school to continue her research in malaria. "I am going to be working for Milliman Consulting," said Petersen. "It is an actuarial consulting firm. I am going to be work- ing in Seattle." "It's a big-girl job," Bowman interrupts Petersen with a smile. "I am actually hoping to go to med school after I finish under- grad," Bowman added. "I hope that I can continue research once I have my footing in the medical field, but I definitely want to be a doctor, specifically in oncology, maybe have some research in malaria because of my background, but who knows." The duo has accomplished so much on the ice and they are poised for success in life after hockey. Little did they know it would all start on the outdoor rinks in Minnetonka. "It all just started as fun and games with your friends at the rink," Petersen said. 16 MINNESOTAHOCKEYJOURNAL.COM // FEBRUARY.2017 Hannah Behounek, Amy Petersen, Laura Bowman and Darby Flatley helped Minnetonka to three consecutive state high school championships. Behounek is playing for RPI and Flatley continued her hockey career at Iowa State. LINEYS FOR LIFE • Both Bowman and Petersen are on pace to become the first Nittany Lions in program history to eclipse the century mark in points. Bowman holds program records in goals and points while Petersen owns the program lead in assists. PHOTOS BY: PENN STATE ATHLETICS; SUBMITTED